Singer Beyonce, who recently was in the spotlight for sporting skin that was paler than usual, was photographed wearing black face make-up for an African inspired magazine shoot. Beyonce, 29, took inspiration from African culture and wore head wraps as well as tribal-style clothing and accessories for the shoot for French fashion magazine L’Officiel Paris’ 90th-anniversary issue.
L’Officiel has said in a statement that Beyonce was “paying homage to African queens” and as a “return to her African roots, as you can see on the picture, on which her face was voluntarily darkened”. “As for the artistic make-up, the inspiration came from several African rituals during which paint is used on the face,” the Daily Mail quoted the magazine as saying.
“We find the images beautiful and inspiring. The designs are all reflective of the African influence on fashion this season. Miss Knowles poses with royal allure. A queen, a goddess, Beyonce is a bombshell beauty with a divine voice,” it added.
Singer Beyonce Knowles reveals she was a virgin until she met her husband Jay-Z.
"People would be surprised as to the lack of experiences I've had. When I was 12 or 13 I had my first boyfriend, and he was my boyfriend until I was 17. At that age, that was a long time. I've always been very loyal and a little more mature," femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.
"Though I was too young for it to really be a boyfriend - we didn't live together, we didn't, you know...That was my only experience with a guy, and since then I've only had one other boyfriend in my life - Jay."
Beyonce who married Jay-Z in 2008 has revealed in the past that her friendships with women have stopped her from getting tied up in unhealthy relationships with men.
"I think I am a feminist in a way. It's not something I consciously decided I was going to be; perhaps it's because I grew up in a singing group with other women, and that was so helpful to me. It kept me out of so much trouble and out of bad relationships," she said.
Gwyneth Paltrow has credited superstar pals Beyonce and Faith Hill with helping her to shake off her nerves ahead of her singing debut at Wednesday night's Country Music Association Awards.
The Oscar-winner hit the stage with Vince Gill to belt out the theme tune to her new movie 'Country Strong', in which she plays Tim McGraw''s alcoholic wife, reports the Daily Express.
The performance, Paltrow''s first major live show as a singer, earned her a standing ovation at the Bridgestone Arena in the country music mecca of Nashville, Tennessee.
And the actress reveals she''s "lucky" to know superstars Beyonce and Hill "in real life" - because they were instrumental in teaching her how to overcome her fears.
"I kind of asked my girl singer friends (for advice). I asked Faith (Hill) a lot of questions - and Beyonce, actually, too," Paltrow told U.S. news programme Access Hollywood.
The actress also admitted she had "studied" the Halo hitmaker''s previous live shows to pick up tips on how to appear confident onstage.
Kendra Wilkinson is a hot siren herself, but can’t stop gushing about her favourites in Hollywood – especially Beyonce Knowles' derriere, which she likes so much that she would like to bite it.
The former Playboy Playmate couldn’t stop praising Scarlett Johansson and Beyoncé at Svedka's BartonBotCamp at David Barton Gym, reports The New York Post.
Wilkerson said that she loves Johansson's legs and lips because she has sexiness without trying.
And she finds Beyoncé's butt so nice that she 'wants to just bite it!' Her own body, however, is reserved for Philadelphia Eagle Hank Baskett and she's nicknamed her legs 'Hank's happy trail.'
Beyonce is facing another backlash from Islamic groups - conservative Muslims in Egypt fear her upcoming concert will threaten the country's "social peace and stability".
The Crazy In Love superstar is due to take her I Am... world tour to the mostly Muslim nation on Friday (06Nov09).
But strict Islamic groups have complained to the government for allowing the show to go ahead, branding it an "insolent sex party".
In a letter to authorities, a representative for opposition group Muslim Brotherhood writes, "Why are you encouraging this insolent sex party? You are accused of disturbing social peace and stability, encouraging viceand debauchery".
We should salute her instead of criticising her
The criticism mirrors similar outrage in Malaysia last month (Oct09), when Muslim leaders led protests against Beyonce's sexy on-stage antics.
