Tag: renaissance

The Real Racist Story Behind Beyoncé’s Upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album

Ever since Beyoncé showed up at the Grammys last month rocking a pristine cowboy hat and followed up a week later with a Beyhive-breaking album announcement and surprise two-piece release at Super Bowl LVIII, the internet has been alight with conjecture on why she took a very unexpected foray into Country music. Music Producer & […]

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Beyoncé Sets the Record Straight on Upcoming New Music

It’s not everyday that Beyoncé takes to social media to send us commoners a message, but that’s exactly what we got on Tuesday when the “Texas Hold’em” singer posted new art for her upcoming new album, “Cowboy Carter” to her Instagram and X/Twitter. Music Producer & Beyoncé Collaborator, Dixson, Plays That’s So Random Off English […]

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LaTavia Roberson Details How Leaving Destiny’s Child Led to Substance Abuse Battle

Latavia Roberson attends the 2023 Black Music Honors at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on May 19, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Carol Lee Rose/WireImage (Getty Images) Former Destiny’s Child member LaTavia Roberson is looking back on her time with the popular singing group. Black Designers At NYFW AfroFuturism Event Pay Homage To Fashion Icons […]

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Saving the Movie industry, Leaving Weight Watchers Trembling, Beyoncé and Oprah Are Ballers

What better time to acknowledge the business acumen of two Black women than the start of Women’s history month and the end of our Black history celebration. Black Designers At NYFW AfroFuturism Event Pay Homage To Fashion Icons Of The Past Through Today’s Fashion Off English This week proved who really does run the world. […]

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Bow Down: Beyoncé Steals the Show in Cowboy Fit at NYFW Show to Support Her Nephew

Photo: James Devaney / Contributor (Getty Images) Last night, Beyoncé made a surprise pop-up appearance at the Luar fashion show in Brooklyn to support her 19-year-old nephew, Julez Smith Jr. who walked the runway. The “Alien Superstar” singer rocked a country superstar fit, featuring yet another cowboy hat, huge sunglasses, a silver, bedazzled pantsuit with matching […]

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Black Country Music Singers Beyoncé Should Feature On ‘Renaissance Act II’ And Why

Tanner Adell – Luke Combs (Official Video) If you’re looking for an artist who seamlessly combines the swag of Latto with the sweetness of Taylor Swift, look no further. Whether she’s invoking first love on “Luke Combs,” or telling the world exactly who she is on “Buckle Bunny,” Tanner Adell is exactly what country needs […]

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Beyoncé Is Back With ‘Renaissance Act II’ Album Teased in Super Bowl Commercial

Beyoncé in the Verizon adScreenshot: YouTube During the second half of Super Bowl LVIII, Beyoncé made a surprise appearance in a Verizon ad as she attempted to break the provider’s ostensibly super-powerful and super-reliable cellular network by doing progressively bigger and bigger marketing stunts—concert in space, Lemonade stand, jazz album, friends with Tony Hale, stuff […]

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Here Are the Best Movies To Watch for Galentine’s Day

Love & Basketball | Monica Challenges Quincy to a One-on-One Game For His Heart | HBO Max If we’re being honest, Quincy doesn’t really deserve Monica. He never treasures her the way he should. But, Sanaa Lathan is so fantastic, I always have time to watch her confidently outplay all the men doubting her.

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Kelly Rowland Reacts to Jay-Z’s Unforgettable Grammys Speech

Photo: Leon Bennett (Getty Images) Jay-Z’s blockbuster Grammys speech has sparked a lot of conversations about whether the show truly respects and recognizes Black artists. It’s also led to discourse about how The Recording Academy has treated his superstar wife, Beyoncé, over the years. Carla Hall Related To Danny Glover? Maybe. The Chef Shares Her […]

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Beyoncé Announced Her Cécred Line Of Hair Care Products With A Cryptic Trailer

Beyoncé has something special up her sleeve. No, it doesn’t look like the long-awaited visuals for her Renaissance album. But perhaps something just as sacred. Or shall we say, “Cécred?” Tonight (February 6), Bey took to social media to announce her new line of haircare products, called Cécred. As Bey is known to do, she […]

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Did Balmain Steal This Face Jewelry From a Black-Owned Brand?

On Saturday, January 20, Black designer Olivier Rousteing put on the much anticipated Balmain Fall/Winter 2024 menswear show. The show did not disappoint, as Rousteing sent pieces down the runway that we knew celebrities would be dying to wear on upcoming press tours and red carpets. However, others in the fashion world noticed that the […]

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The Best Samples Used in Hip-Hop and R&B History

Photo: Paul Natkin // Harry Langdon // Gary Gershoff (Getty Images) Although hip-hop and R&B are always evolving, one thing will always be prevalent in both of those genres. Sampling. Advertisement Whether it’s new-age rappers like Latto or R&B legends like Erykah Badu, sampling is something that producers continue to use to make the landscape […]

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2024 GLAAD Media Awards: ‘Rustin,’ ‘American Fiction’ Lead Black Nominees

Start Slideshow Colman Domingo as Bayard RustinPhoto: David Lee/NETFLIX The 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards feature an eclectic group of nominees celebrating positive presentations of the LGBTQ+ community in film, television, journalism, comic books and graphic novels. In addition to critically acclaimed movies like “American Fiction” and “Rustin,” TV series including “Harlem,” “Black Cake” and […]

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The Most Viral Moments Of 2023

Photo: HBO No one has ever questioned The Weeknd’s vocal abilities, but his acting skills are unbelievably bad. HBO’s short-lived series “The Idol,” in which he starred, also showcased bad plot lines, bad dialogue, bad music—and just an overall ridiculously bad time.

