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Beyonce Is The Top Earning Pop Artist Of 2010

2010-12-30T12:11:00.000-08:00

Beyonce was the only Pop star that made the top ten of Forbes’ annual “Hollywood’s 20 Highest Earners of 2010″ list. The craziest part of all this is she didn’t even release a new album this year!

Her husband Jay-Z was named “Hip-Hop’s Cash King” by Forbes earlier this year in August when he had already earned $63 million.There will be a lot of competition in 2011 when Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Britney Spears release new albums, but who will end up on top? Brit ranked #13 this year, one spot above Mother Monster.

Even with all the bad publicity and distance from Disney, Miley Cyrus still managed to come in at #18 with $48 million, beating Taylor Swift by $3 million.Chicago’s own Oprah Winfrey topped the list, earning $315 million. This might have something to do with the fact that she’s a multimedia mogul with her TV now going into syndication, her magazine and her new network.

Who do you think came in second?

Avatar Director James Cameron earned $210 million. Director and playwright Tyler Perry earned $125 million, blockbuster movie producer Michael Bay had $120 million and golfer Tiger Woods made $105 million, completing the top five.

View the full Forbes “Hollywood’s 20 Highest Earners of 2010″ list below:

1. Oprah Winfrey, $315 million
2. James Cameron, $210 million
3. Tyler Perry, $125 million
4. Michael Bay, $120 million
5. Tiger Woods, $105 million
6. Jerry Bruckheimer, $100 million
7. Steven Spielberg, $100 million
8. George Lucas, $95 million
9. Beyoncé, $87 million
10. Dr. Phil, $80 million
11. Simon Cowell, $80 million
12. Jerry Seinfeld, $75 million
13. Britney Spears, $64 million
14. Lady Gaga, $62 million
15. Madonna, $58 million
16. Sandra Bullock, $56 million
17. Ellen DeGeneres, $55 million
18. Miley Cyrus, $48 million
19. Taylor Swift, $45 million
20. Judge Judy Sheindlin, $45 million

Beyonce heads to T in the Park

2010-07-10T01:58:00.001-07:00

SUPERSTAR diva Beyonce Knowles is heading to T in the Park to catch her husband's main stage performance.

The wife of hip-hop mogul Jay-Z is planning to watch his set from the side of the stage, as part of a romantic break in Scotland.

The pair are expected to arrive on a privately hired jet kitted out with a double bed and flat-screen TV, and stocked with champagne and caviar.

Last night, T in the Park CEO Geoff Ellis said he was expecting Beyonce to attend the festival despite being involved in a car accident in London earlier this week.

He said: "I won't be surprised to see her on site enjoying her first T in the Park.

"Hopefully she'll savour the world-class atmosphere of the Scottish crowds."

Beyonce was said to have been shaken after narrowly avoiding serious injury when a black cab ploughed into the side of her chauffeur-driven Mercedes limo while the A-list couple were out shopping in London.

The crash, which ripped one of the Mercedes's doors from its hinges, happened just outside department store Harrods. Both Beyonce and Jay-Z were unhurt.

Ellis said fans should "not be surprised" if they found themselves standing shoulder to shoulder with the former Destiny's Child singer while checking out the top acts performing at Balado this weekend.

The R&B diva and Jay-Z turned up at the Chiswick House festival on Thursday night - despite neither of them being on the bill - to watch performances by Hot Chip and Paloma Faith.

An insider said: "Beyonce is looking forward to Scotland.

"She has heard great things about T in the Park and enjoyed playing live in Scotland before.

"They are having a great time in the UK and are treating their stay as a chance to enjoy some romantic R and R, while Jay-Z shows audiences what he is capable of in terms of his live show.

"He wants the T in the Park crowd to remember his performance for years to come."

The glamorous twosome will be the latest in a long line of celebrity couples who have enjoyed the hospitality area of T in the Park's artists' village, which includes an aromatherapy spa and a massage parlour.

In previous years, Gwyneth Paltrow watched her hubby Chris Martin perform with Coldplay, Drew Barrymore joined Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti, Scots rocker Gavin Rossdale of the band Bush turned up to catch wife Gwen Stefani of No Doubt and Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher and future wife Nicole Appleton hung out together.

Meanwhile, music fans have been warned there will be no big screen to show the World Cup final.

Ellis said: "I know a few people have asked about it but I don't think the majority of revellers are desperate to see Spain play Holland.

"We would not be doing the bands any favours if we were to have them on at the same time as the final.

"People knew when they bought tickets the final was on that day.

"There was never any chance of England being in the final so we have never been under pressure to show it."

Ellis also confirmed vuvuzelas have been banned from the site.

He said: "People don't want to have these things going off when they are trying to listen to the bands."

Beyonce Sued for Nuisance and Trespassing

2010-05-28T23:40:00.001-07:00

You wonder why this man wants to live near Hollywood. To get cheap publicities like this one?

A man living across from a video shoot for Beyonce Knowles in the Hollywood Hills is suing the singer for nuisance and trespassing.

The resident is claiming his privacy was invaded by unnecessary noise and crowds.

Court documents show Philip Markowitz filed the lawsuit seeking 25,000 dollars on Friday in Los Angeles against Knowles, a liability company and Dina Ciccotello, a production coordinator for the video shoot for Why Don't You Love Me.

Markowitz claims his expectations of privacy in his upscale neighbourhood were "shattered" on March 26 when the crew came in the morning and didn't leave until 11pm, and that his driveway was repeatedly blocked.

Calls to Beyonce's publicists were not immediately returned.

Beyonce At Macy's Launch

2010-05-27T00:58:00.000-07:00

Here’s Beyonce Knowles launching her new line of perfume called Heat at Macy’s in New York City the other day looking pretty fierce. Am I using that right? I’m a straight white guy over the age of twenty-five so I’m not sure of the lingo. Anyhow, I’ve always wanted to know what Beyonce’s cleavage smelt like and now for $49.99 I can find out. Wait fifty bucks? F@#k that! I could buy one of her old bras on Ebay for less than that.

Beyonce is now into pin-up girl

2010-05-07T08:37:00.000-07:00

Beyonce has released her new music video Why don't you love me, which shows her as a stylized, 1950s-inspired pin-up girl.

Her look - complete with large sunglasses, halterneck bodysuits, and hair curlers - comes as part of a trend towards more feminine shapes and Old Hollywood glamour.

The era's big waves could be spotted on many a runway model's and Met Ball attendee's head this year, just like the red lip and cat eyeliner that go with it. Also, curves are currently perceived more positively again, with Victoria's Secret lingerie models walking high fashion catwalks, plus-size models posing in underwear ads, and a general weariness of androgynous or 1990s-inspired 'power' silhouettes.

Feminity seems to be en vogue again, and interestingly, it is now being interpreted in mainly 'over-the-top' settings that largely draw on pin-ups or burlesque dancers for inspiration.

The burlesque trend previously resulted in beauty ranges including one by Parisian cabaret, the Crazy Horse, and a collaboration between Nivea and lingerie designer Chantal Thomass, while Chanel named one of its lipglosses Pin-up.

Stars including the dancer Dita von Teese contributed to this aesthetic, slowly capturing the fashion world, and French Vogue reacted by setting a burlesque tone for the year, staging their 2010 calendar at the Lido, another one of Paris's most famous cabarets.

Lingerie brands such as Bravissimo, Ultimo, and Passionata - which hired Israeli topmodel Bar Refaeli for their campaigns - followed suit, presenting their models as retro-inspired pin-ups, dancing before mirrors or posing on swings, and Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld just shot an interactive lookbook for French underwear brand Eres (online mid-May), featuring a pin-up that can be undressed at a mouse click.

Now, with musicians such as Beyoncé or VV Brown before her, the trend seems to have entered music video mainstream. One way to take part? Get Marilyn Monroe's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes dress at this auction.

Beyonce show off her New Video

2010-05-07T08:24:00.000-07:00

Beyonce has debuted the new video for her next single Why Don't You Love Me which see's Bey ditching her alter-ego Sasha Fierce for a suffering housewife.

We are pretty sure her new role as B.B Homemaker is no reflection on her marriage to rapper Jay-Z as the Single Ladies singer does her best Desperate Housewives impression.

Knowles is seen doing house work and cleaning a car as she croons throughout the video, smoking cigarettes, drinking martinis and crying until her mascara runs down her face.

She also sports the blonde-fringed hair style from Lady GaGa's Telephone video in the promo.

Her new character is a far cry from alter-ego Sasha Fierce, which Beyonce previously told Allure magazine that she had 'killed off'.

Beyonce stated: "I don't need Sasha Fierce anymore, because I've grown and now I'm able to merge the two,"

We wonder if B.B Homemaker will last the distance?

Beyonce and Jay-Z moving to Pennsylvania?

