What was going on?

Singer Kelly Rowland completely freaks out in Cannes

Oops, what was that all about? Kelly Rowland completely freaked out on the red carpet in Cannes.

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Oops, what was going on? Kelly Rowland actually gave a brilliant performance in Cannes on Tuesday evening. But then the singer's mood suddenly changed and the 43-year-old completely lost it on the red carpet.

Wearing a red gown and gorgeous diamond jewelry around her neck, Kelly Rowland walked the red carpet in front of the Festival Theatre in Cannes on Tuesday evening. Smiling, she posed for the waiting photographers and seemed to be in high spirits.

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But appearances were deceptive. Only shortly after the first photos were taken on the Croisette, the ex-Destiny's Child beauty's mood changed - within seconds.

Kelly Rowland walked the red carpet in Cannes on Tuesday evening.

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The singer was still in a good mood.

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As Rowland walked up the stairs to the Festival Hall, a security guard seemed to dampen the 43-year-old's mood. She held up her arm to guide the singer into the venue and accosted her.

For Rowland, this was obviously an affront that ended in a minor outburst. With a raised index finger and a scowl, Rowland reprimanded the employee. Allegedly, the singer also got quite loud.

Insider reveals reason for tirade
What exactly got Rowland so angry was not known at first. However, an insider has now told the Daily Mail that the singer and actress felt harassed.  

However, Rowland then verbally abused a security employee.

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"The people who are supposed to help the stars walk the red carpet were aggressive and Kelly tried to ignore it," the source told the British newspaper. When Rowland got to the last security guard, "she was fed up with them swearing at Kelly and ordering her to move while she tried to wave to fans and help photographers get their photo". 

Rowland doesn't care that the pictures are now going around the world, the insider continued. "She doesn't care about coming across like a diva as she knows she is standing up for herself. She's not fake and wanted to set a clear boundary."

Rowland notorious for diva behavior
However, this is not the first time Rowland has made headlines with her unbridled temperament. It was only in January that the Grammy winner left the set of the "Today Morning Show" in a hurry. The reason: she was not happy with her wardrobe. 

Rowland threw the entire show overboard with her diva demeanor. Presenter Hoda Kotb had to find a replacement on the spur of the moment following the singer's spontaneous withdrawal.

Kelly Rowland rose to fame alongside Beyoncé Knowles and Michelle Williams with the girl group Destiny's Child and has since embarked on a solo musical career. At the same time, Rowland is also a successful actress and was recently seen in the Netflix film "Mea Culpa".