New York: A representative for Janet Jackson says the singer has been hospitalised after falling ill shortly before a concert.
According to statement released by W&W Public Relations, the singer cancelled her concert in Montreal on Monday after she "got suddenly ill" during her sound check and had to be rushed to the hospital just before show time.

The statement says Jackson is being monitored at the hospital and hopes to reschedule the show. No further information was given about Jackson's condition.

Jackson is presently touring North America with her show.