<p>Despite creating a record-breaking country album, Beyonce has been majorly snubbed at the Country Music Association Awards. The singer has found no mention in the nomination list that CMAs announced on Monday.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Queen Bey's 2024 record, which she intentionally branded as a ‘Beyonce album’ instead of a “Country album" ahead of its March 29 release, made history this year and topped Billboard's Top Country Albums for four weeks straight. The achievement was a first for a Black woman. Off the same album, her lead single, ‘Texas Hold Em,’ also made her the first Black woman to firmly hold the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart – a feat spanning ten weeks.<br />
Despite restarting a new chapter around Black artists' claim to the genre, which often shunned the community from mainstream limelight, Beyonce have once again shut out by the CMAs.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
This isn't the first time that the CMAs have shunned Beyonce. Back in 2016, the same awards series shamed her for performing ‘Daddy Lessons’ alongside Dixie Chick, terming her artistic essence to a pop artist and nothing beyond that.<br />
Meanwhile Post Malone’s massive radio hit, “I Had Some Help,” which features Morgan Wallen, is the main reason why the country singer leads the pack this year. It is up for single, song, musical event and music video of the year. His last nomination is a second one in the musical event category, for his collaboration with Eric Church, “Man Made a Bar.”</p>

<p><strong>Here is the full list of nominees for Country Music Association Awards 2024</strong></p>

<p><strong>Entertainer of the year<br />
<br />
Luke Combs</strong></p>

<p><strong>Jelly Roll</strong></p>

<p><strong>Chris Stapleton</strong></p>

<p><strong>Morgan Wallen</strong></p>

<p><strong>Lainey Wilson\</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Single of the year</strong><br />
<br />
Award goes to artist(s), producer(s) and mix engineer(s)</p>

<p>“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey; Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry; Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez</p>

<p>“Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke</p>

<p>“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore<br />
<br />
“Watermelon Moonshine” – Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce</p>

<p>“White Horse” – Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell</p>

<p><strong>Album of the year &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves; Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian; Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder</p>

<p>Fathers &amp; Sons – Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews</p>

<p>Higher – Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell</p>

<p>Leather – Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke</p>

<p>Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll; Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens; Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley</p>

<p><strong>Song of the year&nbsp;</strong><br />
<br />
<em>Award goes to songwriter(s)</em></p>

<p>“Burn It Down”; Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose</p>

<p>“Dirt Cheap”; Songwriter: Josh Phillips</p>

<p>“I Had Some Help”; Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters</p>

<p>“The Painter”; Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins</p>

<p>“White Horse”; Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson</p>

<p><strong>Female vocalist of the year&nbsp;</strong><br />
<br />
Kelsea Ballerini<br />
Ashley McBryde</p>

<p>Megan Moroney</p>

<p>Kacey Musgraves</p>

<p>Lainey Wilson</p>

<p><strong>Male vocalist of the year</strong><br />
<br />
Luke Combs</p>

<p>Jelly Roll</p>

<p>Cody Johnson</p>

<p>Chris Stapleton</p>

<p>Morgan Wallen</p>

<p><strong>Vocal group of the year</strong><br />
<br />
Lady A</p>

<p>Little Big Town</p>

<p>Old Dominion</p>

<p>The Red Clay Strays</p>

<p>Zac Brown Band</p>

<p><strong>Vocal duo of the year &nbsp;</strong><br />
<br />
Brooks &amp; Dunn</p>

<p>Brothers Osborne</p>

<p>Dan + Shay</p>

<p>Maddie &amp; Tae</p>

<p>The War and Treaty</p>

<p><strong>Musical event of the year&nbsp;</strong><br />
<br />
<em>Award goes to artists and producer(s)&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>“Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan); Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym</p>

<p>“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins</p>

<p>“I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves); Producer: Zach Bryan</p>

<p>“Man Made a Bar” – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church); Producer: Joey Moi</p>

<p>“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green); Producer: Will Bundy</p>

<p><strong>Musician of the year</strong><br />
<br />
Tom Bukovac – Guitar</p>

<p>Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle</p>

<p>Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar</p>

<p>Rob McNelley – Guitar</p>

<p>Charlie Worsham – Guitar</p>

<p><strong>Music video of the year&nbsp;</strong><br />
<br />
<em>Award goes to artist(s) and director(s)</em></p>

<p>“Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney</p>

<p>“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Director: Chris Villa</p>

<p>“I’m Not Pretty” – Megan Moroney; Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney</p>

<p>“The Painter” – Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney</p>

<p>“Wildflowers and Wild Horses” – Lainey Wilson; Director: Patrick Tracy</p>

<p><strong>New artist of the year</strong><br />
<br />
Megan Moroney</p>

<p>Shaboozey</p>

<p>Nate Smith</p>

<p>Mitchell Tenpenny</p>

<p>Zach Top</p>

<p>Bailey Zimmerman</p>

<p><strong>2024 CMA Broadcast Awards</strong><br />
<br />
<em>Broadcast personality of the year (by market size)</em><br />
<strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
Weekly national</strong><br />
<br />
“American Country Countdown” (Kix Brooks) – Cumulus/Westwood One</p>

<p>“Country Gold with Terri Clark” (Terri Clark) – Westwood One</p>

<p>“Crook &amp; Chase Countdown” (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase) – Jim Owens Entertainment</p>

<p>“Highway Hot 30 with Buzz Brainard” (Buzz Brainard) – SiriusXM</p>

<p>“Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence” (Tracy Lawrence and Patrick Thomas) – Silverfish Media</p>

<p><strong>Daily national</strong><br />
<br />
“The Bobby Bones Show” (Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell, Eddie Garcia, Morgan Huelsman, “SZN Raymundo” Ray Slater, “Mike D” Rodriguez, Abby Anderson, “Kick Off Kevin” O’Connell, and Stephen “Scuba Steve” Spradlin) – iHeartMedia</p>

<p>“Michael J On Air” (Michael J. Stuehler) – iHeartMedia</p>

<p>“Nights with Elaina” (Elaina Smith) – Westwood One / Cumulus Media</p>

<p>“PickleJar Up All Night with Patrick Thomas” (Patrick Thomas) – PickleJar / Cumulus Media</p>

<p>“Steve Harmon Show” (Steve Harmon) – Westwood One / Cumulus Media</p>

<p><strong>Major market</strong><br />
<br />
“The Andie Summers Show” (Andie Summers, Jeff Kurkjian, Donnie Black, and Shannon Boyle) – WXTU, Philadelphia, Pa.</p>

<p>“Chris Carr &amp; Company” (Chris Carr, Kia Becht, and Sam Sansevere) – KEEY, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.</p>

<p>“Frito &amp; Katy” (Tucker “Frito” Young and Katy Dempsey) – KCYY, San Antonio, Texas</p>

<p>“The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister” (Matt McAllister, Gabe Mercer, and “Captain Ron” Koons) – KKWF, Seattle, Wash.</p>

<p>“The Most Fun Afternoons With Scotty Kay” (Scotty Kay) – WUSN, Chicago, Ill.</p>

<p><strong>Large market</strong><br />
<br />
“Dale Carter Morning Show” (Dale Carter) – KFKF, Kansas City, Mo.</p>

<p>“Heather Froglear” (Heather Froglear) – KFRG, Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif.</p>

<p>“Jesse &amp; Anna” (Jesse Tack and Anna Marie) – WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio</p>

<p><br />
“Mike &amp; Amanda” (Mike Wheless and Amanda Daughtry) – WQDR, Raleigh-Durham, N.C.</p>

<p>“On-Air with Anthony” (Anthony Donatelli) – KFRG, Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif.</p>

<p><strong>Medium market</strong><br />
<br />
“Brent Michaels” (Brent Michaels) – KUZZ, Bakersfield, Calif.</p>

<p>“Joey &amp; Nancy” (Joey Tack, Nancy Barger, and Karly Duggan) – WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn.</p>

<p>“New Country Mornings with Nancy and Woody” (Nancy Wilson and Aaron “Woody” Woods) – WHKO, Dayton, Ohio</p>

<p>“Scott and Sarah in the Morning” (Scott Wynn and Sarah Kay) – WQMX, Akron, Ohio</p>

<p>“Steve &amp; Gina In The Morning” (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) – KXKT, Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa<br />
<br />
<strong>Small market</strong><br />
<br />
“Dan Austin Show” (Dan Austin) – WQHK, Fort Wayne, Ind.</p>

<p>“Dave and Jenn” (Dave Roberts and Jenn Seay) – WTCR, Huntington-Ashland, W. Va.</p>

<p>“The Eddie Foxx Show” (Eddie Foxx and Amanda Foxx) – WKSF, Asheville, N.C.</p>

<p>“Hilley &amp; Hart” (Kevin Hilley and Erin Hart) – KATI, Columbia, Mo.</p>

<p>“Officer Don &amp; DeAnn” (“Officer Don” Evans and DeAnn Stephens) – WBUL, Lexington-Fayette, Ky.</p>

<p><strong>Radio station of the year (by market size)<br />
<br />
Major market</strong><br />
<br />
KCYY – San Antonio, Texas</p>

<p>KKBQ – Houston, Texas</p>

<p>KYGO – Denver, Colo.</p>

<p>WXTU – Philadelphia, Pa.</p>

<p>WYCD – Detroit, Mich.</p>

<p><strong>Large market</strong><br />
<br />
WIRK – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, Fla.</p>

<p>WMIL – Milwaukee-Racine, Wis.</p>

<p>WQDR – Raleigh-Durham, N.C. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>WSIX – Nashville, Tenn.</p>

<p>WWKA – Orlando, Fla.</p>

<p><strong>Medium market</strong><br />
<br />
KXKT – Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa<br />
<br />
WBEE – Rochester, N.Y.</p>

<p>WIVK – Knoxville, Tenn.</p>

<p>WLFP – Memphis, Tenn.</p>

<p>WUSY – Chattanooga, Tenn.</p>

<p><strong>Small market</strong><br />
<br />
WCOW – La Crosse, Wis.</p>

<p>WKML – Fayetteville, N.C.</p>

<p>WKXC – Augusta, Ga.</p>

<p>WXFL – Florence-Muscle Shoals, Ala.</p>

<p>WYCT – Pensacola, Fla.</p>


Despite creating a record-breaking country album, Beyonce has been majorly snubbed at the Country Music Association Awards. The singer has found no mention in the nomination list that CMAs announced on Monday.

Despite creating a record-breaking country album, Beyonce has been majorly snubbed at the Country Music Association Awards. The singer has found no mention in the nomination list that CMAs announced on Monday. Queen Bey's 2024 record, which she intentionally branded as a ‘Beyonce album’ instead of a “Country album" ahead of its March 29 release, made history this year and topped Billboard's Top Country Albums for four weeks straight. The achievement was a first for a Black woman. Off the same album, her lead single, ‘Texas Hold Em,’ also made her the first Black woman to firmly hold the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart – a feat spanning ten weeks. Despite restarting a new chapter around Black artists' claim to the genre, which often shunned the community from mainstream limelight, Beyonce have once again shut out by the CMAs. This isn't the first time that the CMAs have shunned Beyonce. Back in 2016, the same awards series shamed her for performing ‘Daddy Lessons’ alongside Dixie Chick, terming her artistic essence to a pop artist and nothing beyond that. Meanwhile Post Malone’s massive radio hit, “I Had Some Help,” which features Morgan Wallen, is the main reason why the country singer leads the pack this year. It is up for single, song, musical event and music video of the year. His last nomination is a second one in the musical event category, for his collaboration with Eric Church, “Man Made a Bar.” Here is the full list of nominees for Country Music Association Awards 2024 Entertainer of the year Luke Combs Jelly Roll Chris Stapleton Morgan Wallen Lainey Wilson\ Single of the year Award goes to artist(s), producer(s) and mix engineer(s) “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey; Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry; Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore “Watermelon Moonshine” – Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell Album of the year Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves; Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian; Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder Fathers & Sons – Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews Higher – Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell Leather – Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll; Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens; Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley Song of the year Award goes to songwriter(s) “Burn It Down”; Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose “Dirt Cheap”; Songwriter: Josh Phillips “I Had Some Help”; Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters “The Painter”; Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins “White Horse”; Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson Female vocalist of the year Kelsea Ballerini Ashley McBryde Megan Moroney Kacey Musgraves Lainey Wilson Male vocalist of the year Luke Combs Jelly Roll Cody Johnson Chris Stapleton Morgan Wallen Vocal group of the year Lady A Little Big Town Old Dominion The Red Clay Strays Zac Brown Band Vocal duo of the year Brooks & Dunn Brothers Osborne Dan + Shay Maddie & Tae The War and Treaty Musical event of the year Award goes to artists and producer(s) “Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan); Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins “I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves); Producer: Zach Bryan “Man Made a Bar” – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church); Producer: Joey Moi “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green); Producer: Will Bundy Musician of the year Tom Bukovac – Guitar Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar Rob McNelley – Guitar Charlie Worsham – Guitar Music video of the year Award goes to artist(s) and director(s) “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen); Director: Chris Villa “I’m Not Pretty” – Megan Moroney; Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney “The Painter” – Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” – Lainey Wilson; Director: Patrick Tracy New artist of the year Megan Moroney Shaboozey Nate Smith Mitchell Tenpenny Zach Top Bailey Zimmerman 2024 CMA Broadcast Awards Broadcast personality of the year (by market size) Weekly national “American Country Countdown” (Kix Brooks) – Cumulus/Westwood One “Country Gold with Terri Clark” (Terri Clark) – Westwood One “Crook & Chase Countdown” (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase) – Jim Owens Entertainment “Highway Hot 30 with Buzz Brainard” (Buzz Brainard) – SiriusXM “Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence” (Tracy Lawrence and Patrick Thomas) – Silverfish Media Daily national “The Bobby Bones Show” (Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell, Eddie Garcia, Morgan Huelsman, “SZN Raymundo” Ray Slater, “Mike D” Rodriguez, Abby Anderson, “Kick Off Kevin” O’Connell, and Stephen “Scuba Steve” Spradlin) – iHeartMedia “Michael J On Air” (Michael J. Stuehler) – iHeartMedia “Nights with Elaina” (Elaina Smith) – Westwood One / Cumulus Media “PickleJar Up All Night with Patrick Thomas” (Patrick Thomas) – PickleJar / Cumulus Media “Steve Harmon Show” (Steve Harmon) – Westwood One / Cumulus Media Major market “The Andie Summers Show” (Andie Summers, Jeff Kurkjian, Donnie Black, and Shannon Boyle) – WXTU, Philadelphia, Pa. “Chris Carr & Company” (Chris Carr, Kia Becht, and Sam Sansevere) – KEEY, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. “Frito & Katy” (Tucker “Frito” Young and Katy Dempsey) – KCYY, San Antonio, Texas “The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister” (Matt McAllister, Gabe Mercer, and “Captain Ron” Koons) – KKWF, Seattle, Wash. “The Most Fun Afternoons With Scotty Kay” (Scotty Kay) – WUSN, Chicago, Ill. Large market “Dale Carter Morning Show” (Dale Carter) – KFKF, Kansas City, Mo. “Heather Froglear” (Heather Froglear) – KFRG, Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif. “Jesse & Anna” (Jesse Tack and Anna Marie) – WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio “Mike & Amanda” (Mike Wheless and Amanda Daughtry) – WQDR, Raleigh-Durham, N.C. “On-Air with Anthony” (Anthony Donatelli) – KFRG, Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif. Medium market “Brent Michaels” (Brent Michaels) – KUZZ, Bakersfield, Calif. “Joey & Nancy” (Joey Tack, Nancy Barger, and Karly Duggan) – WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn. “New Country Mornings with Nancy and Woody” (Nancy Wilson and Aaron “Woody” Woods) – WHKO, Dayton, Ohio “Scott and Sarah in the Morning” (Scott Wynn and Sarah Kay) – WQMX, Akron, Ohio “Steve & Gina In The Morning” (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) – KXKT, Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa Small market “Dan Austin Show” (Dan Austin) – WQHK, Fort Wayne, Ind. “Dave and Jenn” (Dave Roberts and Jenn Seay) – WTCR, Huntington-Ashland, W. Va. “The Eddie Foxx Show” (Eddie Foxx and Amanda Foxx) – WKSF, Asheville, N.C. “Hilley & Hart” (Kevin Hilley and Erin Hart) – KATI, Columbia, Mo. “Officer Don & DeAnn” (“Officer Don” Evans and DeAnn Stephens) – WBUL, Lexington-Fayette, Ky. Radio station of the year (by market size) Major market KCYY – San Antonio, Texas KKBQ – Houston, Texas KYGO – Denver, Colo. WXTU – Philadelphia, Pa. WYCD – Detroit, Mich. Large market WIRK – West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, Fla. WMIL – Milwaukee-Racine, Wis. WQDR – Raleigh-Durham, N.C. WSIX – Nashville, Tenn. WWKA – Orlando, Fla. Medium market KXKT – Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa WBEE – Rochester, N.Y. WIVK – Knoxville, Tenn. WLFP – Memphis, Tenn. WUSY – Chattanooga, Tenn. Small market WCOW – La Crosse, Wis. WKML – Fayetteville, N.C. WKXC – Augusta, Ga. WXFL – Florence-Muscle Shoals, Ala. WYCT – Pensacola, Fla.

