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Nicki Minaj To Join Britney Spears On Tour

SAN JOSE (99.7NOW/CBS) - Nicki Minaj has replaced Enrique Iglesias on Britney's tour.  Enrique was announced to be hitting the road with Britney and then pulled out of the tour the very same day it was announced. There are a lot of rumors as to why he pulled out, some say it was money, others are reporting that his ego was too big and he didn't want to be anyone's opening act.

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The "Femme Fatale" tour kicks off in Sacramento, Calif., on June 17T and will continue on to the HP Pavilion in San Jose on Saturday June 18th then to 26 more arenas, according to the initial round of dates.

Visit CBS Local Events for more information on the Bay Area stop of Britney's 'Femme Fatale' Tour.

I think Nicki Minaj will be a better fit, it'll be like a girl power tour!! This shows sounds like sooo much fun!! I can't wait to check out both these ladies!

Originally written by Letty B for our friends at 99.7 Now.

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