Janet Jackson was briefly hospitalized in Montreal, Canada.
The CBC reports on Monday evening the singer became "suddenly ill during the sound check" before her concert and was rushed to hospital. The cancellation was announced "to concertgoers just five minutes before opening act L.L. Cool J was set to begin his performance."
There are no details on the illness but reportedly the 42-year-old Jackson was discharged about two hours after she had checked in. That's definitely good news.
This is Janet Jackson's first tour in seven years. Jackson released her latest album, Discipline, in March and launched her international Rock Witchu tour in Vancouver earlier this month. Last week, Jackson cancelled her Detroit concert a day before it was to take place and cited "production constraints." That event was rescheduled for late October. The Montreal event will also be rescheduled.
Janet Jackson is scheduled to perform at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday. No word yet the status of that event.
Jackson Briefly Hospitalized [CBC]
Jackson Hospitalized in Montreal [LA Times]
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I see her in D.C. on 10/15, I'm just glad she is rescheduling the dates & getting well.
I'm sure it will be fine, the show has been doing well. See you in two weeks JJ!-QH
Posted by: QH | 30 September 2008 at 13:04
Janet Jackson is an old girl. What do you expect? She might not need help getting on stage.
Posted by: Beyonce Forever | 30 September 2008 at 14:05
Beyonce Fan, Janet Jackson is NOT old. She is only 42 and has had a career in the 70s, 80s, 90s, and in the 00s. We will see where your precious Bouncy will land in a few years.
Posted by: Tony | 30 September 2008 at 14:30
What a silly thing to say. Janet old! Haha.
Anyone can tire from such a grueling performance schedule.
Posted by: TR | 30 September 2008 at 14:32
My friends went to see her on Sunday nite here in Toronto and she gave an amazing show! I hope she recovers quickly!!
Posted by: Shabaka | 30 September 2008 at 15:49
My friends went to see her on Sunday nite here in Toronto and she gave an amazing show! I hope she recovers quickly!!
Posted by: Shabaka | 30 September 2008 at 15:50
I'm a huge Janet fan. That being said, sure, Janet is not getting any younger but tours are exhausting.
Posted by: Tolliver | 30 September 2008 at 15:53
Hang in there girl. I'll be seeing you on 10/15.
Posted by: S. Flemming | 30 September 2008 at 18:16