Singer Rihanna has been forced to cancel a string of dates, due to illness.
According to reports, the singer was advised to rest by her doctor but details of her illness have not been disclosed.
A statement released by Birmingham NEC, where the 19-year-old singer was due to perform last night, said that the star thanked her fans for their support.
The statement said that Rihanna "appreciates the love and support of all her fans and wants nothing more than to see and connect with them".
A spokesperson for the singer was not available to comment on her recent illness.
