Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z confirm joint tour
"Legends of the Summer"
The rumored joint tour between Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z is officially happening.
The pair announced the 12-stop event, called "Legends of the Summer," on Friday. Their trek will begin in Toronto, ON on July 17 and wind down in Miami, FL on August 16.
Given that Timberlake's anticipated album "The 20/20 Experience" arrives March 19, we'd expect to hear plenty from that disc, including the single that features Jay-Z, "Suit & Tie."
If you're anxious to secure a seat, you can RSVP for early access to the February 27 pre-sale on Facebook. Otherwise, tickets for every show except the New York stop will be available on February 28.
Those angling for a seat at Yankee Stadium will have to wait for that date's forthcoming on-sale announcement.
- July 17: Toronto, ON, Rogers Centre
- July 19: New York, NY, Yankee Stadium
- July 22: Chicago, IL, Soldier Field
- July 26: San Francisco, CA, Candlestick Park
- July 28: Los Angeles, CA, Rose Bowl
- July 31: Vancouver, BC, BC Place Stadium
- August 4: Hershey, PA, Hershey Stadium
- August 6: Detroit, MI, Ford Field
- August 8: Baltimore, MD, M&T Bank Stadium
- August 10: Boston, MA, Fenway Park
- August 13: Philadelphia, PA, Citizens Bank Park
- August 16: Miami, FL, Sun Life Stadium
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