Nicki Minaj has extended her UK tour that is due to take place later this year.

The flamboyant singer had previously announced a run of UK arena dates for October and November.

Minaj has now added two extra dates scheduled for Newcastle and Manchester.

She will hit the Newcastle Arena on October 28 whilst the Manchester date will take place at the city's Arena venue on November 2.

Minaj has also announced the support act for the tour, with rising star Tyga lined up to warm up on the tour.

As previously reported, Nicki Minaj recently went on record to express her delight at signing fans' breasts, calling it "empowering".