Quickies ...
MSN.com
Beyonce is wisely investing in New York's booming real estate market. New York magazine reports the gorgeous chart-topper and rumored future Mrs. Jay-Z has shelled out more than $9 million for a pair of apartments in a new Manhattan condo development. Her mom plans to move into the other one .
Full Version: Beyonce
Snapped! Jay-Z and Beyonce are the paparazzi's special of the day after leaving a Greenwich Village restaurant Wednesday. Beyonce, who just launched her True Star perfume this week, will perform with Destiny's Child for the first time in almost two years on an ABC show in the fall.
Knowles 'Wears a Wig'
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The secret of sexy singer Beyonce Knowles ' immaculate hair has been revealed - she reportedly wears a wig. The Crazy In Love star is always perfectly coiffured, and sometimes dons a hairpiece when she's having a bad hair day. A friend tells British newspaper the Daily Sport , "She wears one sometimes because she has really thick Afro-Caribbean hair and she just can't manage it that well all the time. If there's an option to get better-looking hair then why not? I'm just not sure if she wanted the world to know."
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The secret of sexy singer Beyonce Knowles ' immaculate hair has been revealed - she reportedly wears a wig. The Crazy In Love star is always perfectly coiffured, and sometimes dons a hairpiece when she's having a bad hair day. A friend tells British newspaper the Daily Sport , "She wears one sometimes because she has really thick Afro-Caribbean hair and she just can't manage it that well all the time. If there's an option to get better-looking hair then why not? I'm just not sure if she wanted the world to know."
EASY MONEY
Page Six
BEYONCÉ Knowles knows she's extravagantly overpaid. She's getting a reported $3 million from Tommy Hilfiger to be the spokeswoman for his new "True Star" perfume and appear in its ads. "It's the easiest job I've ever had," she told PAGE SIX's Lisa Marsh. She described her work regimen for the new fragrance commercial, in which she's shot in black and white rolling around and singing, as: "I spent the day lying on a couch."
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BEYONCÉ Knowles knows she's extravagantly overpaid. She's getting a reported $3 million from Tommy Hilfiger to be the spokeswoman for his new "True Star" perfume and appear in its ads. "It's the easiest job I've ever had," she told PAGE SIX's Lisa Marsh. She described her work regimen for the new fragrance commercial, in which she's shot in black and white rolling around and singing, as: "I spent the day lying on a couch."
Beyonce Takes Designer Away from Lopez
Wednesday Jul 14, 2004 3:55pm EST
By Stephen M. Silverman
people.com
In what's considered a major Seventh Avenue coup, Beyonce has snagged designer Heather Thomson away from Jennifer Lopez's Sweetface Fashion Company, bring her over to the pop star's own ? and as yet unnamed ? label, reports Women's Wear Daily.
Thomson's credits also include Sean "P. Diddy" Combs's Sean John line, helping the music entrepreneur step into the fashion arena.
J.Lo, whose 3-year-old clothing line is one of the fashion industry's success stories, hired Thomson two years ago for the J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez junior collection.
"Heather went somewhere else to work. ... I wish Heather the best," Andy Hilfiger, Sweetface's cofounder and director (and brother of lifestyle wear designer Tommy Hilfiger) confirmed to Women's Wear, which notes that Beyonce, 22, and J.Lo, who turns 34 on Saturday, have been competing on the airwaves and now stand to face off in the retail arena.
Lopez's two fragrances, Glow and Still, totaled $200 million in sales last year, and recently Beyonce announced her own fragrance line, in which she is partnered with Tommy Hilfiger.
The Beyonce fashion line, which is being developed in partnership with Kids Headquarters (which also handles Timberline and Kenneth Cole, among its labels), is being designed in part by Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, who is said to have been responsible for much of her daughter's personal wardrobe.
Beyonce's company had no comment about Thomson.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2004 3:55pm EST
By Stephen M. Silverman
people.com
In what's considered a major Seventh Avenue coup, Beyonce has snagged designer Heather Thomson away from Jennifer Lopez's Sweetface Fashion Company, bring her over to the pop star's own ? and as yet unnamed ? label, reports Women's Wear Daily.
Thomson's credits also include Sean "P. Diddy" Combs's Sean John line, helping the music entrepreneur step into the fashion arena.
J.Lo, whose 3-year-old clothing line is one of the fashion industry's success stories, hired Thomson two years ago for the J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez junior collection.
"Heather went somewhere else to work. ... I wish Heather the best," Andy Hilfiger, Sweetface's cofounder and director (and brother of lifestyle wear designer Tommy Hilfiger) confirmed to Women's Wear, which notes that Beyonce, 22, and J.Lo, who turns 34 on Saturday, have been competing on the airwaves and now stand to face off in the retail arena.
Lopez's two fragrances, Glow and Still, totaled $200 million in sales last year, and recently Beyonce announced her own fragrance line, in which she is partnered with Tommy Hilfiger.
The Beyonce fashion line, which is being developed in partnership with Kids Headquarters (which also handles Timberline and Kenneth Cole, among its labels), is being designed in part by Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, who is said to have been responsible for much of her daughter's personal wardrobe.
Beyonce's company had no comment about Thomson.
thesmokinggun.com
While we don't normally begrudge celebrities their lucrative
endorsement deals, Beyonce Knowles's hair seems a bit overpriced to us. Get to
the root of the story here:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0818041beyonce1.html
While we don't normally begrudge celebrities their lucrative
endorsement deals, Beyonce Knowles's hair seems a bit overpriced to us. Get to
the root of the story here:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0818041beyonce1.html
Beyonce's Bodyguard Breaks Her Toe
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R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles has been forced to rest for two weeks - after her bodyguard Shortie accidentally broke her toe. The singer was shopping in New York when Shortie trod on her foot whilst trying to protect her from a crowd of over-excited fans. An onlooker says, "There were some fans on his tail and he was too busy watching them to see where he was putting his feet. Beyonce let out a shriek and hobbled back to her car, wincing in pain. She looked angry at first, but then she burst out laughing because you would have thought she had been shot by the way he was reacting." Beyonce won't be holding a grudge against her minder, however. A friend says, "Beyonce knows that Shortie is there to protect her and she also knows that he will always do his best to be by her side."
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R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles has been forced to rest for two weeks - after her bodyguard Shortie accidentally broke her toe. The singer was shopping in New York when Shortie trod on her foot whilst trying to protect her from a crowd of over-excited fans. An onlooker says, "There were some fans on his tail and he was too busy watching them to see where he was putting his feet. Beyonce let out a shriek and hobbled back to her car, wincing in pain. She looked angry at first, but then she burst out laughing because you would have thought she had been shot by the way he was reacting." Beyonce won't be holding a grudge against her minder, however. A friend says, "Beyonce knows that Shortie is there to protect her and she also knows that he will always do his best to be by her side."
histar.com
How much do you make for 10 days work? Chances are it?s less that BEYONCE KNOWLES . Beyonce earns a whopping $4.7 million from cosmetics giant L'Oreal for only 10 days work a year. The work includes photo shoots and promotional appearances and the only catch is that she must inform them of "any radical changes to her hair that any concert tour may necessitate." The terms of the contract also include maintaining her hair "in excellent condition," and giving L'Oreal permission to inspect her hair as long as she gets two weeks notice.
