Beyonce Rocks Her First Concert Post Baby

Bey is Back on Track! After taking a break from performing because of newborn daughter Blue Ivy, she took the stage at Atlantic City this past weekend to show us what she's working with! After four and a half months of hard work and dedication, Beyonce says that losing the baby weight of 60 pounds was not easy! What's amazing to me is not how she supposedly lost those 60 pounds, but more so WHERE THOSE 60 POUNDS WERE STORED! I'll tell you where - on her hips, and bootay giving her more of those crazy curves! Whatever her secret was (besides the treadmill and eating lettuce), Beyonce looked amazing with her post baby body just in time for her performance.

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KATY PERRY DISSES BEYONCE & SHAKIRA'S DUET

Okay, not headlining news as of today, but still pretty big because someone be dissing Beyonce! And we know she "run the world" because she said so. Well this someone is California Girl Katy Perry. If you didn't know, Katy Perry and Rihanna have been pretty close friends for awhile now and they have been working on a duet for some time. But, Katy explains that this collaboration has taken some time because they want it to be great, not like "Beautiful Liar".

Here is exactly what she said: "We've collaborated on a lot of things, but just not songs yet. It's one of those things that's got so much build up that we have to deliver. I want it to be like that Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin song 'Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves,'...Not 'Beautiful Liar.'"

I don't get why this is considered really just dissing Beyonce, when it's with Shakira too. Shouldn't it be considered dissing both? Funny thing is that "Beautiful Liar" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2007.

In closing, Katy Perry adds: "How disappointed would you be if that song came out and it's no good? Sometimes you have to wait for greatness." Well we are waiting girl, and it better be a lot better!




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BLUE IVY SPOOF ON SNL

Has you seen this spoof on SNL yet? If not you should definitely check it out, it's hilarious. Though some of the spoofs aren't necessarily look alikes, their voices are spot on such as Jay-Z's!

See appearances by Beyonce and Jay-Z of course, Prince, LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Bon Ivar. I know Bon Ivar won the Grammy for Best New Artist, but everyone has been saying how Justin Timberlake was spot on. Who do you think had the best celebrity impression? Watch it!





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BLUE IVY CARTER PHOTOS RELEASED!

On Friday, photos of Blue Ivy Carter were released on Jay-Z's website. Everyone was dying to see the pictures of the baby icon from the day Beyonce and Jay-Z confirmed they were expecting. Big bucks from every news outlet wanted the royalties of being the first publication to share the pictures with the world, but they definitely did it a different way. Beyonce never imagined selling pictures of her baby for money, so that's why they decided to carefully post the pictures of Blue Ivy Carter on Jay-Z's website.

She looks like a mix of both parents, the top half of her face definitely looks like Beyonce, and the bottom half is possibly Jay-z. We'll see how beautiful Blue Ivy Carter is while she matures, but she's definitely a star!



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BEYONCE GIVES BIRTH TO BLUE IVY CARTER!

One of the most anticipated baby news of the year has finally come! Last night, Beyonce gave birth to baby girl Blue Ivy Carter at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City.

Beyonce checked into the hospital Friday night where Jay-Z rented out the entire 4th floor for $1.3 million. In order to ensure privacy, all the windows and surveillance cameras were blacked out and all the personnel working that floor had to turn off their cell phones before starting their shift.

The couple have always been hush hush when it comes to their personal life. After dating for six years, mostly under wraps, they finally tied the knot. Then three years later, had a baby. It is obvious that their busy lives in the spotlight had something to do with the planning of their little bundle of joy.

With the birth of Blue Ivy, many celebs have already tweeted the celebratory news:

Sister Solange Knowles - "The most beautiful girl in the world."
Hip hop mogul, Russell Simmons - "congrats to my good friends Beyonce and Jay-Z"
Singer Rihanna - "Welcome to the the world princess carter! Love aunty rih."

See this video by ABC News about where the name Blue Ivy Carter could've originated from. Speculation of course. Anyways, I'm want to congratulate the couple on their miracle and I can't wait to see her grow up to be a star!





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MTV VMAS 2011 BEST DRESSED LADIES!!!

The MTV Video Music Awards 2011 showcased great fashion this year around which featured mostly gold and black dresses - the looks of the night! Check them out below!!!



ZOE SALDANA looked hot in a Barbara Bui's A/W '11 black tweed dress with plunging neckline and gold detailing. The snake skin heels added the perfect compliment to her legs and outfit.

BEYONCE was glowing in a bright orange Lanvin gown showing her baby bump!

