Posts Tagged ‘ Beyonce ’

Jay-Z responds to Cuba controversy, Nets sale with song “Open Letter”

Jay-Z has responded to his Cuba vacation controversy with a song called "Open Letter." Photo by Chad Batka, The New York Times.

The new Jay-Z song posted takes aim at the rapper’s latest critics, who are also scrutinizing his impending sale of his Brooklyn Nets stake.



Five musicians who controversially traveled to Cuba: Frank Sinatra, Alanis Morissette and more

Alanis Morissette @ Paramount Theater 10/10/12

The anger over Jay-Z and Beyonce’s wedding anniversary in Havana might have subsided, but the communist country has long appealed to recording artists.



Beyonce and Jay-Z had permission for Cuba trip

An unnamed source confirms to Reuters that Beyonce and Jay-Z had permission to travel to Cuba on a "cultural exchange" trip last week. Photo by Chris Pizzello, AP.

An unnamed source confirms to Reuters that Beyonce and Jay-Z had permission to travel to Cuba on a “cultural exchange” trip last week.



Beyoncé releases six-second promo video, world bows down

Beyoncé has released a six-second promo video that previews some mysterious announcement for Thursday.

Beyoncé wants us to #BeyHereNow tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. for an announcement she announced via a video announcement.



Hip-Hop mogul wants you to trade guns for Beyonce tickets

Beyonce lip-synched the national anthem at Obama's inauguration, according to the New York Times. A photo of the singer at the inauguration. Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.   Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

A proposed program in New York would let gun owners trade in their firearms for Beyonce tickets.



Watch Kanye West rant about Justin Timberlake, the Grammys, music and more

ACL 2011 Friday

You can now add Justin Timberlake, the Grammys, Beyonce and the music business to the list of things Kanye West doesn’t like. Watch his latest rant here.



New Beyoncé documentary filled with clichés about celebrity

Beyonce lip-synched the national anthem at Obama's inauguration, according to the New York Times. A photo of the singer at the inauguration.

In the same way some actors are better not popping off about their own psychological makeup on the talk-show circuit, some pop stars may be better unexplored in highly personal, lavishly produced autobiographical films.



Watch Beyonce’s Super Bowl halftime performance (video)

Beyonce lip-synched the national anthem at Obama's inauguration, according to the New York Times. A photo of the singer at the inauguration. Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.   Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Here you can watch Beyonce’s Super Bowl halftime show, complete with holograms, flaming guitars and more.



Beyoncé lip-synced the National Anthem at Obama’s inauguration (video)

Beyonce lip-synched the national anthem at Obama's inauguration, according to the New York Times. A photo of the singer at the inauguration. Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.   Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Remember that soaring moment when Beyoncé took out her earpiece right in the middle of singing the national anthem during President Barack Obama’s inauguration? Well, it turns out she didn’t need it.



Watch Lupe Fiasco get removed from the stage during Obama’s inauguration concert (video)

T.I., Lupe Fiasco @ 1stBank Center 12/15/12

During the private inauguration concert at the Hamilton Live Theater, Lupe Fiasco performed an antiwar song, and as a result, was asked to leave the sage.