Janet Jackson was released from hospital in Montreal on Monday (September 29th) after two hours of treatment.

The singer was admitted to Royal Victoria Hospital after she became “suddenly ill” during a sound check. She had been due to play a concert in the city.

Jackson is said to be “recuperating” although its not clear what she was suffering from.

Shows in Boston on Wednesday and Philadelphia have been postponed, but the singer's North American tour is expect to resume on Saturday.

She is being supported by LL Cool J on the tour.

(by Jason Gregory)