Beyonce snubbed at Country Music Association Awards despite record-breaking country album

<p>Beyoncé’s father Matthew Knowles is opening up about his daughter's major snub at the Country Music Awards. He thinks that race played a part in the singer not getting any nominations at the prestigious award ceremony.</p>

<p>“There’s more white people in America and unfortunately they don't vote based on ability and achievements, it’s still sometimes a white and black thing,” he told TMZ.&nbsp;Mathew also said that Beyoncé didn't have a good experience performing with the Dixie Chicks at the 2016 CMA Awards. He thinks that her inclusion "didn't go over so well" and that "the CMAs never apologised to Bey".</p>

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<p>He also clarified in the end that he doesn't think the CMA voters are racist, but he feels her snub "speaks for itself".</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/selena-gomez-reveals-she-can-never-carry-her-own-children-because-of-this-reason-757295">Selena Gomez reveals she can never 'carry her own children' because of THIS reason</a></strong></p>

<p>Cowboy Carter topped the country chart and spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Top 200 album ranking. The feat was a historic first for a Black woman singing country. And while the CMAs gave nominations to other pop crossover artists like Post Malone and Shaboozey, the voting body denied Cowboy Carter nominations in any category.</p>

<p>Back in 2016, the CMAs drew criticism from country music fans who questioned them for letting Beyonce take the stage with The Chicks to perform “Daddy Lessons,” a country song from her album Lemonade. While the crowd cheered, some netizens questioned why Beyoncé was invited to perform at the ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an Instagram statement, the singer revealed that the 2016 experience inspired her to make her first country album. "Cowboy Carter took more than five years to make and was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t," read the post.</p>
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Beyoncé’s father Matthew Knowles is opening up about his daughter's major snub at the Country Music Awards. He thinks that race played a part in the singer not getting any nominations at the prestigious award ceremony.

Beyoncé’s father Matthew Knowles is opening up about his daughter's major snub at the Country Music Awards. He thinks that race played a part in the singer not getting any nominations at the prestigious award ceremony. “There’s more white people in America and unfortunately they don't vote based on ability and achievements, it’s still sometimes a white and black thing,” he told TMZ. Mathew also said that Beyoncé didn't have a good experience performing with the Dixie Chicks at the 2016 CMA Awards. He thinks that her inclusion "didn't go over so well" and that "the CMAs never apologised to Bey". He also clarified in the end that he doesn't think the CMA voters are racist, but he feels her snub "speaks for itself". Also read: Selena Gomez reveals she can never 'carry her own children' because of THIS reason Cowboy Carter topped the country chart and spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Top 200 album ranking. The feat was a historic first for a Black woman singing country. And while the CMAs gave nominations to other pop crossover artists like Post Malone and Shaboozey, the voting body denied Cowboy Carter nominations in any category. Back in 2016, the CMAs drew criticism from country music fans who questioned them for letting Beyonce take the stage with The Chicks to perform “Daddy Lessons,” a country song from her album Lemonade. While the crowd cheered, some netizens questioned why Beyoncé was invited to perform at the ceremony. In an Instagram statement, the singer revealed that the 2016 experience inspired her to make her first country album. "Cowboy Carter took more than five years to make and was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t," read the post.

Beyoncé's father blames racism for singer getting snubbed at Country Music Awards

<p>Beyoncé certainly knows how to celebrate in style! And, the singer also gave fans a glimpse into her 43rd birthday celebrations, sharing photos and videos from a tropical getaway with her husband Jay-Z. In the Instagram post, shared on Friday (Sep&nbsp;6), Beyoncé rocked a retro-inspired, colourful ensemble.</p>

<p>She was seen posing around the resort in a chic green, brown, black, and white patterned minidress along with sheer green gloves and matching heels. She accessorised her birthday look with rhinestone-encrusted brown sunglasses and a patterned scarf tied around her hair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In several photos, Beyoncé playfully posed with a large brown suitcase in front of a cabana and on a boardwalk. She had balloons in one hand and a drink in the other.</p>

<p>The post also included more relaxed moments of the superstar and Jay-Z lounging together at the resort. Jay-Z, dressed in a laid-back white shirt, white bucket hat, and brown patterned pants, joined Beyoncé in a series of casual snaps. The couple is seen smiling as they sip drinks on a sofa. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“I’m so grateful for another year,” Beyoncé captioned the birthday post. “Thank you for the loving birthday wishes.”</p>

<p>Celebrities flooded the comments with well-wishes for the Queen Bee. Actress Octavia Spencer sent love with a string of bee and heart emojis, while West Side Story star Rachel Zegler shared a simple red heart in celebration of Beyoncé’s big day.</p>

<p>Beyoncé’s birthday trip comes after a busy year. In early 2024, she released her latest album <em>Act II: Cowboy Carter</em>, following the completion of her Renaissance World Tour in October 2023.</p>


Beyoncé certainly knows how to celebrate in style! And, the singer also gave fans a glimpse into her 43rd birthday celebrations, sharing photos and videos from a tropical getaway with her husband Jay-Z.

Beyoncé certainly knows how to celebrate in style! And, the singer also gave fans a glimpse into her 43rd birthday celebrations, sharing photos and videos from a tropical getaway with her husband Jay-Z. In the Instagram post, shared on Friday (Sep 6), Beyoncé rocked a retro-inspired, colourful ensemble. She was seen posing around the resort in a chic green, brown, black, and white patterned minidress along with sheer green gloves and matching heels. She accessorised her birthday look with rhinestone-encrusted brown sunglasses and a patterned scarf tied around her hair. In several photos, Beyoncé playfully posed with a large brown suitcase in front of a cabana and on a boardwalk. She had balloons in one hand and a drink in the other. The post also included more relaxed moments of the superstar and Jay-Z lounging together at the resort. Jay-Z, dressed in a laid-back white shirt, white bucket hat, and brown patterned pants, joined Beyoncé in a series of casual snaps. The couple is seen smiling as they sip drinks on a sofa. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) Also read: Sydney Sweeney stuns in floral dress at Eden premiere | Toronto Film Festival 2024 “I’m so grateful for another year,” Beyoncé captioned the birthday post. “Thank you for the loving birthday wishes.” Celebrities flooded the comments with well-wishes for the Queen Bee. Actress Octavia Spencer sent love with a string of bee and heart emojis, while West Side Story star Rachel Zegler shared a simple red heart in celebration of Beyoncé’s big day. Beyoncé’s birthday trip comes after a busy year. In early 2024, she released her latest album Act II: Cowboy Carter, following the completion of her Renaissance World Tour in October 2023.

Beyoncé exudes tropical vibes with Jay-Z on her 43rd birthday: Viral pics

<p>Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson have finalised their divorce settlement. The 70-year-old fashion designer filed for divorce from the 77-year-old actor on July 26 last year in Los Angeles County Superior Court. She cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce filing.</p>

<p>The couple has reached a settlement agreement that outlines the division of their assets and debts. According to court documents obtained by People, the "irremediable breakdown of the marriage" made it impossible for them to continue living together as husband and wife. They had tied the knot on April 12, 2015,&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of the settlement, both Knowles and Lawson waived their rights to spousal support. Knowles, however, will be making a one-time payment of $300,000 to Lawson. This payment is meant to settle any interest Lawson had in their community property and to cover any community debts accumulated during their marriage.</p>

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<p>Lawson was awarded a 2021 Cadillac Escalade, the right to all earnings and creative works he acquired since their separation, funds from Richard Lawson Studios Inc., his SAG pension plan, and personal belongings, including clothing and jewellery.</p>

<p>Knowles, on the other hand, retained ownership of a property in Los Angeles and another in Texas. She was also awarded all furniture, artwork, and personal effects in these properties. Additionally, she will keep a 2018 Tesla, a 2020 Bentley, a book deal with Penguin Random House for the "Matriarch" series, and a 1 per cent interest in Kirby Beauty Management LLC. Like Lawson, she will retain all earnings and creative works generated since their separation.</p>

<p>The former couple also agreed to a "non-disparagement agreement." They agreed to mutually approve any public statements about their divorce and to refrain from making negative comments about each other or their families.</p>


Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson have finalised their divorce settlement. The 70-year-old fashion designer filed for divorce from the 77-year-old actor on July 26 last year in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson have finalised their divorce settlement. The 70-year-old fashion designer filed for divorce from the 77-year-old actor on July 26 last year in Los Angeles County Superior Court. She cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce filing. The couple has reached a settlement agreement that outlines the division of their assets and debts. According to court documents obtained by People, the "irremediable breakdown of the marriage" made it impossible for them to continue living together as husband and wife. They had tied the knot on April 12, 2015, As part of the settlement, both Knowles and Lawson waived their rights to spousal support. Knowles, however, will be making a one-time payment of $300,000 to Lawson. This payment is meant to settle any interest Lawson had in their community property and to cover any community debts accumulated during their marriage. Also read: Iconic Poltergeist house hits the market for the first time in 45 years Lawson was awarded a 2021 Cadillac Escalade, the right to all earnings and creative works he acquired since their separation, funds from Richard Lawson Studios Inc., his SAG pension plan, and personal belongings, including clothing and jewellery. Knowles, on the other hand, retained ownership of a property in Los Angeles and another in Texas. She was also awarded all furniture, artwork, and personal effects in these properties. Additionally, she will keep a 2018 Tesla, a 2020 Bentley, a book deal with Penguin Random House for the "Matriarch" series, and a 1 per cent interest in Kirby Beauty Management LLC. Like Lawson, she will retain all earnings and creative works generated since their separation. The former couple also agreed to a "non-disparagement agreement." They agreed to mutually approve any public statements about their divorce and to refrain from making negative comments about each other or their families.

Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles reaches divorce settlement agreement with Richard Lawson

<p>Former US President Barack Obama has unveiled his annual summer playlist, which is as eclectic as possible. From Bob Dylan to Rolling Stones and Tommy Richman to Billie Eilish, Obama listens to a wide range of artists from neo-soul to classic rock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I hope you find something new to listen to!”</p>

<p><strong>Here are all the songs listed on Obama's summer playlist!</strong></p>

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	<li>Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”</li>
	<li>Charli XCX, “365”</li>
	<li>Billie Eilish, “Chihiro”</li>
	<li>Tems, “Love Me Jeje”</li>
	<li>Artemas, “I Like the Way You Kiss Me”</li>
	<li>Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby”</li>
	<li>Hope Tala, “I Can’t Even Cry”</li>
	<li>Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre and Queen Pen, “No Diggity”</li>
	<li>ENNY, “Charge It”</li>
	<li>Carminho, “O Quarto (Soundtrack Version)”</li>
	<li>Calimossa, “What’s in the Tea?”</li>
	<li>Hubert Sumlin and Keith Richards, “I Love the Life I Live, I Live the Life I Love”</li>
	<li>PJ Morton ft. JoJo, “Say So”</li>
	<li>Cleo Sol, “Why Don’t You”</li>
	<li>The Miracles, “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me”</li>
	<li>H.E.R., “Process”</li>
	<li>2Pac ft. K-Ci &amp; JoJo, “How Do U Want It”</li>
	<li>Sting, “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free”</li>
	<li>Lucinda Williams, “Unsuffer Me”</li>
	<li>Jill Scott, “Golden”</li>
	<li>The Rolling Stones, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”</li>
	<li>Saweetie, “My Best”</li>
	<li>Charles Mingus, “Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting”</li>
	<li>Norah Jones, “Come Away With Me”</li>
	<li>Common, “The People”</li>
	<li>Etta James, “Don’t Cry Baby”</li>
	<li>Chris Jedi, Gaby Music &amp; Dei V ft. Anuel AA and Ozuna, “Bad Boy”</li>
	<li>Rema, “Yayo”</li>
	<li>Bonny Light Horseman, “Old Dutch”</li>
	<li>Willow, “Symptom of Life”</li>
	<li>Moneybgg Yo ft. Morgan Wallen, “Whiskey Whiskey”</li>
	<li>Myles Smith, “Stargazing”</li>
	<li>GloRilla &amp; Megan Thee Stallion, “Wanna Be”</li>
	<li>Tyla, Gunna and Skillibeng, “Jump”</li>
	<li>Bad Bunny &amp; Feid, “Perro Negro”</li>
	<li>Paul Russell, “Lil Boo Thang”</li>
	<li>Digable Planets, “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)”</li>
	<li>Bob Marley &amp; the Wailers, “Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)”</li>
	<li>Nick Drake, “One of These Things First”</li>
	<li>Bob Dylan, “Silvio”</li>
	<li>Pharoah Sanders, “Love Is Everywhere”</li>
	<li>The Supremes, “Where Did Our Love Go”</li>
	<li>Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ‘Em”</li>
	<li>Samara Joy ft. Pasquale Grasso, “Someone to Watch Over Me”</li>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix. I hope you find something new to listen to! <a href="https://t.co/aL400Ctpde">pic.twitter.com/aL400Ctpde</a></p>
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1823091727348957440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I’ve read some great books over the last few months and wanted to share some of my favorites. Let me know if you have any recommendations for books I should check out! <a href="https://t.co/ATh75yOw7i">pic.twitter.com/ATh75yOw7i</a></p>
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1823082706462253510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Recently, Obama also shared what he's been reading recently. He revealed 14 book titles on his X account on Monday and wrote, "I’ve read some great books over the last few months and wanted to share some of my favourites. Let me know if you have any recommendations for books I should check out!"</p>

<p><strong>Check out the complete list below!</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>“James” by Percival Everett</li>
	<li>“There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension” by Hanif Abdurraqib</li>
	<li>“Everyone Who is Gone Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis” by Jonathan Blitzer</li>
	<li>“Reading Genesis” by Marilynne Robinson</li>
	<li>“Headshot” by Rita Bullwinkel</li>
	<li>“The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore</li>
	<li>“Beautiful Days” by Zach Williams</li>
	<li>“Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar</li>
	<li>“Memory Piece” by Lisa Ko</li>
	<li>“The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley</li>
	<li>“When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s” by John Ganz</li>
	<li>“Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do About It” by Richard Reeves</li>
	<li>“The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook” by Hampton Sides</li>
	<li>“Help Wanted” by Adelle Waldman</li>
</ul>


Former US President Barack Obama has unveiled his annual summer playlist, which is as eclectic as possible. From Bob Dylan to Rolling Stones and Tommy Richman to Billie Eilish, Obama listens to a wide range of artists from neo-soul to classic rock.

