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Right Said Fred Says Beyoncé Didn’t Approach Them About “I’m Too Sexy” Sample
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: picture alliance / Getty Right Said Fred, the English pop duo best known for its massive hit “I’m Too Sexy,” is the latest musical act daring to take aim at Beyoncé over music sampling concerns. A member of the group told a media outlet that he viewed the Houston superstar as “arrogant” for not reaching out to the band to use a sample of their aforementioned smash hit. Right Said Fred spoke with The UK Sun about the use of “I’m Too Sexy” for Beyoncé’s “Alien Superstar” track from her latest studio album, Renaissance. According to the band, they feel that Queen Bey should have reached out to them before taking a portion of their record to add to her own music. From The Sun: Normally the artist approaches us but Beyoncé didn’t because she is such an arrogan...
Beyoncé Wears a Thong Cutout Dress and Link Necklace For New Tiffany & Co. Ads
Following the release of her critically acclaimed “Renaissance” album, Beyoncé is back in the spotlight with a new campaign for Tiffany & Co. Celebrating individuality and self-acceptance, the “Lose Yourself in Love” ads find Beyoncé modelling the brand’s most iconic pieces, including a Tiffany HardWear necklace, created specifically for the shoot, that took over 40 hours to assemble and boasts 18k gold links. Photographed by Mason Poole and styled by Marni Senofonte and Patti Wilson, Beyoncé wears standout pieces like a black gown with thong-shaped hip cutouts, as well as a plunging black corset with matching pants. “I am honored to continue the partnership with Tiffany and Co. and to explore even deeper how beautiful our connections are, when we tr...
Tiffany & Co. And Beyoncé Curate New Campaign Set To ‘Summer Renaissance’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tiffany & Co / Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. and Beyoncé are extending the summer vibes. The American luxury jewelry brand has shot a new campaign set to her “Summer Renaissance” song. As per High Snobiety the specialty retailer is making very good use of their partnership with Bey. On Monday, Oct. 3 Tiffany & Co. launched their fall 2022 LOSE YOURSELF IN LOVE campaign and set the visuals to her sleeper hit. The disco themed visual shows Mrs. Carter in all her star power while party goers revel in the good energy. Shot on a rare 65mm camera, the LOSE YOURSELF IN LOVE anthem film is inspired by the iconic Studio 54-era of New York City. As expected she is adorned with some opulent pieces from the Tiffany HardWear collection which is...
Cuff It: Beyoncé Allegedly Planning ‘Renaissance’ Tour Next Summer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Beyonce / other Beyoncé is apparently not done applying pressure, as there are rumblings that she’s planning a tour next summer for her latest hit album, Renaissance. According to reports, an insider close to the superstar is saying that she is in the process of booking dates at stadiums across the globe. The majority of the dates will be in the summer of 2023. Furthermore, another unnamed source stated that the public should expect an official announcement to be made within the coming weeks. Related Stories While there hasn’t been any confirmation from Beyoncé’s representatives, it hasn’t stopped her legion of fans from responding eagerly to the news on social media. Many have cracked jokes about saving up their money to pay for tickets to speculating wh...
Beyonce’s Belated 41st Birthday Party Deep With A-List Celebs
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Steven Ryan / Getty Beyoncé’s birthday was on a holiday (Labor Day Weekend), so of course she was going to have the actual party this past weekend (Saturday, Sept. 10) in Bel Air. If you weren’t on this guest list, you ain’t as big of a star as you think, respectfully. The A-listers were in force to party with Queen Bey, including Hip-Hop stars like Drake and Hollywood elite like Zendaya and LeBron James’ homie, super agent Rich Paul, and his girlfriend Adele. Per TMZ: The stars were out and on the prowl Saturday night … hitting up a mansion in Bel Air, where Bey and Jay-Z were hosting to celebrate her the big 4-1. It would appear just about anyone who’s anyone got an invite — and they didn’t hesitate to take Bey up on her offer to rage. Huge celeb...
Beyoncé Signs Another Major Partnership With Tiffany & Co.
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @tiffanyandco / Instagram Once again, Beyoncé has joined forces with Tiffany in another major partnership, which she announced to her fans over the past weekend. Last Friday (September 2nd), the superstar entertainer was the subject of a new video that the luxury brand released as part of a new campaign. Entitled “LOSE YOURSELF IN LOVE”, the eighteen-second video features Beyoncé dressed in several high-end outfits in its premiere on Twitter, with the caption stating that the new campaign “celebrates that true love is only as strong as the love one has for themself.” Related Stories Fresh off the continuing success of her latest album Renaissance, the singer released a statement about the latest joint venture. “I am honored to continue the partnersh...
