BIEBER TOUR: 50+ CITIES, WITH PURPOSE

As he indicated during his Ellen appearance on Wednesday, Justin Bieber will kick off his PURPOSE World Tour—which will hit more than 50 cities in North America—on 3/9 in Seattle.

The AEG-promoted trek in support of the Def Jam singer’s new album, streeting this week and battling One Direction for the #1 album spot, will include two dates at L.A.’s Staples Center, not to mention Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and, on the tour’s 7/18 closing night, NYC’s storied Madison Square Garden.

Biebs will of course be at Staples on release-day evening to host fan events that include ticket-album bundles. An American Express presale is already underway, with general on-sale starting on 11/20.

For itinerary and other additional info, go here.