How much do you make for 10 days work? Chances are it?s less that BEYONCE KNOWLES . Beyonce earns a whopping $4.7 million from cosmetics giant L'Oreal for only 10 days work a year. The work includes photo shoots and promotional appearances and the only catch is that she must inform them of "any radical changes to her hair that any concert tour may necessitate." The terms of the contract also include maintaining her hair "in excellent condition," and giving L'Oreal permission to inspect her hair as long as she gets two weeks notice.
histar.com
Nobody can accuse BEYONCE and JAY-Z of cutting corners on their vacation. Their "little" trip to St. Tropez cost them well over $400,000. See, their four-day stay alone set them back $430,000. Then there's the $17,320 a day they spent to rent their yacht. And there's no word how much it cost them to fly in from the States on a private jet.
Oh... and for their four-day stay, they packed 22 suitcases!
Nobody can accuse BEYONCE and JAY-Z of cutting corners on their vacation. Their "little" trip to St. Tropez cost them well over $400,000. See, their four-day stay alone set them back $430,000. Then there's the $17,320 a day they spent to rent their yacht. And there's no word how much it cost them to fly in from the States on a private jet.
Oh... and for their four-day stay, they packed 22 suitcases!
Speaking of which, there was a picture of her in the 'NY Post' the other day, and her taste in wardrobe, I'd have to say that I was very dissappointed in her. Even though she has a nice figure, she shouldn't have to wear 'next to nothing' just to show her figure.
EOnline.com
BABY TALK: Beyoncé Knowles telling E! that her kid sister, Solange , had her first child last week with husband Daniel Smith, a football player at the University of Texas. No further details were released.
BABY TALK: Beyoncé Knowles telling E! that her kid sister, Solange , had her first child last week with husband Daniel Smith, a football player at the University of Texas. No further details were released.
TOPLESS ON THE TOP FLOOR?
November 18, 2004
Provided by: [Star Online]
Fun-Loving Beyonce Knowles and boyfriend Jay-Z are so serious that they might buy a love nest in Miami's trendy South Beach. Star People's sunsoaked spy says that in late August, the sizzling singers tried out a $7.5 million, three-bedroom penthouse pad at the exclusive Il Villaggio. They are said to have spent the weekend there -- perhaps having a little too much fun. Our source says that some of the other residents, worried by the loud partying, scantily dressed houseguests and what they claim was a topless dip in the pool by Beyonce, asked the real estate agents to kill the deal for fear of what might result if the starry couple moved in for good. Jay-Z's rep had no comment. Beyonce's manager sent us to a publicist, who didn't return calls. The real-estate agent would only say it's close to being sold.
-- LESLEY ABRAVANEL
November 18, 2004
Provided by: [Star Online]
Fun-Loving Beyonce Knowles and boyfriend Jay-Z are so serious that they might buy a love nest in Miami's trendy South Beach. Star People's sunsoaked spy says that in late August, the sizzling singers tried out a $7.5 million, three-bedroom penthouse pad at the exclusive Il Villaggio. They are said to have spent the weekend there -- perhaps having a little too much fun. Our source says that some of the other residents, worried by the loud partying, scantily dressed houseguests and what they claim was a topless dip in the pool by Beyonce, asked the real estate agents to kill the deal for fear of what might result if the starry couple moved in for good. Jay-Z's rep had no comment. Beyonce's manager sent us to a publicist, who didn't return calls. The real-estate agent would only say it's close to being sold.
-- LESLEY ABRAVANEL
histar.com
BEYONCE KNOWLES had better not bring her boyfriend home for Thanksgiving. That's because Beyonce is dating JAY-Z, and her father refuses to talk to the rapper. Matthew Knowles is disappointed that his daughter is dating a man who is 11 years her senior and that he made a living as a drug dealer before getting into the music business. Dad says, " I don't care for him at all. No, I'm not close to him. He is not somebody I like to spend time with."
BEYONCE KNOWLES had better not bring her boyfriend home for Thanksgiving. That's because Beyonce is dating JAY-Z, and her father refuses to talk to the rapper. Matthew Knowles is disappointed that his daughter is dating a man who is 11 years her senior and that he made a living as a drug dealer before getting into the music business. Dad says, " I don't care for him at all. No, I'm not close to him. He is not somebody I like to spend time with."
Hot couple Jay-Z and Beyonce get into the holiday spirit at a music industry holiday party on Tuesday. They have a lot to celebrate: Beyonce and Destiny's Child are in the Billboard Top 10 with their new album, Destiny Fulfilled, and Jay-Z begins his new gig as the CEO/President of Def Jam Recordings on Jan. 3.
people.com
Beyonce Knowles has big plans for her 25th birthday on Sept. 4: She will release her second solo album, B'Day, internationally. It will be released in the U.S. the next day, Billboard reports.
The first single from the CD, "Déja Vu," features a guest appearance by Knowles's longtime squeeze, Jay-Z.
B'Day – for which Knowles co-produced, wrote and arranged all the tracks – will be the successor to the former Destiny's Child singer's 2003 solo debut, Dangerously In Love. That album topped the Billboard 200, won five Grammys and has sold 4.3 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Knowles completed B'Day after wrapping the movie Dreamgirls, which was warmly received at a preview two weeks ago at the Cannes Film Festival. Set for a Dec. 22 release, the musical costars Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover and Jennifer Hudson.
Speaking to reporters after the preview, Knowles said she had lost 20 lbs. to play the super-svelte Deena Jones, the lead singer of the Dreamettes – a '60s-style group loosely modeled on the Supremes.
"At the beginning (of filming), I was my normal weight," she said. "I actually gained a little bit, but then I lost 20 lbs. when I went from young Deena to old Deena. I wanted it to be something more than just make-up and hair. I wanted to see the change."
Beyonce Knowles has big plans for her 25th birthday on Sept. 4: She will release her second solo album, B'Day, internationally. It will be released in the U.S. the next day, Billboard reports.
The first single from the CD, "Déja Vu," features a guest appearance by Knowles's longtime squeeze, Jay-Z.
B'Day – for which Knowles co-produced, wrote and arranged all the tracks – will be the successor to the former Destiny's Child singer's 2003 solo debut, Dangerously In Love. That album topped the Billboard 200, won five Grammys and has sold 4.3 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Knowles completed B'Day after wrapping the movie Dreamgirls, which was warmly received at a preview two weeks ago at the Cannes Film Festival. Set for a Dec. 22 release, the musical costars Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover and Jennifer Hudson.
Speaking to reporters after the preview, Knowles said she had lost 20 lbs. to play the super-svelte Deena Jones, the lead singer of the Dreamettes – a '60s-style group loosely modeled on the Supremes.
"At the beginning (of filming), I was my normal weight," she said. "I actually gained a little bit, but then I lost 20 lbs. when I went from young Deena to old Deena. I wanted it to be something more than just make-up and hair. I wanted to see the change."
Beyonce: I Need a New Band – Fast
Friday Jun 09, 2006 8:05am EST
By Todd Peterson
people.com
Beyonce Knowles needs a little help from her band – but she doesn't have one.
The former Destiny's Child leader is looking for an all-female group to support her on tour for her second album, B'Day, which is due this fall. The catch? She needs musicians as soon as possible, the Associated Press reports.
Knowles is looking for a band to hit the road with her as soon as June 20, her record label said.
Aspiring band members can audition across the country on Monday, in Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Burbank, Calif., and Weehawken, N.J., but they'd better do their homework first. They'll be expected to play Knowles's "Work It Out" from the Beyonce: Live at Wembley DVD.
B'Day is scheduled for international release on Sept. 4 – Knowles's 25th birthday – but won’t hit U.S. shelves until the following day.
Her debut solo release, 2003's Dangerously in Love, earned the singer five Grammy Awards.
Friday Jun 09, 2006 8:05am EST
By Todd Peterson
people.com
Beyonce Knowles needs a little help from her band – but she doesn't have one.
