For her 2006 blockbuster "Confessions" tour, Madonna used such props as a disco ball-esque crucifix and a mechanical bull-style stripper pole.

Madonna on the "Confessions" tour.

One can only imagine what the Queen of Pop will come up with for her forthcoming "Sticky and Sweet" tour, details of which were unveiled today.

The tour, in support of her chart-topping new album, Hard Candy, is the first action stemming from the singer's innovative, $120 million deal with concert-promotion giant Live Nation.

The world tour will span the UK, Europe, North America, and several markets in South America. The North American dates unveiled today are set to conclude Nov. 26 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning May 17, and there will be a four-ticket limit per person for arena performances and a six-ticket limit for stadium events. Members of Maddy's official fan club will get the first shot at tickets starting on May 12, and Citi card members will have access beginning on May 13. Here are the announced dates for Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour:

Madonna "Sticky and Sweet" tour dates (so far):

8/23: Cardiff, Wales (Millennium Stadium)

8/26: Nice, France (Stade Charles Ehrmann)

8/28: Berlin (Olympic Stadium)

9/2: Amsterdam (Amsterdam Arena)

9/4: Dusseldorf, Germany (LTU Arena)

9/6: Rome (Olympic Stadium)

9/9: Frankfurt (Commerzbank Arena)

9/11: London (Wembley Stadium)

9/20: Paris (Stade de France)

10/3: E. Rutherford, N.J. (Izod Center)

10/6: New York (Madison Square Garden)

10/7: New York (Madison Square Garden)

10/15: Boston (TD BankNorth Garden)

10/18: Toronto (Air Canada Centre)

10/22: Montreal (Bell Centre)

10/26: Chicago (United Center)

10/30: Vancouver (BC Place Stadium)

11/1: Oakland, Calif. (Oracle Arena)

11/4: San Diego (Petco Park)

11/6: Los Angeles (Dodger Stadium)

11/8: Las Vegas (MGM Grand Garden Arena)

11/11: Denver (Pepsi Center)

11/16: Houston (Minute Maid Park)

11/19: Philadelphia (Wachovia Center)

11/22: Atlantic City, N.J. (Boardwalk Hall)

11/24: Atlanta (Philips Arena)

11/26: Miami (Dolphin Stadium)