Lady Gaga Injury: Postpones Monster Ball Tour Dates
Lady Gaga is injured and in chronic pain, according to the singer’s latest posting on Facebook. She said that she is postponing several dates of her Monster Ball Tour because of the injury.
She wrote: ‘There’s an unfortunate announcement coming out right now, concerning myself and the Born This Way Ball. I’m so sorry. I barely know what to say. I’ve been hiding a show injury and chronic pain for some time now, over the past month it has worsened. I’ve been praying it would heal. I hid it from my staff, I didn’t want to disappoint my amazing fans. However after last night’s performance I could not walk and still can’t.’
She added: ‘To the fans in Chicago Detroit & Hamilton I hope you can forgive me, as it is nearly impossible for me to forgive myself. I’m devastated & sad. It will hopefully heal as soon as possible, I hate this. I hate this so much. I love you and I’m sorry.’
Here is the official announcement:
Live Nation Global Touring has confirmed that due to a case of synovitis, (severe inflammation of joints), Lady Gaga’s doctor has ordered her to postpone The Born This Way Ball performances in Chicago, Detroit and Hamilton.
“I am completely devastated and heartsick. I’ve been hiding this injury and pain from my staff for a month, praying it would heal, but after last night’s performance I could not walk. To the fans in Chicago, Detroit and Hamilton, I hope you can forgive me as it is nearly impossible for me to forgive myself right now. I would do anything for you. I will hopefully heal as soon as possible and be at 500% again, which is what you deserve.” – Lady Gaga
The postponed performances are as follows:
Feb. 13 & 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Feb. 16 – Detroit, MI – Palace of Auburn Hills
Feb 17 – Hamilton, ON – Copps Coliseum
Additional Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball performances are expected to proceed as scheduled.
Fans holding tickets to the affected performances are advised to retain their tickets pending confirmation of rescheduled dates.
Refunds for the postponed performances if required will be available at point of purchase.
For complete tour and ticketing information visit, www.livenation.com and www.ladygaga.com.