Rihanna Cancels Gig After Being Hospitalised With Flu

Rihanna has been forced to cancel a gig in Sweden after coming down with the flu.

The 'Loud' singer was taken to hospital on Monday (31^st October) and put on an IV drip to help her recovery.

Rihanna posted a picture of the drip on Twitter, along with the message: "Sorry Malmo!!! #LOUDtour."

She also released a statement that said: "I am sorry to everyone who was coming out to my show in Malmo, Sweden. I was so excited to perform for you all.

"It would have been a great time…so much better than being sick with the flu, ugh! I'm really disappointed I couldn't be there."

Promoter Live Nation added that Rihanna was "not in condition to conduct the concert".

Rihanna is due to continue the tour in Stockholm tonight (1^st November). At present, the date is scheduled to go ahead.

Meanwhile, the 'We Found Love' star has also been confirmed to headline the opening day of this year's Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball in London.