Former US President Barack Obama has unveiled his annual summer playlist, which is as eclectic as possible. From Bob Dylan to Rolling Stones and Tommy Richman to Billie Eilish, Obama listens to a wide range of artists from neo-soul to classic rock. “With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I hope you find something new to listen to!” Here are all the songs listed on Obama's summer playlist! Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Charli XCX, “365” Billie Eilish, “Chihiro” Tems, “Love Me Jeje” Artemas, “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” Tommy Richman, “Million Dollar Baby” Hope Tala, “I Can’t Even Cry” Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre and Queen Pen, “No Diggity” ENNY, “Charge It” Carminho, “O Quarto (Soundtrack Version)” Calimossa, “What’s in the Tea?” Hubert Sumlin and Keith Richards, “I Love the Life I Live, I Live the Life I Love” PJ Morton ft. JoJo, “Say So” Cleo Sol, “Why Don’t You” The Miracles, “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” H.E.R., “Process” 2Pac ft. K-Ci & JoJo, “How Do U Want It” Sting, “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” Lucinda Williams, “Unsuffer Me” Jill Scott, “Golden” The Rolling Stones, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” Saweetie, “My Best” Charles Mingus, “Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting” Norah Jones, “Come Away With Me” Common, “The People” Etta James, “Don’t Cry Baby” Chris Jedi, Gaby Music & Dei V ft. Anuel AA and Ozuna, “Bad Boy” Rema, “Yayo” Bonny Light Horseman, “Old Dutch” Willow, “Symptom of Life” Moneybgg Yo ft. Morgan Wallen, “Whiskey Whiskey” Myles Smith, “Stargazing” GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion, “Wanna Be” Tyla, Gunna and Skillibeng, “Jump” Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro” Paul Russell, “Lil Boo Thang” Digable Planets, “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” Bob Marley & the Wailers, “Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)” Nick Drake, “One of These Things First” Bob Dylan, “Silvio” Pharoah Sanders, “Love Is Everywhere” The Supremes, “Where Did Our Love Go” Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ‘Em” Samara Joy ft. Pasquale Grasso, “Someone to Watch Over Me” With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist if it didn’t include an eclectic mix. I hope you find something new to listen to! pic.twitter.com/aL400Ctpde — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2024 I’ve read some great books over the last few months and wanted to share some of my favorites. Let me know if you have any recommendations for books I should check out! pic.twitter.com/ATh75yOw7i — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2024 Also read: Stree 2 poster turns out to be exact copy of Stranger Things 2 poster; here's how netizens reacted Recently, Obama also shared what he's been reading recently. He revealed 14 book titles on his X account on Monday and wrote, "I’ve read some great books over the last few months and wanted to share some of my favourites. Let me know if you have any recommendations for books I should check out!" Check out the complete list below! “James” by Percival Everett “There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension” by Hanif Abdurraqib “Everyone Who is Gone Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis” by Jonathan Blitzer “Reading Genesis” by Marilynne Robinson “Headshot” by Rita Bullwinkel “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore “Beautiful Days” by Zach Williams “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar “Memory Piece” by Lisa Ko “The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley “When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s” by John Ganz “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do About It” by Richard Reeves “The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook” by Hampton Sides “Help Wanted” by Adelle Waldman

Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish: Barack Obama's summer 2024 playlist goes viral

<p><strong>Paris Olympics 2024: </strong>Beyoncé, the 32-time Grammy winner and global superstar, gave the 2024 Olympic Games a dazzling boost on Friday. During NBCUniversal’s primetime coverage of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, she surprised millions of viewers by introducing Team USA in a spectacular fashion.</p>

<p>In the clip, Beyoncé is seen remixing her track “YA YA” from her Cowboy Carter album with the help of some of the top athletes representing the US.</p>

<p>Dressed in a cowgirl hat and a statement kaftan with the Olympic rings on the back, Beyoncé revealed a white bodysuit underneath, emblazoned with “USA” in blue and outlined in red across her chest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Hello, girls,” Beyoncé welcomed the women’s gymnastics team, which includes Jade Carey, Sunisa “Suni” Lee, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera.</p>

<p>“Hello, Beyoncé,” the athletes responded, all decked out in navy blue bodysuits and all set for competition. Next, the men’s gymnastics team, including Fred Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda, Asher Hong, and Stephen Nedoroscik, made their appearance.</p>

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<p>“Oui oui, Paris,” the singer said with a smile, adding, “We snappin.’”</p>

<p>“We wanna welcome you to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games! Ah!” Beyoncé added. “On behalf of Team USA, we ‘gon make it do what it do, YA YA! Put them hands together!”</p>

<p>In a star-studded sequence, athletes like Caeleb Dressel, LeBron James, Katie Ledecky, Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Sha’Carri Richardson, and many more made cameos, clapping and grooving to the beat as Beyoncé danced to the track.</p>

<p>“Get a look at America, y’all,” she said proudly. “These hopes and dreams, these superstars that represent us.”</p>

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<p>As Beyoncé spoke, more athletes appeared on screen with the American flag.&nbsp;“That pride, and that joy, that’s what gets me about this team. And that’s what makes me believe in this team. And that’s why I can’t wait to see what they pull off over these next 16 days. America, give it up for Team USA, the very best of who we are,” the singer expressed.</p>

<p>The video ended with a montage of different Olympic qualifiers competing in various sports.</p>

<p>The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are officially underway. It will go on till August 11.</p>


Paris Olympics 2024: Beyoncé, the 32-time Grammy winner and global superstar, gave the 2024 Olympic Games a dazzling boost on Friday. During NBCUniversal’s primetime coverage of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, she surprised millions of viewers by introducing Team USA in a spectacular fashion.

Paris Olympics 2024: Beyoncé, the 32-time Grammy winner and global superstar, gave the 2024 Olympic Games a dazzling boost on Friday. During NBCUniversal’s primetime coverage of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, she surprised millions of viewers by introducing Team USA in a spectacular fashion. In the clip, Beyoncé is seen remixing her track “YA YA” from her Cowboy Carter album with the help of some of the top athletes representing the US. Dressed in a cowgirl hat and a statement kaftan with the Olympic rings on the back, Beyoncé revealed a white bodysuit underneath, emblazoned with “USA” in blue and outlined in red across her chest. “Hello, girls,” Beyoncé welcomed the women’s gymnastics team, which includes Jade Carey, Sunisa “Suni” Lee, Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, and Hezly Rivera. “Hello, Beyoncé,” the athletes responded, all decked out in navy blue bodysuits and all set for competition. Next, the men’s gymnastics team, including Fred Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda, Asher Hong, and Stephen Nedoroscik, made their appearance. Also read: 'Blasphemy and Insult': Paris Olympics draws backlash for 'Last Supper' drag performance “Oui oui, Paris,” the singer said with a smile, adding, “We snappin.’” “We wanna welcome you to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games! Ah!” Beyoncé added. “On behalf of Team USA, we ‘gon make it do what it do, YA YA! Put them hands together!” In a star-studded sequence, athletes like Caeleb Dressel, LeBron James, Katie Ledecky, Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Sha’Carri Richardson, and many more made cameos, clapping and grooving to the beat as Beyoncé danced to the track. “Get a look at America, y’all,” she said proudly. “These hopes and dreams, these superstars that represent us.” Also watch: Paris Olympics: Doping cloud over swimming events As Beyoncé spoke, more athletes appeared on screen with the American flag. “That pride, and that joy, that’s what gets me about this team. And that’s what makes me believe in this team. And that’s why I can’t wait to see what they pull off over these next 16 days. America, give it up for Team USA, the very best of who we are,” the singer expressed. The video ended with a montage of different Olympic qualifiers competing in various sports. The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are officially underway. It will go on till August 11.

Beyoncé cheers for team USA at 2024 Olympics in true 'Cowboy Carter' style: Watch

<p>All eyes were on US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday as she walked into a campaign staff meeting in Wilmington to the tunes of Beyoncé's song "Freedom". And according to the latest reports, it seems that Harris got permission to play the song during her presidential campaign from Queen B herself.</p>

<p>On Monday, CNN reported that Harris' team got approval from Beyoncé's representatives to use the song throughout her presidential campaign. She got permission just a few hours before she walked out for the campaign staff meeting, according to the report.</p>

<p>Even though Beyoncé has not officially endorsed Harris, granting permission to use her song "Freedom" as a campaign song indicates that Harris has her support.</p>

<p>However, Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, is a vocal supporter of Harris and the Democratic party. Shortly after Biden's announcement on Sunday, Knowles took to social media and wrote, "New, Youthful, Sharp, energy!!!! Putting personal Ego, power and fame aside. That is the definition of a great leader. Thank you, President Biden, for your service and your leadership. Go Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Let’s Go."</p>

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<p>Just a day prior, President Joe Biden announced that he was dropping out of the 2024 US presidential election and endorsed&nbsp;Harris to run in his place as the Democratic nominee.</p>

<p>At the staff meeting, Harris said, "We have 106 days until Election Day and in that time, we have some hard work to do. Our campaign has always been about two different versions of what we see as the future of our country. One focuses on the future, the other focuses on the past. Donald Trump wants to take our country backwards... We believe in a brighter future that makes room for all Americans."</p>

<p>A recent survey by the Associated Press&nbsp;revealed that Harris had received the endorsement of more than the 1,976 delegates needed to win the nomination in the first round of voting, which will take place from August 1st to 7th.&nbsp;</p>


All eyes were on US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday as she walked into a campaign staff meeting in Wilmington to the tunes of Beyoncé's song "Freedom". And according to the latest reports, it seems that Harris got permission to play the song during her presidential campaign from Queen B herself.

All eyes were on US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday as she walked into a campaign staff meeting in Wilmington to the tunes of Beyoncé's song "Freedom". And according to the latest reports, it seems that Harris got permission to play the song during her presidential campaign from Queen B herself. On Monday, CNN reported that Harris' team got approval from Beyoncé's representatives to use the song throughout her presidential campaign. She got permission just a few hours before she walked out for the campaign staff meeting, according to the report. Even though Beyoncé has not officially endorsed Harris, granting permission to use her song "Freedom" as a campaign song indicates that Harris has her support. However, Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, is a vocal supporter of Harris and the Democratic party. Shortly after Biden's announcement on Sunday, Knowles took to social media and wrote, "New, Youthful, Sharp, energy!!!! Putting personal Ego, power and fame aside. That is the definition of a great leader. Thank you, President Biden, for your service and your leadership. Go Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Let’s Go." Also read: Kim Kardashian's ex Pete Davidson reveals the one drug he 'can't quit' Just a day prior, President Joe Biden announced that he was dropping out of the 2024 US presidential election and endorsed Harris to run in his place as the Democratic nominee. At the staff meeting, Harris said, "We have 106 days until Election Day and in that time, we have some hard work to do. Our campaign has always been about two different versions of what we see as the future of our country. One focuses on the future, the other focuses on the past. Donald Trump wants to take our country backwards... We believe in a brighter future that makes room for all Americans." A recent survey by the Associated Press revealed that Harris had received the endorsement of more than the 1,976 delegates needed to win the nomination in the first round of voting, which will take place from August 1st to 7th.

Beyoncé permits Kamala Harris to use 'Freedom' for US presidential campaign

Pop culture fans and history buffs consider Musée Grévin a must-see attraction along Paris’s Seine River. The museum is home to over 200 wax sculptures of famous figures like Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Michael Jackson, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Although visitors enjoy “meeting” these iconic faces, the initial unveiling often stirs up controversy. Enter Beyoncé, unveiled this morning.

American popstar Beyonce at Grevin Museum in Paris

<p>Tina Knowles, the matriarch of the Knowles family, recently took to Instagram to share a touching video of her interview with Vogue, reflecting on some of her favourite memories with her children. At 70, Knowles opened up about the precious moments she cherishes with her daughters Beyoncé, Solange, and her "third daughter," Kelly Rowland.</p>

<p>In the video shared on May 26, Knowles recounted a proud moment involving Beyoncé, now 42. “Beyoncé was very shy and got bullied a bit, but the day she stood up for someone else, not herself, I couldn’t have been more proud,” Knowles said, her voice quivering with emotion. “It still gets me emotional talking about it.”</p>

<p>Turning her attention to Solange, 37, Knowles reminisced about her daughter’s early activism. “Solange was signing a petition in school when she was only in fifth grade. She was out getting petitions signed,” Knowles shared. “She’s always been an activist.”</p>

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<p>Knowles also fondly spoke of Kelly Rowland, 43, whom she considers her third daughter. Rowland moved in with the Knowles family at the age of 11, following her mother’s passing in December 2014. “Kelly was always this kid that just tried to protect everybody,” Knowles said. “I remember her being a mediator with her best friend Barbara, always the peacemaker.”</p>

<p>Each of Knowles' daughters has carved out their unique paths, but she emphasises their individuality and strengths. “Each child is different but all so special,” Knowles wrote in the video caption. “Learn their personalities and respect their individuality. Never compare the negatives; always praise the positive differences and pay attention to the things you can brag about them. They love it, and it encourages positive behaviour.”</p>

<p>Beyoncé shares daughter Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, 6, with husband and rapper Jay-Z while Solange shares 19-year-old son Daniel 'Juelz' Smith Jr. with ex-husband Daniel Smith.</p>


Tina Knowles, the matriarch of the Knowles family, recently took to Instagram to share a touching video of her interview with Vogue, reflecting on some of her favourite memories with her children.

