Bieber announces massive 58-date North American tour for 2016

Pop star Justin Bieber will embark on a world tour, beginning March 9 next year.

The "Baby" hitmaker, 21, announced dates during an appearance on America's The Ellen DeGeneres Show, two days before the release of his new album Purpose, reported Variety online.

He'll perform 58 concerts in 50 cities, beginning with a show in Seattle, Washington on March 9 and wrapping up at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 18.

Stops will include two nights at Staples Center in Los Angeles and a pair of shows at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.