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A person was killed Thursday (July 16) when the stage for Madonna’s Marseille, France, concert collapsed, according to the Associated Press who reported that an additional six workers were injured due to the accident.

The stage for the queen of pop’s Sticky and Sweet show fell apart at the Stade Vélodrome while under construction at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time, according to reports. The identities of the individuals affected by the incident were not released immediately.

TMZ is reporting that Madonna issued the following statement regarding the incident: “I am devastated to have just received this tragic news. My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news.”

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Diane Keaton was rushed to the hospital in New York Monday morning after she injured herself on the set of her new film, Morning Glory, TMZ reports. The actress hit her head and was taken away on a stretcher.

In a statement, a representative for Paramount Studios confirmed Keaton, 63, had not sustained any major injuries. “Diane Keaton is in good health and spirits following a fall on set of Morning Glory where she bumped her head,” said the representative. “The actress was taken to a hospital for precautionary tests and has been cleared by doctorsto return to work tomorrow.”

Morning Glory also stars Rachel McAdams and Harrison Ford, and is planned for release next year.