Update: Elton John's publicist confirms to TODAY.com that John has been released from the hospital. No other details about John were released.
Original story: Singer Elton John was hospitalized for a serious respiratory infection Wednesday and will have to cancel several tour dates, TMZ is reporting.
According to the site, John checked into Cedars-Sinai hospital in L.A., and his doctors recommended that he not perform for seven days, citing the need for "complete rest and antibiotic treatment to prevent damage."
Four concerts scheduled for this weekend in Las Vegas were canceled, but they will be rescheduled.
"It feels strange not to be able to perform these 'Million Dollar Piano' concerts at the Colosseum (at Caesars Palace)," John told TMZ. "I love performing the show and I will be thrilled when we return to the Colosseum in October to complete the 11 concerts."
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