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Lady Gaga has cancelled two shows after being struck down with bronchitis.
The 28-year-old singer was forced to pull out of a gig in Seattle last night (28.05.14) and has cancelled a further show in Vancouver on the American leg of her 'artRAVE Tour' due to the illness.
She took to Twitter today (29.05.14) to apologise to fans for the inconvenience, writing: "I'm devastated I'm unable to perform this week. Ursula took my mermaid voice. I've come down with horrible Bronchitis (sic)," making reference to the fictional sea witch from 'The Little Mermaid', who uses Ariel's voice to cast a spell in the popular Disney movie.
Gaga also insisted she would reschedule the cancelled shows so fans could see her live, posting: "My deepest apologies to Seattle and Vancouver, we'll reschedule those shows & be back to make it up to you. I <3 monsters. #sadgaga (sic)."
Fans were quick to wish her well and she posted: "Thanks for understanding," adding, "Im so sorry. I'm holding stuffies and wearing seashell bra. With tissues and wigs. (sic)"
Meanwhile, the star is set to head to the UK in October and has added a number of extra arena shows in Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle and Glasgow after a massive demand for tickets.
She has also added a third date at London's O2 Arena to her UK and Ireland tour schedule, after the first two nights sold out just minutes after tickets going on sale.

Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora has debuted a new song which he hopes will help drug addicts.
The 54-year-old musician has written the track, 'Lighthouse,' which he played at an event raising awareness about heroin and painkiller abuse in New Jersey, and proceeds from its sale will go towards a drug treatment facility which is planned for the region.
According to the Associated Press, Richie, who has battled drug addiction himself, had originally named the song 'Needles on the Shore', but decided to change it because he wanted to do something "optimistic" which would be a "beacon of light and hope" for people battling addiction.
He said: "Everyone needs that light when they're far off the shore." The song's lyrics include: "Those who matter don't judge/ When you're swimming with the tide in the wake of a flood."
During the gig, Richie spoke about his own past drug abuse after spending time in rehab and said: "I got first-hand experience. I never did heroin, but obviously I did other stuff."
The guitarist and father-of-one, who insists he is now drug-free, wanted to take part in the event because he admits he is "scared" about what his 16-year-old daughter Ava, with ex-wife Heather Locklear, could end up being involved in when she gets older.
He said: "We can't be scared silent. Together we can make a difference because this epidemic has to stop."
Meanwhile, Richie is taking a break from Bon Jovi, having cited "personal issues" in April 2013, and he insisted that drugs played no part in his decision to spend some time apart from the group.
He claims the band took on too much work and he plans to rejoin the band, although he has not decided when he will play with them again.

Miley Cyrus won two World Music Awards at the ceremony in Monaco last night (27.05.14).
The 'Wrecking Ball' singer looked stunning in a green strapless gown while performing her hit song at the event at the Sporting Club in Monte-Carlo, before being handed her gongs for Best Female Act and Best Pop Video for 'Wrecking Ball'.
Megastar Mariah Carey delayed the event by more than an hour before eventually opening the show with her new track 'Meteorite' and Miley joked while accepting her award: "Thank God, I thought this party was never going to get started."
The 21-year-old singer had been nominated for 14 awards at the bash and was thrilled to win two, stepping onto the stage in a shimmering silver gown after a costume change.
She posted a number of photographs of herself on Instagram in her outfit with the hashtags '#wmaselfie' and 'ihopethisthangairz', along with images of her with her brother Braison, 19, who she claimed was her "date" for the ceremony.
Meanwhile, Mariah also picked up the Pop Icon Award and said: "It feels so strange, being called an icon, because I don't feel like one."
Tinie Tempah, James Arthur and Leona Lewis were also among the stars who attended the bash, along with Pamela Anderson and Ricky Martin, who won the Latin Legend Award.
The full list of winners are yet to be announced and the 22nd International World Music Awards show will air in the US on NBC tonight (28.05.14).

Chris Martin doesn't care that people think Coldplay aren't "cool".
The 'Magic' singer admits the group - also made up of Johnny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion - have never been seen as fashionable but after scoring the fastest-selling album of 2014 with 'Ghost Stories', they have proved they have longevity.
Chris, 37, said: "We have never been the coolest thing or the most fashionable thing. Well, maybe for a period.
"It just feels like we're able to keep rolling and no-one really notices.
"I feel like every day we're given is a real blessing. I could not have asked for a more dreamy job."
Although the band have had repeated success and toured the world, they realise Coldplay may not last forever, according to the Daily Star newspaper.
Chris said: "If we're in that place in 10 years, that's amazing. But if we're not, that's okay."
The singer has always promised he would not split the band up to launch a solo career and admits he's even had nightmares about sacking their drummer Will.
He recalled: "I woke up in a cold sweat and I called Will. From that day forward, we've always shared all the money and all the credit."
The frontman, who split from wife Gwyneth Paltrow, 41, recently, has revealed the band are not planning to tour this year to give them a break from gigging.
Talking about their new album, he also told BBC Radio 1: "What 'Ghost Stories' means to me is you've got to open yourself up to love. And if you really do, of course it will be painful, but then it will be great."