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The Queer Artists That Helped Shape Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ Tour

At the beginning of Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé, the legendary entertainer is seen opening up the stage for one of her Inglewood shows, which took place on her birthday. During her remarks, Beyoncé hammers home that the world encapsulated within the various arenas during the Renaissance World Tour is a free universe, where each […]

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Celebrating 10 Years of Beyoncé’s Self-Titled Album, Which Introduced Us to Her Motherhood Journey

Photo: MTV/MTV1415 / Contributor (Getty Images) Do you remember where you were when Beyoncé released her unannounced self-titled visual album in 2013? Music Producer & Beyoncé Collaborator, Dixson, Plays That’s So Random Off English Well, today Queen Bey posted a two-and-a-half minute tribute video on her Instagram to celebrate 10 years since the album’s release […]

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Beyoncé Shares Secrets Behind Surprise 2013 Album

Photo: MTV/MTV1415 / Contributor (Getty Images) Do you remember where you were when Beyoncé released her unannounced self-titled visual album in 2013? Music Producer & Beyoncé Collaborator, Dixson, Plays That’s So Random Off English Well, today Queen Bey posted a two-and-a-half minute tribute video on her Instagram to celebrate 10 years since the album’s release […]

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‘It Was So Worth All the Grind’: Beyoncé Thanks Fans for Success of Renaissance Film Amid Israel Criticism

As Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” film continues to see success on the silver screen, the Queen Bey took time to show her gratitude towards her fans and supporters. Music Producer & Beyoncé Collaborator, Dixson, Plays That’s So Random Off English In a lengthy post to Instagram on Thursday, the “Heated” singer thanked the creative team behind the […]

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The Best Black Celeb Looks from Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Film Premieres

Photo: Amy Sussman / Staff (Getty Images), Gareth Cattermole / Staff (Getty Images), Emma McIntyre / Staff (Getty Images) It’s premiere week for Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé! Celebrities flocked to theaters in Beverly Hills, California, and London, England for the world premieres. Fans were surprised to see some of their favorite celebs show their […]

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Beyoncé Delivers an Early Christmas Gift With New Song ‘My House’

Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood, Pascal Le Segretain (Getty Images) If you’re looking for a club banger to add to your holiday party playlist, Beyoncé has just gifted you with an early Christmas present. On Thursday, just in time for the release of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, the icon dropped her new song “My […]

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Beyoncé Goes Into Full Rap Mogul Mode On ‘My House,’ A Surprise Song In The ‘Renaissance’ Film End Credits

The Beyhive is losing it over Beyoncé‘s new concert film and documentary Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé. Many fans have already gone out to early screenings of the film, which offers a look at her creative process in addition to her incredible performances throughout the Renaissance World Tour. And as she is known to do, […]

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The Top 20 Black Celeb Fashion Moments of November 2023

Photo: Steve Granitz / Contributor (Getty Images), Unique Nicole / Stringer (Getty Images), Steve Granitz / Contributor (Getty Images) November has been a busy month for our favorite Black celebrities, which means they had many places to look their best! From movie premieres and press tours to awards ceremonies, we saw many breathtaking fashion moments! […]

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Beyoncé Made Nearly $580M for the Renaissance Tour. How Much Will Her Film Bring In?

Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at SoFi Stadium on September 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California.Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood (Getty Images) If you thought Beyoncé’s Renaissance reign was about to let up, think again! While the world tour might be over, on Thursday night, fans across the world. will be headed to […]

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Taylor Swift Returned Beyoncé’s Favor And Made A Surprise Appearance At The ‘Renaissance’ Movie Premiere In London

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have been pitted against each other this year, since their respective tours, The Eras Tour and Renaissance, have been the biggest concert events of 2023. It doesn’t feel like Swift and Beyoncé themselves see each other as adversaries, though. In October, Beyoncé made a surprise appearance at Swift’s premiere for her […]

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Who Are Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance World Tour’ Dancers?

Beyoncé has a special gift for the Beyhive this holiday season. Later this week, fans can look forward to seeing Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé in theaters. Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé will not only show performances from Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, but will also offer a candid look into Bey’s life as she prepares […]

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Miss Tina Claps Back at ‘Bozos’ Alleging Beyonce Is Bleaching Her Skin, ‘Trying to Be White’

Days before Beyonce’s Renaissance film hits theaters in the U.S., her mother Tina Knowles is clapping back at “self-hating” trolls who lobbed allegations of Bey bleaching her skin, being a white woman and more vitriol over her silvery, platinum look at the Renaissance Film premiere. Rap Sh!t Stars Issa Rae & Syreeta Singleton Play A […]

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How Much Is Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Movie Cup?

December 1, Beyoncé’s Renaissance film hits theaters, along with some special goodies for fans who make it a point to see it opening weekend. AMC Theatres is offering an exclusive Renaissance-themed popcorn bucket and drink cup (which will very likely sell out before the weekend is over). According to the AMC website, the popcorn bucket […]

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Blue Ivy Carter Taught Me That Kids Can Be Stronger Than We Think

As parents, our most important job is protecting our kids. That means we’re always on the lookout for everything from the imaginary monsters hiding under their beds to the real monsters hiding behind their phones and computer screens. It’s why I’ve been trying with all of my might to keep my 11- and 13-year-old kids […]

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