The former Destiny's Child leader is looking for an all-female group to support her on tour for her second album, B'Day, which is due this fall. The catch? She needs musicians as soon as possible, the Associated Press reports.
Knowles is looking for a band to hit the road with her as soon as June 20, her record label said.
Aspiring band members can audition across the country on Monday, in Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Burbank, Calif., and Weehawken, N.J., but they'd better do their homework first. They'll be expected to play Knowles's "Work It Out" from the Beyonce: Live at Wembley DVD.
B'Day is scheduled for international release on Sept. 4 – Knowles's 25th birthday – but won’t hit U.S. shelves until the following day.
Her debut solo release, 2003's Dangerously in Love, earned the singer five Grammy Awards.
Beyonce - Ring the Alarm (Official Full Video)
That's cool when you get to endorse hair products, wearing hair that doesn't belong to you!!
Beyonce — Target of Elaborate Smear Campaign?
RollingStone.com
9.8.06
Usually when Mathew Knowles (Beyonce’s father and sometimes manager) shoots his mouth off we’re kinda like “yeah yeah yeah, please stop talking now.” But we’re starting to wonder if there isn’t something to his seemingly preposterous theory that someone somewhere out there is trying to sabotage the success of Beyonce’s new record, B-Day, which came out this Tuesday.
There was the whole fan-driven outrage regarding the supposed sleaziness of of B’s video for single “Déjà Vu,” then the is-Jay-Z-boning-Rihanna speculation, then the rumor spread that Beyonce actively changed the release schedule for her singles to compete with former Destiny’s Child LeToya’s new record, there was chatter about Beyonce having supposedly fired her dad, and now there’s talk that Beyonce’s record has angered Paramount executives who wanted the Dreamgirls soundtrack to be Ms. Knowles next musical release. Here’s the thing though, all signs point to this record being one of the biggest debuts of the year so far, set to sell more than 600,000 copies in its first week. We’ll know for sure next week, but in the meantime, if a conspiracy is indeed afoot, we have to say the execution was pretty shoddy.
-- Elizabeth Goodman
RollingStone.com
9.8.06
Usually when Mathew Knowles (Beyonce’s father and sometimes manager) shoots his mouth off we’re kinda like “yeah yeah yeah, please stop talking now.” But we’re starting to wonder if there isn’t something to his seemingly preposterous theory that someone somewhere out there is trying to sabotage the success of Beyonce’s new record, B-Day, which came out this Tuesday.
There was the whole fan-driven outrage regarding the supposed sleaziness of of B’s video for single “Déjà Vu,” then the is-Jay-Z-boning-Rihanna speculation, then the rumor spread that Beyonce actively changed the release schedule for her singles to compete with former Destiny’s Child LeToya’s new record, there was chatter about Beyonce having supposedly fired her dad, and now there’s talk that Beyonce’s record has angered Paramount executives who wanted the Dreamgirls soundtrack to be Ms. Knowles next musical release. Here’s the thing though, all signs point to this record being one of the biggest debuts of the year so far, set to sell more than 600,000 copies in its first week. We’ll know for sure next week, but in the meantime, if a conspiracy is indeed afoot, we have to say the execution was pretty shoddy.
-- Elizabeth Goodman
Beyonce's Dad Responds To Online Petition
StereoGum.com
August 24, 2006
Matthew Knowles is pissed. So he's issued this ill-conceived press release:
"It is apparent that there is a consistent plan by some to create chaos around Beyonce's B'Day album release on Sept 5 in the US. First, it was a petition against the single, “Deja Vu”, then a rumor regarding conflict between Beyonce and Rihanna, seizures caused by the "Ring the Alarm" video, putting out a single to compete with LeToya's album and now to add to all the ridiculous rumors, is my plan to postpone the release of her B'Day album. What will be next? Beyonce's cut off all her hair? Dyed it green? Maybe she's singing the songs in reverse with some hidden subliminal message!
Unfortunately what it shows is that anyone can go on the internet and create rumors and the media in some cases will pick up these stories and run with them which influence the consumer’s perception...
Beyonce has sold over a 140 million records as an artist. Over half sold outside of America. 2500 responses for a petition on the internet (which really represents often the same people responding 2-3 times) go online with a petition regarding “Deja V u”, and it's national news? Think about that for a minute. 140 million records sold versus 2500 responses about a video. Does that really equate to a major concern? The answer is No!
I couldn't be happier with where “Deja Vu” is on the charts. It’s a Top 10 song on Billboard 100 and #1 on this week’s R&B charts. Mid week numbers in the UK is trending at #1 for the "Deja Vu" single for this week. Records have broken in Japan regarding ringtone sales of “Deja Vu.” It is one of the most ever streamed videos at Yahoo. “Ring The Alarm” was added to TRL on its first day of airing and it is on the R&B charts this week which gives Beyonce two singles on the charts at the same time.
Our plan is to have three singles on the charts together. For this album we have a unique strategy. Rather than concern ourselves with purely chart positioning we are focusing on the combine audiences who are listening and are aware of the singles on the album. That strategy is based on the combine belief of Beyonce, SonyBMG and Music World. This is unique, creative body of work on B'Day (spelling corrected B'Day) and every song is a potential single.
After all what do we know? Some weeklies reviewed "Independent Women" and gave it a "D-" and Beyonce’s first album “Dangerously in Love,” a "D".
And just for the record, Beyonce’s success or failure for me is not based on the number of records she sells. For me it's based on how proud I am that she is a genuine good person (Ask anyone who's worked with her). That she always has a kind word for others. That she is respectful and honest. That she gives back to her community and that she has so much love for her family. That she has grown to be such a leader. And lastly, she has the confidence not to be bothered by these planned distractions."
StereoGum.com
August 24, 2006
Matthew Knowles is pissed. So he's issued this ill-conceived press release:
"It is apparent that there is a consistent plan by some to create chaos around Beyonce's B'Day album release on Sept 5 in the US. First, it was a petition against the single, “Deja Vu”, then a rumor regarding conflict between Beyonce and Rihanna, seizures caused by the "Ring the Alarm" video, putting out a single to compete with LeToya's album and now to add to all the ridiculous rumors, is my plan to postpone the release of her B'Day album. What will be next? Beyonce's cut off all her hair? Dyed it green? Maybe she's singing the songs in reverse with some hidden subliminal message!
Unfortunately what it shows is that anyone can go on the internet and create rumors and the media in some cases will pick up these stories and run with them which influence the consumer’s perception...
Beyonce has sold over a 140 million records as an artist. Over half sold outside of America. 2500 responses for a petition on the internet (which really represents often the same people responding 2-3 times) go online with a petition regarding “Deja V u”, and it's national news? Think about that for a minute. 140 million records sold versus 2500 responses about a video. Does that really equate to a major concern? The answer is No!
I couldn't be happier with where “Deja Vu” is on the charts. It’s a Top 10 song on Billboard 100 and #1 on this week’s R&B charts. Mid week numbers in the UK is trending at #1 for the "Deja Vu" single for this week. Records have broken in Japan regarding ringtone sales of “Deja Vu.” It is one of the most ever streamed videos at Yahoo. “Ring The Alarm” was added to TRL on its first day of airing and it is on the R&B charts this week which gives Beyonce two singles on the charts at the same time.
Our plan is to have three singles on the charts together. For this album we have a unique strategy. Rather than concern ourselves with purely chart positioning we are focusing on the combine audiences who are listening and are aware of the singles on the album. That strategy is based on the combine belief of Beyonce, SonyBMG and Music World. This is unique, creative body of work on B'Day (spelling corrected B'Day) and every song is a potential single.
