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Luke James is packing his bags and heading back on the road with Beyoncé. The pop superstar has once again chosen the rising R&B star to open for her on the U.S. and Canadian leg of “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.”

Following the European trek, the Grammy-nominated singer will re-join Beyoncé on tour beginning June 29 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas through August 5 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, with the exception of Dallas.

James previously toured with Beyoncé on the European leg of her world tour, which included stops in Paris, London, Munich, Milan, Dublin, and Manchester.

“I am so honored and humbled that Beyoncé personally chose me to share the stage with her again,” said James. “Being on tour overseas with Beyoncé was magical! I learned so much from her in Europe. Her artistry, professionalism and work ethic are incomparable. She and Jay-Z gave me great advice about perfecting my live show and connecting with the audience. I am really looking forward to bringing that same energy and performance that I delivered overseas to the U.S. audience.”

Beyoncé welcomed him back on the road. “Luke James is pure talent,” she said. “He is a gifted singer and songwriter. I am excited to have him continue on the tour.”

Beyonce performs on her "Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013", during the BET Experience music festival on Friday June 28, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The singer posted pictures from BET Experience rehearsals on her Tumblr and Instagram.

She also updated the BeyHive Blog with new Hot Links and added a #BeyGOOD T-Shirt to her official store, with all proceeds from the sales going to Goodwill Industries.

THE MRS. CARTER SHOW WORLD TOUR starring BEYONCE is extending its successful global run with additional dates, just confirmed. The tour dates will include performances in Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and over a dozen US cities. Tickets for the newly announced shows go on-sale starting Monday, July 1. The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation Global Touring and produced by Parkwood Entertainment, kicks off on Friday, June 28 in Los Angeles.

THE MRS. CARTER SHOW WORLD TOUR starring BEYONCE, the Biggest Tour of 2013, with its explosive special effects and intricate, strobe-laden light show, is an artistic triumph and the entertainer's most ambitious undertaking to date. It is bigger in scope than any of her previous shows, fittingly designed for the vastness of arenas and stadiums. For an exclusive look at this spectacular live show featuring footage from the European leg in broadcast quality format click here: https://bit.ly/BeyonceTrailer

Sponsored by Pepsi, Coty and MasterCard, tickets for the added North American dates, will be available starting Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:00AM/EDT at LiveNation.com. A special pre-sale for registered members of Beyonce's BeyHive Blog will begin at 10:00AM/EDT in select markets on Wednesday, June 26. Fans can go to Beyonce.com to sign up now for the chance to be the first to purchase tickets. MasterCard pre-sales start Thursday, June 27 at 10:00AM/EDT in select markets. A complete list of tour dates, and on-sale information are provided in the itineraries below.

Beyonce posted photos from a tour rehearsal in Copenhagen, where she wore a new dress designed by Roberto Cavalli.

The singer also uploaded w new video from the tour.

Dennis Kolpodinos, who designed the blue catsuit for Beyonce's tour, confirmed that the singer is going to wear new costumes during the U.S. leg of The Mrs. Carter Show! The designer posted a photo of the outfit on his Instagram along with the caption: "The Mrs Carter show in U.S.A....new outfits soon #denniskolpodinos #beyonce #themrscartershow #mrscarter"

Zara Larsson, a Swedish singer, also posted pictures of her meeting with Beyonce on her Instagram.

Beyonce has penned a handwritten note to her “beautiful fans in Europe” thanking them for their support throughout her 'Mrs. Carter Show' world tour dates, and bringing the jaunt over to the US after wrapping it up overseas.

The 'Grown Woman' singer performed her final European dates in Antwerp, Belgium and at the Chime For Change concert at Twickenham Stadium over the weekend. Beyonce is now back in New York with husband Jay-Z and enjoying a three-week break from the tour before kickin off the mammoth North American dates in Los Angeles on June 28.

