LENNY KRAVITZ HOSPITALIZED WITH BRONCHITIS: Rocker sidelined in midst of publicity tour for new album

Timing couldn't have been worse for Lenny Kravitz. The rocker is currently sidelined by a nasty case of bronchitis that has temporarily shut down the rigorous promotional blitz for his new album, "It's Time For a Love Revolution."

Kravitz, 43, was taken to a Miami hospital Monday morning after suffering from a series of severe respiratory tract infections in tandem with the flu since mid-January. Over the weeks, the illness evolved into bronchitis.

"Due to extreme dehydration and fatigue, doctors were unable to control it with outpatient treatment and advised the singer to check into the hospital. He was taken this morning to the emergency room at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami for immediate treatment," his rep said in a statement.

Kravitz managed to make his scheduled performances last week on the "Late Show with David Letterman" and "Live with Regis and Kelly." However, his current condition has forced him to postpone a promotional trip to Europe.