Hey everyone, i just wanted to post to announce that big updates are on the horizon, from the 21st May I will be going on vacation for a few weeks (however i will of course continue to update you with the latest news) however before that I want to share alot of photo and media updates, so feel free to keep checking back, i'll be adding this up until i leave!
All eyes were on Beyonce last night at the 'Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Beyonce and Jay-Z are still staying mum about the details surrounding their wedding and Beyonce made sure the cameras got a glimpse of her ring-less hand to avoid the wedding questions. She opted for a fuchsia cocktail ring instead of her wedding band. Smart move!
Beyonce made a surprise appearance at her husband Jay-Z's Heart of the City tour stop Friday night at New York's Madison Square Garden. In a regular part of the show, the rapper sits in a DJ booth and plays his classic hits to rhyme over, only to cut them all short with a "f**k that s**t." He dismissed his wife's song "Crazy in Love" in the same manner. But this time, the song kept playing and Beyonce appeared on stage to the song's familiar booty-shake. Before leaving, she walked over to her husband, swirled and gave him a smile. Once she was safely off stage, Jay-Z laughs and says, "That's some bulls**t right there!"
Watch: Beyonce Made An Appearance in NYC Tour Date!
And the cover girl of the People magazine issue containing its latest "Most Beautiful" people list is -- Kate Hudson. Editors chose her from among the 100 celebs who made it. The issue hits newsstands Friday. People Senior Editor Galina Espinoza gave Russ Mitchell and Early Show viewers a sneak peek at the list Wednesday. It ranged from Halle Berry, who made it for the 12th time, a record, to Miley Cyrus, 15, in the news the last few days in a less favorable light. Hudson displaces Drew Barrymore, last year's cover subject. Espinoza says Hudson "just embodies such an incredible natural beauty that is in vogue right now. We've gotten so accustomed to celebrities getting breast implants and nose jobs, and she will talk about being flat-chested and having a little bit of an offbeat look."
Espinoza added that Hudson embraces everything about her body, and that's one of the main things People staffers love about her. The selection process for the list is fairly easy, Espinoza notes: Throughout the year, editors see pictures of the celebs every day, so they they're very familiar with the people they consider including.
Hudson is dating Owen Wilson again, Espinoza observes, and she has a movie with Anne Hathaway coming out. Hudson is a good mother and has a great relationship with her ex-husband. "She seems comfortable with herself," Espinoza points out. "We have loved seeing her grow and evolve. She came on the scene as Goldie Hawn's daughter, then she became a mother. She has emerged as this strong, independent woman who revels in all of the roles that she has both personally and professionally."
Among others on the list:
HALL OF FAME: These all-stars have made our list so many times, they needed a list all to themselves:
Berry leads the repeaters pack with 12 appearances, followed by George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, and Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman.
Watch: Beyonce and Ellen American Express Commercial!
American Express today released its newest television commercial as part of the "Are you a Cardmember?(R)" brand campaign, featuring comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres shining a spotlight on how American Express provides exclusive insider access to the best in entertainment experiences. The spot, which also features singer and actress Beyonce Knowles, guides the viewers to American Express' entertainment site at www.americanexpress.com/entertainment which is the Cardmember guide and portal to a wide variety of premium access and early on-sale offers to shows, events and experiences in everything from arts and theatre, to music, sports, and film. In the comedic spot, Ellen searches for her 'people' after Beyonce encourages Ellen to "have your people call my people" to get tickets to her upcoming concert.
In addition to the television spot, two print advertisements, shot by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz, portray Ellen as a ventriloquist and a "one man band," capture her personal feelings about entertainment that are central to her life. The new television spot and print advertisements will debut in major broadcast outlets and weekly magazines the week of April 28.
"People think because I'm a talk show host I can get into any show or event or cheese tasting I want to," said Ellen DeGeneres. "And they're right, but it's not because I'm a talk show host, it's because I'm an American Express(R) Cardmember."