2010-05-03T03:05:00.001-07:00

Well, if Jay-Z and Beyonce were actually planning on moving to Schuylkill County, Pa., lord knows they aren't now! The small town area is in a frenzy over the rumor that the mega-watt duo would be moving to an $11 million property in the area and people are going legit crazy!

An AP article reports that two college students from nearby Pottsville and Ringtown, drove up to the front gate of the house one one day this week to take pictures in front of their potential "neighbs" house!

"I'm gonna tell everyone I'm their neighbors. It's insane!" Brooke Shilling, 20, squealed.

Anne Tomtishen, 23, added "Maybe she'll have babies. That would be awesome!" Beyonce, warning: get out of there while you still can! Plus, who wants to live in coal-mining country? The pair, who recently
, seem to be doing just fine in their city slicker lifestyle, clubbing late into the night yesterday in NYC

The rumor is on everyone's lips from the local groceries stores to colleges and banks. However, the real estate agent listing the house says it is all hooey.

"I am just humored," she said. "We have no idea what the deal is or where it got started. ... We are just being bombarded with craziness. This is so absurd!"

Yet Jay-Z and Beyonce's reps have not commented. Pennsylvania, get ready for some heat!

Beyonce Bikini Malfunction

2010-05-01T03:08:00.000-07:00

Singer Beyoncé Knowles who is on holiday with her family including her nephew in Hawaii, was spotted with one of her boobs almost popping out of her cossy.

Looking stunning as usual, Knowles took time to play in the sand with her nephew, found herself wrapped in sand when she tossed and played with the 5-year-old. After the messy playtime, she went and dipped herself in water, to remove the mess.
Covered in sand after a jolly time with her nephew Julez

Covered in sand after a jolly time with her nephew Julez

The pair had an hilarious time – and the moment was captured for posterity by the superstar’s camera-wielding husband Jaz-Z.

Whether he captured the moment his wife’s top fell open, only the slideshow back at the ranch will tell.

But as the left halter-neck strap fell to one side she certainly showed more of her sandy charms than intended.

Beyonce, 28, was enjoying a break before she continues work on her fourth studio album.

Just over a week ago, she joined her husband at the Coachella Festival in Los Angeles to perform a duet.

As she took to the stage during his set to perform Forever Young, she shocked the crowd with her swear words T-shirt.

Beyoncé has also being doing her bit for charity this week as she raided her wardrobe and donated a pair of gold shoes from her I Am… Sasha Fierce world tour for a Haiti charity auction.

And it was also revealed this week that she has a very famous fan after Michelle, the wife of US President Barack Obama, revealed that she loved her music.

Talking about the songs on her iPod, the First Lady said: “I love Stevie Wonder….I’ve got some Michael Jackson. I’ve got some Rihanna, I’ve got some Beyoncé— I love Beyoncé.”

Beyonce is still not finish with Haiti's donations

2010-04-25T08:00:00.001-07:00

Beyonce and Thandie Newton have raided their closets to donate items to a Haiti charity auction.

The Crazy In Love hitmaker has donated a pair of gold shoes from her I Am... Sasha Fierce world tour, while Newton has offered up signed a jacket she wore in last year's movie 2012.

Other lots include signed DVDs from The Wire star Idris Elba and tickets to the semi-final of Simon Cowell's hit reality TV show Britain's Got Talent.

All proceeds from the eBay auction will go to Britain's Disasters Emergency Committee to help fund rescue work in Haiti, which was hit by a massive earthquake in January.

Surprise! Beyonce sings with Jay-Z

2010-04-17T22:27:00.000-07:00

At the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in California this past week, Beyonce surprised fans by singing with her husband, Jay-Z, on stage.

Though the pop star wasn't expected to perform, Jay-Z brought Beyonce out during his headlining set, and the crowd went wild. Beyonce and Jay-Z sang "Forever Young," a track off his third album, Blueprint 3. The couple looked at each other lovingly as they sang on-stage, and smiled at one another.

Access Hollywood reports that Jay-Z said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I wanna introduce y’all to someone super-duper special. I’m not even gonna say the name. I’m gonna let her speak for herself."

At the end of the song, fireworks exploded and ended his set. Jay-Z encouraged the crowd to make some noise for his beautiful wife. Fellow celebrities including Paris Hilton and Katy Perry tweeted about Jay-Z and his amazing performance. Other celebrities who attended the music festival include Whitney Port, Solange Knowles, Maria Shriver and her daughter, and Anne Hathaway. -Lauren Jessen

Beyonce the heart-breaker

2010-04-10T00:43:00.001-07:00

BEYONCÉ broke a lot of hearts when she married Jay-Z, none more so than teen singer Justin Bieber’s.

The 16-year-old revealed yesterday he has a long-standing crush on the Crazy In Love singer.

The booty-shaking star, 28, who tied the knot in 2008, says she’s proud of her womanly figure and works hard to stay in shape.

And judging by this scorching new shot, she’s doing a mighty fine job.

Canadian heartthrob Justin admitted: “I’ve been totally in love with her since I was seven. She kinda broke my heart when she married Jay-Z.”

Beyonce's video blocked by own record label

2010-03-31T08:51:00.000-07:00

Beyoncé YouTube Page Blocked by Sony – After dispelling rumors that Beyoncè was pregnant, Sony – the singer’s record label, has now taken action on YouTube, removing her music videos.

Sony has blocked all of the multi-Grammy-winning artist’s videos in the US on the video sharing site and replaced them with a message which reads: “This video contains content from Sony Music Entertainment, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.” Viewers are still able to see them in other countries.

The action comes on the heels of a copyright infringement issue involving Beyoncè’s label, and as techie website Motherboard point out, no doubt stems from the floundering record industry and its desire to have a piece of the online video biz, reports E!Online.com.

There’s no word yet on how long it will take for Beyoncè’s YouTube channel to be active or when videos will be live again.

Meanwhile, Beyoncè’s new TV ad for the Nintendo DS game “Style Savvy” has hit YouTube. The clothing line designer has been backing the game for quite awhile along with tons of other products she endorses. The commercial looks reminiscent of an episode from the retro Nickelodeon kids’ game show Double Dare, as she gets slimed with green goo covering her head and body in the 30-second clip.

Beyonce has denied stories that she is pregnant.

2010-03-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

It had been reported that the 'Single Ladies' singer was expecting her first child with rapper husband Jay-Z and that he was “extremely happy to be having his first child with Bey”.

However, a statement given to Rolling Stone simply said that the claims are “untrue”.

Beyonce, who tied the knot with Jay-Z in an intimate ceremony in April 2008, has previously talked about starting a family at some point in the future.

Read more: http://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/beyonce-denies-pregnancy-rumours-451980.html#ixzz0jlo6YDCT

Is Beyonce Pregnant?

2010-03-26T06:10:00.001-07:00

If Mediatakeout.com is indeed right, Beyonce and Jay-Z are expecting their first child.

Apparently, the online gossip site learned from a "rock solid" source to the booty-licious pop star that she is pregnant and resting (for now).

But B, as Beyonce is fondly known, is expected to continue working throughout her pregnancy.

Earlier, the gorgeous Mrs Jay-Z has spoken about the hard work of having a baby, having watched her younger sister Solange marry and have a son while she was still a teenager.

Rumours on B's pregnancy first surfaced in 2008.

Watch this space for a possible baby bump.

Beyonce Knowles knows how to sell best-selling scent

2010-03-20T07:14:00.000-07:00

Singer Beyonce Knowles says she is "so happy" to sell fragrance worth $3 million in one month in the US.

"I'm so happy with it. I've been working on it for a while now. I was on tour for a year, and I have meet-and-greets with fans. I've never in my life gotten so many compliments," Beyonce as saying.

The fragrance is a mix of magnolia, neroli and blush peach scents. "Heat" was released in February and has sold 72,000 bottles since then. The scent is sold exclusively in Macy's store.

German Magazine apologises to Beyonce

2010-03-20T07:13:00.000-07:00

The editors of a German magazine have apologised to singer Beyonce Knowles after running an erroneous article about the singer and her marriage to rap superstar Jay Z.

The article featured details about a bogus marriage contract and Beyonce's controversial feelings about white producers.

"We do have serious doubts in the truth of many statements of the interview of Ms Beyonce Knowles published in Neon, Issue January/2010," contactmusic.com quoted Neon editors Michael Ebert and Timm Klotzek as saying in the apology printed in the magazine.

The magazine said the article was written by freelancer Ingo Mocek who was not able to verify certain statements, particularly those regarding a marriage contract of Knowles.

"Therefore, we assume that the interview did not take place as claimed by Ingo Mocek. We sincerely apologise to Ms Knowles and her management for all personal inconvenience that may have arisen due to the publication of this interview," it said.

Beyoncé's Telephone music video 'to become one of YouTube's most watched video'

2010-03-14T10:03:00.000-07:00

The nine minute promo debuted on Thursday night and has already been viewed 12,170,080 times.

