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Lady Gaga Reveals 2017 Psychotic Break Behind Tour Cancellations

In a Rolling Stone interview, she says a psychotic break—not the fibromyalgia explanation given at the time—prompted cancellations and hospitalization.

Overview

  • Gaga confirms she was admitted to a hospital for psychiatric care during the Joanne World Tour.
  • She says she filmed A Star Is Born while taking the medication lithium.
  • Her Rock in Rio performance was canceled on the eve of the show as her team publicly cited severe fibromyalgia and she posted, "Brazil, I'm devastated."
  • Reports recount that she paused or cut short additional performances during the period, with some outlets noting nine interruptions.
  • She says she now feels well and credits partner Michael Polansky with helping her rebuild her mental and physical health.