Tinchy Stryder has been announced as the main support for Usher on his UK tour.

The US R&B star will play five dates, starting at Manchester's MEN Arena on January 26.

Stryder released his latest album 'Third Strike' at the end of last year.

Meanwhile, Usher has spoken out after a fan kicked him in the face during a performance in New York.

Tickets are on sale now.

Usher's 2011 UK tour dates are:

• Manchester, MEN – January 26
• Birmingham, NIA – 27
• Glasgow, SECC – 29
• Liverpool, Echo Arena – 30
• London, O2 Arena – February 2

(by Holly Frith)