Directed by Jonas Akerlund and inspired by Quentin Tarantino films, Lady Gaga strips naked, kisses a woman, swears like a trouper and goes on the run with her "honey bee" Beyoncé in the outrageous video.

YouTube user vansrockz raved: "12,170,080 views! Just in 3 days, thats amazing! I love the details in this videos like the costumes, cameos, dancing, and Lady GaGa's raw facial expressions!"

Another Hayeslad06 said: "It's great to see an artist finally taking the time out to actually make interesting video's instead of the boring repetitive dancing to a white background shit we see of late!"

"Lady GaGa is showing the world that the music video is not dead, and I wish more artists would take note."

"Its a shame the likes of Madonna, who once revolutionized the music video, have now resorted to making cheap crap and just expect their fans to be happy with it! What happened to artists taking pride in their work? "

Susan Boyle's Britain's Got Talent performance is one of YouTube's most watched music clips with 89 million views since last year while OK Go's Here it Goes Again has had 50 million views over the past three years.

Beyonce Cosmetology Center

2010-03-07T01:41:00.001-08:00

Beyonce is very proud.
Lauren Jessen

On Friday, March 5, Beyonce revealed a project that she and her mother, Tina, have been working on for years. Together they opened the Beyonce Cosmetology Center.

The pair held the opening ceremony at the Phoenix House in Brooklyn, which is a nonprofit recovery center for drug and alcohol addiction.

The program is a seven-month cosmetology training course for men and women. All of the products that will be used at the center has been generously donated by L'Oreal, while Beyonce and her mother will donate $100,000 annually.

Following New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's remarks, Beyonce explained her ties to the house, which stemmed from her visit to the house in 2007 as she researched for her role in Cadillac Records.

Beyonce told MTV:

"I felt like they needed something that was geared towards women — something that would teach them skills that would give them hope even after the Phoenix House."

On this opening day, Beyonce explained how proud she was of those at the Phoenix House because of their strength to get help. Beyonce cut the ceremonial ribbon and had a brief set of photo ops.

Beyoncé - the top-selling artist of the decade

2010-02-20T07:16:00.001-08:00

Beyoncé is the top-selling artist of the decade, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.

The organisation has released a compilation of its awards from 2000 through 2009 and the multi-Grammy winning artist (she picked up more than a handful of gongs this year), and former Destiny’s Child frontwoman, was ahead of the pack with a whopping 64 certifications for albums, ringtones, and music videos. Soaring above the rest were also The Eagles, besting all other groups in total gold and platinum awards, while the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, led male solo artists.

A gold award is presented when the sales figures reach at least 500,000 albums or ringtones, while platinum status is attained once an artist reaches the 1 million mark. “We’ve seen a decade of major music milestones and extraordinary artist achievements,” the chairman and CEO of RIAA said. “The names, songs and albums on our list are the decade’s best...”

According to The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), iconic superstar Beyonce, is the artist with the most total certifications over the past decade, with a total of 64. The certifications include cumulative album, digital song, master ringtone, and music video certifications. Beyonce also has the most master ringtone certifications for a female solo artist with 19 and the highest certified master ringtone for a female artist with "Irreplaceable" at 3x multi-Platinum. She received her very first Gold album award for her Grammy® Award winning debut solo album, "Dangerously in Love" on July 29, 2003. "Dangerously in Love" is currently 4x multi-platinum.

Last month, Beyonce broke the record for most Grammy® wins by a female artist in a single year taking home six awards, including "Song of the Year" (for "Single Ladies"). The wins brought her career Grammy® total up to 16 (13 as a solo artist and 3 with Destiny's Child.)

Beyonce flaunts her assets in Trinidad

2010-02-18T07:23:00.000-08:00

Beyonce flaunts her figure in a barely-there leotard at gig in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

She's been on the road for what seems like years - so it's little wonder some of Beyonce's outfits are wearing away.

That can be the only explanation for the barely-there leotard she wore at her gig in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Still, the crowd - on the final show of her world tour - didn't seem to mind.

Touring Bey missed out on accompanying husband Jay-Z to the Brits last week as he won best international male artist.

Mmm, the poor lass probably had nothing to wear anyway.

So, Beyonce's husband claims credit for her dance routines

2010-02-16T07:28:00.000-08:00

She has stunned audiences all over the world with her energetic and creative dance routines when she performs live.

But according to Beyonce Knowles' husband Jay-Z, he is the real choreographer behind the moves that have made his wife a global sex symbol.
Beyonce

Dazzling: Beyonce performed for hundreds of fans in Trinidad last night

While the former performed for hundreds in Trinidad last night, the latter was a guest on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross following his appearance at The Brits earlier this week.

And although he is generally reluctant to open up about his marriage, the hip hop star spoke briefly about his wife.
Beyonce

A Jay-Z inspired move? The singer's husband claimed his wife steals his routines

When asked if he watches the Single Ladies star's performances, the 40-year-old jokingly said: 'She's a magnificent performer. I steal routines from her. She steals from me.'

Referring to 28-year-old's chart-topping single Crazy in Love - which he also featured in - he added: 'The 'uh-oh' dance - that was me.'

Knowing the hip-hop star seldom speaks about his relationship with his wife, presenter Ross pushed him for further details, asking if she had performed the now famous Single Ladies dance for him.

Again he joked: 'I actually created that dance too - that was me again. I wouldn't really tell anyone but you asked. I wouldn't want to make myself seem more important.'

The rap star also spoke of his relationship with President Barack Obama saying: 'I don't want to overstate it. I know who he is. I've never been to the White House. I've been invited but I've been on tour with this album.'

Ross and Jay-Z - whose real name is Shawn Carter - bantered about The Brits and the former's parodic gangster ensemble which he showcased at the awards.

The Single Ladies star gave a typically energetic performance

When the presenter offered to rap for him, Carter replied: 'I don't think that would be cool.'

He also revealed he still calls P Diddy - formerly Puff Daddy - Puff, saying: 'If he changes his name back, I'll still be there.'

Meanwhile, regardless of who created her slick choreography, it is doubtful any fan in Trinidad was disappointed by Beyonce's performance last night.

Familiar: Beyonce showcases a move that could be from a Jay-Z concert

Wearing a be-jewelled, gold leotard and matching heels, the star was energetic as ever for her Caribbean fans.

She later changed into a gold minidress which was also covered in gems and sparkling.

Beyonce second show in Brazil ended with a gun fight

2010-02-12T12:59:00.000-08:00

Beyonce Knowles’ second show in Brazil ended with a gun fight last night.

Pop superstar Beyonce had been performing to a 30,000-strong audience, but the night ended in terror when police had to open fire on teenagers who had been shooting at people waiting for taxis to get home.

The 29-year-old pop star was not hurt in the incident, and there were no serious injuries.

Beyonce has been in the country for the past week shooting the new video for her and Alicia Keys' forthcoming single 'Put It In A Love Song' and to perform a handful of concerts.

The singer spent much of yesterday sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro and visited the city’s famous Chris The Redeemer statue.

However, she was mobbed by other tourists as she tried to catch a glimpse of the 130ft landmark.

Beyonce had planned to stay in Rio de Janeiro for this weekend's carnival, but will be jetting into the UK next week for the BRIT Awards.

Brazil is crazy over Beyonce

2010-02-07T09:55:00.000-08:00

BRAZIL is home to some of the world's most incredible women.

So it will come as no surprise to find BEYONCE fitted in perfectly as she played the biggest show of her life there this weekend.

Beyonce performs on stage during her concert at the Morumbi stadium in Sao Paulo,
Gorgeous ... Beyonce

There was a carnival atmosphere inside Sao Paolo's Morumbi stadium as the bootylicious one shimmied on stage in a selection of eye-popping outfits - including this sexy tight gold number.

Before launching into smash hit Crazy In Love, Beyonce said: "I want all the sexy girls in Sao Paolo dancing."

And the audience didn't disappoint with the 60,000 strong crowd dancing manically throughout the entire 90 minute set which also included Single Ladies, If I Were A Boy and Deja Vu.

Wrapping up the show, Beyonce - who picked up six Grammys last month - said "Thank you for having me here. This is my biggest show, and this is one of the best audiences for who I have sung for."

Beyoncé breaks record as she collected six Grammy trophies

2010-01-31T20:42:00.001-08:00

Beyoncé made history tonight as she collected six Grammy trophies, making her the most decorated woman in one night in the 52-year history of the awards show.

After earlier winning for song of the year for her Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It), her sixth prize came in the category of best female pop vocal for Halo. See our complete winners list here.

"Wow, thank you so much," she said from the stage. "This has been such an amazing night for me. ... I'd love to thank my family for all of their support, including my husband. I love you."

