This just in (link not yet available):

Amidst a two and a half week European promotional tour for the launch of her new album, IN THE ZONE, recording artist Britney Spears has been ordered bed rest as a result of the flu and a severe throat infection. Representatives for Spears have cancelled tonight's performance at a French nightclub. Spears will resume her European tour with visits to Germany, UK, Spain, and back to France.

First this. Now a severe throat infection. Nah, never mind.