The Official BEYONCE thread [merged]

[Stoowii]

Congrats to Bey, she deserves it imo!

[Huntneo(PT)]

I've been listening to "I Miss You" a lot lately. I loved it immediately when I first started listening to 4, but I am absolutely obsessed with the song now.

For such a simple track... it is an extremely beautiful, moving work. The vocals, the lyrics, the beat...the atmosphere and everything about it just works for me in the best way.

It is soooo simple....a feeling...

but it's everything.

It's quickly climbing to the top of my list of favorite Bey tracks. Just under "Ring the Alarm", "Single Ladies", and "Start Over".

[Stoowii]

I've been listening to "I Miss You" a lot lately. I loved it immediately when I first started listening to 4, but I am absolutely obsessed with the song now.

For such a simple track... it is an extremely beautiful, moving work. The vocals, the lyrics, the beat...the atmosphere and everything about it just works for me in the best way.

It is soooo simple....a feeling...

but it's everything.

It's quickly climbing to the top of my list of favorite Bey tracks. Just under "Ring the Alarm", "Single Ladies", and "Start Over".

You and I need to hang out in real life! We seem to have a lot of things in common Asses, Chris Evans and Beyonce!

BTW, I love 'Start Over.'

[Huntneo(PT)]

^ I know right. I've been noticing that as well.

Nice to see someone else who loves Start Over too!

[DigitalFudge]

I love Miss U and Start Over a lot too.

Start Over with those African chimes/drum beats remind me of Lion King tbh.

[Huntneo(PT)]

I just went back and listened to the Dangerously in Love album (which I haven't heard in what seems like ages), and it's weird hearing how Bey's voice has matured over the years. I mean, she is on point vocally (as usual), but there was just something missing in it then that I hear now.

Like when she holds that "tonight" note towards the end of "Naughty Girl"...her voice sounds strong, but thin...if that makes sense. That's just a quick something that my ears "caught".

[Kameron757]

Beyonce will bring in the money, but Jennifer Hudson will take away the shine.

As for what I have to say about all this nonsense with La Weave, her time has come and its about to be gone. She lacks any substance.

*Sips tea & climbs back in Beyhive cone*

[Stoowii]

Beyonce will bring in the money, but Jennifer Hudson will take away the shine.

As for what I have to say about all this nonsense with La Weave, her time has come and its about to be gone. She lacks any substance.

[Kameron757]

Yesssss! serve these bum's the fine dust off them beauties Beysus.

[justdra]

Bey not going anywhere until Bey decides to. No chick can compete with her, not even diva JHud. She may have strong pipes but she doesn't have the right songs or the moves like Bey. LOL@ "beyhive*

[sammyyummy]

No she is not a legend.......

i also agree with TAVARES' comment.

Beyonce is a sensationally talented performer. Absolutely. No doubt. Performer yes, artist , no.

I agree with that insightful commentary by a Time music critic about Beyonce. As far as artistry, I think Lauryn Hill was the last hip-hop rnb artist that truly deserved the Grammy accolade she got.

Ms Hill is head and shoulders above Mrs. Carter.

[Stoowii]

i also agree with TAVARES' comment.

Beyonce is a sensationally talented performer. Absolutely. No doubt. Performer yes, artist , no.

I agree with that insightful commentary by a Time music critic about Beyonce. As far as artistry, I think Lauryn Hill was the last hip-hop rnb artist that truly deserved the Grammy accolade she got.

Ms Hill is head and shoulders above Mrs. Carter.

Artistry is in the eye of the Beyholder.

[sammyyummy]

Artistry is in the eye of the Beyholder.

lol. that was funny.

"4" has to be my fave Beyonce record though.

[Stoowii]

"4" has to be my fave Beyonce record though.

Mine too. There are only 1 or 2 songs I won't listen to, but the other 13 I will. I've been into "Rather Die Young" a lot lately.

I am the biggest Beyonce fan (bias because she's from Houston XD) but one area I think she needs help with is her interview skills. A lot of artists lack that. The words and phrasing and how they stumble to try to find the right word. I cringe when she's asked a difficult question. lol

Ellen lacks this as well and she's the interviewer! And she has to do this every day! She stumbles, stutters and trails off at the end of her questions. lol It's funny how after so many years, she can't get it right. I still love her though.

[-Callum-]

So the whole "I Was Here" thing comes off extremely insincere. Just not feeling it. Hell, I prefer the Lea Michele version.