Beyonce Contends the Grammy's

2010-01-30T19:33:00.000-08:00

Can you believe that the very popular R&B singer, Rihanna was starstruck when she met Beyonce face to face? She says only six years ago she looked up to these people who are now her peers.

Rihanna attended her first arena concert in 2004. She said she was in the nosebleed section back then and in tears to have that opportunity. At that concert, Missy Elliot, Beyonce and Alicia Keys performed.

Rihanna said in response to meeting Beyonce, “I was a little starstruck” then corrects herself, “no, I was very starstruck.”

Rihanna adds that though she was starstruck by Beyonce, “it was very inspiring” and “motivated” her alot.

In related news, both Beyonce and Rihanna are expected to be performing at this year’s 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, among others as reported on HipHopRX.com. Along with Beyonce and Rihanna, more performances are expected by Drake, the drummer from Blink 182, Lil’ Wayne, Eminem, Lady GaGa, Celine Dion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, The Black Eyed Peas (will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, Fergie) and Pink. The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards is scheduled to air Sunday, January 31st on CBS.

Just seven artists share nominations at the Grammys, and three artists appear in every major award category.

John Hall

It looks like the Grammys aren't winning any awards for diversity this year. The nominees for Album, Record, and Song of the Year are divvied amongst just seven artists. What's more, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce are conspicuously present in every category.

Experts are already expecting great things from Taylor Swift. Her sweeping success with every major award in 2009 and her breakout crossover success after only two albums have put her considerably ahead of the curb, even at such a young age. Her album, Fearless, and her hit, "You Belong with Me," are in the running for the album and record categories, respectively.

The competition is a bit more stiff when it comes to the song of the year. It is undeniable that Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)" has been somewhat of a cultural phenomenon over the past year. However, some argue that this is a result of production and not genuine songwriting.

Meanwhile, Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody" is an old style rock hit from a band that has spent years standing on the verge of a breakout. Though Swift's potential in this category can't be ruled out, she is up against a powerful rock competitor and the song that gave rise to the most parodied music video of the year.

Beyonce Couples Up With Chris Martin on 'Hope for Haiti'

2010-01-22T21:56:00.001-08:00

Beyonce Knowles has lent her powerful voice for "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief" telethon on Friday, January 22. Taking part in the two-hour benefit event, the "If I Were a Boy" hitmaker delivered single "Halo" with the companion of piano play by Chris Martin, the lead vocalist of Coldplay.

On the special performance, the 28-year-old songstress also managed to inject Haiti into the lyrics of her fourth single off "I Am...Sasha Fierce". "Haiti, we can see your halo/ You know you're my saving grace," she sang. "You're everything I need and more, it's written all over your face/ Haiti, we can see your halo/ I pray you won't fade away."

While Beyonce took the stage along with Chris, her husband Jay-Z made a collaboration with Rihanna, Bono and The Edge. Having recorded "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)" in different studios around the globe, he and the three musicians performed the song live together for the first time with a full gospel choir and his band backing up.

"Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief" telethon was broadcast from New York, London, Los Angeles and Haiti and was aired commercial-free across ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN
, BET, the CW, HBO, MTV, VH1 and CMT. Robert Pattinson served as a co-host while Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Madonna, Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige were among the performers.

Alicia Keys celebrates career with Beyonce

2010-01-20T22:01:00.000-08:00

Alicia Keys has revealed that she felt 'empowered' collaborating with Beyoncé on her new album The Element Of Freedom.

The singer revealed that there was a "party" atmosphere in the studio when they recorded 'Put It In A Love Song' together last year.

"We had a lot of fun. It's nice that we just celebrate each others careers, that's what the song is about, coming together to empower each other," she told 1Xtra.

"We've become really good friends. We've been in the business about the same amount of time and both signed to Columbia records together when we were 14.

"It was like a party in the studio, the energy was so high and chemistry was genuine."

Keys recently confirmed that she would release her solo version of 'Empire State Of Mind' as her next single. The original version with Jay-Z came out in October 2009.

Beyonce and Jay-Z are top earning couple again

2010-01-16T19:19:00.000-08:00

Guess how much can a celebrity couple earn in a year? How about a whopping $122 million? Yes, you read it right! That’s the sum Beyonce Knowles and Sean “Jay-Z” Carter have earned together during June 2008 to June 2009.

Dime Wars reports about a video published in Forbes which features the top earning couple of 2008-2009. And the report says that Beyonce and Jay-Z topped the rank and they have earned $122 million, a skyscraping amount to be earned within ayear!

This is not the first time the couple has won the top position. Last year too, during June 2007 and June 2008, they had made $162 million together. Whew…some huge cash we say!

To see their respective earning this year, Beyonce has made $87 million and the rest $35 million is for Jay-Z. Beyonce with her $87 million sits as the #6 highest paid celebrity.

Who all are following the R&B and hip-hop stars? Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are at #2 with $69 million. At third place is the famous Brangelina with $55 million. To follow them next are Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith with their sum of $48 million. Next on the row is the Beckham couple to follow closely with $46 million.

We congratulate Beyonce and Jay-Z for making some real good bucks this year and also for ranking top for the second consecutive year. Hope they make a hattrick by winning the spot next year too.

But hold on…didn’t Beyonce say she needs to take a break “to recharge her batteries” in 2010?

Beyoncé Criticised For Playing Al-Gaddafi Gig

2010-01-08T18:26:00.000-08:00

Beyoncé has come under fire for performing a private New Year's show for the 33-year-old son of controversial Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi. The singer was reportedly paid $2 million to sing at the concert which took place at the Nikki Beach nightclub in St. Bart's.

The "Single Ladies" singer has come under fire for performing for Moatessem-Billah Gaddafi , who is also known as Hannibal, because of his history of alleged violence toward women. Critics say that playing the gig goes against Beyoncé's image as a positive role model for women.

Spinner.com reports that Hannibal was arrested for punching a woman in 2005. His wife was also sent to the hospital with a broken nose on Christmas Day after police were called when screams were heard coming from his hotel room.
Beyoncé performed five songs at the concert, which was also attended by Lindsay Lohan, Usher, Jon Bon Jovi and model Victoria Silvstedt.

Beyoncé's husband, Jay-Z, was also in the audience. Guests allegedly paid £7,500 per table.

Beyonce's Single Ladies voted best video of the decade

2009-12-27T01:34:00.000-08:00

Beyonce’s Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) has been voted best music video of the decade.

The choreography in the black-and-white video sparked a dance craze and has been parodied by the likes of Justin Timberlake.

The second most popular video - voted for by fans of the music website Muzu.tv – was Fatboy Slim’s Weapon Of Choice, which featured Christopher Walken dancing in an empty hotel.

Madonna’s dancing in a pink leotard in Hung Up, came third, followed by Kylie Minogue’s Can’t Get You Out Of My Head, where she dances provocatively in a white hooded outfit.

Eminem’s Stan, which tells the story of an obsessive music fan, was voted fifth.

Beyonce to perform at Grammys in January

2009-12-23T01:47:00.000-08:00

London (ANI): Beyonce Knowles will set the stage ablaze at the Grammy Awards next month. The R&B lady, who has bagged 10 nominations at the awards, will share the stage with other performers including Black Eyed Peas and Taylor Swift.

Buzz up! The singer, in the run for the Song of the Year, will perform at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 31, reports The BBC. Maxwell and country group Lady Antebellum, nominated for six and two awards respectively, will also take to the microphones.

Parents of Beyonce and Solange file for divorce

2009-12-20T08:30:00.000-08:00

Beyonce Tina and Matthew Knowles the parents of Beyonce and Solange have decided to call it quits after 29 years of marriage. Tina Knowles, petitioning to end the marriage, filed papers in court on November 11, 2009. Sources close to the family suggest it may be for the fact that a paternity suit was filed against Matthew in October of this year.

Alexsandra Wright filed paternity papers against Matthew Knowles the beginning of October, claiming he was the father of her unborn child. Alexsandra who is now 8 months pregnant has said she and Matthew had a relationship for sometime before she became pregnant. Rumors of Matthew have surfaced saying he is the father to the Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Roland he has denied all rumors. Kelly Roland, Beyonce and Solange were the trio that made up Destiny’s Child singing group from 1997 to 2001.

Beyonce the successful solo singer married music artist Jay Z in April of 2008. She has had 12 top ten hit s with the latest single from her I am Sasha Fierce CD “Halo” made it to number 5 making it her fourth top ten hit from that CD. In January of 2009 she performed at the inaugural ball for US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
By Anita Thomas

Beyonce Knowles launches her own fragrance

2009-12-19T08:33:00.000-08:00

R&B star Beyonce Knowles is super excited about her debut fragrance, claiming that her fans already love it. The 'Crazy in Love' hitmaker has been flooded with compliments ever since she has launched the perfume, reported People magazine.

"I've been working on it for a while now. I was on tour for a year, and I have meet-and-greets with fans. I've never in my life gotten so many compliments.

