Singer apologizes for kicking photographer in head during show

LOS ANGELES, California (KTRK) -- Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme is apologizing for kicking a female photographer in the head during a holiday concert Saturday in Los Angeles.

Photographer Chelsea Lauren posted a video of the incident on her Instagram, saying it was unprovoked and that Homme smiled at her before he hit her.
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Lauren says she checked out of the hospital and is doing OK.

Homme released a statement explaining that he was kicking over lighting equipment on the stage and "would never intentionally cause harm to anyone."


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Homme also wrote that he hopes Lauren accepts his "sincere apology."

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