News: Ludacris squeezes dates for his tour into busy schedule

The rapper will perform one date at Zenn nightclub, which will be followed by a meet and greet with VIP fans.

Promoters said that Ludacris, born Chris Bridges, was seeking to promote himself in England and the exclusive performance is the start.

In related news, it was recently announced that Ludacris will be a features speaker during the Tribeca Talks panels, which take place during the 6th Annual Tribeca Film Festival.

Also featured will be actresses Eva Mendes, Julia Stiles, Julie Delpy, Rosario Dawson and other leading entertainment industry executives.

The Tribeca Film Festival takes place Apr. 25- May 6 in New York.

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges has strung together several dates to promote his Grammy-winning album, "Release Therapy."

The rapper-turned-actor is scheduled to begin on April 18 in Philadelphia, and perform sporadically coast to coast through the end of September.

In addition to scoring the Best Rap Album Grammy for "Release Therapy" and Best Rap Song statue for "Money Maker," Luda also appeared in the highest-rated "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" TV broadcast ever, and is set to co-star in the upcoming film "Fred Claus" with Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti.

In the meantime, here is Ludacris' tour itinerary:

April 2007

18- Philadelphia, PA - Liacouras Center
21 - Jamaica, NY - Carnesecca
27 - Montgomery, AL - Jubilee Festival
28 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

May 2007

11 - Chula Vista, CA - Coors Amphitheater

June 2007

2 - Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center
7 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Live
9 - Denver, CO - Coors Amphitheatre
15 - Birmingham, AL - City Stages

July 2007

5 - New Orleans, LA - Essence Music Festival
28 - Auburn, WA - Ludacris White River Amphitheater

August 2007

4 -Bethlehem, PA - Bethlehem Music Festival

September 2007

30 - W. Springfield, MA - Eastern State Expo