The Libertines are hoping to secure a new record deal after their reunion gig at London's Hyde Park.
The 'Can't Stand Me Now' band - made up of Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, Gary Powell and John Hassall - are hoping a new contract will help boost their comeback.
The indie band have confirmed they will reunite for Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park on July 5, supported by Pogues, Spiritualized, Maximo Park and The Enemy, and have hinted that they would like to record new material and work on unfinished songs after the gig.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "They are touting themselves around labels to sign a deal on the back of the show."
The Libertines formed in 1997 and were originally signed to Rough Trade before they split in 2004, after their success was often eclipsed by singer Pete's addictions to crack cocaine and heroin.
The band later reformed in 2010 for massive reunion shows at Leeds and Reading Festivals and four years later they look set for another big comeback.
Co-frontman Carl admits the reunion isn't without risks, telling NME magazine: "For me, the right reasons are, can we do it? Do people want to do it? Would it be a good thing to do? And I don't f***ing know. I'm not saying for a second that it's without a colossal risk, doing this."
Meanwhile, Carl has also formed a new band, The Jackals, and plans to continue work with the group as well as focusing on The Libertines, while sources say Pete has also been working on a new solo album.
The Libertines have announced they will be playing at Glasgow Barrowland on Sunday, June 29 as a warm-up for their show at Hyde Park and The Benicassim Festival in Spain on July 19.

Katy Perry shared a beer with a fan at her concert in London last night (27.05.14).
The pop princess enjoyed a pint which came up through the stage with her acoustic guitar during her 'Prismatic World Tour' show at The O2 arena, but after taking a few gulps and repeatedly burping, Katy found a guy in the crowd to give it to along with her "cooties".
Before performing 'The One That Got Away', she said: "I was just expecting my guitar but I have a pint of beer ... I've got to stop (drinking it) otherwise I'll be burping through this song. Someone help me out with this beer. I'm looking for a specific person, the guy who was dragged here by his girlfriend. You sir have this and have my cooties forever."
Earlier, Katy opened her incredible show with 'Roar' wearing a flashing neon dress and backed by spear-wielding soldiers dabbed in luminous paint.
The concert was split into four sections and after the Prism part, the singer played an Egyptian-themed set during which she rode a huge horse while dressed as Cleopatra for 'Dark Horse'.
She then performed a rock version of "oldie but goodie" 'I Kissed A Girl' which saw her two guitarists fly through the air as sparks streamed from their instruments.
Her Cat-Oure section featured a version of 'Hot n Cold' seemingly inspired by the musical 'Cats' with Katy spinning round the impressive prism-shaped stage in a jewel-encrusted pink pussy bodysuit backed by her feline dancers followed up with a rendition of 'International Smile' which merged into a brief cover of Madonna's 'Vogue'.
The 29-year-old star exposed her emotional side during her Acoustic set and alluded to her split from ex-husband Russell Brand as she introduced a moving performance of 'By The Grace of God'.
She told her fans: "This next song I was a little bit nervous about writing it, because I'm a pop star and pop stars are supposed to be invincible. But I wanted to write it for anyone who thinks they're going through something on they're own. Like, 'He's tweeting and he's not texting me back.' You hear this song and you're not so alone. Remember when you can't get out if bed because things are so hard, just remember Katy Perry - the girl with many hair colours - put one foot forward and got out of bed."
Her final tracks - dubbed her Hyper Neon section - proved Katy is the queen of bubblegum pop as she had the sell-out crowd on their feet screaming for 'Teenage Dream', 'California Gurls' and latest single 'Birthday' - during which she brought one lucky birthday girl named Hayley on stage to sit on a throne and take a selfie with her idol before the singer then floated off around the arena clutching a bunch of balloons.
Katy - who closed her stunning set with 'Firework' - will play three more shows at The O2 this week; tonight (28.05.14), Friday (30.05.14) and Saturday (31.05.14).