DEMI LOVATO looked sexy in a silver metallic Mandalay dress.

VICTORIA JUSTICE also shined in a gold mini.

BRITNEY SPEARS looked great in a black sequined Moschino romper minus those peep-toe Gina boots.

KELLY ROWLAND is my motivation is this Falguni & Shane peacock dress consisting of leather and feathers.

KIM KARDASHIAN slinked in silver Kaufman Franco gown showing off her goods and ginormous wedding ring.

KATIE HOLMES looked fresh in this Azzedine Alaia patterned dress. Even though the Proenza Schouler boots were cute, they did not go with this outfit.

SELENA GOMEZ brought out her goth side in this Julien MacDonald gown with gold accessories.

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THE DANGERS OF BEING SINGLE

Hmmm welcome to the single world. So what's better...being single or being in a relationship. Yes I've had my fair share of relationships where the serious ones have lasted over a year. And I've had my moments of being a single lady, which were very much I can say the least. I'm not going to announce my current status as of now, but I will rant a bit on the title of this post.

Yes we are in our 20's so it's the primetime to hit the market. Once your 21, you can get in anywhere and everywhere so let the games begin. Ladies get their nails did, hair did, everything did. Guys try and look good in groups. Yes I'm talking about going out. Once you're in a club, maybe singles try and spot out their next prey for the night. But is that what being single is all about? Just looking for someone to stroke our ego?

I mean I've been through a rude awakening with something pretty recent. Thoughts in my head: Why am I wasting my time on someone? Are single people only interested in the physical? When will singles realize that the person they're talking is someone of quality?

Being single is DANGEROUS. You're not comforted in the safety net of the relationship, you're basically just thrown out in the wild (literally). So there you are, single, having fun with the friends and someone is hitting on you. You're kind of interested, so you don't deny the
advances. Then you realize the advances are becoming stronger, and in your head you're thinking should I or shouldn't I?

Here are things to look out for:

1. Any and every sexual transmitted diseases
2. Herpes
3. Maybe they're in a relationship, married even
4. Gay/Lesbian
5. Crazy psycho
6. Crazy secretive past
7. Whores
8. Gold-diggers
9. Don't care about you at all, just want your body

So is being single all it's cracked up to be? Or is being in a relationship where at least one person isn't happy the better route? What I do know is that I would never want to be in relationship where I wouldn't be happy. Being single has got it's uncertainties, and dangers yes, but being single can allow you to grow up and discover who you truly are and what you want in life instead of worrying about your partner. When you find yourself, I'm positive that you will find someone who is way better for you than you ever imagined. So enjoy, but be careful!

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BEYONCE ON COMPLEX MAGAZINE

Beyonce is featured on the cover of Complex Magazine for the August/September issue just in time to celebrate her BIG 3-0! She gets personal with not only her year off of work entirely where she got to "be normal" Beyonce Knowles and not BEYONCE.

In regards to her hubby Jay-Z of three years and his musical genius: “Jay’s music is more than music. His lyrics have fathered generations. All that he has overcome gives millions so much hope. There are moments when I see his lips moving and I can see lyrics floating above his head and I think, ‘Wow! How did I get so lucky to be able to witness this level of genius so closely?’”

In regards to the hard moments in life: "Whenever I feel bad, I use that feeling to motivate me to work harder. I only allow myself one day to feel sorry for myself. People who complain really get on my nerves. When I’m not feeling my best I ask myself, ‘What are you gonna do about it?’ I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me.”

On her "rival" Rihanna and all those other ladies in music out there WHICH SEPARATES HER FROM THE REST: “There is room on this earth for many queens. I have an authentic, God-given talent, drive, and longevity that will always separate me from everyone else. I’ve been fortunate to accomplish things that the younger generation of queens dream of accomplishing. I have no desire for anyone else’s throne. I am very comfortable in the throne I’ve been building for the past 15 years.”


DANG BEYONCE, YOU SITTING HIGH AND COMFORTABLY RIGHT?! GO ON AND RUN THE WORLD THEN GIRL!

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COLUMBIA PREPARES FOR THE WORST IN BEYONCE'S "4" ALBUM

Beyonce's latest album "4" will be released on June 28 but her label Columbia Records believes the album will not do as well as her previous albums because they feel it isn't as radio-friendly and commercial as they want it to be. But Beyonce, despite the suggestions her label hinted at, refused to make any changes or record new material. Columbia Records feel the solution to Beyonce rejuvenating her career would be to get back together with Destiny's Child and make another album.

