Music legend Tina Turner is coming out of retirement to embark on a new tour.

Turner, 68-year-old quit the road eight years ago. She will kick off a new series of dates in Kansas City, Missouri on October 1.

The announcement came during a special taping of Oprah Winfrey's talk show in Las Vegas.

Turner revealed that actress Sophia Loren had convinced her to perform again.

Turner is famous for songs like Proud Mary and River Deep - Mountain High. She also had a high-profile marriage to musician Ike Turner.

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