Singer Cyndi Lauper has said she's looking forward to touring in the UK this October.

The 55-year-old recently released her 12th album Bring Ya To The Brink.

She is currently touring the US and will be heading to European shores for a number of gig dates later this year.

She said: "I haven't done it since '94 and I only have fond memories of this place and the people.

"A lot of people say English people are very reserved and I find it opposite."

Lauper has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.

Her best known hit, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, is still considered a global classic.

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