Ke$ha enters rehab facility for eating disorder

CHICAGO, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Pop singer Ke$ha announced she has checked into a Chicago-area rehabilitation center for an eating disorder.

The "Tik Tok" singer released a statement Friday saying she's at Timberline Knolls, the same facility where fellow singer Demi Lovato received treatment, TMZ reported.

"I'm a crusader for being yourself and loving yourself but I've found it hard to practice," Ke$ha said. "I'll be unavailable for the next 30 days, seeking treatment for my eating disorder ... to learn to love myself again. Exactly as I am."

Ke$ha canceled a five-city tour with Pitbull in October with only two weeks notice, the Hollywood Reporter said.