Pop legend cancels tour, cites health, impending surgery

Paula Abdul has cancelled her Canadian tour due to health issues.

The 62-year-old singer made the announcement on “X,” the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday.

“It’s with an incredibly heavy heart that I need to share with you an update regarding some injuries I’ve recently sustained,” Abdul posted. “In an effort to keep going, I’ve received targeted injections that will allow me temporary relief, but the demands of an entire tour is a different story.”

Abdul revealed that one of her injuries requires a minor procedure that could take six to eight weeks of recovery time.

As a result, the “Straight Up!” Canadian Tour has been cancelled. Dates in Alaska and North Dakota have also been cleared from her schedule.

“I want to extend my deepest apologies to all my amazing fans in Canada and the US, you mean the world to me and this truly breaks my heart,” she posted. “I’ve been looking forward to the energy, love, and connection we always share when we’re together. I promise I’ll be back, stronger and better, dancing my heart out and performing for all of you very soon, to give you the show you deserve.”

She wrote that refunds will be available at the point of purchase.

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