Witch Doctor: Azealia Banks Takes Shots At Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kanye, Everybody
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Azealia Banks might not be releasing music at the clip she did at the top of her career, but she still gets the people talking. The Harlem rapper posted a series of social media posts taking aim at the likes of Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and past target Kanye West. Azealia Banks took to Instagram Stories this week and fired off missives toward some of the biggest names in entertainment. Banks had plenty of pointed marital advice for Beyoncé, going so far as to say the singer is “sad” and to leave her husband, Jay-Z, for a “Jamaican man.” “Hate comparing, but Bey really dropped the ball on the aspirational pieces,” Banks began. “She looks sooooo obviously sad with JAY-Z, and watching that every drain year after year just turns me off fro...
Beyonce Narrates New Gatorade Ad to Celebrate Serena Williams’ Final U.S. Open
In tennis, “love” means nothing. But in a new Gatorade ad narrated by Beyoncé to celebrate the final U.S. Open appearance from tennis legend Serena Williams, “Love Means Everything.” That’s the title of the new commercial, which shows women of all ages who are dancers, fencers, roller skaters, equestrians and everything in between who have been inspired by the magnificent career and life story of Williams. The ad debuted during Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards ahead of Monday’s (Aug. 29) first day of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament, which Williams announced in a Vogue essay earlier this month would be her final tournament as a professional player. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “When the world writes her down in history, we’ll begin ...
Lizzo Pays Homage to Beyoncé with ‘2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)’ at VMAs
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty After a weekend of trending for reasons beyond her control, Lizzo took the reins during the 2022 Video Music Awards. It was an important night for Lizzo who was nominated for five awards at this year’s VMAs: Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Video, Song of Summer and the Video for Good. The singer also performed a snippet of her hit single, “About Damn Time,” before launching into her new single, “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).” During the performance, Lizzo paid homage to Beyoncé performing the song in sync with the background screen similar to the icon’s Billboard Music Awards performance in 2011, per Page Six. Related Stories The star also took home the award for “Video for Good”—an award that highli...
Beyoncé Drops Teaser For Visuals To “I’m That Girl”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Winter / Getty With the release of her latest album, RENAISSANCE, Beyoncé snagged her seventh Billboard chart-topping album as it moved 335,000 units in its first week. Looking to capitalize on the success of her latest project, Beyoncé dropped a teaser for her latest visuals to the album’s opening cut, “I’m that Girl,” and in the process made history for releasing the longest teaser for a music video ever. Coming in at 3:36, the official teaser is really just a minute and change of Beyoncé kicking it in the club with a horse (yes, a real horse) before the rest of the teaser is just the song continuing to play on. No word on when the visuals will actually release but best believe that when it does the Beyhive will be buzzing with joy. Check out the ...
Beyoncé Joins The Isley Brothers for ‘Make Me Say It Again’ Update
Beyoncé has teamed with The Isley Brothers for a new rendition of their 1975 song “Make Me Say It Again, Girl,” which will also be the name of the latter group’s upcoming album due next month on the RI Top Ten label. The update is a duet between Beyoncé and the 81-year-old Ronald Isley; Beyoncé recorded her vocals remotely in the Hamptons last year, while Isley tracked his in Los Angeles, according to Billboard. [embedded content][embedded content] Group member Ernie Isley told the publication that the song originally took shape in their mother’s basement. “I picked up my six-string guitar and started playing then singing the words, ‘Make me say it again.’ And Ronald’s like, ‘Oh my God, where did that come from?’ Then I sang, ‘I believe you are a rainbow’ and Ronald’s screaming, ‘That’s it...
Beyoncé Celebrates With Album Release Party As All 16 Songs From ‘Renaissance’ Hit ‘Billboard’ Hot 100
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @beyonce / Instagram As Beyoncé celebrates making history with all 16 songs from her new hit album, Renaissance, charting on the latest Billboard Hot 100, she also took time out from dominating charts to host a private event with a few friends in honor of the album’s release. According to reports, Queen Bey hosted a Studio 54-themed disco party over the weekend at the Paradise Club at the Times Square Edition, called “Club Renaissance,” as attendees rocked looks that aligned with the high-fashion photoshoot she released as album art with the Renaissance album. Styled by Marni Senofonte, Beyoncé attended the party wearing a House of Timothy White shimmery bodysuit that was designed with a plunging neck and featured matching gloves. She paired the ensemble ...
