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Janet Jackson: Hospitalized During Tour

Posted Sep 30th 2008 12:40PM by Brennan Williams
Filed under: Entertainment Newswire, Entertainment

By Brennan Williams, BlackVoices.com


Pop music icon Janet Jackson was hospitalized yesterday in Montreal due to an unspecified illness, forcing the singer-actress to cancel her scheduled show.

TMZ reports, Jackson "got suddenly ill during a sound check" for her current "Rock Witchu" tour before being rushed to
Royal Victoria hospital where she was released a few hours later, according to hospital rep Rebecca Burns.

In addition to canceling her Montreal date, Jackson also called off her September 26 tour stop in Detroit, stating "production constraints" as the reason for the last minute decision.

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Hip hop artist LL Cool J performs onstage during Janet Jackson's "Rock Witchu" tour at the Staples Center on September 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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    Singer Janet Jackson performs during her concert, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Singer Janet Jackson performs during her concert, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer Janet Jackson performs onstage during her "Rock Witchu" tour at the Staples Center on September 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer Janet Jackson performs onstage during her "Rock Witchu" tour at the Staples Center on September 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer Janet Jackson performs onstage during her "Rock Witchu" tour at the Staples Center on September 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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    Singer Janet Jackson performs during her concert, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer Janet Jackson performs onstage during her "Rock Witchu" tour at the Staples Center on September 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer Janet Jackson performs onstage during her "Rock Witchu" tour at the Staples Center on September 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer Janet Jackson performs onstage during her "Rock Witchu" tour at the Staples Center on September 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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It's been a rough week to say the least about 'The Velvet Rope' singer.

Last week it was announced that she parted ways with Antonio "L.A." Reid's Island Def jam, after being a part of the label for 14 months.

Jackson's recent on the road health issues also affected her earlier this year. She missed her scheduled appearance on 'Saturday Night Live,' due to bronchitis.

However, a source close to Janet's long-time beau Jermaine Dupri revealed to 'People' magazine that the entertainer has complained of exhaustion in the past.

"A 42-year-old body can't handle what a 22-year-old body can," says the source. "I can tell you that she's definitely tired. It was probably exhaustion. She is doing back-to-back, three-hour shows, and her body isn't the same as it used to be."

There was no additional info regarding Jackson's health at press time.
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1. I hope Janet gets better real soon and hopefully she will slow down and focus on some of the other talents that she has to offer.

Alicia Lewis at 6:27PM on Sep 30th 2008

2. rest janet. im 42 and i can't do what i use to do when i was 22, our bodies do change as we get older and you know it is never the same, if you look at it, people are dying, even at younger ages then me and you, we have to take care of our body,you have all time in the world to make money, but you wont if you leave this earth, i don't care how much money you need or want,you are still looking good, and keep up the good work janet ! and please for all those beautiful women out their in the world,
GET SOME SLEEP !!! also i work at a hospital, i see it every day,,

sandy at 8:18PM on Sep 30th 2008

3. JANET!!! PLease get better and take care of your self. I need to see you when you comoe to N.Y.I'll be praying for you hope all is well.


JW

Jasmine at 9:00PM on Sep 30th 2008

4. I really hope she gets better. I really like Janet and she put on a KILLER show. Would it be wrong for me to say, that I really want her to get better so she can do her concert in Greensboro on Saturday? Is that wrong? No really, I want her to get better. JJ it's okay to slow down.

Renee at 9:34PM on Sep 30th 2008

5. Girl take it eazy, get well soon, see you in NY we love you. The Hargrove/Griffin Family

Ivy Hargrove at 11:07PM on Sep 30th 2008

6. Maybe this is a sign she needs to stop imitating blowjobs on stage. Why does she feel the need to disrespect herself and her fans like that? Is that all she has to offer? It's not cute and she needs to stop.

Audra at 11:40PM on Sep 30th 2008

7. AUDRA STOP THE HATE HONEY GET A LIFE .

Miko at 12:30AM on Oct 1st 2008

8. I believe that Ms Jackson is exhausted, doing back to back shows takes a lot out of you, it does not really have anything to do with age, as a lot of artistes 15 and 20 years her junior suffer with the same problems, the body just needs to rest.

Ayodele Antoine at 2:26AM on Oct 1st 2008

9. Now Janet... Baby it is high time to rest; you are great in every since of the word. You are also an actress, so why don't you get back into that grove cause you are good. Cuz sista YOU NEED REST your body can only take so much I'd rarher see you on t.v. and still on top of the ground, you can't do noting under it. Question: Don't you have enough finances to rest? We still need you here while you can still breathe. Get It? SIT DOWN AND REST.

Candi at 2:40AM on Oct 1st 2008

10. I wish all the Jacksons would take a rest. They are embarassing. The whole family is fake. The Jacksons like the innate gifts which comes with been Black, but they quickly discarded the packages with which it came in. Don't wish her any ill will, but could care less about her and her dysfunctional family.

blckmoses@sbcglobal.net at 6:30AM on Oct 1st 2008

11. I wish all the Jacksons would take a rest. They are embarassing. The whole family is fake. The Jacksons like the innate gifts which comes with been Black, but they quickly discarded the packages with which it came in. Don't wish her any ill will, but could care less about her and her dysfunctional family.

blckmoses@sbcglobal.net at 6:32AM on Oct 1st 2008

12. I hope she's not pregnant...

Kim at 7:12AM on Oct 1st 2008

13. I went to her show @ Staples recently. Man, it was amazing. I don't see how she could do it. I got exhausted just cheering for her. She is an amazing woman.

Doldemite at 10:19AM on Oct 1st 2008

14. Get a new word Miko. Hate, hater and hating is so played. And fyi, I have a very fulfilling life, whereas I don't have to go around defending celebrites who don't even know or care that I exist. And who needs to get the life? HAHAHAHA

Audra at 11:15AM on Oct 1st 2008

15. girl relax and get better your health is the number one

regina at 12:38PM on Oct 1st 2008

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