BREAKING NEWS: Lady Gaga Postpones 3 Shows After Paralyzing Injury

Due to a recent injury that has left her temporarily paralyzed, Lady Gaga has officially announced that she is postponing this week's BORN THIS WAY BALL performances in Chicago, Detroit, and Hamilton, Ontario. The singer made the announcement earlier today.

Gaga tweeted: "I've been hiding a show injury and chronic pain for Sometime now,over the past month it has worsened. I've been praying it would heal...I hid it from my staff, I didn't want to disappoint my amazing fans. However after last nights performance I could not walk and still can't."

On her official website, the acclaimed performer later continued to apologize, saying:

"I am completely devastated and heartsick. I've been hiding this injury and pain from my staff for a month, praying it would heal, but after last night's performance I could not walk. To the fans in Chicago, Detroit and Hamilton, I hope you can forgive me as it is nearly impossible for me to forgive myself right now. I would do anything for you. I will hopefully heal as soon as possible and be at 500% again, which is what you deserve."

The postponed performances are as follows:
Feb. 13 & 14 - Chicago, IL - United Center
Feb. 16 - Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
Feb 17 - Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum

Additional Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball performances are expected to proceed as scheduled.

As of now, no makeup dates for the concert have been announced.

Fans holding tickets to the affected performances are advised to retain their tickets pending confirmation of rescheduled dates.

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