Tina Knowles, the matriarch of the Knowles family, recently took to Instagram to share a touching video of her interview with Vogue, reflecting on some of her favourite memories with her children. At 70, Knowles opened up about the precious moments she cherishes with her daughters Beyoncé, Solange, and her "third daughter," Kelly Rowland. In the video shared on May 26, Knowles recounted a proud moment involving Beyoncé, now 42. “Beyoncé was very shy and got bullied a bit, but the day she stood up for someone else, not herself, I couldn’t have been more proud,” Knowles said, her voice quivering with emotion. “It still gets me emotional talking about it.” Turning her attention to Solange, 37, Knowles reminisced about her daughter’s early activism. “Solange was signing a petition in school when she was only in fifth grade. She was out getting petitions signed,” Knowles shared. “She’s always been an activist.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinaknowles) Also read: Ananya Panday's Call Me Bae to premiere on Amazon prime on THIS date Knowles also fondly spoke of Kelly Rowland, 43, whom she considers her third daughter. Rowland moved in with the Knowles family at the age of 11, following her mother’s passing in December 2014. “Kelly was always this kid that just tried to protect everybody,” Knowles said. “I remember her being a mediator with her best friend Barbara, always the peacemaker.” Each of Knowles' daughters has carved out their unique paths, but she emphasises their individuality and strengths. “Each child is different but all so special,” Knowles wrote in the video caption. “Learn their personalities and respect their individuality. Never compare the negatives; always praise the positive differences and pay attention to the things you can brag about them. They love it, and it encourages positive behaviour.” Beyoncé shares daughter Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, 6, with husband and rapper Jay-Z while Solange shares 19-year-old son Daniel 'Juelz' Smith Jr. with ex-husband Daniel Smith.

Beyoncé ‘got bullied and was shy’ growing up, reveals Tina Knowles

<p>The baby son of Shamima Begum, a British-born teenager who left London to join the Islamic State group, has died in Syria, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Friday.</p>

<p>Begum, 19, who was stripped of her citizenship by the British government despite her wish to return, gave birth last month in a refugee camp in northeast Syria.</p>

<p>The baby died of pneumonia, according to a medical certificate, the BBC reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She had previously given birth to two other children who are said to have died, apparently from illness and malnutrition.</p>

<p>SDF spokesman Mustefa Bali confirmed the death to AFP but declined to specify how or when it happened. He had previously denied the baby had died in a Twitter post that has since been deleted.</p>

<p>Her case has highlighted a dilemma facing many European countries, divided over whether to allow jihadists and IS sympathisers home to face prosecution or bar them from entry as the so-called Islamic State group's "caliphate" crumbles.</p>

<p>The runaway teen, who left East London for Syria when she was 15 years-old with two other schoolgirls, said last month she wanted to return to Britain after fleeing fighting between the terror group and US-backed forces.</p>

<p>At the time, Ms Begum told the BBC: "Losing my children the way I lost them, I don't want to lose this baby as well and this is really not a place to raise children, this camp."</p>

<p>But public sentiment hardened against Begum after she showed little remorse about IS attacks in media interviews from the refugee camp in eastern Syria.</p>

<p>Home Secretary Sajid Javid revoked her citizenship, deeming her a security risk, although the government had hinted her newborn son could be treated differently.</p>

<p>After news of the baby boy's death emerged, senior opposition figure Diane Abbott criticised the government's decision.</p>

<p>"It is against international law to make someone stateless, and now an innocent child has died as a result of a British woman being stripped of her citizenship," she tweeted.</p>

<p>"This is callous and inhumane."</p>

<p>A mass exodus from the jihadists' last redoubt in eastern Syria has sparked a humanitarian emergency, as the SDF leads an offensive to smash the last remnants of the IS territory.</p>

<p>The International Rescue Committee on Friday said that 12,000 women and children had arrived at the Kurdish-run Al-Hol camp since Wednesday.</p>

<p>Since December, at least 100 people have died en route to the camp or shortly after arriving, mostly children under five, the IRC said.</p>


The baby son of Shamima Begum, a British-born teenager who left London to join the Islamic State group, has died in Syria, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Friday.

The baby son of Shamima Begum, a British-born teenager who left London to join the Islamic State group, has died in Syria, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Friday. Begum, 19, who was stripped of her citizenship by the British government despite her wish to return, gave birth last month in a refugee camp in northeast Syria. The baby died of pneumonia, according to a medical certificate, the BBC reported. She had previously given birth to two other children who are said to have died, apparently from illness and malnutrition. SDF spokesman Mustefa Bali confirmed the death to AFP but declined to specify how or when it happened. He had previously denied the baby had died in a Twitter post that has since been deleted. Her case has highlighted a dilemma facing many European countries, divided over whether to allow jihadists and IS sympathisers home to face prosecution or bar them from entry as the so-called Islamic State group's "caliphate" crumbles. The runaway teen, who left East London for Syria when she was 15 years-old with two other schoolgirls, said last month she wanted to return to Britain after fleeing fighting between the terror group and US-backed forces. At the time, Ms Begum told the BBC: "Losing my children the way I lost them, I don't want to lose this baby as well and this is really not a place to raise children, this camp." But public sentiment hardened against Begum after she showed little remorse about IS attacks in media interviews from the refugee camp in eastern Syria. Home Secretary Sajid Javid revoked her citizenship, deeming her a security risk, although the government had hinted her newborn son could be treated differently. After news of the baby boy's death emerged, senior opposition figure Diane Abbott criticised the government's decision. "It is against international law to make someone stateless, and now an innocent child has died as a result of a British woman being stripped of her citizenship," she tweeted. "This is callous and inhumane." A mass exodus from the jihadists' last redoubt in eastern Syria has sparked a humanitarian emergency, as the SDF leads an offensive to smash the last remnants of the IS territory. The International Rescue Committee on Friday said that 12,000 women and children had arrived at the Kurdish-run Al-Hol camp since Wednesday. Since December, at least 100 people have died en route to the camp or shortly after arriving, mostly children under five, the IRC said.

Beyonce's name to be included in French dictionary

<p>Beyonce and Jay Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter has joined the voice cast of <em>Mufasa: The Lion King</em>. The prequel of <em>The Lion King </em>also features her mother, Beyonce.<br />
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Blue Ivy, 12, voices Kiara the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala - played by Beyonce. The singer is reprising her role from Jon Favreau's 2019 live-action remake of the animated 1994 original.<br />
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The new film, directed by Moonlight filmmaker Barry Jenkins, will explore Mufasa's origin story, his relationship with Scar and his rise to power.&nbsp;<br />
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Like the 2019 movie, it will also combine live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery.<br />
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In an interview with <em>Good Morning America,</em> Jenkins called the 12-year-old star 'professional' while Beyonce was a 'mum first' on set.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-mufasa-the-lion-king-trailer-out-disney-to-narrate-the-origin-story-of-simbas-father-716418">Mufasa: The Lion King trailer out! Disney to narrate the origin story of Simba’s father</a></p>

<p>"They just approached it that they both wanted to perform and do the best they could. And yet, they didn't have to pretend very much because they are mother and daughter."</p>

<p>Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr will voice the younger versions of Mufasa and Scar, respectively in the new movie.</p>

<p>The 2019 Lion King film, featured the voices of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé as Nala and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar.<br />
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Glover will reprise his role in Jenkins's prequel as well. The cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen and Thandiwe Newton.<br />
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While this is Blue Ivy's debut film role. Before this, she had performed as a dancer on her mum's live tour.&nbsp;Blue Ivy is the eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The couple also share twins Rumi and Sir, six.<br />
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<em>Mufasa: The Lion King </em>is due to release worldwide in December this year.</p>


Beyonce and Jay Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter has joined the voice cast of Mufasa: The Lion King. The prequel of The Lion King also features her mother, Beyonce. Blue Ivy, 12, voices Kiara the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala - played by Beyonce.

Beyonce and Jay Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter has joined the voice cast of Mufasa: The Lion King. The prequel of The Lion King also features her mother, Beyonce. Blue Ivy, 12, voices Kiara the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala - played by Beyonce. The singer is reprising her role from Jon Favreau's 2019 live-action remake of the animated 1994 original. The new film, directed by Moonlight filmmaker Barry Jenkins, will explore Mufasa's origin story, his relationship with Scar and his rise to power. Like the 2019 movie, it will also combine live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery. In an interview with Good Morning America, Jenkins called the 12-year-old star 'professional' while Beyonce was a 'mum first' on set. Mufasa: The Lion King trailer out! Disney to narrate the origin story of Simba’s father "They just approached it that they both wanted to perform and do the best they could. And yet, they didn't have to pretend very much because they are mother and daughter." Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr will voice the younger versions of Mufasa and Scar, respectively in the new movie. The 2019 Lion King film, featured the voices of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé as Nala and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar. Glover will reprise his role in Jenkins's prequel as well. The cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen and Thandiwe Newton. While this is Blue Ivy's debut film role. Before this, she had performed as a dancer on her mum's live tour. Blue Ivy is the eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The couple also share twins Rumi and Sir, six. Mufasa: The Lion King is due to release worldwide in December this year.

Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter to make her debut in Mufasa: The Lion King

<p>Beyonce has yet again made history with the biggest debut on the Billboard 200 with her new album, <em>Cowboy Carter.</em> The album debuted at number 1, marking the biggest sales for an album so far in 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Cowboy Carter </em>released on March 29. With her big debut, Beyonce has recorded her eighth topper on the chart. It marks the highest-performing bow since Taylor Swift’s <em>1989 (Taylor’s Version).</em></p>

<h2><strong>Beyonce records biggest&nbsp;sales week since 2016 album with Cowboy Carter&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Not only this, <em>Cowboy Carter</em> has also given Beyonce her biggest sales week since her 2016 album <em>Lemonade</em> – which makes her the first Black woman to ever debut at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart. It’s the best sales week for a country album since last July.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beyonce has also recorded a tie with Janet Jackson for the fourth-most topper&nbsp;among women. Just ahead of her are Madonna with nine wins, Barbra Streisand with 11 and Swift with 12.</p>

<p>Since Cowboy’s entry into the chart, Future and Metro Boomin’s <em>We Don’t Trust You </em>slipped from the top spot to No. 2. Morgan Wallen is at No. 3 with<em> One Thing at a Time, </em>while Ariana Grande’s <em>Eternal Sunshine</em> dropped from No. 3 to No. 4. The top five currently is rounded off with J-Hope’s <em>Hope on the Streets, Vol. 1.</em></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Beyonce’s <em>Cowboy Carter</em> ushered in the second act of her “Renaissance” trilogy project. The first instalment released in July 2022. The album includes songs from artists like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and more.</p>

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Beyonce has yet again made history with the biggest debut on the Billboard 200 with her new album, Cowboy Carter. The album debuted at number 1, marking the biggest sales for an album so far in 2024.

Beyonce has yet again made history with the biggest debut on the Billboard 200 with her new album, Cowboy Carter. The album debuted at number 1, marking the biggest sales for an album so far in 2024. Cowboy Carter released on March 29. With her big debut, Beyonce has recorded her eighth topper on the chart. It marks the highest-performing bow since Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Beyonce records biggest sales week since 2016 album with Cowboy Carter Not only this, Cowboy Carter has also given Beyonce her biggest sales week since her 2016 album Lemonade – which makes her the first Black woman to ever debut at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart. It’s the best sales week for a country album since last July. Beyonce has also recorded a tie with Janet Jackson for the fourth-most topper among women. Just ahead of her are Madonna with nine wins, Barbra Streisand with 11 and Swift with 12. Since Cowboy’s entry into the chart, Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You slipped from the top spot to No. 2. Morgan Wallen is at No. 3 with One Thing at a Time, while Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine dropped from No. 3 to No. 4. The top five currently is rounded off with J-Hope’s Hope on the Streets, Vol. 1. Meanwhile, Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter ushered in the second act of her “Renaissance” trilogy project. The first instalment released in July 2022. The album includes songs from artists like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and more. Also read: Lewis Hamilton regrets turning down role in Tom Cruise starrer Top Gun: Maverick ‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’ gets 3 minute standing ovation at Cannes

Beyonce records eighth No 1 on Billboard 200 with Cowboy Carter

Beyonce lands at No. 1 with ‘Cowboy Carter’ album debut

<p>Beyonce's debut country-themed album<em> Cowboy Carter</em> is earning a lot of acclaim from the worldwide. Her eight-studio album has been all over the social media trends and charts. Amidst this, Michelle Obama has praised Beyonce's 27-track album, as she went on to hail her work saying that she has once again changed the game with her new album.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling her&nbsp;''record breaker'',the former first lady said that<em> Cowboy Carter</em> reminds us that we all have power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a thread on X, Obama wrote, ''Beyonce, you are a record-breaker and history-maker. With Cowboy Carter, you have changed the game once again by helping redefine a music genre and transform our culture. I am so proud of you!''</p>

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<p>Further adding, she said, ''Cowboy Carter is a reminder that despite everything we’ve been through to be heard, seen, and recognized, we can still dance, sing, and be who we are unapologetically.”</p>

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<p>“This album reminds us that we ALL have power. There’s power in our history, in our joy, and in our votes — and we can each use our own gifts and talents to make our voices heard on the issues that matter most to us.”</p>

<p>Concluding her post, Mrs Obama&nbsp;went on to remind the people to vote in&nbsp;this year's presidential elections. Mentioning Queen Bey's lyrics ''Keep the Faith'', she urged the Americans to vote at the elections this year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''Together, we can stand up for what we believe in, and we must do that at the ballot box this year. The issues that impact us most are on the ballot across the country — from equal pay and racial justice to reproductive healthcare and climate change. And as Queen Bey says at the end of Ya Ya, we need to “keep the faith" and "VOTE!” she wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beyonce and Michelle Obama have long been a vocal supporter of each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since Queen Bey's <em>Cowboy Carter</em> was released, it has received an enormous amount of love from the audience, celebrities, politicians and country singers. As an extra treat for her fans, Beyonce on Wednesday (April 3), released the remix version of her hit song “Texas Hold ‘Em.”</p>

<p>The remix version is titled, “Texas Hold ‘Em (Pony Up) Remix.”</p>


Beyonce's debut country-themed album Cowboy Carter is earning a lot of acclaim from the worldwide. Her eight-studio album has been all over the social media trends and charts.

