WASHINGTON (Billboard) - With military operations all but over in Iraq, the next invasion is about to begin: a horde of movie stars, comedians, and music acts will hit the sands to entertain the troops.
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According to a source, General Tommy Franks, commander of U.S. armed forces in Iraq, personally requested the current tour.

It will include "prominent" recording artists, as well as movie stars, sports figures, and comedy talent. But for what he says are security reasons, he refuses to provide details.

Sources say, however, that the USO is considering flying celebs to one of several locations near Iraq, perhaps Qatar or Dubai, both friendly nations that border Iraq. The tentative time frame for the tour is June 16-21.
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Film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert De Niro may also be making the trip.

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