Katy Perry 'Prismatic World Tour' set list:

Prismatic:
'Roar'
'Part of Me'
'Wide Awake'
'This Moment'/ 'Love Me'

Egyptian:
'Dark Horse'
'E.T.'
'Legendary Lovers'
'I Kissed A Girl'

Cat-Oure:
'Hot n Cold'
'International Smile' / 'Vogue'

Acoustic:
'By The Grace of God'
'The One That Got Away'
'Double Rainbow' / 'Ghost'
'Unconditionally'

Throw Back:
'Megamix Dance Party'
'Walking On Air'
'It Takes 2'
'This Is How We Do' / 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)'

Hyper Neon:
'Teenage Dream'
'California Gurls'
'Birthday'

Encore:
'Firework'

Sir Mick Jagger is pleased Metallica are headlining this year's Glastonbury Festival.
The Rolling Stones frontman, who has resumed the band's '14 On Fire Tour' after the death of his girlfriend, fashion designer L'Wren Scott, thinks the controversial decision to book Metallica as the first heavy metal band to play Glastonbury will pay off.
Sir Mick told The Sun newspaper: "I've seen them live and they're going to be great."
The singer, who headlined the festival at Worthy Farm in 2013 with band mates Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts, also claimed he had a "great time" at the event and their success has seen the group sign up for more festivals this summer.
Metallica will close the line-up on Saturday, June 28, with headline acts Kasabian and Arcade Fire also on the bill.
Drummer Lars Ulrich said: "To be honest with you, we didn't sit around and have a big conversation when the call came.
"In Metallica we have a saying called a 'no-brainer'. Headlining Glastonbury is a no-brainer. We didn't need to sit around thinking about the pros and cons."
The group are the first metal band to ever headline the festival in its 44-year history and admit fans have had mixed reactions to the announcement.
Meanwhile, Sir Mick and his band mates performed their first gig on Monday night (26.05.14) since L'Wren's suicide two months ago.
They took to the stage at Oslo's Telenor Arena in Norway and played to a sold-out crowd of more than 23,000 people.

Jamie Lynn Spears is "proud" of her sister Britney Spears' achievements but is ready to show what a great artist she can be.
The 23-year-old star has released her debut EP, 'The Journey', this week and although she is happy to be associated with her older pop star sister she feels ready to "prove" herself as a country musician.
Speaking about Britney, 32, to Billboard, Jamie Lynn said: "I'm proud of my sister. She's worked hard to become extremely successful. It makes me proud, but it also gives me an outlet to prove who I am as a person and what I love ... For the past few years, I've been writing, working with different people, demoing songs, and really trying to figure out what the exact sound I wanted to put out there. My fans have been so supportive, and have been so patient for me to get the music to them ... I just want to connect with them, and them to get a grasp of who I am as an artist."
The budding singer insists her love of country songs is deep rooted in her childhood when she was growing up in Louisiana.
Jamie Lynn - who has a five-year-old daughter Maddie, from her relationship with Casey Aldridge - says she inherited her appreciation of the genre from her dad James.
The 'How Could I Want More' singer - who is married to Jamie Watson - said: "My first musical memories would have to be with my daddy at the dirt bike track. He loved Merle Haggard and all the greats. I love Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty - especially the duets they had together. I am a big Patsy Cline fan, but I also love Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson. What you grow up on will always have a special place in your heart."

Kings of Leon want to quit before they get too old.
The 'Use Somebody' rockers have no intention of still making music when they're grey and wrinkly and intend to put the rock 'n' roll lifestyle firmly behind them so they can reap its rewards.
Quizzed whether they'd like to have the same longevity as The Rolling Stones, lead singer Caleb Followill laughed: "I hope not! Maybe if you're playing a gig here and there, but I don't see us going on a big tour at that age."
Nathan Followill quipped: "We would be very lucky to last that long. That would be awesome if we could. We would much rather be on a yacht somewhere!"
The band, who were forced to take a year out in 2011 due to exhaustion, are hoping for an early retirement and a relaxing lifestyle after the excess of their youth.
Discussing his top priority for the future, Nathan enthused: "Sleeping."
However, they have some big hurdles to cross before they can relax since main songwriter Caleb is constantly seeking to compete with the success of other bands, as well as their own triumphs.
During an interview on UK station BBC Radio 1, he added: "I don't think we've written our masterpiece yet. I still strive for something that we haven't achieved yet. Every time I see a band come out and release and album I think, 'Man, I should have done that.'
"You always want your next album to be better than your last. It sucks when your last record was the biggest one you've done, it makes it tougher. We're very competitive, not only with ourselves, but with other bands. We're like, 'Loved your record, now we're going to try and beat that.' "