The hospital’s head nurse, Darryl Williams, said the 25-year-old singer stayed with the fans for about 45 minutes. "She was just very concerned about the people injured in the audience," he said. "Her visit was unannounced and we kept it very low-key so that she could spend time with them. I just thought it was a great thing for someone of her stature to do."

"The story is true. Beyonce went to the hospital," confirmed her publicist Yvette Noel-Schure.

Beyonce’s world tour began back in April in Tokyo. It is set to continue in Mexico and other US cities before finishing in Vancouver in early September.

Beyonce brings sparkle to awards - June 28 2007
The Black Entertainment Television Awards sexed up Hollywood last night, as the annual bash celebrated the best in entertainment of colour.

Beyonce Knowles and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson were two of the big victors, with the former - who went into the ceremony with six nominations - winning two, for best female R’n’B artist and video of the year for Irreplaceable.

Twenty-five-year-old Jennifer performed her showstopping number And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going from Dreamgirls, duetting with Broadway star Jennifer Holliday, who made the song famous when the show first played on the Great White Way.

Jen also scooped the best actress prize. At the other end of the career spectrum, Diana Ross was given the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Public Enemy saluted the late James Brown by doing a version of his song Say It Loud (I’m Black And I’m Proud).

Other stars at the gala included Eve, Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams and Alicia Keys.


Beyonce in no rush to be a mum - June 1 2007
Beyonce seems to have come up with her own way of deflecting constant baby questions, telling reporters that she won’t be sporting a baby bump for at least 10 years.

Asked whether she wants children in the June issue of France’s Questions de Femmes, the 25-year-old replied: "Yes, in 10 years! For the moment, there are still so many things I need to accomplish."

Beyonce’s also still dogged by rumours of an impending marriage to her long-term boyfriend Jay-Z, with whom she was most recently spotted with in Cannes last week.

But the Bootylicious star recently told InStyle magazine: "You can’t rush a man into anything - whether it’s a relationship, marriage or having children. When he’s ready, he’ll let you know."

But while Beyonce tackles her long list of professional ambitions - which includes the British leg of her current world tour, which kicks off on Friday - she reveals she has plenty of things other than Jay-Z to keep her occupied during her time off.

"I used to do some painting but I don’t have time anymore - I have to start again," she told Questions de Femmes. "I like to watch the Discovery Channel and from time to time DVDs. It depends on how I feel."


Beyonce ’pulling B’Day album’ - April 26 2007
Beyonce is having to pull one of her albums following legal action, according to reports.