Blues Legend in Hospital

Blues legend BB King is in hospital following a bout of flu but is in "good spirits" and is expected to be discharged on Saturday.

The 81-year-old had a fever after contracting flu and was admitted to The University of Texas Medical Branch hospital on Friday.

"He's doing great, he's in good spirits and cracking jokes," said Tina France, of King's management company Lieberman.

She said King still plans to perform at Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday.

His other Texan concerts in Galveston, Orange and Tyler, which were scheduled for this week and early next week, will be rescheduled for June, Ms France said.