After all what do we know? Some weeklies reviewed "Independent Women" and gave it a "D-" and Beyonce’s first album “Dangerously in Love,” a "D".
And just for the record, Beyonce’s success or failure for me is not based on the number of records she sells. For me it's based on how proud I am that she is a genuine good person (Ask anyone who's worked with her). That she always has a kind word for others. That she is respectful and honest. That she gives back to her community and that she has so much love for her family. That she has grown to be such a leader. And lastly, she has the confidence not to be bothered by these planned distractions."
Beyoncé Album Hurting "Dreamgirls" Prospects?
TMZ.com, 9.6.06
Paramount Pictures is concerned that the lavish spectacle of their upcoming "Dreamgirls" could be derailed by Beyonce Knowles' relentlessly hyped new album, "B'Day." According to a "knowledgeable" source cited by Lloyd Grove, the studio is worred that Beyonce's supersaturation of the marketplace will overshadow their planned marketing push for "Dreamgirls," which will be released in December and stars Knowles, Jamie Foxx, and a huge raft of other stars.
The real concern, claims Grove's source, is that the critically drubbed "B'Day" will soften expectations for the "Dreamgirls" soundtrack. But Paramount denied the suggestion, saying that "nothing" relating to "B'Day" has changed its promotional push. Still, the insider says that Beyonce put out the album this year, rather than next, because she didn't want it to lose its luster after "Dreamgirls," in which the truly plum female role of Effie White is played by former "American Idol" contestant Jennifer Hudson.
TMZ.com, 9.6.06
Paramount Pictures is concerned that the lavish spectacle of their upcoming "Dreamgirls" could be derailed by Beyonce Knowles' relentlessly hyped new album, "B'Day." According to a "knowledgeable" source cited by Lloyd Grove, the studio is worred that Beyonce's supersaturation of the marketplace will overshadow their planned marketing push for "Dreamgirls," which will be released in December and stars Knowles, Jamie Foxx, and a huge raft of other stars.
The real concern, claims Grove's source, is that the critically drubbed "B'Day" will soften expectations for the "Dreamgirls" soundtrack. But Paramount denied the suggestion, saying that "nothing" relating to "B'Day" has changed its promotional push. Still, the insider says that Beyonce put out the album this year, rather than next, because she didn't want it to lose its luster after "Dreamgirls," in which the truly plum female role of Effie White is played by former "American Idol" contestant Jennifer Hudson.
Beyonce’s B’Day a hit
thebosh.com, 9.7.06
Beyonce’s B’Day, is on target to soar past 600k and could approach 650k, based on first-day sales reports from Hits Daily Double's retail reporters around the country.
All that and a $1 million 1959 Rolls Royce from bf Jay-Z makes for a pretty nifty birthday writes Hits
In other news, Beyonce has hit out at suggestions her media drive to promote second album B'DAY is jeopardizing new movie DREAMGIRLS reports Contact Music. The former DESTINY'S CHILD frontwoman stars as DEENA JONES in the highly anticipated musical - which also features JAMIE FOXX and EDDIE MURPHY - but Paramount Pictures producers reportedly fear the public will be fed up with her by the time it's released in December (06). Knowles originally scheduled to launch her record after the movie hit cinemas, but brought it forward to coincide with her birthday this week (04SEP06) and sparked a blaze of publicity. A studio insider tells the New York Daily News, "Beyonce's over saturation in the marketplace has thrown a major monkey wrench in the Dreamgirls rollout campaign. "It will take away from the anticipation of the Dreamgirls soundtrack. She has left Paramount with not a lot of options for rolling out this film." However, her spokesman ALAN NIEROB insists, "I guarantee you that the publicity campaign for the film is in place, and nothing relating to the publicity for her solo album has affected that campaign."
thebosh.com, 9.7.06
Beyonce’s B’Day, is on target to soar past 600k and could approach 650k, based on first-day sales reports from Hits Daily Double's retail reporters around the country.
All that and a $1 million 1959 Rolls Royce from bf Jay-Z makes for a pretty nifty birthday writes Hits
In other news, Beyonce has hit out at suggestions her media drive to promote second album B'DAY is jeopardizing new movie DREAMGIRLS reports Contact Music. The former DESTINY'S CHILD frontwoman stars as DEENA JONES in the highly anticipated musical - which also features JAMIE FOXX and EDDIE MURPHY - but Paramount Pictures producers reportedly fear the public will be fed up with her by the time it's released in December (06). Knowles originally scheduled to launch her record after the movie hit cinemas, but brought it forward to coincide with her birthday this week (04SEP06) and sparked a blaze of publicity. A studio insider tells the New York Daily News, "Beyonce's over saturation in the marketplace has thrown a major monkey wrench in the Dreamgirls rollout campaign. "It will take away from the anticipation of the Dreamgirls soundtrack. She has left Paramount with not a lot of options for rolling out this film." However, her spokesman ALAN NIEROB insists, "I guarantee you that the publicity campaign for the film is in place, and nothing relating to the publicity for her solo album has affected that campaign."
"I make black records. I write records like I speak, and I don’t try to change my songs so everyone else likes them."
– Beyoncé, to Blender
– Beyoncé, to Blender
Beyonce Has Love For Her Nigerian Fans
The frontwoman for Destiny's Child had nothing but nice things to say about the audience she received during her stay in Nigeria. The Tide Online reports:
The American super star said she was so impressed that everybody could sing along her music note for note. "I was like in a familiar terrain. The crowd everywhere we went was the same. They were familiar with the lyrics of every song and it was interesting performing before such an audience" she said. Beyonce, who confessed her love for the Nigerian fans said she found the Nigerian fans especially the men very friendly, hospitable and cheerful. "They are nice, the men are real African brothers, she added. "I was shown lots of respect and admiration by the men and it was nice".
I want Nigerian fans. But I don't want them to be respectful. I much prefer rowdy fans. Especially the guys. I mean, they're the whole reason I got into this blogging thing to begin with. Cause you know all the blogger girls get the hot guys.
Beyonce in love with Nigerian fans [The Tide Online]
The frontwoman for Destiny's Child had nothing but nice things to say about the audience she received during her stay in Nigeria. The Tide Online reports:
The American super star said she was so impressed that everybody could sing along her music note for note. "I was like in a familiar terrain. The crowd everywhere we went was the same. They were familiar with the lyrics of every song and it was interesting performing before such an audience" she said. Beyonce, who confessed her love for the Nigerian fans said she found the Nigerian fans especially the men very friendly, hospitable and cheerful. "They are nice, the men are real African brothers, she added. "I was shown lots of respect and admiration by the men and it was nice".
I want Nigerian fans. But I don't want them to be respectful. I much prefer rowdy fans. Especially the guys. I mean, they're the whole reason I got into this blogging thing to begin with. Cause you know all the blogger girls get the hot guys.
Beyonce in love with Nigerian fans [The Tide Online]
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:
Beyonce has blamed her hectic work schedule for her slip up last week at the "BBC Chart Show Live" event, when she mistakenly thought she was in the British capital instead of the seaside resort of Brighton. Knowles' upset local residents when she expressed her delight at being "back in London" but quickly apologized when she was informed of her mistake. She says, "Before I was in England, I was home for maybe four days. "Before that, I was in Australia; before that, I was in China, before that, I was in Africa, so my body was very confused. "I don't know where I am. I just lost track of where I was-it happens. That fact that it said BBC everywhere really confused me. "Usually, when I'm in London, that's where I do my thing, and I saw the letters and thought, 'OK, I'm in London." In Related News: Unknown British newcomer M-Tina is stunned after knocking Beyonce off the top of the Billboard R&B chart. The 22-year old nurse is from England and recorded her debut single "Submerge" in her bedroom with her boyfriend and a friend. She never envisioned that the song would outsell Beyonce's "Deja Vu." She says, "We are stunned!"