"The American Express entertainment site is the one-stop for Cardmembers who are passionate about entertainment to get the ultimate in insider access and VIP experiences," said Deborah Curtis, Vice President of Advertising, American Express. "We are thrilled to be working again with Ellen, the quintessential entertainer, who has been a part of the American Express family for years. Both she and Beyonce truly know what it means to engage and delight audiences."
I just wanted to share my excitement with you about my girls. Michelle just released her first single "We Break The Dawn". She has an amazing new sound as well as a new look. So if you haven't checked her out yet...you should. Also, I'm really happy about Solange and her new single "I Decided" produced by the Neptunes She's so talented and I'm so proud of her. Please continue to look out for their new music and upcoming release.
The Dream made an appearance today on 106 and Park, where he divulged some details about who is working with, not only is he working with Ciara he is also working with none other than Mrs Beyonce! The Dream was tight lipped on whats happening with the album but he did say that he had signed something from Beyonce's people and therefore could not legally reveal anything...
Rap superstar Jay-Z refused to put his recording commitments on hold following his wedding to longtime beau Beyonce Knowles - he headed straight back into the studio less than 24 hours after exchanging vows. The Big Pimpin' hitmaker - real name Shawn Carter - wed Knowles in a low-key ceremony on 4 April (08), during a brief break between concert dates for his Heart of the City tour with hip-hop/soul queen Mary J. Blige. And producer Jermaine Dupri insists Jay-Z's work regime hasn't changed since marrying the Crazy In Love star - instead of enjoying some time off with his new wife, he returned to the recording booth on 5 April.He tells Usmangazine.com, "We were in the studio the day after the wedding doing a record for Usher's album. "(He's) doing great... It's the same as he always is." But Dupri admits he didn't probe his pal about how married life is treating him: "We don't talk about that kind of stuff. We talk about work." The couple is reportedly set to take their honeymoon later this year (08) at a luxury $8,000 (£4,000)-a-night hotel on the Caribbean island of Anguilla.
After secretly tying the knot, American hip-hop star Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce are getting set to make a baby announcement very soon, according to sources. The news came about through a source in LA, who made a hint that the announcement could be that the Baby Boy beauty is pregnant. “A baby would be an obvious one. But they’re saying nothing until the official announcement,” News of the World quoted a source as saying. The two had tied the knot very quietly, causing a lot of speculation as to whether the news was true. It was confirmed after they filed their signed wedding license in Scarsdale, N.Y. Beyonce and Jay-Z had applied for the license just three days before the ceremony, which was attended by friends and family, including Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles, her father/manager Mathew, and her sister Solange.
BRAND NEW: Usher Ft Beyonce - In This Club Part II!
Rapper Jay-Z is set to follow in the footsteps of wife Beyonce Knowles by appearing on the silver screen. The hip-hop star is considering a career in the film industry once his record contract comes to an end. He says, "I want to get into the movie business. I love films and that's why I feel I would do a good job. "My recording contract runs out after two more albums. Who knows what I will do after that." Knowles has appeared in hit movies Dreamgirls, The Pink Panther and Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Beyonce & Jay-Z Join the list of stars in Las Vegas!
A host of stars including newly weds Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles turned out to see the Joe Calzaghe-Bernard Hopkins fight in Las Vegas in the early hours of the morning. Arnold Schwarzenegger also took a break from governing California to attend the light heavyweight bout at the Thomas & Mack Center. However, Welshman Calzaghe had some home celeb support from actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, with Tom Jones also performing before the main event. Whether that was what saw Joe through in his time of need is debatable – as was the result. The undefeated champion was named a split-points victor after originally being knocked by 43-year-old Hopkins down in the first round.
People Exclusive: Beyonce & Jay-z File Signed Marriage License!
