Printed Friday, May 24, 2013


Lady Gaga struck on head during concert

BLADE NEWS SERVICES

Lady Gaga arrives at the Sungshan airport in Taipei, Taiwan. Lady Gaga has been struck on the head by a pole while performing during the third of three shows in Auckland.
Lady Gaga arrives at the Sungshan airport in Taipei, Taiwan. Lady Gaga has been struck on the head by a pole while performing during the third of three shows in Auckland.
Lady Gaga has been struck on the head by a pole while performing a concert in New Zealand.

The singer was hit Sunday during the third of three shows in Auckland.

Clips posted online show a backup performer accidentally striking Gaga with the set prop while removing it from the central stage. Gaga, holding a mock machine gun, staggers and rubs her head before briefly leaving the stage. She continued the show, part of a world tour.

Gaga's makeup artist Tara Savelo wrote Monday on Twitter: "Gaga has a concussion but she is going to be okay ... can't believe she finished the show."