Beyonce has blamed her hectic work schedule for her slip up last week at the "BBC Chart Show Live" event, when she mistakenly thought she was in the British capital instead of the seaside resort of Brighton. Knowles' upset local residents when she expressed her delight at being "back in London" but quickly apologized when she was informed of her mistake. She says, "Before I was in England, I was home for maybe four days. "Before that, I was in Australia; before that, I was in China, before that, I was in Africa, so my body was very confused. "I don't know where I am. I just lost track of where I was-it happens. That fact that it said BBC everywhere really confused me. "Usually, when I'm in London, that's where I do my thing, and I saw the letters and thought, 'OK, I'm in London." In Related News: Unknown British newcomer M-Tina is stunned after knocking Beyonce off the top of the Billboard R&B chart. The 22-year old nurse is from England and recorded her debut single "Submerge" in her bedroom with her boyfriend and a friend. She never envisioned that the song would outsell Beyonce's "Deja Vu." She says, "We are stunned!"
Beyonce Up For 6 BET Awards
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50 Cent and Robin Thicke were on hand to announce the nominations for the 2007 BET Awards, and Beyonce looks like she's going to be the one to beat this year. Beyonce earned a leading six nominations Wednesday for the 2007 BET Awards, including nods for top female R&B artist, video for "Irreplaceable" and duets with Jay-Z on "Deja Vu" and "Upgrade U."
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50 Cent and Robin Thicke were on hand to announce the nominations for the 2007 BET Awards, and Beyonce looks like she's going to be the one to beat this year. Beyonce earned a leading six nominations Wednesday for the 2007 BET Awards, including nods for top female R&B artist, video for "Irreplaceable" and duets with Jay-Z on "Deja Vu" and "Upgrade U."
Beyonce's nominations haul doubled that of anyone else. "Dreamgirls" Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, R&B singer Ciara, hip-hop's Akon and the group Gnarls Barkley all took three nominations.
The Black Entertainment Television Awards in music, television, film and sports will be presented June 26. Mo'Nique is slated to host the show on cable's BET Network from the Shrine Auditorium. Performers include 50 Cent and T.I.
Diana Ross will be honored with BET's Lifetime Achievement Award and Don Cheadle will be given the Humanitarian Award for his efforts at ending genocide in Darfur.
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Sexiness a Must for Today's Lady Singers
She was an "amazing talent," a young singer with a wonderful voice who wrote beautiful songs. But she was no beauty, plus flat-chested and overweight to boot.
Remembering the aspiring star, music executive Jody Gerson still feels terrible about thinking: "She's never going to get signed, even though she's fabulous."
Gerson might feel even worse after Wednesday night's exit of the matronly Melinda Doolittle from "American Idol." In today's music industry, Plain Janes need not apply. Sex appeal was once considered a bonus for a woman; now it's practically a requirement.
Doolittle and the heavyset, gap-toothed LaKisha Jones were widely considered this season's most talented "Idol" contestants. Yet both were eliminated from the final four in favor of Blake Lewis, who makes the teen girls swoon, and the long-locked, 17-year-old looker Jordin Sparks.
A quick check of the Billboard Top 40 turns up a list of candidates for "America's Top Model": Avril Lavigne, blonde stunner Carrie Underwood; tomboyish but sexy Ciara, fashionista Gwen Stefani and hip-swiveling Shakira (on a song featuring bootylicious Beyonce).
The only two in the Top 40 who might not be considered perfect 10s: Pink, who is still svelte and appealing; and multiplatinum Grammy-winner Kelly Clarkson, who got her break only through winning the democratically elected "American Idol."
When asked whether a female with so-so looks and sex appeal could get a record deal, Gretchen Wilson quickly replied: "They can't."
"I believe that very few will get through and they better be amazing," Wilson said in an interview. "The music is not about just music anymore, it's about the look, the 'it' factor if you will ... it's marketing."
True, looks have always been a part of the music business: Diana Ross played a model in the movie "Mahogany," Marianne Faithfull was considered a beauty, Tina Turner's legs were part of her sex appeal, Olivia Newton-John was the lovely girl-next-door and Stevie Nicks rocked teenage boys with more than just her guitar.
But there also were stars like wild-haired, pudgy Janis Joplin and Barbra Streisand, who challenged beauty standards with her protruding nose. Even curvy Aretha Franklin was known mainly for her one-of-a-kind voice.
Today, it's hard to find a singer larger than a size 6 and without a sexy look all of which are played up with sensuous videos, modeling spreads and provocative magazine covers. Lavigne, who once scoffed at singers who stripped for the cameras, fronts the new issue of Blender topless save for a strategically placed banner that reads "Hell Yeah, I'm Hot!"
The hit reality show "Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" is a striking example. In finding a replacement for current lead doll, stunner Nicole Scherzinger, the judging panel which included the cosmetically enhanced rapper Lil' Kim did talk about vocal qualities. But while a few contestants had strong voices, all were taut, toned and sexy, and the focus was more on their dancing and overall desirability. Which is to be expected from the group responsible for the anthem "Don't Cha" (as in, "don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?").
Even singers who are heralded for their talent are gorgeous, like Alicia Keys, Corinne Bailey Rae or Norah Jones. And while critically acclaimed Amy Winehouse may not win any beauty contests, her songs have a raw sexuality that give her that "it" factor.
Dolly Parton, whose buxom figure sometimes overshadowed her talent as a songwriter and singer, said being "a good looking woman certainly can't hurt you any if you're trying to make it."
"But I would like to believe that true and great and pure talent will rise above whatever else," the country legend said in an interview. "But certainly in music these days, the better you look, the more apt you're going to get a contract.
"It's a damn pity, though, that people have to judge real talent on looks."
Gerson says the way female artists look reflects our society, where women are constantly judged on their appearance and oversexualized. But she also says it reflects the way we listen to music these days or don't listen.
"They have to look hot and sexy in these videos," says Gerson, who is credited with helping discover Alicia Keys, among others, and is now executive vice president of the U.S. Creative division of EMI Music Publishing.
"In the days of Aretha Franklin, people saw Aretha maybe a couple of times a year," she said, "but you listened to a record without a visual. You didn't watch it. Everything today, you watch it."
Gerson also agrees with Wilson about the marketing factor. With dwindling profits and budgets, record labels try to maximize artist exposure with clothing deals, cosmetic contracts, movie roles and modeling gigs.
"How many endorsements does Beyonce have? Do you think it's because she's the most talented person on earth or do you think it's because she's gorgeous? I think she's talented but she's also gorgeous," Gerson says. "I think you need the whole package."
And that notion, according to Wilson, "totally sucks."
"My favorite singers in the world were Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, and Patsy was a large woman, and Loretta she was never some kind of a supermodel, but they were the greatest female voices in country music, and they changed lives and they made a difference," says Wilson, who, although considered sexy, feels she doesn't fit today's beauty standards.
Where are the Patsy Clines of today? More often than not on smaller, underground labels, which put more of a premium on talent. And with the devolution of today's music industry, Gerson says, small labels may be the best path to success for a woman who doesn't look like a mold of a Barbie doll.
So how would Gerson advise the flat-chested, overweight, amazingly talented singer to chase her dream? Put out her own music and promote herself on the Web.
