Mary J. Blige is set to embark on a UK tour in November, it's been announced.

The US R&B singer will play three dates, starting in London on November 2.

Other gigs are scheduled for the LG Arena in Birmingham on November 3 and Manchester's MEN Arena two days later (5).

The tour will mark Blige's first UK jaunt in two years. The singer release her latest album 'Stronger With Each Tear' last year.

Tickets are on sale now.

Mary J. Blige's UK tour dates are:

• London, O2 Arena - November 2
• Birmingham, LG Arena - 3
• Manchester, MEN Arena - 5

(by Jason Gregory)