The star subsequently scrapped her concert in the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
However, the Egyptian event organiser has dismissed the criticisms - insisting not all Muslims are offended by Beyonce's performances.
Ahmed Beltagi says, "We are Muslims too... this will not stop Egypt from hosting an award-winning, first class artist. We should salute her instead of criticising her".
Beyonce attends a meet and greet for Japanese handbag designer Samantha Thavasa at Studio Mouris Roppongi in Tokyo, Japan on Friday (October 16).
The 28-year-old R&B singer is on the last legs of her “I Am” world tour and is currently performing in Asia with a few concerts in Japan followed by performances in China.
Earlier this week, it was announced that Beyonce will be collaborating with Lady Gaga for a video.
NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The cancellation of the launch party for Beyonce's "I AM..." tour, first scheduled for this Saturday at M2, was a result of a breach of contract by the promoter. Beyonce never had a contract with the club itself and no one in her camp dealt directly with the venue. The superstar was never scheduled to perform but was to serve as a co-host and introduce singer/songwriter Solange's performance. Patrons were falsely promised a performance by Beyonce.
Source: Music World/Columbia Records
CONTACT: Yvette Noel-Schure, Senior Vice President Media, Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment, +1-212-833-4483, or Fax, +1-212-833-8536, yvette.noel-schure@sonymusic.com
Beyonce Makes Two Lucky Concertgoers' Day With a Dereon Handbag and Sunglasses Giveaway
Beyonce gives Dereon handbag and a pair of Dereon sunglasses out as a prize to a lucky text message winning concertgoer during her "I Am... Sasha Fierce" concert tour
NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Two concertgoers, in arenas on each stop of the US leg of the "I AM..." World Tour, will receive a special gift from international superstar Beyonce. Excited fans in Europe have already experienced the handbag and sunglasses giveaway and Beyonce is now extending the gift to her US fans at every single show. Beyonce features the same handbag and sunglasses as part of her wardrobe during the concert. The Dereon handbag and sunglasses giveaway will now be one of the exciting highlights of the concert and Beyonce and the Dereon team will reward two lucky fans that participate in the "Text to Win a Dereon Handbag and Sunglasses" contest. Fulfillment of the prize to the winners will take place after each show of the "I AM..." summer tour.
The "I AM..." World Tour comes to the US on June 21 and June 22 with a two-night stint at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Later in the summer, Beyonce will headline the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on July 3. On June 16, a new video and music compilation called "Above and Beyonce Video Collection & Dance Mixes" will be available nationwide exclusively through Wal-Mart, and at J&R Music in New York City. It contains seven videos, behind-the-scenes footage and eight songs taken from her critically acclaimed third solo CD, "I AM...Sasha Fierce". It also features a chart-topping remix version of "Ego" in both video and song with Kanye West, which can only be found in this collection. For more information on the new video collection and a complete list of US tour dates, log onto www.beyonce.com.
About Beyond Productions LLC:
Beyond Productions LLC was founded in May 2004 by Tina and Beyonce Knowles, and Jason and Arthur Rabin of Wear Me Apparel / Kids Headquarters. This partnership provides the infrastructure for licensing and brand management for Dereon, the junior lifestyle collection that debuted at retail for the Holiday 2006 season, House of Dereon, a contemporary women's line that was introduced in Holiday 2005 and the new Miss Tina collection, a line of clothing and accessories produced for Home Shopping Network that debuted in August 2007. Inspired by three generations of women united in a labor of love, House of Dereon and Dereon are named in honor of Tina Knowles' mother and Beyonce's grandmother, Agnez Dereon, who was a talented seamstress and influenced Tina's love of fashion and style. The Dereon line, which is available at department and specialty stores across the US and Canada, features sportswear, and denim offerings along with outerwear and accessories that include hats, handbags, jewelry, eyewear, intimates, footwear and collection for girl's.