"As far as we've come as women," Gerson asked, "where are we really?"
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Sexiness a Must for Today's Lady Singers
She was an "amazing talent," a young singer with a wonderful voice who wrote beautiful songs. But she was no beauty, plus flat-chested and overweight to boot.
Remembering the aspiring star, music executive Jody Gerson still feels terrible about thinking: "She's never going to get signed, even though she's fabulous."
Gerson might feel even worse after Wednesday night's exit of the matronly Melinda Doolittle from "American Idol." In today's music industry, Plain Janes need not apply. Sex appeal was once considered a bonus for a woman; now it's practically a requirement.
Doolittle and the heavyset, gap-toothed LaKisha Jones were widely considered this season's most talented "Idol" contestants. Yet both were eliminated from the final four in favor of Blake Lewis, who makes the teen girls swoon, and the long-locked, 17-year-old looker Jordin Sparks.
A quick check of the Billboard Top 40 turns up a list of candidates for "America's Top Model": Avril Lavigne, blonde stunner Carrie Underwood; tomboyish but sexy Ciara, fashionista Gwen Stefani and hip-swiveling Shakira (on a song featuring bootylicious Beyonce).
The only two in the Top 40 who might not be considered perfect 10s: Pink, who is still svelte and appealing; and multiplatinum Grammy-winner Kelly Clarkson, who got her break only through winning the democratically elected "American Idol."
When asked whether a female with so-so looks and sex appeal could get a record deal, Gretchen Wilson quickly replied: "They can't."
"I believe that very few will get through and they better be amazing," Wilson said in an interview. "The music is not about just music anymore, it's about the look, the 'it' factor if you will ... it's marketing."
True, looks have always been a part of the music business: Diana Ross played a model in the movie "Mahogany," Marianne Faithfull was considered a beauty, Tina Turner's legs were part of her sex appeal, Olivia Newton-John was the lovely girl-next-door and Stevie Nicks rocked teenage boys with more than just her guitar.
But there also were stars like wild-haired, pudgy Janis Joplin and Barbra Streisand, who challenged beauty standards with her protruding nose. Even curvy Aretha Franklin was known mainly for her one-of-a-kind voice.
Today, it's hard to find a singer larger than a size 6 and without a sexy look all of which are played up with sensuous videos, modeling spreads and provocative magazine covers. Lavigne, who once scoffed at singers who stripped for the cameras, fronts the new issue of Blender topless save for a strategically placed banner that reads "Hell Yeah, I'm Hot!"
The hit reality show "Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" is a striking example. In finding a replacement for current lead doll, stunner Nicole Scherzinger, the judging panel which included the cosmetically enhanced rapper Lil' Kim did talk about vocal qualities. But while a few contestants had strong voices, all were taut, toned and sexy, and the focus was more on their dancing and overall desirability. Which is to be expected from the group responsible for the anthem "Don't Cha" (as in, "don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?").
Even singers who are heralded for their talent are gorgeous, like Alicia Keys, Corinne Bailey Rae or Norah Jones. And while critically acclaimed Amy Winehouse may not win any beauty contests, her songs have a raw sexuality that give her that "it" factor.
Dolly Parton, whose buxom figure sometimes overshadowed her talent as a songwriter and singer, said being "a good looking woman certainly can't hurt you any if you're trying to make it."
"But I would like to believe that true and great and pure talent will rise above whatever else," the country legend said in an interview. "But certainly in music these days, the better you look, the more apt you're going to get a contract.
"It's a damn pity, though, that people have to judge real talent on looks."
Gerson says the way female artists look reflects our society, where women are constantly judged on their appearance and oversexualized. But she also says it reflects the way we listen to music these days or don't listen.
"They have to look hot and sexy in these videos," says Gerson, who is credited with helping discover Alicia Keys, among others, and is now executive vice president of the U.S. Creative division of EMI Music Publishing.
"In the days of Aretha Franklin, people saw Aretha maybe a couple of times a year," she said, "but you listened to a record without a visual. You didn't watch it. Everything today, you watch it."
Gerson also agrees with Wilson about the marketing factor. With dwindling profits and budgets, record labels try to maximize artist exposure with clothing deals, cosmetic contracts, movie roles and modeling gigs.
"How many endorsements does Beyonce have? Do you think it's because she's the most talented person on earth or do you think it's because she's gorgeous? I think she's talented but she's also gorgeous," Gerson says. "I think you need the whole package."
And that notion, according to Wilson, "totally sucks."
"My favorite singers in the world were Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, and Patsy was a large woman, and Loretta she was never some kind of a supermodel, but they were the greatest female voices in country music, and they changed lives and they made a difference," says Wilson, who, although considered sexy, feels she doesn't fit today's beauty standards.
Where are the Patsy Clines of today? More often than not on smaller, underground labels, which put more of a premium on talent. And with the devolution of today's music industry, Gerson says, small labels may be the best path to success for a woman who doesn't look like a mold of a Barbie doll.
So how would Gerson advise the flat-chested, overweight, amazingly talented singer to chase her dream? Put out her own music and promote herself on the Web.
"As far as we've come as women," Gerson asked, "where are we really?"
Looks like the celebrity baby boom that started last year is far from over. Move over Angelina and Ashlee because Beyonce Knowles is going to be adding her name onto the celebrity mommy list.
Hollyscoop has learned exclusively through multiple sources that Beyonce is expecting. A source close to the couple revealed, "Beyonce is 100% pregnant, which is why the couple rushed their wedding." The source also told Hollyscoop that all the friends and family that attended the ultra private wedding were all aware that Beyonce was already expecting.
Our source added that Beyonce is in her early stages, but don’t expect this star to come out with a confirmation statement anytime soon. The couple is pretty private about their personal lives--they still haven't even confirmed their wedding. But the source confirmed that she is expecting and they rushed the wedding due to Beyonce's strong Christian beliefs.
Source: hollyscoop.com
Hollyscoop has learned exclusively through multiple sources that Beyonce is expecting. A source close to the couple revealed, "Beyonce is 100% pregnant, which is why the couple rushed their wedding." The source also told Hollyscoop that all the friends and family that attended the ultra private wedding were all aware that Beyonce was already expecting.
Our source added that Beyonce is in her early stages, but don’t expect this star to come out with a confirmation statement anytime soon. The couple is pretty private about their personal lives--they still haven't even confirmed their wedding. But the source confirmed that she is expecting and they rushed the wedding due to Beyonce's strong Christian beliefs.
Source: hollyscoop.com
Newlywed Beyoncé Returns to Recording Studio
Beyoncé, who married Jay-Z nearly a month ago in New York City, returned to the studio this week to record new material, PEOPLE has learned.
The newlywed, 26, is working in N.Y.C. with production duo Chris "Tricky" Stewart and Kuk Harrell. "She's a professional," Tricky tells PEOPLE. "She loves what she does and works her [butt] off. Right now she's basically doing three to four songs a day and that's unheard of."
Tricky, who worked with Rihanna and Jay-Z on "Umbrella" and Mariah Carey on "Touch My Body,” said the newly-minted husband hasn't visited the studio, but don't count out a collaboration between the newlyweds.
"It’s always a possibility," Tricky said of a future Beyoncé and Jay-Z musical pairing. "They worked together before, so it may be just a matter of getting the right record."
So has Tricky, a newlywed himself, offered any marital advice to Beyoncé? "No, we haven't talked about it at all, but I will probably ask her for advice at some point!"
Source: People
Beyoncé, who married Jay-Z nearly a month ago in New York City, returned to the studio this week to record new material, PEOPLE has learned.