Beyonce's debut country-themed album Cowboy Carter is earning a lot of acclaim from the worldwide. Her eight-studio album has been all over the social media trends and charts. Amidst this, Michelle Obama has praised Beyonce's 27-track album, as she went on to hail her work saying that she has once again changed the game with her new album. Calling her ''record breaker'',the former first lady said that Cowboy Carter reminds us that we all have power. In a thread on X, Obama wrote, ''Beyonce, you are a record-breaker and history-maker. With Cowboy Carter, you have changed the game once again by helping redefine a music genre and transform our culture. I am so proud of you!'' Matrix 5 in the works! Director Drew Goddard to helm, no confirmation on Keanu Reeves' return Further adding, she said, ''Cowboy Carter is a reminder that despite everything we’ve been through to be heard, seen, and recognized, we can still dance, sing, and be who we are unapologetically.” .@Beyonce, you are a record-breaker and history-maker. With Cowboy Carter, you have changed the game once again by helping redefine a music genre and transform our culture. I am so proud of you! pic.twitter.com/oXKao4UpK9 — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 2, 2024 × “This album reminds us that we ALL have power. There’s power in our history, in our joy, and in our votes — and we can each use our own gifts and talents to make our voices heard on the issues that matter most to us.” Concluding her post, Mrs Obama went on to remind the people to vote in this year's presidential elections. Mentioning Queen Bey's lyrics ''Keep the Faith'', she urged the Americans to vote at the elections this year. Does DC’s Supergirl finally have its director in Craig Gillespie? ''Together, we can stand up for what we believe in, and we must do that at the ballot box this year. The issues that impact us most are on the ballot across the country — from equal pay and racial justice to reproductive healthcare and climate change. And as Queen Bey says at the end of Ya Ya, we need to “keep the faith" and "VOTE!” she wrote. Beyonce and Michelle Obama have long been a vocal supporter of each other. Since Queen Bey's Cowboy Carter was released, it has received an enormous amount of love from the audience, celebrities, politicians and country singers. As an extra treat for her fans, Beyonce on Wednesday (April 3), released the remix version of her hit song “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The remix version is titled, “Texas Hold ‘Em (Pony Up) Remix.”

Michelle Obama calls Beyonce 'history-maker' as she praises Cowboy Carter

Fans who pre-ordered Beyoncé’s new album on vinyl have claimed that five of its tracks have gone missing. The artist's country album, Cowboy Carter, was released on Friday (29 March) and has drawn great acclaim from critics. Watch in for more details!

'Cowboy Carter' controversy: Beyonce selling incomplete album on vinyl?

'Cowboy Carter' controversy: Beyonce's new album missing five tracks on vinyl, fans complain

<p>Why are fans who pre-ordered Beyonce’s latest album on vinyl complaining? Apparently some fans are complaining that the pop star’s latest album has five tracks missing from the list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beyonce’s much-in-news album titled <em>Cowboy Carter</em> has been receiving critical acclaim ever since it was released. Reviewers have been calling it a “masterpiece” and a “slick and starry Western epic”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Which songs are missing from Cowboy Carter?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Fans complain that some of the best-received songs including foot-tapping numbers like “Ya Ya” and “Spaghetti” are not there on the vinyl edition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One fan wrote, "I'm so sad” as he revealed that he paid £32 to pre-order the copy album from Beyonce’s website.</p>

<p>Added vinyl collectors Matt and Juan on TikTok, “It's such a shame, because "Ya Ya" is up there with my top five favourite songs.”</p>

<p>After many fans pointed out, it was found that at least five songs were missing namely, “Spaghetti”, “Flamenco”, “The Linda Martell Show”, “Ya Ya” and “Oh Louisiana”.</p>

<p>Fans have also reported that CD copies are missing four tracks.</p>

<h2><strong>Why&nbsp;the songs are missing?</strong></h2>

<p>It could be possible that Beyonce added those songs later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vinyl pressing plants are booked months in advance, with lead times of 10 weeks to six months. This means that the albums have to be submitted long in advance of their release.</p>

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<p>But not always do songs go missing from vinyl editions since the artist usually updates before making it available to the market. For example, Kanye West updated his 2016 album <em>The Life Of Pablo</em> several times after it was released, with songs updating on streaming services for weeks.</p>

<p>Beyonce is privy to the idea herself. She modified her previous album, <em>Renaissance</em>, in the week after its release.&nbsp;</p>

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Why are fans who pre-ordered Beyonce’s latest album on vinyl complaining? Apparently some fans are complaining that the pop star’s latest album has five tracks missing from the list.

Why are fans who pre-ordered Beyonce’s latest album on vinyl complaining? Apparently some fans are complaining that the pop star’s latest album has five tracks missing from the list. Beyonce’s much-in-news album titled Cowboy Carter has been receiving critical acclaim ever since it was released. Reviewers have been calling it a “masterpiece” and a “slick and starry Western epic”. Which songs are missing from Cowboy Carter? Fans complain that some of the best-received songs including foot-tapping numbers like “Ya Ya” and “Spaghetti” are not there on the vinyl edition. One fan wrote, "I'm so sad” as he revealed that he paid £32 to pre-order the copy album from Beyonce’s website. Added vinyl collectors Matt and Juan on TikTok, “It's such a shame, because "Ya Ya" is up there with my top five favourite songs.” After many fans pointed out, it was found that at least five songs were missing namely, “Spaghetti”, “Flamenco”, “The Linda Martell Show”, “Ya Ya” and “Oh Louisiana”. Fans have also reported that CD copies are missing four tracks. Why the songs are missing? It could be possible that Beyonce added those songs later. Vinyl pressing plants are booked months in advance, with lead times of 10 weeks to six months. This means that the albums have to be submitted long in advance of their release. Also read: Beyoncé sends gratitude note to black female country artist post Cowboy Carter release But not always do songs go missing from vinyl editions since the artist usually updates before making it available to the market. For example, Kanye West updated his 2016 album The Life Of Pablo several times after it was released, with songs updating on streaming services for weeks. Beyonce is privy to the idea herself. She modified her previous album, Renaissance, in the week after its release. Also read: David Beckham, Victoria and kids celebrated Easter on their $20 million megayacht

Beyonce selling incomplete album on vinyl? Fans complain about Cowboy Carter

Beyonce and her very adorable habit of sending flowers continues to win our hearts. Queen Bey is again all over the charts and this time with her debut country-themed album Cowboy Carter.

Beyonce and her very adorable habit of sending flowers continues to win our hearts. Queen Bey is again all over the charts and this time with her debut country-themed album Cowboy Carter. After the smashing success of her album, the Houston-born superstar expressed her gratitude towards path-breaking Black female artists in the world of country music. After the release of her album, Beyonce sent a bunch of flowers, and a card with an appreciation note to Black female country artists K. Michelle and Mickey Guyton. Taking to her Instagram, K. Michelle shared a video showing the bouquet of white flowers and a card from Beyonce. “You’re killing it! I love what you’ve been doing and I know it’s not easy to enter a new space. Sending you positivity and respect. I hope to meet you one day. Love, Beyoncé,” the message in the card read. Guyton, who became the first Black female solo artist to receive a nod in a country category at the Grammy award for her single ''Black Like Me'', also got a gratitude note from the singer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mickey Guyton (@mickeyguyton) × Guyton who has never shied away from talking about the racial issues faced in the world of country music, wished Beyonce for her album as she shared a post showing the flowers and a note sent to her by the ''16 Carriages'' singer. In a gratitude note to Mickey, Beyonce wrote, ''Thank you for opening doors for me, queen. Keep shining. Love and respect, Beyoncé.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by K. Michelle (@kmichellemusic) × Mickey and Michelle have made their name in the world of country music. However, like many other Black artists, they have also faced racial barriers when they tried to make big in the country music industry dominated by white people. When Beyoncé ‘Did Not Feel Welcomed’ in Country Music Days before the release of her album Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé penned a long post on her Instagram, reflecting on the challenges she faced when she first tried to enter country music. In the caption of the post, which was the cover art of Act II: Cowboy Carter, the songstress said that her album was born out of her experience when she did not feel welcomed in country music. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) × Beyonce wrote, ''This album has been over five years in the making. It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive." "It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history,'' she added. ''The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work,'' she wrote.

Beyoncé sends gratitude note to Black female country artists post Cowboy Carter release

<p>Beyoncé, also known as Queen Bey, has once again captivated the music industry with her latest album, <em>Cowboy Carter</em>. The pop icon's eighth studio album has been met with widespread acclaim and is already breaking records just 24 hours after its release.</p>

<p>The album's title, <em>Cowboy Carter</em>, pays homage to Beyoncé's iconic cowboy-inspired look at the Grammys and features a blend of new tracks, covers, and collaborations. Notable features on the album include duets with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, as well as covers of classics like Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' "Blackbird."</p>

<p><em>Cowboy Carter</em>&nbsp;has already surpassed the records set by Beyoncé's previous album, <em>Renaissance</em>, and has achieved unprecedented milestones on streaming platforms. The album had the highest first-day streams on Spotify in 2024, making it the most popular album on the platform.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Additionally, it had the biggest debut ever on Amazon Music globally and set a record for the most first-day streams for a country album by a female artist on the platform.</p>

<p>The album's lead single, "Jolene," has also been a chart-topping hit, reaching number one on US iTunes within minutes of its release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beyoncé's dominance extends to Apple Music, where <em>Cowboy Carter</em>&nbsp;claimed the #1 spot on US Apple Music, solidifying her status as a chart-topping artist across all platforms.</p>

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<p>In a press release, Beyoncé revealed that she had initially planned to release <em>Cowboy Carter</em>&nbsp;before <em>Renaissance</em>&nbsp;but decided to change course due to the heaviness of the pandemic. She emphasised the importance of trusting in timing and expressed her desire to bring joy to her fans through her music.</p>


Beyoncé, also known as Queen Bey, has once again captivated the music industry with her latest album, Cowboy Carter. The pop icon's eighth studio album has been met with widespread acclaim and is already breaking records just 24 hours after its release.

Beyoncé, also known as Queen Bey, has once again captivated the music industry with her latest album, Cowboy Carter. The pop icon's eighth studio album has been met with widespread acclaim and is already breaking records just 24 hours after its release. The album's title, Cowboy Carter, pays homage to Beyoncé's iconic cowboy-inspired look at the Grammys and features a blend of new tracks, covers, and collaborations. Notable features on the album include duets with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, as well as covers of classics like Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' "Blackbird." Cowboy Carter has already surpassed the records set by Beyoncé's previous album, Renaissance, and has achieved unprecedented milestones on streaming platforms. The album had the highest first-day streams on Spotify in 2024, making it the most popular album on the platform. Also read: Colman Domingo and Taylor Hackford are some paying tribute to Louis Gossett Jr. after death at 87 Additionally, it had the biggest debut ever on Amazon Music globally and set a record for the most first-day streams for a country album by a female artist on the platform. The album's lead single, "Jolene," has also been a chart-topping hit, reaching number one on US iTunes within minutes of its release. Beyoncé's dominance extends to Apple Music, where Cowboy Carter claimed the #1 spot on US Apple Music, solidifying her status as a chart-topping artist across all platforms. Also read: New trial denied for Rust armorer convicted in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin In a press release, Beyoncé revealed that she had initially planned to release Cowboy Carter before Renaissance but decided to change course due to the heaviness of the pandemic. She emphasised the importance of trusting in timing and expressed her desire to bring joy to her fans through her music.

Beyoncé's debut country album Cowboy Carter smashes several records in single day

<p>Beyoncé has made a bold entrance into the country music scene with her debut country album, <em>Cowboy Carter</em>, featuring hit singles like "16 Carriages" and "Texas Hold 'Em." The album boasts collaborations with country legends Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, among others.</p>

<p>The album's arrival follows Beyoncé's promotional appearance during the 2024 Super Bowl in February, where she starred in a Verizon commercial and surprised fans with the release of the lead singles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement shared ahead of the album's arrival, Beyoncé revealed that the project has been in the making for over five years now. Revealing how the album came to be, she said, "It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed … and it was very clear that I wasn't." This sentiment likely refers to the backlash she faced after performing "Daddy Lessons" from Lemonade with the Chicks at the 2016 CMA Awards.</p>

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<p>Cowboy Carter not only pays homage to the history of country music but also highlights its Black roots. The track "The Linda Martell Show" shines a light on the first Black female solo artist to play the Grand Ole Opry, whose promising career was cut short by racism from audiences and industry executives.</p>

<p>"I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive," Beyoncé explained. "It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history."</p>

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<p>"The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me," Beyoncé added. "Act II is a result of challenging myself and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work."</p>

<p>The reactions to the album on the internet have been positive, with one fan writing, "I see you’ve all made it to Ya Ya! She’s taking it! #COWBOYCARTER." Another wrote, "There is something very cinematic about the musicality of #CowboyCarter." A third comment post on X read, "Did I just finish that album… or did that album just finish me? #COWBOYCARTER." A fourth user wrote, "What a masterpiece #CowboyCarter! Loved it"</p>


Beyoncé has made a bold entrance into the country music scene with her debut country album, Cowboy Carter, featuring hit singles like "16 Carriages" and "Texas Hold 'Em.