[-Callum-]

@Huntneo Beyonce did a charity thing at the UN for World Humanitarian Day (August 19th) where she sang "I Was Here". She sounds great live (lol like she wouldn't), I just don't like it.

[Huntneo(PT)]

ahhh...I see. Thanks! She sounds great, as usual! such a touching performance.

[-Callum-]

Ha, can't believe I've never seen this! And she's sitting (in one of those grossly uncomfortable hospital chairs)! Ahhh! I thought I saw Kelly Rowland in the back @ 2:07. Poor gal! Always backup to Bey!

[Stoowii]

Let's not forget this one:



And this is my least favorite song of hers, but this version is amazing. All hail Beyonslay!

[Huntneo(PT)]

^ I loved everyone's reactions while listening. It's like they were having a fucking religious experience or something.

[Soevaida]

Wow. those two are truly amazing! So great.
I just cant stop clicking on REPEAT, REPEAT.

[Stoowii]

Beyonce to perform Superbowl Halftime show!

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/169...formance.jhtml

http://www.beyonce.com/news/countdown-to-touchdown

[Nocturnal]

Our bodies are not ready! Beyzus!

[miaedu]

"As we're sure you've all heard, HBO will soon be releasing a Beyonce documentary which was executive produced and directed by the female singer herself, offering a unique look at her life with inclusions of personal footage from her laptop. Yesterday, we get to see a 26-second trailer for that documentary which features a voice-over from Beyonce and clips of her tours, as well as during her pregnancy with daughter Blue Ivy. Release is set for 16 February, 2013. Watch below!"

Multiple Grammy®-winner, entrepreneur and actress Beyoncé will be the focus of an intimate feature-length HBO documentary film debuting February 16, 2013. For more, go to http://itsh.bo/UC5gYu.

[Sultan]

Am I the only one who thinks she doesn't look nearly as attractive? Sinead O Connor and maybe a few others can pull this look off but Beyonce looks just bad. Maybe it's because we're so used to seeing her with her long hair.

[GamerBear]

That's not Beyoncé, that's her sister Solange.

[penayforay]

lol shade?

theres a pic with beyonce with her natural hair out there somewhere...i personally think the natural hair look is great...i wish more African American women would stop chemically abusing their follicles.

[Stoowii]

It just isn't fair!

Fuuuuuuck!

[sammyyummy]

her media onslaught to pimp her superbowl performance is beginning already

[Huntneo(PT)]

Just because I feel like sharing. Here's my top 5 favorite songs from Bey:

Ring the Alarm (the intensity of this song still amazes me)
Single Ladies (fierce as HELL)
I Miss You (gorgeous in every way...beautiful, moving, and perfectly simple)
Start Over ( it feels very urgent, coupled with a production that has just the right hint of melancholy for me)
Naughty Girl (sassy,sexy, and a fun listen every time)

[miaedu]

HBO Documentary Special: Beyonce Tease



HBO Documentary Special: Beyonce Trailer

[miaedu]

Beyonce Performance @ 57th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony - President Obama 2nd term 1/21/2013

[key2312]

What an amazing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
Amazing Beyoncé, a great start for HER year. Next stop : the Superbowl Halftime Show.

[EvilTwinTwo]

Anderson Cooper Defends Beyoncé's Lip-Synched Inauguration Performance: 'So What?!'

[Stoowii]

^Yas, Anderson! You stan for the queen!

[miaedu]

Beyoncé Super Bowl Halftime Show Rehearsal: Day 1

[Stoowii]

Beyonce singing National Anthem. Move around, haters!



Press conference here:



Says to stay tuned after performance as she has "news" for the fans! Possibly new music? She did answer that after the host asked about her tour!

[miaedu]

BEYONCÉ - O2 Priority TV ad

[miaedu]

Beyoncé Announces The Mrs. Carter Show Tour


04-15 Belgrade, Serbia - Kombank Arena
04-17 Zagreb, Croatia - Arena Zagreb
04-19 Bratislava, Slovakia - Slovnaft Arena
04-22 Amsterdam, Holland - Ziggo Dome
04-24 Paris, France - Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
04-25 Paris, France - Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
04-26 Birmingham, England - LG Arena
04-29 London, England - The O2
04-30 London, England - The O2
05-01 London, England - The O2
05-03 London, England - The O2
05-07 Manchester, England - Manchester Arena
05-11 Dublin, Ireland -The O2
05-12 Dublin, Ireland -The O2
05-14 Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis
05-17 Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion
05-18 Milan, Italy - Mediolanum Forum
05-20 Montpellier, France - Park & Suites Arena
05-22 Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle
05-24 Berlin, Germany - O2 World
05-25 Warsaw, Poland - National Stadium - Orange Warsaw Festival
05-27 Copenhagen, - Denmark Forum
05-28 Oslo, Norway - Telenor Arena
05-29 Stockholm, Sweden - Ericsson Globe Arena

