September 01, 2010

By By Sarah Williams, London

Mary J. Blige has announced a three-date U.K. arena tour. British soul artist Lemar has been confirmed as support for the shows.

The mini tour will be Blige's first in the U.K. in more than two years. The tour, promoted by AEG Live, will begin Nov. 2 at London's O2 Arena followed by dates at Birmingham LG Arena and Manchester MEN Arena.

"Stronger With Each Tear" (Geffen) debuted at No. 33 in the U.K. albums chart in April on sales of 5,000, according to the Official Charts Co.

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