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Lady Gaga Suffers Concussion During Auckland Concert

Receives blow to the head, but goes on with the show

June 10, 2012 11:13 AM ET
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Lady Gaga arrives in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Lady Gaga received a concussion in the middle of her Born This Way Ball show in Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday. During the song "Judas," one of the dancers accidentally hit the singer on the head with a pole. According to fan site Gagamedia.net, Gaga continued with the performance for another 16 songs. "I want to apologize," she told the crowd. "I did hit my head and I think I may have a concussion but don’t you worry I will finish this show."

Lady Gaga's makeup artist later confirmed through Twitter that the singer was recovering:

"Gaga has a concussion but she is going to be okay.She wants u to know she loves u. I'm taking care of her.cant believe she finished the show."

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