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Beyonce - Love On Top

2011-12-21T09:30:00.000-08:00

"Love on Top" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles from her fourth studio album 4 (2011). It was written by Knowles, Terius Nash and Shea Taylor; and production was handled by Knowles and Taylor. Knowles took inspiration from her state of mind while playing Etta James. A throw-back to the 1980s music, the up-tempo R&B song exhibits similar styles of Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross and The Jackson 5. While incorporating six key changes, Knowles also adopts her high range when repeating the song's chorus towards the end of the song. She sings about a man who she can always call, even after facing grief and hard work, finally earning his love and respect.

"Love on Top"'s musical composition, as well as Knowles' vocals and versatility, surprised critics. In July 2011, the song charted at number three for three consecutive weeks in South Korea. Knowles also sang "Love on Top" at 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, announcing her pregnancy at the end of her live performance. This caused the upsurge of the song on to several charts worldwide. It appeared at number 75 in the United Kingdom and at number 14 in New Zealand. The song also debuted at number 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the second highest debut of Knowles' career as a solo artist. It has so far peaked at number 20 in Australia and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

Beyonce - Party

2011-12-21T08:36:00.000-08:00

Beyonce has unveiled a new video for the song 'Party', which is taken from her latest album '4'.
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The video features a special guest appearance from Beyonce's sister Solange Knowles and shows Jay-Z's wife chilling in a paddling pool.

The song, which features J. Cole and Kanye West, is the sixth track from the album to be given a video.

A Night With Beyonce

2011-12-21T08:30:00.000-08:00

The 'Best Thing I Never Had' singer will treat viewers to an hour-long performance this December as part of a special concert airing on ITV1.

Sixteen-times Grammy Award winner Beyonce wowed the audience in her first ever TV special “A Night With Beyonce”, which aired on ITV1 last Sunday 4th December. The singer dazzled in two Swarovski encrusted costumes designed by luxury couture house Ralph & Russo.

Ralph & Russo used over 50,000 SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS to create the sensational costumes - a daring nude mesh bodysuit covered in smoke blue Swarovski crystal, and a dramatic red leather flared skirt with bronze metallic cut out corset also embellished with thousands of crystals.

Designers Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo commented on this exclusive collaboration: “Both outfits were designed especially with Swarovski Elements to help create a fun, edgy feel for her show.”

Beyonce - Live at Roseland: Elements of 4

2011-12-21T08:24:00.000-08:00

Live at Roseland: Elements of 4 is a live DVD concert film by American R&B recording artist, Beyoncé Knowles. It was directed by Knowles, Ed Burke and Anthony Green, and was executively produced by Knowles. The DVD was filmed during her 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé concert, which was held at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City in August 2011. It was released exclusively through Walmart stores in the United States on November 21, 2011. The deluxe edition titled, Live at Roseland: Elements of 4, was released worldwide from November 25, 2011, as a two-disc DVD, featuring the complete concert, bonus offstage footage, a 20-page booklet and a video anthology.

Live at Roseland: Elements of 4 received positive response from music critics who praised Knowles' live performances during the 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé concert, the album's documentary style and the intimate footage from Knowles' personal life. Upon its release, the album charted on several international charts, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Top Music Videos chart and in the top ten in every European country.

Beyonce - Run the World (Girls)

2011-12-21T08:14:00.000-08:00

"Run the World (Girls)" is a song performed by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles. It was written by Terius "The-Dream" Nash, Knowles, Nick "Afrojack" van de Wall, Wesley "Diplo" Pentz, David "Switch" Taylor, and Adidja Palmer and produced by Switch, The-Dream, Knowles and Shea Taylor. The song's development was motivated by the fact that Knowles wanted something different – a mixture of different cultures and eras, a new sound, and a message which would give women strength. An unedited demo of the song, then thought to be titled "Girls (Who Run the World)", was leaked on the internet on April 18, 2011. "Run the World" premiered on US radio on April 21, 2011, and was digitally released worldwide on the same date as the lead single from Knowles' fourth studio album, 4 (2011).