Beyoncé has made a bold entrance into the country music scene with her debut country album, Cowboy Carter, featuring hit singles like "16 Carriages" and "Texas Hold 'Em." The album boasts collaborations with country legends Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, among others. The album's arrival follows Beyoncé's promotional appearance during the 2024 Super Bowl in February, where she starred in a Verizon commercial and surprised fans with the release of the lead singles. In a statement shared ahead of the album's arrival, Beyoncé revealed that the project has been in the making for over five years now. Revealing how the album came to be, she said, "It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed … and it was very clear that I wasn't." This sentiment likely refers to the backlash she faced after performing "Daddy Lessons" from Lemonade with the Chicks at the 2016 CMA Awards. Also read: Arnold Schwarzenegger says he'll begin shooting for FUBAR S2 in April; shares pic with pacemaker Cowboy Carter not only pays homage to the history of country music but also highlights its Black roots. The track "The Linda Martell Show" shines a light on the first Black female solo artist to play the Grand Ole Opry, whose promising career was cut short by racism from audiences and industry executives. "I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive," Beyoncé explained. "It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history." Also read: Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood "The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me," Beyoncé added. "Act II is a result of challenging myself and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work." The reactions to the album on the internet have been positive, with one fan writing, "I see you’ve all made it to Ya Ya! She’s taking it! #COWBOYCARTER." Another wrote, "There is something very cinematic about the musicality of #CowboyCarter." A third comment post on X read, "Did I just finish that album… or did that album just finish me? #COWBOYCARTER." A fourth user wrote, "What a masterpiece #CowboyCarter! Loved it"

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album FINALLY out! Netizens call it a 'masterpiece'

<p>Texas native and singer-songwriter Denitia was deeply moved when she heard the first notes of Beyoncé's hit country song, "Texas Hold ‘Em."</p>

<p>But it was more than the exhilarating, catchy thrum of the banjo at the start of the song that caught Denitia’s attention: It was an overdue acknowledgement of the rich history of Black country music artists and their legacies.</p>

<p>"Beyoncé's success in country music is shining a light on a history of Black folks in country music, in our creation, our contribution to the genre, in our being listeners and avid audience members of country music," said Denitia, who now lives in Nashville and was named one of CMT’s next country artists to watch earlier this year. "We have been there from the start and we're still there."</p>

<p>Experts and fans view Beyoncé's foray into the genre as a reclamation and homage to the legacy of Black Americans within country music and culture – a history that has largely gone unrecognized in some mainstream music circles. They say Beyoncé, who was born and raised in Houston, Texas, is now walking in the footsteps of many acclaimed Black country music legends who came before her.</p>

<p>From historical figures like Lesley "Esley" Riddle, and Charley Pride, who broke down historical barriers, to current artists like Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen and Rhiannon Giddens, who played the banjo, an instrument of West African origin, heard throughout "Texas Hold ‘Em."</p>

<p>“Despite the fact that country music as an industry and often country music spaces like bars and festivals, are primarily white, Black artists have been creating the music that's the roots of country,” said Francesca T. Royster, associate professor of English at DePaul University, where she teaches courses on Shakespeare, film, and Black feminism.</p>

<p>"The story that's been told about country music is that it's like this authentically white, nostalgic music, when in fact, Black, Indigenous, Latinx contributions are really important to the sound."</p>

<p>'TALENT IS TALENT'</p>

<p>Beyoncé is set to release her highly anticipated country album, Cowboy Carter, on March 29. She first teased the forthcoming album when she released two new songs after making a surprise appearance in a Super Bowl commercial. The album serves as the second in a three-album project that kicked off with her 2022 critically acclaimed "Renaissance."</p>

<p>Excitement has swirled around the project, and "Texas Hold ‘Em," has soared multiple music charts, cementing Beyoncé as the first Black woman to top the Billboard Country Chart. Royster noted that the banjo featured on the song has become a signature instrument, sound and tradition of country music, but added it was originally invented by and grounded in the music of enslaved Black people.</p>

<p>For Royster and others, Beyoncé's success is a reminder that "anyone, whatever their racial or ethnic identity, can participate in this culture and not feel like a genre or creed of creative art form or way of storytelling is closed to them.”</p>

<p>Beyoncé has been vocal throughout her career about her ties to country music and southern culture, dropping hints throughout her career of the impact both have had.</p>

<p>Her 2016 "Lemonade" album featured the country song "Daddy Lessons," which she performed later that year at the Country Music Awards with The Chicks, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks. While the performance was praised, it was also met with swift criticism and racist backlash, stating she had no place on country’s biggest stage.</p>

<p>There’s been a long documented history of exclusion within the country music space. A 2021 study found that between 2002-2020, just one percent of songs played on country stations were by Black artists.</p>

<p>News of her country album has also been met with some mixed reviews and tepid response by some. Fans have complained several country radio stations have not given airplay to the songs, including Oklahoma radio station KYKC, which went viral for rejecting a fan's request to play Beyoncé's country song. General Manager Roger Harris said it rejected the request because the label initially designated it as under the Pop and R&amp;B categories and the station was "unfairly targeted."</p>

<p>Despite the controversy, fans across the world continue to celebrate, posting clips of themselves donning glittery cowboy boots and hats, and dancing to the songs, like Danielle Williams-Hooey and three of her friends, who created a line dance routine to the song.</p>

<p>"I really appreciated it because there are a lot of African American country artists that we don't really know about, including myself," said Williams-Hooey, a teacher from Texas, noting she's hopeful the songs' success will "trickle down" to other Black country artists. “At the end of the day, talent is talent no matter what your skin color is."</p>


Texas native and singer-songwriter Denitia was deeply moved when she heard the first notes of Beyoncé's hit country song, "Texas Hold ‘Em." But it was more than the exhilarating, catchy thrum of the banjo at the start of the song that caught Denitia’s attention: It was an overdue acknowledgement of the rich history of Black country music artists and their legacies.

Texas native and singer-songwriter Denitia was deeply moved when she heard the first notes of Beyoncé's hit country song, "Texas Hold ‘Em." But it was more than the exhilarating, catchy thrum of the banjo at the start of the song that caught Denitia’s attention: It was an overdue acknowledgement of the rich history of Black country music artists and their legacies. "Beyoncé's success in country music is shining a light on a history of Black folks in country music, in our creation, our contribution to the genre, in our being listeners and avid audience members of country music," said Denitia, who now lives in Nashville and was named one of CMT’s next country artists to watch earlier this year. "We have been there from the start and we're still there." Experts and fans view Beyoncé's foray into the genre as a reclamation and homage to the legacy of Black Americans within country music and culture – a history that has largely gone unrecognized in some mainstream music circles. They say Beyoncé, who was born and raised in Houston, Texas, is now walking in the footsteps of many acclaimed Black country music legends who came before her. From historical figures like Lesley "Esley" Riddle, and Charley Pride, who broke down historical barriers, to current artists like Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen and Rhiannon Giddens, who played the banjo, an instrument of West African origin, heard throughout "Texas Hold ‘Em." “Despite the fact that country music as an industry and often country music spaces like bars and festivals, are primarily white, Black artists have been creating the music that's the roots of country,” said Francesca T. Royster, associate professor of English at DePaul University, where she teaches courses on Shakespeare, film, and Black feminism. "The story that's been told about country music is that it's like this authentically white, nostalgic music, when in fact, Black, Indigenous, Latinx contributions are really important to the sound." 'TALENT IS TALENT' Beyoncé is set to release her highly anticipated country album, Cowboy Carter, on March 29. She first teased the forthcoming album when she released two new songs after making a surprise appearance in a Super Bowl commercial. The album serves as the second in a three-album project that kicked off with her 2022 critically acclaimed "Renaissance." Excitement has swirled around the project, and "Texas Hold ‘Em," has soared multiple music charts, cementing Beyoncé as the first Black woman to top the Billboard Country Chart. Royster noted that the banjo featured on the song has become a signature instrument, sound and tradition of country music, but added it was originally invented by and grounded in the music of enslaved Black people. For Royster and others, Beyoncé's success is a reminder that "anyone, whatever their racial or ethnic identity, can participate in this culture and not feel like a genre or creed of creative art form or way of storytelling is closed to them.” Beyoncé has been vocal throughout her career about her ties to country music and southern culture, dropping hints throughout her career of the impact both have had. Her 2016 "Lemonade" album featured the country song "Daddy Lessons," which she performed later that year at the Country Music Awards with The Chicks, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks. While the performance was praised, it was also met with swift criticism and racist backlash, stating she had no place on country’s biggest stage. There’s been a long documented history of exclusion within the country music space. A 2021 study found that between 2002-2020, just one percent of songs played on country stations were by Black artists. News of her country album has also been met with some mixed reviews and tepid response by some. Fans have complained several country radio stations have not given airplay to the songs, including Oklahoma radio station KYKC, which went viral for rejecting a fan's request to play Beyoncé's country song. General Manager Roger Harris said it rejected the request because the label initially designated it as under the Pop and R&B categories and the station was "unfairly targeted." Despite the controversy, fans across the world continue to celebrate, posting clips of themselves donning glittery cowboy boots and hats, and dancing to the songs, like Danielle Williams-Hooey and three of her friends, who created a line dance routine to the song. "I really appreciated it because there are a lot of African American country artists that we don't really know about, including myself," said Williams-Hooey, a teacher from Texas, noting she's hopeful the songs' success will "trickle down" to other Black country artists. “At the end of the day, talent is talent no matter what your skin color is."

Beyoncé makes her mark on country music, shining light on genre's Black roots

<p>She is called the queen for a reason. Beyonce is back in the news and ruling the charts with her new song <em>Texas Hold Em. </em>In fact, on Wednesday, Beyonce became the first Black woman to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with her latest track.<br />
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Her song was released on February 11, during the Super Bowl, and instantly debuted at the top of the Hot Country Songs chart. This isn't the first time that Beyonce's song has topped the Billboard charts but what makes it special is that she has topped the Hot 100 charts for the eighth time in her starry career as a solo artist. &nbsp;<br />
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Her forthcoming album - <em>16 Carriages</em> - has secured the Number 9 spot on the country music chart.<br />
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<em>Texas Hold Em</em> sits tight on its debuting position No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, right above Kanye West and Ty Dollar $ign's brand-new song <em>Carnival.</em> Beyonce's 1<em>6 Carriages</em> grabbed the 38th spot on the Hot 100.<br />
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<strong>About the track <em>Texas Hold Em</em></strong><br />
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The new Beyonce song is the lead single of her upcoming album, which is a full-fledged country collection. Scheduled to release on March 29, the album has been proclaimed the ‘Act II’ of the three-act music project that started with the 2022 masterpiece, Renaissance album. <em>Texas Hold Em</em> has been particularly praised for reclaiming country music's Black roots.<br />
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<strong>Controversy around Texas Hold Em&nbsp;</strong><br />
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While the new track is topping charts it was also shrouded in controversy when the country radio station KYKC rejected a request to play it. Its general manager, Roger Harris, denied the request, stating that they don't play Beyonce because they are a country music station. Beyonce is known to be a R&amp;B legend.&nbsp;<br />
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Harris' reply went viral, launching a new X (formerly Twitter) trend, #Beyonceiscountry. A spokesperson of the station eventually clarified that they had no idea the song had country inclinations.<br />
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In addition to topping the country charts, Beyonce is the first woman to lead the R&amp;B/ hip-hop charts since the genre charts were instituted in 1958. She was also the only second woman to debut at the No 1 country song spot- the other being Taylor Swift.</p>


She is called the queen for a reason. Beyonce is back in the news and ruling the charts with her new song Texas Hold Em. In fact, on Wednesday, Beyonce became the first Black woman to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with her latest track.

She is called the queen for a reason. Beyonce is back in the news and ruling the charts with her new song Texas Hold Em. In fact, on Wednesday, Beyonce became the first Black woman to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with her latest track. Her song was released on February 11, during the Super Bowl, and instantly debuted at the top of the Hot Country Songs chart. This isn't the first time that Beyonce's song has topped the Billboard charts but what makes it special is that she has topped the Hot 100 charts for the eighth time in her starry career as a solo artist. Her forthcoming album - 16 Carriages - has secured the Number 9 spot on the country music chart. Texas Hold Em sits tight on its debuting position No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, right above Kanye West and Ty Dollar $ign's brand-new song Carnival. Beyonce's 16 Carriages grabbed the 38th spot on the Hot 100. About the track Texas Hold Em The new Beyonce song is the lead single of her upcoming album, which is a full-fledged country collection. Scheduled to release on March 29, the album has been proclaimed the ‘Act II’ of the three-act music project that started with the 2022 masterpiece, Renaissance album. Texas Hold Em has been particularly praised for reclaiming country music's Black roots. Controversy around Texas Hold Em While the new track is topping charts it was also shrouded in controversy when the country radio station KYKC rejected a request to play it. Its general manager, Roger Harris, denied the request, stating that they don't play Beyonce because they are a country music station. Beyonce is known to be a R&B legend. Harris' reply went viral, launching a new X (formerly Twitter) trend, #Beyonceiscountry. A spokesperson of the station eventually clarified that they had no idea the song had country inclinations. In addition to topping the country charts, Beyonce is the first woman to lead the R&B/ hip-hop charts since the genre charts were instituted in 1958. She was also the only second woman to debut at the No 1 country song spot- the other being Taylor Swift.

Beyonce creates Billboard history with her new country song Texas Hold Em

Beyonce has made music history as the first black woman to top the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart after her track Texas Hold ‘Em debuted at number one.

Beyonce becomes first black woman to top US country music chart

<p>Beyonce sent her entire fandom into a frenzy on the Super Bowl night when she announced her new country album <em>Renaissance Act II</em> and went on to release two songs – “Texas Hold Em” and “16 Carriages.” Beyonce's announcement and release of her two songs were enough to thrill her millions of fans, who couldn't stop themselves&nbsp;from listening to&nbsp;Queen Bey's new track.</p>

<p>After the big release, a row erupted&nbsp;on social media between Queen Bey's fans and a radio station that denied fans' request to play Beyonce's new country single&nbsp;''Texas Hold 'Em''.</p>

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<p>Earlier this week, a country radio station in Oklahoma, USA, refused to play Beyonce's song saying that they do not play Beyonce as they are&nbsp;a country music station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The furious fan who made the request was quick to share the incident on X, as he went on to accuse KYLC-FM of ''racism and discrimination.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I requested Texas Hold ‘Em at my local country radio station (KYKC) and after requesting, i received an email from the radio station stating “We do not play Beyoncé on KYKC as we are a country music station. <a href="https://twitter.com/BeyLegion?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BeyLegion</a> <a href="https://t.co/eQksQemk6m">pic.twitter.com/eQksQemk6m</a></p>
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<p>Fan who goes by the name Justin on X shared the screengrab of the mail that he got from Oklahoma's station rejecting his request. He also tagged Beyonce's fans account.</p>

<p>The response reads, “We do not play Beyoncé on KYKC as we are a country music station.”</p>

<p>Sharing the screenshot, he wrote, ''I requested Texas Hold ‘Em at my local country radio station (KYKC) and after requesting, I received an email from the radio station stating “We do not play Beyoncé on KYKC as we are a country music station.''</p>

<p>He further added, ''This station needs to be held accountable for their blatant racism and discrimination against Beyoncé.''</p>

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<p>''@1001KYKC. This is absolutely ridiculous and racist. You guys should be ashamed. I grew up listening to your station,'' Justin wrote in another post on X.</p>

<p>His post was quick to garner the attention&nbsp;Beyonce's fans&nbsp;who slammed radio stations for not playing the song of the Grammy-winning singer. Some fans also wrote a mail and shared screenshots of the same on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident sparked outrage with many calling it a racist act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The outcry led to a reaction from Roger Harris, radio station manager for South Central Oklahoma Radio Enterprises, which also sees KYKC.</p>

<p>In the statement, Harris said that the station was not aware of Beyonce's new song, and now it has been added to the station's playlist.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lots of call coming in for Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em. It’s coming up in minutes <a href="https://t.co/w9hZ24w4aw">pic.twitter.com/w9hZ24w4aw</a></p>
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<p>''Up until now, [Beyoncé] hasn't been a 'country artist.' So we responded to the email in the same way we would have responded to someone requesting a Rolling Stones song on our country station," Harris told EW over email.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We literally just learned about the new song... but we didn't have the actual song in our possession. Normally we would watch a new song to see how it does on the charts before we added [sic] it. But... we apparently were targeted in a big campaign to add the song. As soon as we received the file, we did add it to the playlist of our country station."</p>

<p>The station later shared a screenshot of a monitor showing Bayonce's song in the playlist on X, and wrote, ''Lots of call coming in for Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em. &nbsp;It’s coming up in minutes.''</p>

<p><strong>Country music row with black artist</strong></p>

<p>The Beyonce and radio station row has triggered a debate about Black artists being sidelined&nbsp;from country music. This is not the first time when Beyonce's name has cropped in such an incident.</p>

<p>In 2016, Beyonce earned nine Grammy nominations, but her country song ''Daddy Lessons'' from the album <em>Lemonade</em> was rejected by the Recording Academy's Country Music Committee, reported AP back then.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An insider from the Grammy nomination process told The Associated Press that the singer submitted <em>Daddy Lessons</em>&nbsp;to the country category. However, the Country Music Committee rejected the song.</p>

<p>Not only this but the country music industry has been called out for sidelining black artists. In 2019, Billboard removed Lil Nas X’s "Old Town Road" from the Hot Country Charts, and in a statement later, a Billboard representative said that his song does not have ''enough elements of today’s country music.''</p>


Beyonce sent her entire fandom into a frenzy on the Super Bowl night when she announced her new country album Renaissance Act II and went on to release two songs – “Texas Hold Em” and “16 Carriages.

