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Brandy explains why she left Monica all alone on stage

Headline from KVIA El Paso, on the newest of 2 developments

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brandy has issued a statement about what she says happened during a Chicago stop of her joint tour with fellow singer Monica. Brandy abruptly left the stage over the weekend during The Boy Is Mine Tour, leaving Monica to finish it solo.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Brandy Abruptly Exits Chicago Show, Leaving Monica To Finish Performance Solo

    Headline from Deadline ·

  2. Newest

    Brandy explains why she left Monica all alone on stage

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

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13 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deadline

    Brandy Abruptly Exits Chicago Show, Leaving Monica To Finish Performance Solo (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Three stops into The Boy Is Mine Tour, fans of Brandy Norwood and Monica were left confused by the abrupt end to Saturday's concert.

  2. New York Post

    Brandy shocks fans by abruptly walking offstage during ‘The Boy Is Mine’ concert with Monica (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Brandy abruptly walked off-stage during her 'The Boy Is Mine' concert with Monica in Chicago on Oct. 18.

  3. Rolling Stone

    Brandy Says 'Dehydration' Forced Abruptly Exit During Chicago Concert With Monica (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Brandy said in a statement that dehydration was to blame for the singer’s abrupt and early exit from her concert Saturday with Monica in Chicago.

  4. KVIA El Paso

    Brandy explains why she left Monica all alone on stage (opens KVIA El Paso)

    Published

    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brandy has issued a statement about what she says happened during a Chicago stop of her joint tour with fellow singer Monica. Brandy abruptly left the stage over the weekend during The Boy Is Mine Tour, leaving Monica to finish it solo.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Brandy explains why she left Monica during their Chicago show. Hint: It wasn't for a boy (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Brandy reveals the health concern that led her to leave Monica alone onstage during the Chicago stop of their Boy Is Mine Tour. 'I sincerely apologize,' she says.

  6. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Brandy explains why she left Monica all alone on stage | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

    Published

    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Brandy has issued a statement about what she says happened during a Chicago stop of her joint tour with fellow

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Brandy Explains Why She Abruptly Left the Stage During Concert With Monica (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Brandy had fans worried after abruptly leaving the stage during her concert with Monica on Saturday night in Chicago, blaming dehydration.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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