Blige, Thicke to start 'Love-Soul' tour

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Recording stars Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke are to kick off their "Love-Soul Tour" later this month in Virginia Beach, Va., Interscope Records said.

The 18-date concert series is to begin Sept. 19 at the Virginia Beach Pavilion and end Oct. 22 at the Blaisdall Arena in Oahu, Hawaii.

During the tour, Blige and Thicke will pick the best songs in their repertoire "that bring out the love and touch the soul of their fans," the record label said.

Among the songs Blige is expected to perform are a revamped version of "No More Drama," "Love, No Limit" and "Be Without You." Thicke is planning to sing "Stupid Things," "Complicated" and "Lost Without You," Interscope said.