Beyoncé’s Renaissance era has earned her yet another spot in Grammys history. The Recording Academy announced today that the superstar has scooped up nine nominations for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, rounding out her overall count of total Grammy nominations to 88. With these new nods under her belt, Beyoncé is now one of the most-nominated artists ever, tying with her husband, Jay-Z, who also holds 88 nominations. She is also now the first female artist to reach 80 nominations. This year,…
Over the weekend, Beyoncé hinted with clues about a new album. The singer poked fun at fans, asking, “What is a B7?” causing a lot of chaos and confusion. Last night, Beyoncé finally gave the Beyhive the news they’ve been waiting for: new music is coming. The album is titled Renaissance. Fans are currently able to pre-save the album and purchase mystery boxes of merchandise. So far, the record has 16 tracks. Listeners who have heard the album have described it as fierce, but…
First Monday of May is considered a very important day among fashion enthusiasts. The Met Gala is held every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and it always starts with a major exhibition on a specific different theme. The Met Gala has celebrated many historic events, as well as the works of well-known designers such as Paul Poiret, Alexander McQueen, Miuccia Prada and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons. The Met Gala is often considered as the “Oscars of…
For the first time ever, Beyoncé is nominated for an Academy Award. The superstar, who already has a record-breaking number of Grammy wins, scored a nomination for Best Original Song for “Be Alive,” which accompanied the film King Richard. The track is an inspirational anthem featuring soaring harmonies, an uplifting message, and Beyoncé’s signature powerhouse vocals, making it the perfect match for the drama, which follows the rise of young Venus and Serena Willams under the guidance of their father/coach, Richard…
Queen Bey’s collection of jewels is legendary. Over the years, Beyoncé has accumulated an impressive collection of opulent crowns, statement necklaces, custom hoops and even 18-carat sparklers, with a large amount of her treasure trove designed by celebrity jeweller Lorraine Schwartz. It was Schwartz who was enlisted by Jay-Z to create Beyoncé’s show-stopping, 18-carat, emerald-cut, flawless diamond solitaire engagement ring complete with a split shank, with which he reportedly proposed in 2008 – the very same year she first sang the immortal words, “If…
Beyoncé is ready to help get you bodied. Today, the superstar announced her multiyear partnership with Peloton, the mega-popular exercise media company known for its at-home stationery bikes. According to an official press release, the partnership is “rooted in the celebration of music” and, in typical Bey fashion, will uplift social initiatives as well. “Peloton and I both believe that the power of music can help uplift, motivate and inspire those on their fitness journeys,” said Beyoncé in a statement.…
Poetry is what Beyoncé presented with her visual album, Black Is King, a magnum opus that highlights the African diaspora—its culture, traditions, and styles. From the sweeping cinematography at picturesque locations across the globe (including South Africa, West Africa, Belgium, London, New York, and Los Angeles) to the cast that includes an array of celebrities to the incredible number of costume changes, Queen Bey made a profound statement. It was Afrofuturism at its finest—a sentiment that was enforced by the fashion in the film.…
Last week, the NAACP and Beyoncé’s foundation, BeyGOOD, announced that they would be partnering to award $10,000 grants to Black-owned small businesses affected by “recent events across the country”. “Over the last couple of months, the pandemic and outpours for justice throughout the Black community and across the country has been felt in every imaginable area of our lives, including in how our local businesses continue to operate,” the NAACP website reads. “The challenges of Black business owners navigating in the climate…
When at the beach or at the swimming pool, we try our best to keep hair away from our face, because all the heat, sweat, sand, chlorine or salt is so unbearable, and it can totally ruin our holidays. To achieve that and look good at the same time, we need to think of an easy hairstyle that will suit us and not make us look like complete fools. We are not going to look for ideas from the catwalk,…
Beyoncé has joined in the mission to raise awareness and funds for COVID-19 relief. The Grammy Award winner, through BeyGOOD, her charitable initiative, has partnered with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s #Startsmall, donating $6 million to aid organizations that provide mental wellness services. The recipients include health facilities supported by UCLA, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (particularly in New York, Houston, New Orleans, and Detroit), the United Memorial Medical Center, Bread of Life, Mathew 25, and more. Since the coronavirus outbreak,…