The newlywed, 26, is working in N.Y.C. with production duo Chris "Tricky" Stewart and Kuk Harrell. "She's a professional," Tricky tells PEOPLE. "She loves what she does and works her [butt] off. Right now she's basically doing three to four songs a day and that's unheard of."
Tricky, who worked with Rihanna and Jay-Z on "Umbrella" and Mariah Carey on "Touch My Body,” said the newly-minted husband hasn't visited the studio, but don't count out a collaboration between the newlyweds.
"It’s always a possibility," Tricky said of a future Beyoncé and Jay-Z musical pairing. "They worked together before, so it may be just a matter of getting the right record."
So has Tricky, a newlywed himself, offered any marital advice to Beyoncé? "No, we haven't talked about it at all, but I will probably ask her for advice at some point!"
Source: People
'Quiet' Drinker Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles says she is a boring drunk.
The 'Single Ladies' singer - who is married to rapper Jay Z - enjoys a glass of wine occasionally, but has a tendency to fall asleep if she has too much alcohol.
She said: "Well, I don't drink often. But when I'm drunk, I'm very quiet and I observe and I go to sleep. I don't think I'm much fun."
The 27-year-old star also insists she has never been interested in taking drugs.
Beyonce added: "I always said I would never do it. I've never seen a person who was high and thought, 'Wow, I want to do that!' I'm like, 'That's cool for them, but no thank you. I'll just have my wine.' "
The 'Bootylicious' singer - who has an alter-ego she calls Sasha - often feels people are watching her when she goes to a club to see if she can replicate her high-energy dance routines.
She explained to Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine: "Sometimes I'll dance, but I feel like at a party everyone expects me to be Sasha and go out there and run the dance floor."
Source: monstersandcritics.com
Beyonce Knowles says she is a boring drunk.
The 'Single Ladies' singer - who is married to rapper Jay Z - enjoys a glass of wine occasionally, but has a tendency to fall asleep if she has too much alcohol.
She said: "Well, I don't drink often. But when I'm drunk, I'm very quiet and I observe and I go to sleep. I don't think I'm much fun."
The 27-year-old star also insists she has never been interested in taking drugs.
Beyonce added: "I always said I would never do it. I've never seen a person who was high and thought, 'Wow, I want to do that!' I'm like, 'That's cool for them, but no thank you. I'll just have my wine.' "
The 'Bootylicious' singer - who has an alter-ego she calls Sasha - often feels people are watching her when she goes to a club to see if she can replicate her high-energy dance routines.
She explained to Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine: "Sometimes I'll dance, but I feel like at a party everyone expects me to be Sasha and go out there and run the dance floor."
Source: monstersandcritics.com
Beyonce: 'My Stylists Tell me to Eat Less'
Beyonce admits her mother and her stylists have urged her to eat less.
The Single Ladies songstress - who is known for her curvaceous figure - says she runs around two and-a-half miles every day, but finds dieting monotonous.
"My stylists mention it [eat less] when the clothes aren't fitting any more!" she tells Cosmopolitan magazine. "And my mum [Tina Knowles] tells me, yeah... I go through phases.
"Right now I'm eating veg and drinking water... it's boring. Usually when I get 5-8lb heavier than my ideal weight, I'll start eating healthily and make an effort to exercise more.
"At the moment if I snack it'll be fruit. Or I have these yoghurt-covered almonds.
"But this is when I'm being good. When I'm being bad, I'm bad. All the way. Burgers, pizzas, French fries, the lot...
"When I was in my best shape I got up at 6am, so I'm trying to do that again - but I'm not there yet... I do a lot of things with my trainer, but I don't enjoy working out."
Source: showbizspy.com
Beyonce admits her mother and her stylists have urged her to eat less.
The Single Ladies songstress - who is known for her curvaceous figure - says she runs around two and-a-half miles every day, but finds dieting monotonous.
"My stylists mention it [eat less] when the clothes aren't fitting any more!" she tells Cosmopolitan magazine. "And my mum [Tina Knowles] tells me, yeah... I go through phases.
"Right now I'm eating veg and drinking water... it's boring. Usually when I get 5-8lb heavier than my ideal weight, I'll start eating healthily and make an effort to exercise more.
"At the moment if I snack it'll be fruit. Or I have these yoghurt-covered almonds.
"But this is when I'm being good. When I'm being bad, I'm bad. All the way. Burgers, pizzas, French fries, the lot...
"When I was in my best shape I got up at 6am, so I'm trying to do that again - but I'm not there yet... I do a lot of things with my trainer, but I don't enjoy working out."
Source: showbizspy.com
Beyoncé 'Refuses' To Walk To Car
Beyoncé reportedly refused to walk to her car after rehearsing for President Obama's inauguration concert.
The singer is said to have been furious after being told that her vehicle was parked four blocks away due to security restrictions.
"Beyoncé wouldn’t walk in high heels in the cold," a source told Daily News.
"The cops wouldn’t budge, but the Secret Service agreed to let the driver pick Jay-Z and Beyoncé up, bring them to their hotel so they could change, and get them back to the theatre."
Beyoncé recently described the new US President as "impressive" and "inspiring".
Source digitalspy.co.uk
Beyoncé reportedly refused to walk to her car after rehearsing for President Obama's inauguration concert.
The singer is said to have been furious after being told that her vehicle was parked four blocks away due to security restrictions.
"Beyoncé wouldn’t walk in high heels in the cold," a source told Daily News.
"The cops wouldn’t budge, but the Secret Service agreed to let the driver pick Jay-Z and Beyoncé up, bring them to their hotel so they could change, and get them back to the theatre."
Beyoncé recently described the new US President as "impressive" and "inspiring".
Source digitalspy.co.uk
Beyoncé Breaks Her Silence on Kanye's VMA Outburst
The other woman at the center of the Kanye West Video Music Awards shout-out scandal is finally speaking out.
Beyoncé Knowles, whose loss to Taylor Swift in the Best Female Video category prompted West to storm the stage and steal the microphone from Swift at the Sept. 13 ceremony, says she understands the rapper's motivation.
"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,'" she told O: The Oprah Magazine editor-at-large Gayle King.
"When they didn't call my name he was, like, completely shocked," Knowles, 28, added. "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!' "
When Beyoncé won Video of the Year later that evening, she called Swift back on stage to let the country star finish her speech.
"In the end, it ended up being a great night, and Taylor Swift did get her moment – and I didn't have to make an acceptance speech," Knowles added with a laugh.
Source People
The other woman at the center of the Kanye West Video Music Awards shout-out scandal is finally speaking out.
Beyoncé Knowles, whose loss to Taylor Swift in the Best Female Video category prompted West to storm the stage and steal the microphone from Swift at the Sept. 13 ceremony, says she understands the rapper's motivation.
"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,'" she told O: The Oprah Magazine editor-at-large Gayle King.
"When they didn't call my name he was, like, completely shocked," Knowles, 28, added. "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!' "
When Beyoncé won Video of the Year later that evening, she called Swift back on stage to let the country star finish her speech.
"In the end, it ended up being a great night, and Taylor Swift did get her moment – and I didn't have to make an acceptance speech," Knowles added with a laugh.
Source People
Beyonce's Bags Get Own Hotel Room
Beyonce proved her superstar status in Britain earlier this week - she hired an extra hotel suite to store her designer stage outfits.
The "Crazy In Love" hit maker is currently touring the U.K. and performed in Liverpool, north-west England on Wednesday night.
The singer stayed at the Lowry Hotel in nearby Manchester - but paid out for an additional room in Liverpool for her clothes.