Jay-Z Adopts Beyonce's Pregnancy Diet

2011-12-21T08:04:00.000-08:00

Jay-Z has decided to adopt Beyonce's pregnancy diet in an attempt to offer his support to his expecting wife.

The rapper is maintaining a "partially vegan diet" as a show of solidarity with the Destiny's Child singer, a source close to the couple revealed.

Speaking to US Weekly, the source confessed: "Jay's trying to be disciplined, and he needs the energy to support her."

The couple are expecting their first child together in early 2012, and Beyonce has previously spoken about how she is trying to uphold a healthy eating regime over the course of her pregnancy.

The 'Countdown' singer recently told American news host Katie Couric on 20/20 that she is aiming not to lose control and also dismissed rumours linking her to odd cravings .

Jay-Z also spoke for the first time about becoming a father at a recent press conference in New York explaining he aims to instill his child with "character, integrity and morals".

Beyonce Facing $100 Million Lawsuit Over Dance Game

2011-12-21T07:58:00.000-08:00

Beyonce is facing a $100 million lawsuit after reportedly abandoning a video game project back in 2010.

Games company Gate Five claim the 'Countdown' singer "abruptly abandoned" their project for a dance-related game called Starpower: Beyonce causing them to lose a $7 million investment in the project as a result.

A judge at Manhatton's Supreme Court has rejected Beyonce's request to reject the lawsuit, after legal papers for filed against her in April this year.

Gate Five claim Beyonce was in breach of contract by backing out of the project in November 2010, and insists her actions "destroyed Gate Five's business and drove 70 people into unemployment, the week before Christmas."

They are claiming her exit from Starpower: Beyonbce also caused them to miss out on potential profits of $100 million.

In response lawyers for the '1+1' singer have claimed Beyonce only dropped the project after they failed to finance the video game in time for her involvement to continue.

Beyonce is duet to give birth to her first child with husband Jay-Z at some point over the next couple of months.

Beyonce Pregnancy Biggest Moment On Twitter In 2011

2011-12-21T07:55:00.000-08:00

Beyonce's announcement that she is pregnant was the biggest moment on Twitter in 2011, the micro-blogging site has revealed.

The singer's reveal at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in Los Angeles prompted nearly 9,000 tweets per second.

The spike beat news that the late Steve Jobs was resigning as the CEO of Apple, according to Twitter's #YearInReview.

Beyonce is reportedly due to give birth in February, although speculation is growing that the baby could arrive in December.

In a recent interview, Beyonce revealed that she finds her pregnancy "exciting" and is keen to start the next stage of her life.

"I've been really conscious and I've been trying my best not to lose control because I've met so many people who say, 'My second baby, my third baby, I learned my lesson," she said.

Beyonce - Countdown

2011-12-21T07:48:00.000-08:00

Countdown is Beyonce's new video and it's kinda fabulous. Her baby bump is starting to become slightly prominent. The retro aspect, I adore, especially because it's her. The bolder tones with make-up were all apart of that generation of retros with bold liner and bright, almost pastel lip tones. These images were a closer look into the looks by MTV.

The beat is poppin too.

Beyonce

2011-12-21T07:38:00.000-08:00

All the latest news on Beyoncé, the former Destiny's Child star and singer of 'Crazy In Love' who is pregnant with her first child with husband Jay-Z.

Real Name: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles
Born: 4 September 1981
Height: 5' 7" / 1.70 m
Star Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Hometown: New York, USA

Did you know?

Beyoncé's first solo single 'Work It Out' was the theme to Austin Powers movie Goldmember.
Her first collaboration with husband Jay-Z was 2002 hit '03 Bonnie & Clyde'.

'Telephone', her duet with Lady Gaga, was originally written for Britney Spears.

Beyoncé is the third most-honoured woman in Grammy Awards history.
She was the first female soloist to perform on the world famous Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival 2011.

First Single: Work It Out
First Album: Dangerously In Love