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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."
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By: Kammi on 7/20/2007 2:36PM
kelly's body is like a barbie doll's, but i dont think shes too skinny though, michelle is skinny!!
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By: Kimberly on 7/18/2007 12:37AM
Well, I think she needs rest and time for herself. Take a break girl please before its to late and you get sick!!!! I will be prayin for you! GOD BLESS
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By: Ikalean on 7/18/2007 12:34PM
Listen Honey, take it from a 63 year old woman...TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! You can become seriously ill from the lack of water. Water is not fatening, drink plenty and go to the bathroom a lot - lol! Be healthy with what you eat and drink. Exercise and you will look good all the time. AND get rest! Love you sweetie! God bless you and your career.
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By: Destiny Brown on 7/18/2007 2:59PM
These Blacks cannot maintain being thin like these white entertainers especially when they are dehydrated also. Kelly better start eating better. she looks awefully thin and undernourished. Our race and body make up just doesn't support the "thin" stereotype white women have!
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By: Anthony from Houston on 7/19/2007 12:58PM
I don't think this is a time to be ridiculing Kelly for what she MAY or may NOT be going through. It's a time to pull together and show love for her. If she's going through something, I'm sure she'll take the necessary steps to keep this from happening again. HOUSTON loves you Kelly and we can't wait to see you in concert!
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By: I know the real child of destiny. on 7/30/2007 3:58AM
Whatever the cause, her body shurdown. Almost all of us lack somewhere in care of ourselves (diet, excercise, even needed relaxation). I respect her even more from this because more than likely, it was a day that she shouldn't have been performing and you see her giveout pleasing us.
Note from an astrologer: Aquarius girl, the humanitarian in you can't forget about yourself!
Still supportive if you take that needed break...
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