Vegas Music Festival with Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige canceled 24 hours before showtime

A music festival in Las Vegas that had scheduled headliners including Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige was abruptly canceled just one day before it was due to start due to dangerously high winds in the desert. The Lovers and Friends made the announcement Friday evening, citing warnings from the National Weather Service that winds could reach as high as 60 miles per hour Saturday night. “On the advice of the National Weather Service and in consultation with local government officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists and staff and cancel tomorrow’s Lovers & Friends Festival,” the statement read. “We worked hard to create a great event for you, and we are just as disappointed as you are.” The statement added that guests who purchased their tickets for the one-day festival directly through Front Gate Tickets could be refunded, but made no mention of those who purchased resale tickets or purchased through third-party sites.