A source explains the situation: "They're very nervous about Beyoncé's new record. It doesn't have the hit songs that her fans are used to. They asked her to make changes, but she said no. Beyoncé's career has stalled a bit. Columbia seems to think they can get some mileage out of a comeback record with all of the girls."

The Destiny's Child comeback album would be appropriately titled Family Reunion and could be out as soon as October of this year, but it seems now that Kelly Rowland is the member holding out since her solo career is skyrocketing right now. An insider claims, "She has her own solo career now, why would she want to be singing back up for Beyoncé?"

As of late, I haven't been a fan of Beyonce's sound with music but I respect the experimentation she's willing to take with different sounds. Plus every great artist doesn't come out with a "great" album every time, so give her a break! Every artist needs to grow and develop some way and who wants to hear the same type of Beyonce song. On "4", producers and songwriters include Ne-Yo, The Dream, Sean Garrett, Diplo, Jim Jonsin, Switch, Derek Miller, and Frank Ocean.

Beyonce's take of the album is, "I started off being inspired by [Afrobeat music pioneer] Fela Kuti. I actually worked with the band from Fela! [the hit Broadway musical based on his life] for a couple of days, just to get the feel for the soul and heart of his music; it’s so sexy, and has a great groove you get lost in. I loved his drums, all the horns, how everything was on the one. What I learned most from Fela was artistic freedom: he just felt the spirit. I also found a lot of inspiration in ’90s R&B, Earth, Wind & Fire, DeBarge, Lionel Richie, Teena Marie… I listened to a lot of Jackson 5 and New Edition, but also Adele, Florence + the Machine, and Prince."

Though her music career has stalled for a moment, I am definitely looking forward to another Destiny's Child reunion. But since Kelly Rowland is seeing music fame at the moment, I'm glad she's finally experiencing the success she's seen her other counterparts experience. Anyways check out Beyonce's album "4" to be released June 28th!!!



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BEYONCE ESSENCE MAGAZINE COVER REVEALS WHITE FACE

Beyonce is featured on the July 2011 issue of Essence Magazine featuring her own cover story called "Eat Play Love" about her break from her busy lifestyle to focus on the simple pleasures in life: spending time with her hubby Jay-Z, her family, her nephew, having girls' night out, learning how to cook, and traveling with no agenda. Yes, she wrote the article too, now you can add Beyonce Knowles [the journalist]...

The photo shoot gives a glimpse of Beyonce's southern upbringing in Houston, Texas with a Western style theme. She looks gorgeous as always, but it's crazy how every time I see her in a photo spread or any advertisement, she looks like a white woman! I seriously thought she was a white woman when I saw these pics, her skin is lighter seems like it continues to get lighter and her hair is really blonde!

I've mentioned before her questionable blackface photo spread commemorating Fela Kuti, and I've also mentioned the rumors about her skin whitening, but seeing this spread just makes it seem true. No matter what color Beyonce was, the public loved her for her talent, not skin color. She's a beautiful and it seems confident woman, but why would she possibly go through a procedure like skin whitening? Is it true that the more "white" celebrities look, especially black celebrities, the more popular they will be? I sure hope not, but you can have a look for yourselves.

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BALMAIN MAKES ITS WAY INTO HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY

BALMAIN is a fashion house created by French designer Pierre Balmain known for sophistication and elegance in 1945. The house at first started off showcasing long bell-shaped skirts with small waists that became popular as Dior's new look. In 1951, he opened branches in the U.S. selling ready to wear clothes. During the 50's he popularized the stole for day and evening wear as well as sheath dresses beneath jackets. Balmain's talent lay in his ability to make grand evening gowns and simple tailored suits using slender and elegant lines.

Passing away in 1982, Balmain's designs, most notably his vintage couture gowns still remain popular amongst the international jet-setters, movie stars, and socially prominent women. After his death, the house was taken over by Erik Mortensen and Oscar de la Renta [1993-2001] who brought classic, luxurious designs. Until 2011, the house was led by Christophe Decarnin who brought a more modern and edgier take. This past April of this year, Olivier Rousteing took over Balmain.

Seeing his designs make an appearance at the MTV Movie Awards this past Sunday made me intrigued to find out who this designer was. Kristen Stewart, Leighton Meester, and Mila Kunis wore his designs that night. What is also popular are the Balmain jackets that are military styled, very Michael Jackson-esque seen on Beyonce and Rihanna. Looking at his beautiful designs that have inspired designers after him, make me one day dream to wear one of the famous designs, I would be completely honored.

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Camille