Diana Ross in UK for spring tour

Diana Ross recently appeared on the David Letterman show

Singing legend Diana Ross is to play a series of shows in the UK and Ireland as part of a tour in May.

The I Love You tour will begin in Birmingham on 6 May and will include dates in London, Dublin and Glasgow.

The Motown icon will perform Supremes classics and some of her solo hits as well as tracks from her new album.

"For me, every song is a positive affirmation of love and this is the message I want to bring with the concerts too," Ms Ross said.

TOUR DATES 6 May, Birmingham Arena 8 May, Nottingham Arena 9 May, London, Wembley Arena 11 May, Dublin, The Point 16 May, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena 17 May, Glasgow SECC

I Love You is her first studio album in over seven years and there is also renewed interest in her story following the release of the movie Dreamgirls - a Motown musical based loosely on her life in the Supremes.

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