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Janet Jackson Has a Nasty Headache: Singer's Mystery Illness Revealed

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LOS ANGELES (Oct. 14) - Janet Jackson is canceling shows yet again thanks to an illness that she's been battling since late September.
Now, Jackson's reps come clean about what ails the singer: vestibular migraine headaches, which induce the sensation of vertigo.
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The singer is receiving treatment for the migraines and is "feeling much better and is ready to hit the road again to finish the tour," her reps tell ETOnline.com.
The doctor has again ordered Jackson to postpone a return to her "Rock Witchu" tour. Jackson was scheduled to resume her tour Monday night at the Turning Stone Resort in New York after canceling a show over the weekend in Connecticut. A message posted on the resort and casino's Web site stated the show had been canceled at the advice of Jackson's doctor.
She has since postponed several shows, including Thursday night's show at Madison Square Garden in New York. Promoters say the dates will be rescheduled.
No one had previously said what ailed Jackson, who was rushed to a hospital in Montreal before a concert in late September.
Jackson is on her first North American tour in seven years.
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    ** FILE ** In this Sept. 23, 2008 file photo, singer Janet Jackson and record producer Jermaine Dupri arrive at a private party celebrating Dupri's 36th birthday in New York. (AP Photo/Andy Kropa, file)

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    ** FILE ** In this Oct. 17, 2008 file photo, Janet Jackson performs in a concert during her "Rock Witchu" tour in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, file)

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    (FILES) US singer Janet Jackson (L) has her breast exposed while singing with Justin Timberlake (R) during the half-time of Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium in this February 1, 2004 file photo in Houston, Texas. The US government has asked the Supreme Court to reimpose a half-million-dollar fine slapped on CBS television for a 2004 broadcast of live images of pop star Janet Jackson's breast, court documents obtained by AFP show. It is up to the Supreme Court to decide whether it will consider the request. Prosecutors are asking the high court justices to weigh in on a case that raised eyebrows and stirred passions in the United States, where nudity on non-pay television is a no-no in advertising, while rare and limited to late-night hours in television series. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

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    Singer Janet Jackson attends the landmark Grand Opening of Atlantis, The Palm Resort, and the Palm Jumeirah on November 20, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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    Singer Janet Jackson and producer Jermaine Dupri attend the landmark Grand Opening of Atlantis, The Palm Resort, and the Palm Jumeirah on November 20, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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    Jermaine Dupri, Janet Jackson and Sir Richard Branson attend the landmark Grand Opening of Atlantis, The Palm Resort, and the Palm Jumeirah on November 20, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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    DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 20: Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson at the Grand Opening of Palm Jumeirah and its flagship Atlantis, the Palm Resort at the Palm Jumeirah Island on November 20, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images for Atlantis, The Palm) *** Local Caption *** Jermaine Dupri;Janet Jackson

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    DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 20: Janet Jackson watches the unprecedented pyrotechnics and illumination at the Grand Opening of Palm Jumeirah and its flagship Atlantis, the Palm Resort at the Palm Jumeirah Island on November 20, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images for Atlantis, The Palm) *** Local Caption *** Janet Jackson

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    DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 20: Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson (L) at the Grand Opening of Palm Jumeirah and its flagship Atlantis, the Palm Resort at the Palm Jumeirah Island on November 20, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images for Atlantis, The Palm) *** Local Caption *** Jermaine Dupri;Janet Jackson

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    Singer Janet Jackson performs in concert at Madison Square Garden on November 1, 2008 in New York City.

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RSaid10432

05:16 PMOct 15 2008

the bright light and the heat generated by lights and other equipment are the likely "trigger" behind these massive migraine headaches. Also diet plays a big role and then again the reason could be far more serious

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AprlLest

04:31 PMOct 15 2008

Anyone can get sick and vertigo is nothing to play with nor are migranes. Be glad none of you have experienced such pain. Furthermore, Ms Jackson can wear a turtle on her head if she so choses. She has more money than a little bit to do whatever she likes not to mention if this is not news to you why are you on this site. you need to goto your own cities news website.......@#$%^

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Twaldron47

04:29 PMOct 15 2008

its called your career is over your last cd bombed no one is going to your concerts you suck girl its all over there only be one jackson micheal jackson the man the mith the legand all you other jacksons were along for the ride well rides over goodbye janet goodbye

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StuppK

04:12 PMOct 15 2008

she looks like a monkey.so who cares

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J allplaynowork

04:10 PMOct 15 2008

Judging by the picture, she maybe she would not get migraines if she got rid of the animal sitting on her head!!!!

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wweebles

03:42 PMOct 15 2008

take two asprin and never call ever

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Bensmomi

03:37 PMOct 15 2008

Can anyone say, "brain tumor" ?

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CLATKS

02:36 PMOct 15 2008

OH THESE POOR CELEBRITYS WHEN THEY GET SICK THE WHOLE WORLD HAS TO FIND OUT. WHO CARES......DO THEY CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO ME ( NOT ) THEY HAVE THE MONEY TO HELP THEMSELVES .....US POOR PEOPLE ARE THE ONES THAT SUFFER.. THE SAME AS THEIR HOUSE BURNS TO THE GROUND THEY CAN ALWAYS BUILD ANOTHER.... CAUSE THE INSURNACE THEY CARRY WE CANT AFFORD. SO THEY GET BACK EVERYTHING THEY LOST. I FEEL SO SORRY FOR THEM ( YEA RIGHT )

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CLATKS

02:35 PMOct 15 2008

OH THESE POOR CELEBRITYS WHEN THEY GET SICK THE WHOLE WORLD HAS TO FIND OUT. WHO CARES......DO THEY CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO ME ( NOT ) THEY HAVE THE MONEY TO HELP THEMSELVES .....US POOR PEOPLE ARE THE ONES THAT SUFFER.. THE SAME AS THEIR HOUSE BURNS TO THE GROUND THEY CAN ALWAYS BUILD ANOTHER.... CAUSE THE INSURNACE THEY CARRY WE CANT AFFORD. SO THEY GET BACK EVERYTHING THEY LOST. I FEEL SO SORRY FOR THEM ( YEA RIGHT )

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FL Knights

02:07 PMOct 15 2008

IF my hair was pulled up like that I am sure I would have a migraine too! No seriously....even thought I cannot stand this person....migraines can be bad news. So big hairy deal..she has a migraine. And they call this news?! I think not.

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