"The fans loved it. They were like, 'I love that, I'm getting that, why isn't it out right now? I need it!," said Beyonce.

The fragrance, which will arrive in stores in February, has been named 'Beyonce Heat', taking inspiration from the heated performances the 28-year-old singer delivers.

"A lot of my performances have had fire involved, so we thought 'Heat'. Also, red is one of my favourite colours, as is gold," she said.

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift lead Grammy nominations

2009-12-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

Pop-R&B superstar Beyoncé and country-pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift dominate the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards with 10 and eight nominations, respectively.

Beyoncé, who already has seven Grammy awards under her belt, is nominated for “Album of the Year” for “I Am… Sasha Fierce,” her third studio album that spurred the hits “If I Were A Boy,” “Halo,” “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” "Diva" and “Sweet Dreams.”

The Ryan Tedder-penned track “Halo” also gets the nod for “Record of the Year” and “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance,” while the infectious and much-imitated dance number “Single Ladies” earned Beyoncé the “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance,” “Song of the Year” and “Best R&B Song” nominations.

Blessings keep pouring in for Taylor Swift this year as she holds the flag of country music with eight nominations that sent 19-year old music sweetheart “freaking out and jumping up and down.”

In an interview, an astonished Taylor said she “honestly never would have predicted this, eight nominations - I'm ecstatic, and blown away and so, so thankful.”

She goes against the “Single Ladies” diva in the “Album of the Year” category for the record-breaking album “Fearless” (which is also nominated for “Best Country Album”) and “Song of the Year,” “Record of the Year” and “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance” categories for “You Belong With Me.”

Also nominated is Taylor’s interrupter Kanye West, who, along with Black Eyed Peas, grabbed six nominations each.

The “Gold Digger” singer, quoting The Beatles song, “[got] by with a little help from [his] friends” Rihanna, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, Kid Cudi & Common and Young Jeezy for his nominations for “Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group,” “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration” and “Best Rap Song.”

Black Eyed Peas made it to the list with their “Boom Boom Pow” power, dancing their way with two nominations for album and pop vocal album of the year for “The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies).”

The foursome, who is set to embark on an ambitious 100-city world tour on 2010, is also nominated for “Best Dance Recording” for their second chart-topper under “E.N.D.,” “I Gotta Feeling.”

Taking a hiatus from the music industry must’ve served R&B artist Maxwell… well. After eight years, he released his fourth studio album, “BLACKsummers’night,” which debuted at the top spot in the Billboard charts, and now, has earned a spot in the nominees for “Best R&B album.”

His song, “Pretty Wings,” is nominated for “Best R&B Song,” “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance” and “Song of the Year,” while “Love You” landed him a “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance” nod.

Pop sensation Lady Gaga will not have any “Bad Romance” with the Grammy’s, as she has scored five nominations, tying with French DJ David Guetta and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z.

“Sitting in my dressing room, puttin on my wig and lipstick, wondering how I got here. I am so grateful. 6 grammy nominations little monsters.

“Thank u for always believing in me, you are the kingdom of my music. I will always have faith in you my friends. You are the fame. Xxgagaloo,” tweeted Gaga, who competes with Beyonce and Taylor for song and record of the year awards with her number one electro-pop hit, “Poker Face.”

Her commercially and critically acclaimed album, “The Fame,” is also in the running to claim the “Album of the Year” and “Best Dance Recording” trophies.

Garnering four nods each are Kings of Leon, John Newton, RedOne, T-Pain, Bruce Springsteen, Colbie Caillat, Keith Urban, and Michael Giacchino.

Kings of Leon go head to head with the big nominees with “Use Somebody” roaring for record and song of the year. Likewise with Dave Matthews Band with “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King” for “Album of the Year.”

In the running for the “Best New Artist” recognition, meanwhile, are Zac Brown Band, Keri Hilson, MGMT, Silversun Pickups and The Ting Tings.

The nominees, which were determined by The Recording Academy, were announced on Dec. 2 at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. The program, titled “"The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night,” was aired as a one-hour live primetime special by CBS.

Winners will be named on Jan. 31, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

I am very unpredictable - said Beyonce

2009-11-27T22:25:00.000-08:00

“I am very unpredictable,” Beyonce said on last night’s concert special about her, and, uh, that is just not true. She is a lot of things — talented, beloved, a non-stop hit-maker — but she’s also one of our most reliable celebrities. We count on her to be beautiful, to make top-40 jams we’ll shout along to in the car, to be essentially scandal-free. “Beyonce: I Am…Yours” was one giant (fun!) infomercial for her brand of lovely diligence, but its title, like its star’s declarations about herself, wasn’t quite accurate: Are there performers less “ours” than Beyonce? I can’t think of one.

Look, this special was totally enjoyable, and the concert footage demonstrated for the jillionth time that Beyonce is one hell of a performer — she can command an entire stadium’s attention with the arch of an eyebrow. (Being in a leotard helps.) She has an awesome all-female band, and everyone in it respects and admires her. Beyonce is a very hard worker, and when we’re extremely lucky, we get to see her interact with her husband for a second or two.

But she’s also elusive, and even telling her own origin story glosses over details that everyone in the audience already knows. If you’re going to bring up the old days of Destiny’s Child, do you want to utter the words “Michelle” or “Kelly”? If you show footage from the then-tween group’s debut on Star Search, might you mention that yes, there were six people in the group at the time? No on all counts. She says that she wrote “Crazy in Love” when she was falling for Jay-Z, whose name she doesn’t say (actin’ kinda shady?), but she doesn’t mention anything beyond that. It’s fine — that’s her right, certainly, to try to retain a shred of privacy — but this hardly makes her ours.

And that’s how I, at least, want it: Beyonce’s best anthems have always been about selfhood, independence, confidence, and ladypower. I just wish this special had the balls to call itself “I Am…Mine” and admit that among the many things we admire about Beyonce is that she’s not ours. In fact the opposite’s true. We’re hers.

Beyonce song Crazy in Love voted as decade's greatest

2009-11-27T22:21:00.000-08:00

Beyonce Knowles’ song Crazy In Love has been voted ‘The Greatest Track Of The Last 10 Years’.

The hit 2003 song, which features her husband Jay-Z, has topped the coveted list complied by music magazine NME, reports the Daily Star.

MGMT's 2008 track Time To Pretend came second while The Strokes Hard To Explain, from their 2001 record Is This It, landed the third spot.

MIA’s Paper Planes and OutKast's Hey Ya! rounded off the top five.

Blur's Out Of Time and the Arctic Monkeys A Certain Romance are among other tracks that featured in the top ten.

The NME top tracks of the decade are:

1. Beyonce – Crazy In Love
2. MGMT – Time To Pretend
3. The Strokes – Hard To Explain
4. MIA – Paper Planes
5. OutKast – Hey Ya!
6. The Rapture – House Of Jealous Lovers
7. Klaxons – Golden Skans
8. Blur – Out Of Time
9. Arcade Fire – Rebellion (Lies)
10. Arctic Monkeys – A Certain Romance

Happy Birthday Beyonce

2009-11-22T06:09:00.000-08:00

Beyonce is a stupid person?

2009-11-15T05:05:00.001-08:00

A leading Egyptologist has called pop star Beyonce Knowles a "stupid person" for her lack of interest and knowledge about ancient Egypt.

Historian Zahi Hawass, Egypt's chief Egyptologist, was annoyed by Knowles' ignorance as she toured the Giza pyramids near Cairo recently, reports contactmusic.com.

"I showed her the Sphinx and I gave her a book on King Tutankhamen. She's a stupid person and she doesn't understand a thing and she doesn't want to understand... She's coming here to take pictures and that's it," said Hawass.

BEYONCE PREFERS A WINDY EVENING

2009-11-15T05:03:00.001-08:00

Beyonce Knowles amazed partygoers in London by insisting her table at nightspot Kanaloa was equipped with an industrial fan to keep her hair moving.

Beyonce Knowles requested a 'wind machine' at a London nightclub.

The 'Crazy In Love' singer hired new nightspot Kanaloa to party with the crew and dancers from her 'I Am Sasha Fierce' world tour and stunned event organisers with her bizarre request.

A source said: "Beyonce arrived at about midnight with a massive entourage.

"On her table, alongside huge treasure chest cocktails, she had a big industrial fan which remained just inches from her face to keep her hair blowing everywhere - just like it does in her 'Crazy in Love' video."

This is not the first time the 'If I Were A Boy' hitmaker's extravagance has drawn attention this week.

While performing in Liverpool, the singer booked a separate hotel room to house her 21 pieces of luggage.

A source at the city's Malmaison hotel - where the star took a £170-a-night room for her luggage - said: "She had seven suitcases, three hand-luggage bags and two boxes, all for her mammoth concert. In the cases there were, apparently, 14 dresses, lots of shoes, make-up and 25 wigs."

