Janet Jackson Is Malingering

The “official” reason Janet Jackson was forced to cancel a load of recent performances on her world tour has been announced, and her rep claims the diva has been suffering from vestibular migraines. We’ll translate for you–Janet’s rep really means “eat this bullshit and stop whining!”

“[Janet is] a world-class entertainer and needs to be at the top of her game to give her fans the show they expect,” manager Kenneth Crear said in the statement. “She’s feeling much better and is ready to hit the road again.” The 42-year-old was suffering from vestibular migraines, her rep said in a statement, an unusual condition that creates the sensation of vertigo.

But Jackson is now receiving treatmet – and she’s anxious to get back on stage. She is scheduled to resume her Rock Witchu Tour Wednesday night at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.