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Look who's coming to the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise this winter:

Weeks ago, Jay-Z announced the 2010 leg of his ongoing Blueprint 3 Tour, and it looked like Florida would be skipped over yet again. But good news: Jay-Z will take the stage after all Feb. 20.

The tour is in support of Jay's critically acclaimed, platinum-selling 11th studio album, The Blueprint 3. The disc has spawned the smash singles Run This Town with Kanye West and Rihanna, and the New York ode Empire State of Mind with Alicia Keys, most recently performed at the World Series.

Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy will be the sole opening act on this second leg of the tour, which is a bit disappointing since the first leg had three great opening acts, including Pharrell Williams' hip-rock band N*E*R*D.

Jay-Z is no slouch when it comes to performing, either. He has one of the most elaborate staging and lighting packages in hip-hop, plus an incredible 10-piece band.

Tickets go on sale Friday at LiveNation.com, and range from $39.50 to $129.50.

Much like Jay-Z, John Mayer announced his tour dates recently, with no Florida date in sight. Fear not, John is also coming about two weeks before Z -- Feb. 4.

As of now, it'll be the first date of the Battle Studies Tour, in support of his fourth solo studio album, due in stores Tuesday. Battle Studies features the new singles Who Says and Heartbreak Warfare. Mayer's website promises more details shortly.

And finally, international superstar Shakira will take the stage Dec. 12 as the headliner of Y100's yearly holiday season music festival, Jingle Ball.

The Colombian singer's performance will come shortly after Monday's release of her sixth studio album, She Wolf, which has spawned the hit single of the same name.

The rest of the lineup is rounded out by Miami's own Flo Rida, rockers The Fray, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, LMFAO (of I'm In Miami, B---h fame), 3OH!3, Colbie Caillat, Jason Derulo and iYaz; tickets at Ticketmaster, $50.75 to $130.75. -- ADRIAN RUHI

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