Wednesday, 1 October 2008

Janet Jackson postpones concerts due to illness

Singer will rest until the weekend

Janet Jackson treated in hospital

Janet Jackson postponed two concert dates this week on her nationwide Rock Witchu Tour due to an undisclosed illness, a rep for the singer said Tuesday.

Jackson, 42, has delayed her Wednesday show in Boston and a Thursday performance in Philadelphia until further notice. She will resume her tour Saturday in Greensboro, N.C.

The postponements come a day after the singer suddenly fell ill during a sound check in Montreal and was rushed to the hospital, forcing her to cancel her Monday night show. She was released a couple of hours later. The nature of her illness wasn't reported.

Jackson kicked off her tour promoting her latest album, Discipline, in Vancouver on Sept. 10.