It took four helpers to carry her luggage up the stairs to the room, which was situated close to the Liverpool Echo Arena, where she performed twice this week.

Beyonce and Paul McCartney in Thanksgiving specials

2009-11-11T19:49:00.000-08:00

NEW YORK — ABC says Paul McCartney and Beyonce (bee-AHN'-say) will star in back-to-back one-hour specials Thanksgiving night.

The evening starts at 9 p.m. EST with a Beyonce concert that was taped over the summer in Las Vegas.

That will be followed by a McCartney special that includes highlights from his July concert at Citi Field in New York City. The stadium in Queens is next to the former site of Shea Stadium, where he and his fellow Beatles rocked at the height of Beatlemania. Footage from that 1965 concert also will air during the special.

Both specials will offer interviews and personal glimpses of the stars.

Beyonce and Lady Gaga in Lesbianic Collaboration?

2009-10-29T02:12:00.001-07:00

Beyoncé's collaboration with Lady Gaga on her next video for the single "Video Phone" — while amazing-sounding beyond human comprehension — presents a major problem. How do the divas share the stage as equals? Or more fairly, how does Lady Gaga restrain herself enough so that she is the fame monster that she is yet also takes a supportive role at Beyoncé's side? The collaboration was born out of their mutual respect and love for one another, and now, apparently, Lady Gaga is becoming one with Beyoncé's wardrobe preferences. In the video, she channels Sasha Fierce's style with "a white strapless leotard, matching opera gloves, and long, flowing hair," according to People.

“When I was doing her video with her, she called me, and she said, ‘What do you want to do?’” Gaga revealed in an interview with New York’s Z100 radio station on Tuesday morning. “And I’m like, ‘I don’t want to show up in some frickin’ hair bow and be fashion Gaga in your video.’ I said, ‘I want to do you.’” In the same interview, Gaga said she just wanted to “do my version of Beyoncé, so the whole time I was learning the choreography they were calling me Gee-yoncé.”

But while Gaga scratches Beyoncé's back (or lets her know when her thong is showing through her leotard — however it is that divas express solidarity), Beyoncé could be taking style tips from Gaga, too. Grazia reports that Beyoncé has expressed interest in meeting with one of the hottest up-and-coming designers of the moment, David Koma. Lady Gaga recently wore a Koma creation in the random Internet fashion video she shot for Dazed Digital. So maybe she tipped Beyoncé off to his genius when they were brushing each other's hair one day (or while figuring out how to affix avant-garde nostril zippers to their faces — whatever it is divas do together when they talk about boys).

Cheryl Cole star-struck by Beyonce

2009-10-25T01:30:00.000-07:00

The "Girls aloud" star admits she acted like a star-struck fan when she was first introduced to the singer on Britain's talent show "The X Factor" last year, reports thelist. "I turned into a fool when I saw Beyonce, I couldn't speak to her. I really embarrassed myself. When I saw Jay-Z the other week I did the same. I didn't know whether it was because I'd built it up in my head, but when he approached me I started screaming Jay-Z and then turned my back on him," she said.

Cheryl also revealed if she could only listen to one artist's music for the rest of her life she would pick songs by Beyonce, who is married to rapper Jay-Z.

"I think Beyonce would fulfil everything I'd need really. I love watching massive performances with pyrotechnics and dancers, but she can also give you those tender moments. Beyonce is my favourite, but I've got a jukebox at my house and I put random things on. Music lifts your spirit and takes you to a good place," she said.

Beyonce's fans warm things up ahead of concert

2009-10-24T01:34:00.000-07:00

Abu Dhabi: Beyonce's fans, both young and not so young, turned up at the Yasalam Formula One Fanzone to enjoy the R'n'B diva's songs on Saturday. The fans also vied for tickets being offered for her highly anticipated concert on Yas Island this Thursday.

"We held the ‘dance-a-thon' because we wanted to give a chance for children to go to Beyonce's concert because we know how excited they are that she is performing here in Abu Dhabi.

"The aim of this event, along with all other Yasalam activities, is to bring the spirit of the race to everyone," Mike Fairburn, a director with Flash, said.

It took the crowd of youngsters a while before they made it onto the dance floor. However, once Crazy in Love blasted through the speakers, there was no holding back.

In the end, three contestants proved their worth and won the coveted prizes.

"I'm a huge Beyonce fan... I'm very happy, excited and relieved that I won [one of the tickets]. It was a bit harder than I thought, we had to go three times in this heat," Ymane Lakhilf, a 24-year-old Etihad employee, said.

Wessam Eltonsy, a 12-year-old student from Al Najah International School and one of the winners, said she had so much fun at the event.

Mohammad Al Yafei, a 15-year-old student from Al Nahda School agreed.

"It wasn't very hard. I had a lot of fun dancing in the competition, even though I'm not a huge fan of Beyonce. But I'm still going to let the whole world know that I won," he said.

Beyonce Knowles postpones concert in Malaysia

2009-10-21T14:43:00.001-07:00

Kuala Lumpur, (ANI): Beyonce Knowles' concert in Malaysia was postponed by the singer herself, revealed Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

Datuk said that there was no interference by his ministry on the matter and that Beyonce, 28, who was scheduled to hold the concert on October 18, had decided to postpone the concert on her own, reports New Straits Times Online.

According to him, there are many possibilities as to why she decided not to perform on the given date, and cited that one of the reasons could be because of pressure from the organisers. He also said her refusal to comply with the dress code or simply because the concert would not be profitable could lead to her postponement.

But he denied rumours that she had been pressured by threats from certain groups after she announced that Malaysia would be one of the venues for her "I AM...World Tour".

Beyonce And Lady Gaga's 'Video Phone' Clip Confirmed!

2009-10-15T15:58:00.001-07:00

All week, gossip sites have been abuzz with rumors that two of the fiercest divas in the game — Beyoncé and Lady Gaga — had joined forces on a super-secret video for B's "Video Phone."

It was a fairly big deal, and accordingly there's been much quoting of "insider" sources and "my boy [who] worked as a stylist for [Gaga's] dancers," but no confirmation from any major contributor to the project — until now.

On Thursday (October 15), a spokesperson for director Hype Williams confirmed to MTV News that that both Beyoncé and Gaga appear in the "Video Phone" clip, which Williams shot last weekend in Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood.

Williams' spokesperson would not confirm any additional information about the "Video Phone" shoot, but, according to Life and Style magazine, security on set was extremely tight, and the video is shaping up to be a fashion bonanza, with Beyoncé wearing "a feathered dress" and Gaga sporting "something wild ... the fashion is sick and insane."

Mirroring the Life and Style report, another source posted on Pulse Music Board that the "Video Phone" clip was shot on a "closed set [with] no cameras or video phones" allowed. Apparently, the video version of the song — which is from Beyoncé's 2008 I Am ... Sasha Fierce album — features B and Gaga trading up-tempo verses, and sees Gaga adding an extra verse to the tune. The clip also features "lots of choreography" and "more dancers than the two girls [Beyoncé is] always with."

Beyonce in Egypt

2009-10-14T01:07:00.000-07:00

First Abu Dhabi, then Istanbul, now Egypt. Beyonce's got a busy winter ahead of her.

Ok, so it's not a local story, but ever since we found out Beyonce was heading for Abu Dhabi we've become obsessed.

And she's not ending her regional tour there. First, the Grand Prix, now a private party in Port Ghalib on November 6, if reports in the news today are to be believed.

The R&B superstar will headline an official launch party for Port Ghalib, a new luxury resort by the Red Sea.

According to the hotel, Beyoncé will arrive at Marsa Alam airport from Istanbul along with a 76-strong entourage the day before the gig.

It is the first time Beyoncé has performed in Egypt and the singer has confirmed the show is part of her I AM... Sasha Fierce global tour.

Beyoncé was one of the first headline artists confirmed for the inaugural Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and will open proceedings in style on October 29.

The Egypt show will be followed by a firework display and beach party. Organisers say charter flights will be increased on the day of the concert allowing people flying from Cairo to Marsa Alam the chance to catch the superstar.

Tickets and packages will go on sale soon and fans are requested to check the hotel website at portghalib.com for more information.

Beyonce wants to turn dad’s life into a movie

2009-10-11T11:23:00.001-07:00

Beyonce Knowles has revealed that she wants to bring her father’s life story to the big screen.

The singer said she was in awe of manager-father Mathew’s success and wants his early life to be turned into a movie.

“I’d like to do a film loosely based on my father’s childhood and school years,” Contactmusic quoted her as telling Billboard magazine.

“He’s had an interesting life. But that will probably be in a couple of years,” she added.

Mathew dumped his job as a salesman in the early 1990s to help his star daughter and her former Destiny’s Child bandmates.