Superstar's Latest Single From I AM...SASHA FIERCE Rockets To Top Of Billboard's Dance Single Club Play Chart
NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Pop superstar Beyonce has rocketed to the #1 slot on the Billboard Dance Single Club Play chart with "Diva," the latest single from her best-selling I AM...SASHA FIERCE album. Beyonce's sister Solange is closely following her sibling on the same chart with her own hit single -- "T.O.N.Y." -- at #11.
Released as a digital download and CD single on January 20, 2009, "Diva" has already been certified as a Gold ringtone by the RIAA.
An audacious video for "Diva," lensed by acclaimed director Melina Matsoukas, premiered on iTunes on December 22 in tandem with the video for "Halo," the third single from I AM...SASHA FIERCE.
Cowritten and produced by Beyonce, the irresistibly hypnotic dance track provocatively redefine "Diva" as the "female version of a hustla."
After reaching #5 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, "Diva" bulleted up the Hot 100 to #19, earning Beyonce her 16th Top 20 single. A genuine crossover success, "Diva" has reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, #3 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #19 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"If I Were A Boy," the first single from I AM...SASHA FIERCE, held down the #1 spot on the Billboard/iLike digital chart for 16 straight weeks, the longest run in the history of the chart.
Elizabeth Banks Joins Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria Parker for Her First TV Ad For L'Oreal Paris
Elizabeth Banks
NEW YORK, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 2, 2009, L'Oreal Paris will debut the first television commercial featuring its newest spokesperson, actress Elizabeth Banks. Banks was recently signed to an exclusive worldwide contract as a spokesperson for the beauty company and its brands. This new television advertising features Banks alongside longtime L'Oreal Paris spokespeople, Beyoncé Knowles and Eva Longoria Parker.
The ad features three amazing L'Oreal Paris spokespeople talking about the brand's new True Match Super-Blendable Compact Makeup SPF 17. This new makeup features a creamy yet ultra-light texture that glides onto skin -- mimicking skin tone and texture -- while providing the same flawless, natural finish of a liquid makeup.
B-ROLL PACKAGE: Soundbites with Elizabeth Banks, Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria Parker and behind-the-scenes footage.
FOR ONLINE MEDIA: Downloadable Video and Photos at: www.dogmatic.com/MNR/Loreal/ElizabethBanks *Available Starting Monday, March 2nd at 10:00 AM ET:
FOR TV MEDIA: Satellite Feed of B-Roll Package Available on Monday, March 2nd Feed 1: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM, ET Feed 2: 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM, ET Coordinates: Galaxy 19, Transp. 13, C-Band; DL Freq: 3960(V) Trouble#: 646.336.7977; Audio 6.2/6.8
About Elizabeth Banks:
Elizabeth Banks is one of Hollywood's most sought after young actresses. This past year, Banks had four films in theatres "W," "Zach and Miri Make a Porno," "Role Models" and "Meet Dave." Banks will star in "Lovely Still" slated for 2009 and most recently starred in the "Uninvited" and appeared as "First Lady Laura Bush" in Oliver Stone's "W" as well in Kevin Smith's "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." Banks' additional feature credits include "Seabiscuit," "Catch Me If You Can," "Invincible," "Fred Claus," "Slither," and all the "Spiderman" films. On the small screen Banks can be seen in a recurring role as "Dr. Kim Porter" on NBC's hit television series "Scrubs."
About L'Oreal Paris:
The L'Oreal Paris Brand Division of L'Oreal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care that encompasses four major beauty categories - haircolor, haircare, skincare and cosmetics - and includes brands such as Preference, Excellence and Natural Match haircolors; VIVE Pro, Studio Line, and L'Oreal Kids haircare; Dermo-Expertise skincare, including Advanced Revitalift, Age Perfect, Skin Genesis, Sublime Bronze and Men's Expert; Colour Riche, True Match and Bare Naturale cosmetics, a portfolio of mascara and the HIP High Intensity Pigments line.