A source tells Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper, "She had seven suitcases, three hand-luggage bags and two boxes, all for her mammoth gig.
"Beyonce doesn't do things by halves - especially where her performances are concerned. So in the cases there were apparently 14 dresses along with numerous pairs of shoes. Another box was full of make-up and the other had about 25 wigs in it."
Source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate...7#ixzz0Wnd4ytM1
Beyonce proved her superstar status in Britain earlier this week - she hired an extra hotel suite to store her designer stage outfits.
The "Crazy In Love" hit maker is currently touring the U.K. and performed in Liverpool, north-west England on Wednesday night.
The singer stayed at the Lowry Hotel in nearby Manchester - but paid out for an additional room in Liverpool for her clothes.
A source tells Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper, "She had seven suitcases, three hand-luggage bags and two boxes, all for her mammoth gig.
"Beyonce doesn't do things by halves - especially where her performances are concerned. So in the cases there were apparently 14 dresses along with numerous pairs of shoes. Another box was full of make-up and the other had about 25 wigs in it."
Source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate...7#ixzz0Wnd4ytM1
Beyonce's Parents Confirm Divorce News
BEYONCE's parents MATHEW and TINA KNOWLES have broken their silence to confirm they are heading for divorce.
Reports began circulating online last week (ends18Dec09) alleging stylist Tina Knowles had filed papers in a Harris County, Texas court in November (09) to put an end to her 29-year marriage.
The Knowles have now revealed the news is true, but insist the decision to split was "amicable".
In a joint statement, the former couple says, "The decision to end our marriage is an amicable one. We remain friends, parents, and business partners. If anyone is expecting an ugly messy fight, they will be sadly disappointed. We ask for your respect of our privacy as we handle this matter."
The divorce comes just weeks after Beyonce's manager father was hit with a paternity lawsuit from Los Angeles resident Alexsandra Wright, who works in the name branding business.
Pregnant Wright claims Mathew Knowles is the father of her unborn child, which is due in spring 2010.
The Knowles wed in 1980 and are parents to the Crazy In Love hitmaker and her younger sister Solange.
Source contactmusic
BEYONCE's parents MATHEW and TINA KNOWLES have broken their silence to confirm they are heading for divorce.
Reports began circulating online last week (ends18Dec09) alleging stylist Tina Knowles had filed papers in a Harris County, Texas court in November (09) to put an end to her 29-year marriage.
The Knowles have now revealed the news is true, but insist the decision to split was "amicable".
In a joint statement, the former couple says, "The decision to end our marriage is an amicable one. We remain friends, parents, and business partners. If anyone is expecting an ugly messy fight, they will be sadly disappointed. We ask for your respect of our privacy as we handle this matter."
The divorce comes just weeks after Beyonce's manager father was hit with a paternity lawsuit from Los Angeles resident Alexsandra Wright, who works in the name branding business.
Pregnant Wright claims Mathew Knowles is the father of her unborn child, which is due in spring 2010.
The Knowles wed in 1980 and are parents to the Crazy In Love hitmaker and her younger sister Solange.
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Justin Bieber Left Heartbroken By Beyonce
Justin Bieber claims Beyonce Knowles "broke his heart". The 16-year-old singer has had a crush on the 'Crazy In Love' hitmaker for years and admits he was devastated when he learned she had married long-term boyfriend Jay-Z in April 2008.
He said: "I've been totally in love with her since I was seven. She kinda broke my heart when she married Jay-Z."
Despite his sadness at her marriage, the 'Baby' hitmaker got the chance to meet his idol at this year's Grammy Awards.
Recalling the encounter, he said: "It was amazing. I was a little nervous but I told her she was very good-looking. Actually she's super hot."
Although he has a crush on Beyonce, the 'One Less Lonely Girl' singer admits he hasn't experienced "real" love yet.
He told Interview magazine: "I haven't been in love yet. I've definitely loved girls. But it's kinda like puppy love. It's not the real thing, but that's what you think at the time."
However, the teenage heartthrob is hoping to acquire more female admirers through his music.
Explaining the tracks on his forthcoming album 'My World 2.0', he added: "They will be mostly about girls, again. I want them to hear my music and wanna play it again because it made their hearts feel good."
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Justin Bieber claims Beyonce Knowles "broke his heart". The 16-year-old singer has had a crush on the 'Crazy In Love' hitmaker for years and admits he was devastated when he learned she had married long-term boyfriend Jay-Z in April 2008.
He said: "I've been totally in love with her since I was seven. She kinda broke my heart when she married Jay-Z."
Despite his sadness at her marriage, the 'Baby' hitmaker got the chance to meet his idol at this year's Grammy Awards.
Recalling the encounter, he said: "It was amazing. I was a little nervous but I told her she was very good-looking. Actually she's super hot."
Although he has a crush on Beyonce, the 'One Less Lonely Girl' singer admits he hasn't experienced "real" love yet.
He told Interview magazine: "I haven't been in love yet. I've definitely loved girls. But it's kinda like puppy love. It's not the real thing, but that's what you think at the time."
However, the teenage heartthrob is hoping to acquire more female admirers through his music.
Explaining the tracks on his forthcoming album 'My World 2.0', he added: "They will be mostly about girls, again. I want them to hear my music and wanna play it again because it made their hearts feel good."
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Driving Instructor Jay-Z
Jay-Z is teaching his wife Beyonce Knowles how to drive.
The 'Single Ladies' singer has been going out on morning drives in New York with her 40-year-old husband, avoiding the rush hour glare of commuters and steering clear of paparazzi.
A source said: "Jay and Beyonce normally go out mid-morning when it's quiet. Their bodyguards are always in tow but they never ride in the car with them."
Beyonce, 28, is doing so well in the lessons that Jay-Z, 40, is looking to buy a car for her - although she is keen to avoid anything too flashy, scuppering his plans to get her a Bentley.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "Beyonce wants something smaller. Money isn't an issue but she doesn't want to feel like she's driving a tank.
"She does want a car that's big enough to take out her family and friends if she needs to though."
Beyonce has previously revealed she would like to start a family at some point in the future, and wants to be just like her own mother Tina - who helped nurture her talent in Destiny's Child as a young girl.
She said: "It's not time for that yet. But definitely there will be a time. I want to be a great mother, the kind of mother that I have. I want the same bond that I had with my mom and that would be enough for me.
"The security and love I feel being in a relationship, a marriage, it's absolutely incredible. Incredible."
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Jay-Z is teaching his wife Beyonce Knowles how to drive.
The 'Single Ladies' singer has been going out on morning drives in New York with her 40-year-old husband, avoiding the rush hour glare of commuters and steering clear of paparazzi.
A source said: "Jay and Beyonce normally go out mid-morning when it's quiet. Their bodyguards are always in tow but they never ride in the car with them."
Beyonce, 28, is doing so well in the lessons that Jay-Z, 40, is looking to buy a car for her - although she is keen to avoid anything too flashy, scuppering his plans to get her a Bentley.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "Beyonce wants something smaller. Money isn't an issue but she doesn't want to feel like she's driving a tank.
"She does want a car that's big enough to take out her family and friends if she needs to though."
Beyonce has previously revealed she would like to start a family at some point in the future, and wants to be just like her own mother Tina - who helped nurture her talent in Destiny's Child as a young girl.
She said: "It's not time for that yet. But definitely there will be a time. I want to be a great mother, the kind of mother that I have. I want the same bond that I had with my mom and that would be enough for me.
"The security and love I feel being in a relationship, a marriage, it's absolutely incredible. Incredible."
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