He later found his own record label, Music World Entertainment, giving a chance to a number of other artists. (ANI)

Beyonce Breaks Silence On Kanye West's VMA Antics

2009-10-06T05:56:00.001-07:00

Beyonce Breaks Silence On Kanye West's VMA Antics
by Celebuzz

Beyonce might have deserved the praise she received during Kanye West's mic-yanking rant at the MTV Video Music Awards — but that doesn't mean she liked it.

The "Single Ladies" and "Halo" songbird, making her first comments about West's interruption of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech on the program, said she was embarrassed by his antics.

On Friday at Billboard magazine's annual Women In Music event, Beyoncé told O: The Oprah Magazine editor Gayle King:

"Well, I knew his intentions, and I knew he was standing up for art; and he told me before, when they said the nominees, he's like, 'You have this award,'"... "And when they didn't call my name he was, like, completely shocked. And when he walked on the stage, I was like, 'No, no, no!' and then he spoke, and I was like, 'Oh, no, no, no!'

"But in the end, it ended up being a great night, and Taylor Swift did get her moment," Beyonce continued. "And I didn't have to make an acceptance speech."

Kanye certainly seems to have paid a price — his tour with Lady Gaga was just canceled.

Do you think Beyonce sounds like she's forgiven him?

Pregnant woman claims Beyoncé's dad is father of her baby

2009-10-03T19:43:00.000-07:00

A six-months pregnant woman claims superstar singer Beyoncé's dad Mathew Knowles is the father of her unborn baby.

Alexsandra Wright has filed a paternity case against Knowles in LA County Superior Court alleging that he is the father.

Knowles, 58, has been married to Beyonce's mum Tina since 1980.

Wright is understood to be in her late 30s and lives in LA.

Knowles is the manager of Beyoncé and her sister Solange. He was the mastermind behind Beyoncé's girl group, Destiny's Child.

Ouch… sources say the Knowles (Mathew and Tina in pic) have been ‘happily’ married since 1980.

Beyonce Named Woman of the Year

2009-09-29T05:49:00.000-07:00

Beyonce will receive the Woman of the Year Award at the 2009 Billboard Women in Music Event. The ceremony takes place on Oct. 2 in New York.

Billboard's editorial director, Bill Werde, says, "Beyonce is a multi-platinum artist and a multi-talented woman who clearly embodies the qualities of the excellence and achievement that the Billboard Woman of the Year Award was created to honor.

She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy and dedication to charitable causes."

Beyonce threw Lindsay out of her dressing room in Singapore

2009-09-29T05:40:00.000-07:00

Washington (ANI): Beyonce Knowles reportedly drew frowns with her diva tantrums at the F1 Rocks gig in Singapore, and was seen making Lindsay Lohan move out of her own dressing room. The singer is said to have ordered her team to grab her the largest dressing area backstage, which was already claimed by Lindsay as she arrived before.

But the 'Mean Girls' actress was left facing disappointment after being told to vacate the room because Beyonce wanted it for herself, it was claimed. "I've been a bit down. It was a strange night. Everyone was being aggressive and bothering me. I really didn't like it," Contactmusic quoted Lindsay as having told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper.

Beyonce also purportedly made her support acts face the heat, quite literally, after her entourage declined to use her air conditioning for them. British DJ Seb Fontaine, who suffered heatstroke, told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "We were told, 'No they are Beyonce's fans.' I wasn't asking to play her drum kit on stage. I just wanted to keep cool."

The 'Single Ladies' hitmaker further demanded six beauty chambers, fitness equipment, an authentic fruit platter and tea and honey in her 139-page rider.

Beyonce's Pics from Singapore Performance

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Beyonce posing with the eventual winner of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix - Lewis Hamilton and his girlfriend NICOLE SCHERZINGER

Beyonce Outclassed Lindsay Lohan in Singapore

2009-09-26T05:27:00.000-07:00

It was not fast cars, but popstar Beyonce Knowles who was the centre of attention at the Singapore Grand Prix as she stepped out in leather hot pants and red lipstick.

The 'Bootylicious' singer who will be performing at the F1 Rocks concert, wore an unzipped custom-made team shirt and hot pants, for a meet and greet event with the F1 champs, reported Daily Mail online.

She met up with the Lewis Hamilton and F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, before embracing Hamilton's girlfriend, Nicole Scherzinger of the 'Pussycat Dolls'.

There had been rumours that the pair had split after Scherzinger, 31, pulled out of hosting the concert a fortnight ago.

'Mean Girls' star Lindsay Lohan has stepped into her shoes to host the three days event which featured bands such as No Doubt, ZZ Top, Simple Minds and NERD.

"It's a bunch of amazing performers whom I'm a really big fan of," said Lohan.

Beyonce to make history in Malaysia

2009-09-25T20:01:00.001-07:00

When Beyonce closes out an upcoming concert at Malaysia's Bukit Jalil national stadium, organizers say history will be made.

"We are confident that (the concert) will once and for all silence international critics and put Malaysia back on track in presenting A-list international pop concerts in this region," concert organizers Marctensia said in a statement Wednesday.

According to Marctensia, Beyonce and all parties have come to an "amicable understanding" over wardrobe and the region's troubled past when it comes to international entertainers.

Earlier this week, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party opposed Beyonce's forthcoming concert deeming her "skimpy attire and behaviour onstage" immoral.

Nonetheless, organizers, calling her a "role model," believe Beyonce's forthcoming concert will make history and open doors for future concerts in the region.

As previously reported, Beyonce is due to perform in Malaysia October 25.

Beyonce to Pull in the Crowd in Singapore

2009-09-23T02:34:00.000-07:00

SINGAPORE : Some of the world's hottest music acts will go full throttle to entertain Formula One's glamour set this weekend as Singapore works to build on the success of its inaugural Grand Prix.

Last year's race was a sell-out but in tough economic times ticket sales this year have been slower.

To boost the off-track experience and pull in punters, organisers have spent big on a star-laden party.

Superstar Beyonce headlines the three-day F1 Rocks Singapore festival at Fort Canning Park, also featuring No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Travis, Simple Minds, ZZ Top, and Chaka Khan.

Hollywood starlet and paparazzi magnet Lindsay Lohan will host the event, local reports said.

She stepped in after Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger pulled out after reportedly splitting with her driver boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.

Inside the Marina Bay street circuit, the Backstreet Boys and a host of top deejays, led by John Digweed, will keep the music pumping long after the Formula One cars have driven back to the pits.

The drivers have their own exclusive party at the Official Formula 1 Lounge, hosted by European socialite and TV presenter Tamara Ecclestone, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's daughter.

Tickets are being sold at a hefty 500 Singapore dollars (354 US) per person, or 12,000 dollars for a VIP table.

"It's about time Singapore had a taste of real Grand Prix glamour and The Official Formula 1 Lounge will enhance the overall appeal of our night race," said Michel Lu, director of the Stereolab dance club that is hosting the event.

Singapore is heavily reliant on tourism and events like the Grand Prix are part of its strategy to boost revenues.

Last year, overseas tourists in town for the race chalked up a total of 168 million Singapore dollars (119 million US) in receipts, according to the Straits Times.

Beyonce to have a Concert in Malaysia - at last

2009-09-22T00:59:00.000-07:00

Beyoncé has announced that she’ll finally perform a concert in Malaysia despite the dress code.

Bey will take the stage in Kuala Lampur this October 25. “Beyoncé for the first time ever has decided to make Malaysia part of her I Am… World Tour,” read a statement on her Web site.

This comes two years after she originally backed out of a show in Malaysia when members of the Islamic protestors threatened to bust up her concert over her revealing costumes and sexy image.

In light of this new concert a member of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party said Sunday that it would send the country’s government a note protesting the concert. However, this time around they don’t plan to stage a demonstration to disrupt the show.

"We are not against entertainment as long as it is within the framework of our culture and our religion," said Sabki Yusof, the organization’s youth leader of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party. "We are against Western sexy performances. We don't think our people need that."

One place that doesn’t have a problem with Sasha’s onstage style is Sydney, Austraila, where she performed this weekend. During her concert, Beyoncé brought a little girl named Chelsea, who’s suffering from Cancer, out to deliver a special serenade.

Beyonce won big in MTV Video Music Awards

2009-09-17T09:02:00.001-07:00

Beyonce was the big winner at Sunday's 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Picking up moonmen trophies for the 2008-released hit "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," Beyonce won a hyped battle for pop supremacy.
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Besting Britney Spears and Lady Gaga, Beyonce won the night's coveted award for Video of the Year.

Performing the award winning "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," Beyonce showcased the very steps that also earned her a VMA for Best Choreography in a Video.

Other big winners at Sunday's VMA's include T.I. (featuring Rihnna), who won for Best Male Video ("Live Your Life") and Lady Gaga (Best New Artist).