Source: L'Oreal Paris
CONTACT: Elana Gichon, +1-310-450-3884, elana.gichon@dogmatic.com, for L'Oreal Paris
Web Site: http://www.dogmatic.com/MNR/Loreal/ElizabethBanks
After the news broke out that Jay-Z and Beyonce are getting married, then came the confirmation that the couple got married already according to Mary J. Blige. Now, rumor has it that our Beyonce is said to be pregnant. Ok! Another celebrity on the knocked-up list I guess. If the rumors are true then let’s all wait folks. Take a look at the recent photo of Beyonce. Is there any baby bump? Can you see it cause I can’t. My eyes hurt I need to sleep. Lol!
Beyonce Knowles poses in a pair of jeans for House of Dereon brand clothing.
According to Anythinghollywood.com, Beyonce Knowles knows how to seduce her fans into purchasing her brand, House of Dereon jeans. It appears topless photos are “in” right now, because just a few weeks after Keira Knightley made her decision to pose topless for Interview Magazine (and a Chanel ad), Beyonce is doing the same. In her new racy ad, Beyonce is wearing a pair of tight jeans, and that’s all.
A source told News of the World, “Bey wanted to show just how seductive the label can be.” She did a good job. The jeans are quite tight, and have a “squiggly,” which is supposed to be a Fleur-de-Lis (a symbol of the French monarchy), on the back pockets.
Beyonce may not have a single $100 million deal, but her list of endorsements in 2007 alone is enormous: American Express, her Samsung B'Phone, her Armani Diamonds perfume, her appearance in Disneyland's ad campaign as Alice from 'Alice in Wonderland,' her Direct TV ad and her continuing L'Oreal cosmetics contract.
As the face of her own clothing lines run with her family, Dereon, and now Dereon Junior launched in 2007, Beyonce is everywhere and pulling in product-related cash from almost every commodity category. Her level of exposure, combined with the number, quality and diversity of her endorsement deals makes Beyonce BV's Top Black Celebrity Endorser of 2007.
A poster featuring BEYONCE KNOWLES has been labelled obscene by shocked Las Vegas residents.
The bikini-clad Bootylicious star appears in giant form on a massive advertising hoarding for a local radio station and locals have found the racy pic too much to stomach.
They’re demanding it be torn down before it offends their sensibilities too greatly.
One resident said: “It’s obscene. I have my two little grandkids coming over here, and they don’t need to be seeing that.
“You can change the channel on the TV but you can’t change that.”
Pleasingly, city officials will not be swayed by the more prudish elements of the public and have assured the radio station the offending image can stay.
The station manger said: “The billboards were taken from publicity shots and this is the way those people perform.
“So, to show them in a jogging suit probably wouldn’t be the right thing.
“It complies with all the locational criteria that are set out in our code of conduct.”
Was Beyoncé Knowles dangerously overexposed at her recent concert in Toronto?
Amateur video footage of the 25-year-old star suffering an apparent wardrobe malfunction onstage was making the rounds on the Internet Wednesday. The blurry split-second shot seems to show Knowles' top flying up and exposing her bare breasts as she performs.
However, despite how it may look on tape, the singer's rep insists that Knowles remained decent throughout the show, thanks to her well-coordinated undergarments.
"She was wearing a bra that perfectly matches her costume," the singer's publicist told E! News.
The so-called flashing isn't the first semi-calamity to befall Knowles' Beyoncé Experience Tour.
Last month, she tumbled face first down a flight of stair while performing in Orlando, but quickly recovered, almost without missing a beat.
Though the singer good-naturedly asked fans not to put footage of her tumble on YouTube, they didn't obey her wishes and the clip was soon widely circulated.
In early July, two fans were injured at Knowles' performance in St. Louis when pyrotechnics meant for the stage tumbled into the audience. After her show, the singer graciously paid the concertgoers a visit in the hospital to make sure they were doing okay (and ostensibly to fend off any potential lawsuits).
Knowles was due to continue her tour Wednesday night in Denver.
Singer Beyonce, who recently was in the spotlight for sporting skin that was paler than usual, was photographed wearing black face make-up for an African inspired magazine shoot. Beyonce, 29, took inspiration from African culture and wore head wraps as well as tribal-style clothing and accessories for the shoot for French fashion magazine L’Officiel Paris’ 90th-anniversary issue.