Beyonce sent her entire fandom into a frenzy on the Super Bowl night when she announced her new country album Renaissance Act II and went on to release two songs – “Texas Hold Em” and “16 Carriages.” Beyonce's announcement and release of her two songs were enough to thrill her millions of fans, who couldn't stop themselves from listening to Queen Bey's new track. After the big release, a row erupted on social media between Queen Bey's fans and a radio station that denied fans' request to play Beyonce's new country single ''Texas Hold 'Em''. Brad Pitt has moved in with rumoured girlfriend Ines de Ramon: Reports Earlier this week, a country radio station in Oklahoma, USA, refused to play Beyonce's song saying that they do not play Beyonce as they are a country music station. The furious fan who made the request was quick to share the incident on X, as he went on to accuse KYLC-FM of ''racism and discrimination.'' I requested Texas Hold ‘Em at my local country radio station (KYKC) and after requesting, i received an email from the radio station stating “We do not play Beyoncé on KYKC as we are a country music station. @BeyLegion pic.twitter.com/eQksQemk6m — JUSTIN 🫧 (@jussatto) February 13, 2024 × Fan who goes by the name Justin on X shared the screengrab of the mail that he got from Oklahoma's station rejecting his request. He also tagged Beyonce's fans account. The response reads, “We do not play Beyoncé on KYKC as we are a country music station.” Sharing the screenshot, he wrote, ''I requested Texas Hold ‘Em at my local country radio station (KYKC) and after requesting, I received an email from the radio station stating “We do not play Beyoncé on KYKC as we are a country music station.'' He further added, ''This station needs to be held accountable for their blatant racism and discrimination against Beyoncé.'' Taylor Swift fan ready to skip aunt's funeral for Melbourne concert ''@1001KYKC. This is absolutely ridiculous and racist. You guys should be ashamed. I grew up listening to your station,'' Justin wrote in another post on X. His post was quick to garner the attention Beyonce's fans who slammed radio stations for not playing the song of the Grammy-winning singer. Some fans also wrote a mail and shared screenshots of the same on X. This station needs to be held accountable for their blatant racism and discrimination against Beyoncé. — JUSTIN 🫧 (@jussatto) February 13, 2024 × The incident sparked outrage with many calling it a racist act. The outcry led to a reaction from Roger Harris, radio station manager for South Central Oklahoma Radio Enterprises, which also sees KYKC. In the statement, Harris said that the station was not aware of Beyonce's new song, and now it has been added to the station's playlist. Lots of call coming in for Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em. It’s coming up in minutes pic.twitter.com/w9hZ24w4aw — 100.1 KYKC (@1001KYKC) February 13, 2024 × ''Up until now, [Beyoncé] hasn't been a 'country artist.' So we responded to the email in the same way we would have responded to someone requesting a Rolling Stones song on our country station," Harris told EW over email. "We literally just learned about the new song... but we didn't have the actual song in our possession. Normally we would watch a new song to see how it does on the charts before we added [sic] it. But... we apparently were targeted in a big campaign to add the song. As soon as we received the file, we did add it to the playlist of our country station." The station later shared a screenshot of a monitor showing Bayonce's song in the playlist on X, and wrote, ''Lots of call coming in for Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em. It’s coming up in minutes.'' Country music row with black artist The Beyonce and radio station row has triggered a debate about Black artists being sidelined from country music. This is not the first time when Beyonce's name has cropped in such an incident. In 2016, Beyonce earned nine Grammy nominations, but her country song ''Daddy Lessons'' from the album Lemonade was rejected by the Recording Academy's Country Music Committee, reported AP back then. An insider from the Grammy nomination process told The Associated Press that the singer submitted Daddy Lessons to the country category. However, the Country Music Committee rejected the song. Not only this but the country music industry has been called out for sidelining black artists. In 2019, Billboard removed Lil Nas X’s "Old Town Road" from the Hot Country Charts, and in a statement later, a Billboard representative said that his song does not have ''enough elements of today’s country music.''

Beyonce and country radio row: What happened, why fans are calling radio station 'racist'

<p>This Super Bowl had a lot to watch out for music fans – with Usher doling out a banging halftime Show performance, Taylor Swift making waves with her romance with Travis Kelce and now Beyoncé dropping new songs during a Verizon commercial.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Beyonce drops two new songs</strong></h2>

<p>Beyoncé dropped not one but two songs – “Texas Hold Em” and “16 Carriages.” She also announced a new album and she teased the release of the same as March 29. After a Verizon commercial starring Beyonce was aired, she could be heard saying, “They ready, drop the new music.” Then, a cryptic Instagram video with country iconography appeared on her page, teasing <em>act ii </em>on March 29. (Beyoncé’s 2022 album <em>Renaissance </em>is referred to as <em>Act I: Renaissance</em>.)</p>

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<p>At the end of the clip, a plucky acoustic guitar riff plays, and Beyoncé &nbsp;starts to sing, “This ain’t Texas / Ain’t no hold ’em / So lay your cards down down down.” She sings with a Southern accent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Soon after this, the music also made its way to her Instagram. Under the “music” tab on her Instagram page, two titles are listed – “Texas Hold 'Em” and “16 Carriages,” which later appeared as full songs on Tidal, YouTube, and Spotify.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scheduled Verizon commercial was also an attempt to grab eyeballs for her new music that she was going to tease soon. In the commercial, she was seen with Tony Hale as he plays her adviser and she opens a “Lemonade” stand, releases a saxophone album called “Let’s Get Saxy,” does her own version of the <em>Barbie </em>movie called <em>BarBey</em>, sells a cyborg version of herself, runs for Beyoncé of the United States, and blasts off in a rocket to become the first woman in space.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-attends-super-bowl-2024-for-beau-travis-kelce-with-friends-lana-del-ray-blake-lively-689320">Taylor Swift attends Super Bowl 2024 for beau Travis Kelce with friends Lana Del Ray, Blake Lively</a></h2>

<p>After Hale tells her none of that worked, she says on the spaceship intercom, “OK, Bey ready: drop the new music.”</p>

<p>Beyoncé was pictured sitting with husband Jay-Z enjoying the Super Bowl at the Allegiant Stadium.</p>


This Super Bowl had a lot to watch out for music fans – with Usher doling out a banging halftime Show performance, Taylor Swift making waves with her romance with Travis Kelce and now Beyoncé dropping new songs during a Verizon commercial.

This Super Bowl had a lot to watch out for music fans – with Usher doling out a banging halftime Show performance, Taylor Swift making waves with her romance with Travis Kelce and now Beyoncé dropping new songs during a Verizon commercial. Beyonce drops two new songs Beyoncé dropped not one but two songs – “Texas Hold Em” and “16 Carriages.” She also announced a new album and she teased the release of the same as March 29. After a Verizon commercial starring Beyonce was aired, she could be heard saying, “They ready, drop the new music.” Then, a cryptic Instagram video with country iconography appeared on her page, teasing act ii on March 29. (Beyoncé’s 2022 album Renaissance is referred to as Act I: Renaissance.) Super Bowl 2024 half-time show: Usher delivers a hit- heavy performance At the end of the clip, a plucky acoustic guitar riff plays, and Beyoncé starts to sing, “This ain’t Texas / Ain’t no hold ’em / So lay your cards down down down.” She sings with a Southern accent. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) × Soon after this, the music also made its way to her Instagram. Under the “music” tab on her Instagram page, two titles are listed – “Texas Hold 'Em” and “16 Carriages,” which later appeared as full songs on Tidal, YouTube, and Spotify. The scheduled Verizon commercial was also an attempt to grab eyeballs for her new music that she was going to tease soon. In the commercial, she was seen with Tony Hale as he plays her adviser and she opens a “Lemonade” stand, releases a saxophone album called “Let’s Get Saxy,” does her own version of the Barbie movie called BarBey, sells a cyborg version of herself, runs for Beyoncé of the United States, and blasts off in a rocket to become the first woman in space. Taylor Swift attends Super Bowl 2024 for beau Travis Kelce with friends Lana Del Ray, Blake Lively After Hale tells her none of that worked, she says on the spaceship intercom, “OK, Bey ready: drop the new music.” Beyoncé was pictured sitting with husband Jay-Z enjoying the Super Bowl at the Allegiant Stadium.

Beyoncé drops new music, announces new album in Super Bowl ad

Super Bowl LVIII was a star-studded night. To watch the thrilling game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, a bevvy of A-listers made it to the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Super Bowl LVIII was a star-studded night. To watch the thrilling game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, a bevvy of A-listers made it to the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Beyonce, 42, made the Super Bowl night even more memorable with the announcement of Part II of her Renaissance album. She attended the game with her husband Jay-Z and two children, Blue Ivy and Rumi. Bringing the much-needed hotness, Beyonce wore a black Dolce & Gabbana mini dress with a plunging neck. What added more glamour to her look was her bouncy blonde hair. She paired her dress with thigh-high boots and diamond jewellery. Beyoncé drops new music, announces new album during Super Bowl ad Other prominent stars spotted included Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, and Ariana Grande among others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé Fan Account (@yonceiicon) × Post Malone Gwen Stefani LeBron James Lady Gaga Beyoncé Jay-Z Star-studded Super Bowl ⭐️ #SBLVIII pic.twitter.com/prLlQxuFSI — NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2024 × Taylor Swift finally made it on time after wrapping her Eras Tour concert in Japan to support beau Travis Kelce and his team, the Kansas City Chiefs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eden🐘🌺 (@cozycarters) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by beyoncemao (@beyoncemao_) × Icon. @TaylorSwift13#SBLVIII pic.twitter.com/G0FzHIyiLB — NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2024 × Dressed in a corset black top and matching jeans, Swift was seen in the stands with her famous friends like Lana Del Ray and Blake Lively. Super bowl 2024: Wade Wilson calls himself 'Marvel Jesus' in the first trailer of Deadpool & Wolverine The Biebers. #SBLVIII pic.twitter.com/fynN7TxHWC — NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2024 × Swift and her BFF Blake, who was wearing red track pants with a white tank top and matching jacket, cheered on as they enjoyed the game. Paul Rudd, @GordonRamsay, Jay-Z and @IamQueenLatifah taking in #SuperBowlLVIII! pic.twitter.com/Jb9zYGIvNs — NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2024 × Controversial rapper Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, were also among the attendees. The ''Donda'' singer showed up at the stadium wearing a black mask with a white crucifix from designer Alexandar McQueen over a black headpiece covering his entire head. Twinning with her husband, Censori wore an all-black latex outfit. Our Beautiful Girl🥹💕#ladygaga #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/e0e5lNZ16k — alyssaisnotokay (@alyssaisnotokay) February 12, 2024 × Justin and Hailey Bieber were spotted chatting and sharing a warm kiss during the game, while Kendall Jenner sat beside the two. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Ariana Graphics (@thearianagraphix) × Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo also made a stylish appearance at the Super Bowl.

Stars descend at Super Bowl with Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Ariana, Bieber and more gracing the stands

<p>At the Grammy Awards on Sunday, hip-hop legend Jay-Z was bestowed with the prestigious Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, marking a significant moment in his illustrious career. However, the evening took an unexpected turn as Jay-Z used his platform to supposedly address the Grammy organisation's perceived snub of his wife, Beyoncé, in the Album of the Year category.</p>

<p>With Beyoncé cheering him on, Jay-Z brought their&nbsp;daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, to the stage as he accepted the trophy. He humorously shared that he once used the gramophone as a sippy cup for Blue Ivy.</p>

<p>He then acknowledged the influence of Dr Dre on the coveted awards ceremony, recounting historical Grammy moments, including DJ Jazzy Jeff &amp; the Fresh Prince's boycott in 1989. Transitioning to his own experience in 1998, Jay-Z boycotted the Grammys when he was nominated for Best Rap Album, drawing attention to the snub of DMX, who had two number-one albums that year but received no nominations.</p>

<p>“How far we have come with Will Smith, the Fresh Prince winning their first Grammy in ’89 and boycotting because it was not televised,” he said. “And then they went to a hotel to watch the Grammys. I don’t even understand, it was not a great boycott. But then in ’98, I took a page out of their book and was nominated for best rap album. And DMX put out two, they were both number one, and he was not nominated at all. So I boycotted and I watched. I’m just saying, we want you all to get it right. We love y’all, we love y’all. We want you to get it right — or at least get it close to right. And obviously, it’s subjective, because it’s music and it's opinion-based, but some things…”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylivia-is-back-taylor-swift-ends-feud-rumours-with-olivia-rodrigo-at-2024-grammys-687135">Taylivia is back! Taylor Swift ends feud rumours with Olivia Rodrigo at 2024 Grammys</a></strong></p>

<p>He then turned to his wife, Beyoncé, and highlighted that she has never won Album of the Year despite a remarkable 32 Grammy wins.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year. So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys, never won album of the year. That doesn’t work,” he added.&nbsp;“When I get nervous, I tell the truth.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jay-Z calls out the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Grammys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Grammys</a> for never giving Beyoncé the Album of the Year trophy, despite her record-setting 32 wins. <a href="https://t.co/htakmJGEKH">pic.twitter.com/htakmJGEKH</a></p>
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<p>Concluding his acceptance speech, Jay-Z urged everyone to keep working hard until people acknowledge their talent and their worth. "You got to keep showing up until they give you all those accolades you feel you deserve, until they call you Chairman, until they call you a genius, until they call you the greatest of all time."</p>


At the Grammy Awards on Sunday, hip-hop legend Jay-Z was bestowed with the prestigious Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, marking a significant moment in his illustrious career.

