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Beyonce announces European tour

Plus she spills the beans on new album

has announced that she will tour Europe in 2007 accompanied by an all female band.

The former Destiny's Child singer made the announcement last night (August 16) at the London launch of her new album 'B' Day'.

The singer said that she had not planned to release an album this year, but was so inspired by her role in the forthcoming Supremes inspired film 'Dreamgirls' that she “did this album in a few weeks.”

The 10 tracks features two appearances by Jay Z, on the single 'Deja Vu' and 'Upgrade U'.

Former Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams also feature on the final track 'Resentment'.

The follow up to 2003's 'Dangerously In Love' will be released on September 4.

The tracklisting is:

'Deja Vu' featuring Jay-Z
'Get Me Bodied'
'Suga Mama'
'Upgrade U' featuring Jay-Z
'Ring The Alarm'
'Kitty Kat'
'Freakum Dress'
'Green Light'
'Irreplaceable'
'Resentment'


Details of 's forthcoming tour are set to be confirmed later this year.

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