Janet Jackson admitted to hospital ahead of Canadian gig

Washington, Sept 30 : Singer Janet Jackson has been admitted to hospital after she fell ill hours before her scheduled concert in Montreal, Canada.

The 42-year-old singer got suddenly "ill" during a sound check and had to ultimately cancel her performance due on September 29.

The R and B superstar was to take the stage as part of the 'Rock Witchu tour'-her first in seven years, reports Contactmusic.

According to a statement released by W and W Public Relations, the star is under doctor's observation at a nearby hospital

However, no further details of the singer's current condition have been issued until now.

ANI