Not forgetting where it all started, Bey, 31, has written the latest in a string of a heartfelt notes to the fans who have attended her sold out shows in the UK and the rest of Europe since the tour commenced in April.

“To all my beautiful fans in Europe. You have filled me up with so much love, joy and purpose,” Beyonce wrote in the note. “I thank you for so many inspiring memories. Love Beyonce.”

Check out the note and a collage of photos from the tour on her official website.

During yesterday's rescheduled concert in Antwerp Beyonce performed "Standing on the Sun" for the first time ever! Check it out below. In the gallery you can also see a few pictures from the show.

Beyonce performs on stage during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013, on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden.

The singer added more photos from Orange Warsaw Festival to her Tumblr.

In the gallery you can also find new meet and greet photos and watch a video of Pepsi MAX competition winner meeting Beyoncé under the cut.

Beyonce performs on stage during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013, on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway.

Beyonce performs on stage during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013, on Monday, May 27, 2013, at the Julius Thomsens Plads in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Beyonce uploaded new tour photos to both her Tumblr and Instagram. I also added a backstage picture she posed for with a fan in Milan.

Over the last three days I attened three Beyonce concerts: both shows in Berlin as well as her gig during the Orange Warsaw Festival in my home country! Unfortunately, I was able to take pictures only during the first Berlin concert, after which I also had the opportunity to meet Ty Hunter (Beyonce's stylist) and one of the Les Twins brothers. You can find all of my pics in the gallery along with professional photos from Warsaw and Munich.

Beyonce performs on stage during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013, on Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Park & Suites Arena in Montpellier, France.

We are pleased to announce a new addition to the Tumblr - exclusive videos direct from The Mrs Carter World Tour.

Simply visit iam.beyonce.com now to explore behind the scenes + on the road with Mrs Carter.

You can also watch all the videos below.

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• Winner and their guest will spend the day behind the scenes on July 1 in Los Angeles as part of the Tina Knowles' Styling Team on the North American leg of the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, 2013.

• Winner and their guest will receive a personal meet and greet with Beyoncé, as well as a photo opportunity back stage.

• Have lunch with award-winning designer, Tina Knowles!

• Take a personal tour of the wardrobe rooms and get an insider's perspective to learn what goes into designing all the incredible costumes and show-stopping stage looks!

• After your day, you can sit back and experience the biggest tour of the year with two VIP tickets.

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Beyonce performs on stage during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013, on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland.

Beyonce performs on stage during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013, on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Forum in Milan, Italy.

Beyonce performs on stage during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013, on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland.

Mrs. Carter does not disappoint! A day after having to cancel her Tuesday, May 14, show in Antwerp, Belgium upon suffering dehydration and exhaustion, Beyonce -- ignoring doctor's orders -- rocked the stage on Wednesday, May 15.

The "Love on Top" singer, 31, said that she wasn't going to let anything, including sickness, get in the way of her scheduled performance.

"Now, my doctors told me not to perform tonight, but there was no way in the world," she told the crowd, saying her fans' support invigorated her.

"I just have to say, I feel so good to be on this stage," she said. "I have the best fans in the world."

Feeling better and looking sensational, too. Wearing an all-white, pearl-encrusted form-fitting Ralph & Russo bodysuit during the show, Bey also set out to defy any pregnancy rumors -- showing no sign of a baby bump with her fit physique.

Beyonce is canceling her Tuesday concert in Belgium because of dehydration and exhaustion.

In an email to The Associated Press, the singer's publicist says Beyonce has been advised by her doctors to rest. She was scheduled to perform at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp. The show will be rescheduled and tickets can be used at that show.

Her next tour date is Wednesday at the same arena. The statement says "she is awaiting word from her doctors before making a decision."

Hopefully she will get better soon!

UPDATE: Beyonce wrote a note to her fans to apologize for cancelling the concert. She also assured that today's show (May 15) will take place as planned.

Beyonce performs on stage during her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013, on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, UK.

Beyonce also posted a few photos from the tour on her Instagram.