By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
The BV Newswire has learned that Kelly Rowland collapsed onstage yesterday (July 15) during a performance in Lagos, Nigeria,
The former Destiny's Child singer, who just released her sophomore opus, Ms. Kelly, on July3, was in the West African nation as part of the ThisDay Music Festival.
Rowland's spokesperson Yvette Noel-Schure confirmed that Rowland did suffer a fainting spell as a result of dehydration.
"She was taken to an undisclosed local hospital for a check-up and is in good condition at present," she said.
Schure said the 26-year-old singer is on a plane flying back to the US today and plans to continue the promotions for her new project.
Rowland isn't the only Grammy Award winner to suffer from dehydration.
Her galpal Brandy Norwood experienced a bout in the 1990s on the set of her TV show 'Moesha' and later admitted to having an eating disorder.
Chart-topping R&B heart-throb Usher also suffered a from dehydation and exhaustion.
Top selling diva Mariah Carey was hospitalized Massachusetts General Hospital for a few days in the spring of 2000. Hospital spokeswoman Georgia Pierce said Carey was treated for dehydration and other side effects of food poisoning.
More recently, tabloid sensations Britney Spears and Nicole Richie were treated for "dehydration."
VIDEO: Kelly Rowland collapses on stage.
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By: Rickie on 7/16/2007 3:00PM
Glad she is okay. We love you, Kelly Rowland.
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By: Satin on 7/16/2007 1:09PM
Glad Miss Kelly is okay too. She just needs to eat a good meal, she's looking a little thin lately. We love you girl!!
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By: biggest fan on 7/16/2007 9:00PM
LOVE KELLY SO MUCH JUST WANT HER TO BE OKAY SHE HAs been working alot lately SHE'LL MAKE IT SHE A SURVIVOR
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By: StormeeJane on 7/19/2007 3:59AM
Feel better Kelly
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By: mzknwitall on 7/16/2007 4:20PM
her a$$ just needed a sandwhich... kelly gurl you been lookin 2 skinny
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By: Briea on 7/16/2007 7:17PM
Girl relax and recoup. You have a lot on your schedule. SLOW it Down. To Win A FREE Swarovski T-Shirt Visit http://executees.net
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By: someone on 7/16/2007 9:14PM
That was a shocker
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By: greetyoblacksista-sista on 7/16/2007 10:19PM
Kelly is not too skinny, she was looking like the straight up bomb on the bet award show. Thank God she is ok, She needs some rest. I will keep her in my prayers.
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By: camri on 7/17/2007 12:11AM
I'm glad the girl is ok, but this whole celebrity dehydration, exhaustion nonsense is too much. If ever there were a group of people who had access to lots of bottled water, it's celebrities. And the whole exhaustion thing? Gimme a break!! They should try woking 2 jobs, commuting via public transportation, cooking, cleaning and taking care of kids. THOSE are the people who should be exhausted!!
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By: Isabelle on 7/17/2007 12:31AM
her collapsing was not an act, when you get overheated that is what happens. honestly i believe she has an eating disorder. she is very thin for her height, and under the pressure to sell an album she may have skipped a few meals not eating enough and drinking enough water. i am glad that she is o.k. and i HOPE she puts her health first before her career.
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