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are mum, but their paperwork is doing the talking for them: The couple filed their signed wedding license Friday in Scarsdale, N.Y., PEOPLE has confirmed exclusively. Scarsdale Town Clerk Donna Conkling tells PEOPLE the license – which lists the wedding date as April 4 – was received on Friday afternoon. The couple applied for the license just three days before the ceremony attended by friends and family, including Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles, her father/manager Mathew, her sister Solange, her Destiny's Child pals Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and the couple's friend Gwyneth Paltrow. Although the couple's license was filed more than five days after the wedding – as required by law – Conkling tells PEOPLE it's expected to be processed with the state without a penalty. Though sources confirmed the wedding to PEOPLE, the couple have remained silent about their nuptials. Shortly after the wedding, Beyonce was spotted with a ring while joining Jay-Z on tour, but neither of them have publicly stepped out with new jewelry.
Nominees for the Ivor Novello Awards have been announced with Amy Winehouse up for Best Song Musically & Lyrically, Best Selling British Song. Mika, Kate Nash and Beyonce are also in the running. The Ivor Novello Awards celebrate British song writing and composing and this year Amy Winehouse is sweeping the board with nominations for two awards. Other nominees for Best British Selling Song include the single “Beautiful Liar” performed by Beyonce and Shakira and written by Beyonce, Ian Dench, Mikkel Eriksen Amanda Ghost and Tor Erik Hermansen.
BEST SELLING BRITISH SONG
Song: Beautiful Liar Writer/s: Ian Dench / Mikkel Eriksen / Amanda Ghost / Tor Erik Hermansen / Beyonce Knowles Performed By: Beyonce & Shakira UK Publisher/s: Sony/ATV Music Publishing / Bucks Music Group / EMI Music Publishing
Song: Grace Kelly Writer/s: Jodi Marr / John Merchant / Mika / Dan Warner Performed By: Mika UK Publisher/s: Sony/ATV Music Publishing / Rondor Music International / Universal Music Publishing
Song: Rehab Writer/s: Amy Winehouse Performed By: Amy Winehouse UK Publisher/s: EMI Music Publishing
Magazines Accused of Racism over Beyonce & Jay-Z weddding
Four big celebrity mid-week magazines have been accused of racism after failing to put news of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s wedding on their cover. The accusation surfaced after Ben Widdicombe, a New York Daily News columnist noted that only Us Weekly, one of the five mid-week glossies, put the power couple’s wedding on its cover. He said one top editor blamed the lack of attention on a perception in the industry that ‘African-Americans don't sell covers.’ Only media mogul, Oprah Winfrey, was seen by many as being able to sell covers. But Us Weekly editor in chief Janice Min, the only non-white to be in charge of a top US celebrity magazine told Widdicombe: "Janet Jackson has been on our cover twice, for two of our best-selling issues we've ever had." Some sources suggested that black stars would get much less than white and latino stars for exclusive wedding photos. They said Eva Longoria can get US$1 million for wedding photos, but Beyonce could have received as little as US$250,000 for hers, without the expectation of cover sales. Last week, magazine publisher and black gossip pioneer Flo Anthony blasted such claims on Blacknews.com. "That sounds to me a very racist statement. Beyoncé is one of the biggest stars in the world, much bigger than Eva Longoria."
Since things have been a little quiet lately, i thought i'd start updating with some old scans, we don't really update too often with scans, but we've decided to start adding them to the photogallery, so if you have any please don't hesitate to send them into D&D! check them out below! Also stay tuned for another mass flashback photo update of the married couple!
Beyonce Knowles had a furious row with husband Jay-Z over one of her biggest hit singles. Beyonce, who is believed to have married the hip-hop mogul earlier this month, reportedly lost her temper at a concert when Jay-Z told the DJ to stop playing 'Crazy in Love' - a track which also features the rapper. Jay-Z allegedly said: "F**k that. Sorry Beyonce but f**k that, lets play something else." The concert, which was held at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl, was organised in support of US Presidential candidate Barack Obama. A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Beyonce had been side stage for most of the night, dancing and singing along. Jay-Z meant it as a joke but she didn't see it that way. After he came off stage, she confronted him, demanding to know what the hell his comments had been about. She was gesturing wildly and not looking happy. "Later, peace was restored and they were smiling and looking happy again."
*I believe the media are just trying to do anything at this point so maybe this is just a rumor...
Big Updates on the Horizon!