06-28 Los Angeles, CA - BET Experience-Staples Center
06-29 Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
07-02 San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion at San Jose
07-05 Oklahoma City, OK - Chesapeake Energy Arena
07-06 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
07-09 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - BB&T Center
07-10 Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
07-12 Atlanta, GA - Gwinnett Center
07-13 Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
07-15 Houston, TX - Toyota Center
07-17 Chicago, IL - United Center
07-18 St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
07-20 Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills
07-21 Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
07-22 Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
07-23 Boston, MA TD - Garden
07-25 Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
07-26 Atlantic City, NJ - Boardwalk Hall
07-27 Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena
07-29 Washington, DC - Verizon Center
08-02 Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
08-03 Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center

[penayforay]

I hear the response to the Halftime show was mixed.
Personally I thought Madonna's was way better. Which is not to say it was bad, it was just okay. I got so bored at the end, I didnt even finish watching her sing Halo.
The visuals of the two people (almost) kissing was really not as good as what Madonna did with collage ish looking thing during vogue...The entrance was not as epic either.
and that thing she did with the screens during Baby Boy...I couldnt help but think...er didnt you already do something similar during your Run the World performance at the Billboard awards or something? lame

I liked the Destiny's Child bit. Kelly looked amazing...and watching Michelle's performance...wow no wonder she's everyone's least favorite.

[Gemini_Valley]

^I agree.

There's no denying Beyonce's abilities as a performer, she can entertain and proved that this past Sunday on the world's biggest stage. I applaud her. However that performance was a literal mash-up of various award show performances. Plus her setlist just seemed off, not really the best choice of songs, and didn't really surge well together.

[miaedu]

Destiny's Child - Say My Name (Cyril Hahn Remix)

[Stoowii]

Pre-sale for BeyHive members on 02/06/2013... no luck.

Pre-sale for Toyota Center (where she's performing at) on 02/08/2013... no luck.

Sale to the public today at 10:00 AM... by 10:01, sold out.

[Stoowii]

Beyonce's HBO Doc Pulls 1.8 Million Viewers

Beyonce proved a huge draw for HBO on Saturday night.

The intimate documentary about the singer, Beyonce: Life Is but a Dream, pulled 1.8 million viewers during its inaugural outing at 9 p.m. ET. It's the largest audience for a HBO doc since Nielsen revised its method of measuring viewership in 2004.

The only other documentary to approach Beyonce's haul was previous record holder When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts. The Spike Lee miniseries about the devastation caused to New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina earned 1.7 million viewers in 2006.

Life Is but a Dream's handsome haul pulled three times the ratings of recent first-runs for HBO's Sunday series Girls.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...hbo-doc-422398

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Hew else!?

[justdra]

I missed the show but I caught it on HBOGO and really enjoyed it. And that baby is just as cute as she wanna be and looks like her daddy.

[JesseNYC]

After watching the Super Bowl and Life Is But A Dream I really can't help but admire Beyonce's work ethic and ambition. Her drive is inspirational. She really is a true star and powerhouse performer. However, I also can't help but feel like she is completely self-absorbed and more addicted to fame than she likes to give off. At the end of the documentary I felt like it was more of a meticulously edited and staged promotional device attempting to humanize Beyonce rather than a documentary showing the "real" her.

[Huntneo(PT)]

However, I also can't help but feel like she is completely self-absorbed and more addicted to fame than she likes to give off. At the end of the documentary I felt like it was more of a meticulously edited and staged promotional device attempting to humanize Beyonce rather than a documentary showing the "real" her.

haha...glad to see I'm not the only one who gets that vibe from her.

I love her (music) to death...but I'm totally with you on this.

[Stoowii]

Extended video of the O2 ad.

[BustinJeiber]

Got me looking so crazy right now.. indead

[Stoowii]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/a45e3ceb3...jz2o1_1280.jpg

http://soundcloud.com/beyoncemusic/bow-down-i-been-on

http://iam.beyonce.com/post/45616969837