At the Grammy Awards on Sunday, hip-hop legend Jay-Z was bestowed with the prestigious Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, marking a significant moment in his illustrious career. However, the evening took an unexpected turn as Jay-Z used his platform to supposedly address the Grammy organisation's perceived snub of his wife, Beyoncé, in the Album of the Year category. With Beyoncé cheering him on, Jay-Z brought their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, to the stage as he accepted the trophy. He humorously shared that he once used the gramophone as a sippy cup for Blue Ivy. He then acknowledged the influence of Dr Dre on the coveted awards ceremony, recounting historical Grammy moments, including DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's boycott in 1989. Transitioning to his own experience in 1998, Jay-Z boycotted the Grammys when he was nominated for Best Rap Album, drawing attention to the snub of DMX, who had two number-one albums that year but received no nominations. “How far we have come with Will Smith, the Fresh Prince winning their first Grammy in ’89 and boycotting because it was not televised,” he said. “And then they went to a hotel to watch the Grammys. I don’t even understand, it was not a great boycott. But then in ’98, I took a page out of their book and was nominated for best rap album. And DMX put out two, they were both number one, and he was not nominated at all. So I boycotted and I watched. I’m just saying, we want you all to get it right. We love y’all, we love y’all. We want you to get it right — or at least get it close to right. And obviously, it’s subjective, because it’s music and it's opinion-based, but some things…” Also read: Taylivia is back! Taylor Swift ends feud rumours with Olivia Rodrigo at 2024 Grammys He then turned to his wife, Beyoncé, and highlighted that she has never won Album of the Year despite a remarkable 32 Grammy wins. “I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year. So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys, never won album of the year. That doesn’t work,” he added. “When I get nervous, I tell the truth.” Jay-Z calls out the #Grammys for never giving Beyoncé the Album of the Year trophy, despite her record-setting 32 wins. pic.twitter.com/htakmJGEKH — Variety (@Variety) February 5, 2024 Concluding his acceptance speech, Jay-Z urged everyone to keep working hard until people acknowledge their talent and their worth. "You got to keep showing up until they give you all those accolades you feel you deserve, until they call you Chairman, until they call you a genius, until they call you the greatest of all time."

Jay-Z shades Grammys for never awarding Beyonce an Album of the Year accolade

Live concerts are finally back in full swing much to music fans' relief. While 2023 delivered two of the biggest tours in concert history with Beyonce's 'Renaissance' and Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour', this year also promises to host buzzier concerts. Get your dates blocked for these upcoming tours.

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<p>Beyoncé thrilled her Brazilian fans with a surprise appearance at a special event for her&nbsp;concert film, <em>Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé</em>. The much-anticipated film premiered in Brazil on Thursday, and to mark the occasion, Beyoncé made an unexpected visit to a "Club Renaissance" party held at a convention centre in Salvador, Bahia.</p>

<p>As the global icon stepped onto the stage, the crowd's ecstatic cheers echoed at the venue.&nbsp;"Brazil, I love you so much," Beyoncé said, adding, "I came because I love you so much. … It was very important to be here, right here."</p>

<p>In a playful moment, Beyoncé attempted to do the mute challenge, where the audience is supposed to get quiet when she says, “Look around, everybody on mute,” but fans appeared to be too excited about seeing Queen Bey.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Brazil audience wouldn’t go on mute. A decade ago she was dragged off the stage by fans she had not visited since<br />
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The sight of Beyoncé after 10 years pushed the crowd to more jubilant applause and screams she was swiftly ushered off this time around to safety.<br />
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The love was… <a href="https://t.co/VaK0kaoMzM">pic.twitter.com/VaK0kaoMzM</a></p>
— 🔱 CÉ Mario ✨⚒️ (@MarioTheArtist) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioTheArtist/status/1738094497538482378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>Beyoncé's publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, took to Instagram to share captivating photos of the artist donning a stunning silver sequined dress. The caption read, "Move out the way when the queen touches down in Bahia, Brazil!! What a time! Thank you, Brazil."</p>

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<p>Building anticipation before the surprise appearance, Beyoncé teased her fans by sharing glimpses of her journey on social media, including a photo of her private jet and her&nbsp;iconic Renaissance silver horse.</p>

<p>This unexpected event followed Beyoncé's recent revelation that "the renaissance is not over." The global sensation announced the extension of her concert film tour to 15 additional countries, including Brazil. The news came after star-studded premieres in Los Angeles and London, where she shared the spotlight with fellow artist Taylor Swift.</p>

<p><em>Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé</em>&nbsp;officially hit theatres in the US on December 1, marking another milestone in the artist's illustrious career and solidifying her reign as a global music and fashion icon.</p>


Beyoncé thrilled her Brazilian fans with a surprise appearance at a special event for her concert film, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé. The much-anticipated film premiered in Brazil on Thursday, and to mark the occasion, Beyoncé made an unexpected visit to a "Club Renaissance" party held at a convention centre in Salvador, Bahia.

Beyoncé thrilled her Brazilian fans with a surprise appearance at a special event for her concert film, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé. The much-anticipated film premiered in Brazil on Thursday, and to mark the occasion, Beyoncé made an unexpected visit to a "Club Renaissance" party held at a convention centre in Salvador, Bahia. As the global icon stepped onto the stage, the crowd's ecstatic cheers echoed at the venue. "Brazil, I love you so much," Beyoncé said, adding, "I came because I love you so much. … It was very important to be here, right here." In a playful moment, Beyoncé attempted to do the mute challenge, where the audience is supposed to get quiet when she says, “Look around, everybody on mute,” but fans appeared to be too excited about seeing Queen Bey. The Brazil audience wouldn’t go on mute. A decade ago she was dragged off the stage by fans she had not visited since The sight of Beyoncé after 10 years pushed the crowd to more jubilant applause and screams she was swiftly ushered off this time around to safety. The love was… pic.twitter.com/VaK0kaoMzM — 🔱 CÉ Mario ✨⚒️ (@MarioTheArtist) December 22, 2023 Beyoncé's publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, took to Instagram to share captivating photos of the artist donning a stunning silver sequined dress. The caption read, "Move out the way when the queen touches down in Bahia, Brazil!! What a time! Thank you, Brazil." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yvette Noel-Schure (@yvettenoelschure) Also read: Jo Koy to host 2024 Golden Globe Awards Building anticipation before the surprise appearance, Beyoncé teased her fans by sharing glimpses of her journey on social media, including a photo of her private jet and her iconic Renaissance silver horse. This unexpected event followed Beyoncé's recent revelation that "the renaissance is not over." The global sensation announced the extension of her concert film tour to 15 additional countries, including Brazil. The news came after star-studded premieres in Los Angeles and London, where she shared the spotlight with fellow artist Taylor Swift. Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé officially hit theatres in the US on December 1, marking another milestone in the artist's illustrious career and solidifying her reign as a global music and fashion icon.

Beyoncé surprises Brazilian fans with unexpected visit at Renaissance event

<p>The music industry has hit a crescendo, breaking all records in 2023 as concert revenues surged to an astonishing $9.17 billion for the top 100 tours, a groundbreaking achievement reported by industry authority Pollstar on Friday.</p>

<p>Led by powerhouse performers Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, whose <em>Eras Tour</em>&nbsp;crossed an unprecedented milestone by exceeding $1 billion in ticket sales, the year witnessed a staggering 46 per cent increase in total sales compared to the previous record-setting year.</p>

<p>Describing 2023 as an unparalleled phenomenon, Pollstar expressed awe at the magnitude of this achievement, heralding it as an unparalleled triumph for the live entertainment sector.</p>

<p>Every metric pointed skywards: the average revenue from a concert soared by 53 per cent to a remarkable $2.37 million, total ticket sales surged by 18 per cent, reaching an astounding 70 million, and average ticket prices ascended by more than 23 per cent to $130.81.</p>

<p>Swift's historic tour redefined boundaries, achieving the monumental feat of surpassing the symbolic $1 billion mark within 60 dates from March to November 2023. Pollstar projected that Swift, recently honoured as Time magazine's Person of the Year, could potentially breach the $2 billion threshold by the tour's conclusion.</p>

<p>Elton John's <em>Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour</em>, spanning 328 dates over five years, previously came closest to the billion-dollar mark, amassing a colossal $939 million.</p>

<p>Beyoncé followed suit with an impressive $579 million from her <em>Renaissance Tour</em>&nbsp;held across 56 dates, securing the second spot in the 2023 rankings. Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, and Harry Styles completed the top five chartbusters.</p>

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<p>Notably, this year marked a significant milestone as two women claimed the top positions in the concert revenue rankings for the first time in 15 years since Madonna and Celine Dion's reign in 2008. Pollstar hailed this as a resoundingly positive sign for the industry, emphasising that the duo not only shattered the glass ceiling but also fostered a more inclusive landscape.</p>

<p>The outlook for 2024 appears promising, with Swift, Springsteen, and Coldplay slated for more enthralling concerts, alongside highly anticipated tours from legendary acts like the Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and Carrie Underwood.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The music industry has hit a crescendo, breaking all records in 2023 as concert revenues surged to an astonishing $9.17 billion for the top 100 tours, a groundbreaking achievement reported by industry authority Pollstar on Friday.

The music industry has hit a crescendo, breaking all records in 2023 as concert revenues surged to an astonishing $9.17 billion for the top 100 tours, a groundbreaking achievement reported by industry authority Pollstar on Friday. Led by powerhouse performers Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, whose Eras Tour crossed an unprecedented milestone by exceeding $1 billion in ticket sales, the year witnessed a staggering 46 per cent increase in total sales compared to the previous record-setting year. Describing 2023 as an unparalleled phenomenon, Pollstar expressed awe at the magnitude of this achievement, heralding it as an unparalleled triumph for the live entertainment sector. Every metric pointed skywards: the average revenue from a concert soared by 53 per cent to a remarkable $2.37 million, total ticket sales surged by 18 per cent, reaching an astounding 70 million, and average ticket prices ascended by more than 23 per cent to $130.81. Swift's historic tour redefined boundaries, achieving the monumental feat of surpassing the symbolic $1 billion mark within 60 dates from March to November 2023. Pollstar projected that Swift, recently honoured as Time magazine's Person of the Year, could potentially breach the $2 billion threshold by the tour's conclusion. Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, spanning 328 dates over five years, previously came closest to the billion-dollar mark, amassing a colossal $939 million. Beyoncé followed suit with an impressive $579 million from her Renaissance Tour held across 56 dates, securing the second spot in the 2023 rankings. Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, and Harry Styles completed the top five chartbusters. Also read: Judge rules against Prince Harry in early stage of libel case against Daily Mail publisher Notably, this year marked a significant milestone as two women claimed the top positions in the concert revenue rankings for the first time in 15 years since Madonna and Celine Dion's reign in 2008. Pollstar hailed this as a resoundingly positive sign for the industry, emphasising that the duo not only shattered the glass ceiling but also fostered a more inclusive landscape. The outlook for 2024 appears promising, with Swift, Springsteen, and Coldplay slated for more enthralling concerts, alongside highly anticipated tours from legendary acts like the Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and Carrie Underwood. (With inputs from agencies)

Music industry hits new heights with record-breaking tour revenues in 2023, led by Taylor Swift's Eras tour

<p>Beyonce's new concert film <em>Renaissance</em>&nbsp;topped the North American box office in its opening weekend with an estimated take of $21 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.</p>

<p>That result came in what normally is a very slow period following the US Thanksgiving holiday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is an excellent domestic opening for a concert film," said analyst David A. Gross, boosted by "sensational critics reviews and audience scores."</p>

<p>A virtuoso effort written, directed and produced by the iconic singer, <em>Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce&nbsp;</em>now ranks among the top five all-time concert movie openings, Gross said, led by the huge $92.8 million opening earlier this year of Taylor Swift's <em>The Eras Tour&nbsp;</em>film.<br />
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Both movies are distributed by AMC Theaters.</p>

<p>In second place for the Friday-through-Sunday period was Lionsgate's <em>The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds &amp; Snakes</em>,&nbsp;at $14.5 million. Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler and Peter Dinklage star in the prequel about a lethal competition in the dystopian state of Panem.</p>

<p>In third is<em> Godzilla Minus One</em>,&nbsp;a new release from Toho International, at $11 million. Unlike many earlier Hollywoodian takes on the huge sea monster, "This Toho production is Japanese in every way — in language, cast, setting and all facets," said Gross, adding, "Critics and audiences love it."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe star in the movie, which sold $23 million in tickets in Japan over the past month.</p>

<p>Fourth spot for the second straight weekend went to Universal's animated musical comedy <em>Trolls Band Together</em>,&nbsp;at $7.6 million. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake lead the voice cast.<br />
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And in fifth was Disney's lavishly animated film<em> Wish,</em>&nbsp;at $7.4 million. Featuring the voices of Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, <em>Wish</em>&nbsp;tells the story of King Magnifico, who grants one wish a month.</p>

<p><strong>Rounding out the top 10 were:</strong></p>

<p><em>Napoleon&nbsp;</em>($7.1 million)</p>

<p><em>Animal&nbsp;</em>($6.1 million)</p>

<p><em>Silent Night&nbsp;</em>($3 million)</p>

<p><em>Thanksgiving&nbsp;</em>($2.6 million)</p>

<p><em>The Marvels </em>($2.5 million)</p>


Beyonce's new concert film Renaissance topped the North American box office in its opening weekend with an estimated take of $21 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Beyonce's new concert film Renaissance topped the North American box office in its opening weekend with an estimated take of $21 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. That result came in what normally is a very slow period following the US Thanksgiving holiday. "This is an excellent domestic opening for a concert film," said analyst David A. Gross, boosted by "sensational critics reviews and audience scores." A virtuoso effort written, directed and produced by the iconic singer, Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce now ranks among the top five all-time concert movie openings, Gross said, led by the huge $92.8 million opening earlier this year of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour film. Both movies are distributed by AMC Theaters. In second place for the Friday-through-Sunday period was Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, at $14.5 million. Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler and Peter Dinklage star in the prequel about a lethal competition in the dystopian state of Panem. In third is Godzilla Minus One, a new release from Toho International, at $11 million. Unlike many earlier Hollywoodian takes on the huge sea monster, "This Toho production is Japanese in every way — in language, cast, setting and all facets," said Gross, adding, "Critics and audiences love it." Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe star in the movie, which sold $23 million in tickets in Japan over the past month. Fourth spot for the second straight weekend went to Universal's animated musical comedy Trolls Band Together, at $7.6 million. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake lead the voice cast. And in fifth was Disney's lavishly animated film Wish, at $7.4 million. Featuring the voices of Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, Wish tells the story of King Magnifico, who grants one wish a month. Rounding out the top 10 were: Napoleon ($7.1 million) Animal ($6.1 million) Silent Night ($3 million) Thanksgiving ($2.6 million) The Marvels ($2.5 million)

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