CLUB THREATENS LAWSUIT OVER BEYONCE

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Pop star Beyonce is being threatened with a $1 million lawsuit after pulling out of a New York City nightclub performance. Beyonce was going to perform at M2 on Saturday night, after the establishment's owner Joey Morrissey agreed to pay her $200,000 for the concert. Beyonce suddenly axed the appearance on Wednesday, with her press representatives claiming she was too busy preparing for her North American tour. Beyonce's PR instead offered an hour-long personal appearance from the star at the club, but Morrissey claims he has already spent $100,000 preparing for the singer's show. He tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, "They said they were too busy with the launching of the tour and that they would'nt have time to do the kickoff party. "We sold tables for thousands of dollars for the show, and spent $100,000 renting a soundboard and other equipment, as per their stipulations. What good does her showing up for an hour do me? They've been totally unwilling to agree to another show." Morrissey is now threatening to file a lawsuit against Beyonce over the cancellation, claiming the club has suffered a loss of it's reputation" in addition to his lost cash. He also adds, "We had an overwhelming response from our clubgoers, who were lining up to buy tickets and tables."

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