Beyonce sued for smelling

2009-09-17T08:15:00.000-07:00

Beyonce has her irons in lots of fires, but she would never step on anyone’s toes! From TMZ:

A&F just filed a federal lawsuit against Beyonce, claiming her upcoming line of products called “Sasha Fierce” — which includes a fragrance — is a knock-off of their own line of smelly good liquid which is simply named “Fierce.”

In the suit, which was filed in Ohio, Fitch claims they sent Beyonce a cease and desist letter in 2008 when she started applying for “Sasha Fierce” trademarks.

Hmmmmm…but Beyonce’s side had this to say:

Beyonce’s rep, Alan Nierob, just issued the following statement: “There is no fragrance line directly or indirectly associated with Beyonce that has the name ‘Sasha Fierce’ or anything using the word ‘Fierce.’”

I guess someone has something wrong in the paperwork. I doubt Abercrombie would waste the money on lawyers if there wasn’t something to fight over!

Beyonce Land MOBO Nominations

2009-08-28T23:50:00.001-07:00

Beyonce, Kanye West, and Keri Hilson may be adding the 2009 MOBO Awards to their 'to do list' this week.

The chart-topping trio are among a number of international acts who have been nominated for the 2009 MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards !

Slated to take place in Glasgow, for the first time, this year's MOBO Awards kick off September 30. (see a full list of nominees below)

Joining Beyonce, West and Hilson, who each have three nominations including Best International Act, are Jeremih (Def Jam), Ciara, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Alexandra Burke, JLS, Lemar, Eminem, Drake and N-Dubz.

Nominees were announced during a special launch party in London Wednesday. Click HERE to see photos from the launch featuring Beverly Knight and Peter Andre.

X Factor stars Alexandra Burke and JLS will battle for the Best Newcomer statue.

Stay clicked to Singersroom for more on this year's MOBOs.

Nominees:

BEST UK ACT
Alesha Dixon
Bashy
Beverley Knight
Chipmunk
Dizzee Rascal
DJ Ironik
Donae’o
Mr. Hudson
N-Dubz
Tinchy Stryder

BEST UK NEWCOMER
Alexandra Burke
Jade Ewen
JLS
Laura Izibor
Master Shortie

BEST R&B / SOUL ACT
Beverley Knight
Ciara
Jeremih
Keri Hilson
Lemar

BEST HIP HOP ACT
Chipmunk
Dizzee Rascal
Drake
Eminem
Kanye West

BEST VIDEO
'Bonkers' - Dizzee Rascal
'Boy Does Nothing' - Alesha Dixon
'Diamond Rings' - Chipmunk ft. Emeli Sande
'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)' – Beyonce
'Supernova' - Mr. Hudson ft. Kanye West

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Akon
Beyonce
Ciara
Drake
Eminem
Jay Z
Kanye West
Keri Hilson
Lady Gaga
Mariah Carey

BEST SONG
'Beat Again' – JLS
'Diamond Rings' - Chipmunk ft. Emeli Sande
'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' - K.I.G. Family
'Number One' - Tinchy Stryder and N-Dubz
'Strong Again' - N-Dubz

BEST ALBUM
'808s and Heartbreaks' - Kanye West
'Catch 22' - Tinchy Stryder
'Catch Me If You Can' – Bashy
'I Am… Sasha Fierce' - Beyonce
'Uncle B' - N-Dubz

BEST REGGAE
Movado
Sean Paul
Serani
Tarrus Riley
Vybz Kartel

BEST JAZZ ACT
Diana Krall
Herbie Hancock
Madeleine Peyroux
Melody Gardot
Yolanda Brown

BEST AFRICAN ACT
Amadou and Mariam
Baaba Maal
Eidee
Femi Kuti
K’Naan
Lira
Mujava
Nneka
Oumou Sangare
Salif Kelta

BEST GOSPEL ACT
Desire to Worship God
Kiki Sheard
Mary Mary
New Direction

Beyonce and Jay-Z to rent 8 Million Dollar Apartment in Singapore

2009-08-28T08:43:00.000-07:00

Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z are set to rent an $8 million apartment in Singapore! No silly, Beyonce and Jay-Z aren’t migrating. They will be headlining the city’s F1 Rocks concert next month and surely they want the most luxurious pad.
The very rich celebrity couple have been looking at plush penthouses in the city’s Marina Bay area – one of the if not the most expensive neighborhoods in Singapore. This one penthouse has an incredible 360-degree vie of the city and the sea and of course price is not an issue.

A source said: “Beyonce and Jay-Z love Singapore and don’t want to just stay at a hotel while they are there. Some of the apartments they’ve seen have been fantastic but their favorite is the one of the stunning views.” – via AHN

The event takes place on the days of September 24-26 at Fort Canning Park, in Singapore.

All right my question is: Are they paying $8 million bucks for a month, a year or a few days? Darn it’s good to be rich! Hire me Bey! I’ll turn this blog into nothing else but Beyonce and Jay-Z’s reality blog.

Beyonce 'Still Fierce' And Eying Eighth Single Video

2009-08-26T10:23:00.001-07:00

Beyonce Beyonce is still 'Fierce', as in "I Am...Sasha Fierce" after seven singles.

According to Amazon, Beyonce's "Video Phone" is due to be released as a single in September and it may just be followed with a new music video from the MTV Video Music Award nominated star.

While Beyonce has not confirmed her intent to release what will be the eighth single from the multi-Platinum certified "I Am...Sasha Fierce, " the idea is not so far fetched, after all Beyonce will remain on tour for much of this fall.

In related news, Beyonce has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year, click HERE for more on that story.

Beyonce has a toned Rear End

2009-08-23T01:13:00.001-07:00

Beyonce’s secret to a toned butt.. Beyonce Knowles has a toned rear end, we all know that and Beyonce’s secret is walking up stairs! Jaz-Z wife, pop icon, Beyone admits she was born with a “naturally good” behind, but gives nature a helping hand by climbing flights of steps.

Beyonce, 27 on her curvy butt:

“I guess my butt is natural. But I go through stages like every woman. I like being curvy but sometimes I get curvy in the wrong places.”
“After New Year I do stairs – they are the best thing for butt cheeks. Every January I’ll start working out. I’ll do that for three months and then stop again!”

Beyonce feels bothered by being on the list of sexiest women because she feels that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Beyonce added:

“Some people think one thing is beautiful, some think another is. When people say that I am ‘most beautiful’ or ‘most sexy,’ it bothers me.”
“I like fashion and I like to look good. I like to try at least, but everyone has their own opinion.” – via ICelebz

Beyonce to perform at Singapore F1 Race

2009-08-07T09:57:00.000-07:00

Beyonce and the Black Eyed Peas have been confirmed to perform at Formula One's first ever pre-race concert.

Booked as part of a three day block of entertainment before the Sept. 24 grand prix in Singapore, the "F1 Rocks" concert will feature ZZ Top, Simple Minds, and NERD in addition to Beyonce and the Black Eyed Peas.

"The world's only F1 night race just got bigger, faster and louder. Our talent is world class and 'F1 Rocks' will rock Singapore." Paul Morrison, CEO and chief creative officer of the concert, said in a statement.

Beyonce Wraps Up DVD For November Release

2009-08-04T21:19:00.001-07:00

An expected Live! DVD from Beyonce is on its way to stores and digital retailers.

Tapped during the "I AM... Sasha Fierce" diva's four day engagement at Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theater over the weekend, the forthcoming "I AM" World Tour-based DVD is said to be due for release in November.

Featuring intimate performances of her #1 hits during the Destiny's Child era and a number of songs from her solo career including "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," sources say Beyonce was soaring during the tapping.

According to MusicWorld Music/Columbia, "The emphasis for this show was on musicality and vocals with Beyonce only showcasing three costumes, a rarity for the quick-change artist who can sometimes sport at least a half-dozen looks in one evening."

In related news, Beyonce will jet off to Japan, Australia, China and Europe this fall. Click HERE for dates and more information.

Beyonce's forthcoming Live! DVD release follows the late Spring 2009 release of "Above and Beyonce" -- a collection of videos and remixes including "Ego".

Beyonce in Miami

2009-07-25T20:34:00.001-07:00

I think Beyonce is beautiful and her body looks awesome, nice to see a real woman with real curves and where is the cellulite cause I don't see...all I saw was a beautiful girl with a healthy body type that just happens to be banging!!!!!

Latest Concert Pics of Beyonce

2009-06-25T20:38:00.000-07:00

Beyonce Hot Photo Gallery - Pt 2

2009-05-25T20:48:00.000-07:00

Beyonce Hot Photo Gallery - Pt 1

2009-04-25T20:40:00.000-07:00

Beyonce undressed for the camera

2009-01-25T22:53:00.000-08:00

Too much invading her privacy? Well, because she is beautiful n works really hard to have a body like that! Keep up the good work cause at that age, it is hard for most females!!! But we r beautiful in our own unique way!

Enjoy her her undressing video.
(may not be suitable for minors)

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