International pop sensation Leona Lewis had mentioned that she had begun work on sophomore studio album, but now confirms a title and release date.
Lewis will follow-up her 3-times Grammy-nominated debut, Spirit with her new album, Echo on November 17th, via J Records/Syco Music.
Although a couple of tracks have leaked from her new sessions, no official single or tracklisting has been anounced. However, it has been reported the Leona will work with Timbaland, James Fauntleroy, Ryan Tedder and Justin Timberlake.
There are also rumored cameos from Ne-Yo, Jay-Z, Will.I.Am and a host of others. Lewis has also been said to be planning a 14 month world tour for 2010.
BEYONCE LINES UP NEW SINGLE
Seems like Sasha Fierce isn’t finished promoting her album. Just after the release of “Sweet Dreams” for the summer, and wrapping up the U.S. leg of her world tour, Beyonce is already making moves to release a new single.
It seems as though “Video Phone,” produced by Atlanta native Bangladesh and co-written by Sean Garrett is slated to impact radio on September 22nd.
Not only that, but Bey will also release the platinum edition of her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce on her 28th birthday, September 4th.
The platinum edition will contain bonus tracks, as well as all the videos release during the promotion of this album. This lady really doesn’t know how to stop working! She will also release the DVD of her tour later this year.
JAY-Z TO PLAY MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
As originally reported by Billboard.com, Jay-Z will play a benefit concert at Madison Square Garden.
Jay will perform at the legendary venue on the release date of his album, The Blueprint 3, September 11th in New York City.
“This charity and concert encompass the true spirit of New York City,” Jay-Z commented in a press release.
“We are asking everyone to ‘answer the call’ and support and honor the families of those that lost their lives in the line of duty. There was true camaraderie and resiliency that this city showed the world in 2001, and we continue that today by taking care of our own.”
All proceeds from ticket sales and concert merchandise will go directly to the New York Police and Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund. Though ticket sales information has yet to be announced, more information on the organization can be found here.
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I didnt forget it released in November, the way fans speak its as though she was #1 through #10. Yes, Michael’s sales are for multiple albums and if they were new it would have broke #1 on billboard. The point is the way most of you fans speak Beyonce should be #1 at everything, but there are other artist in this world that are garnering more respect for their albums.
i’M TIRED OF Beyonce, Rihanna, Jay Z….I want to see and hear real stars like old school. Fantasia is the greatest voice out there but since she’s not pretty like Beyonce and Rihanna, she gets no playtime.
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when you start looking for people to compare her sales with and you can ONLY look to michael, you know bey is STILL on top of her game. well bey is number 1 when it comes to music, her album also debuted at number 1 (both in america and in the world), and has been out for almost a year and STILL selling.
now, i am NOT saying she would remain number 1 forever, but you must acknowledge that right now, no one can touch her.
BEYONCE IS THE SHIT PERIOD,BUT I THINK SHE SHOULD PUSH SWEET DREAMS A LITTLE HARDER B’4 RELEASING VIDEO PHONE. SWEET DREAMS HAS A HELL LOT OF POTIENTIAL HITTING THAT NUMBER ONE SPOT IF SHE JUST START PERFORMING HER SONGS. I AM SASHA FIERCE IS THE NUMBER ONE ALBUM OF THIS YEAR,AND BEYONCE IS NOMINATED FOR 9 VMA’S THIS YEAR.SO TO SAY THIS LAST ALBUM WASN’T HOT IS JUST PLAIN HATING.JUST BECAUSE YOU DON’T APPROVE OF SOMETHING DOESN’T MEAN EVERYBODY ELSE FEELS THE SAME,THAT’S WHY I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE HATE,TO POST YOUR OPINION IS ONE THING, BUT TO POST SOMETHING AND BE WRONG ABOUT WHAT U POST AND STILL BE MAD IS PSYCHO TO ME.BEYONCE YOU’RE THE SHIT BUT JUST SLOW DOWN A LIL. IT’S STARTING TO LOOK LIKE BEYONCE VS SASHA FIERCE.THERE’S NO ONE ON YOUR LEVEL RIGHT NOW SO I THINK YOU CAN FALL BACK A LITTLE AND PROMOTE YOUR SONGS ALITTLE LONGER.
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“IT’S STARTING TO LOOK LIKE BEYONCE VS SASHA FIERCE.”
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LOL, there is no one to compete with, so she has to compete with herself.
LOL,( joking) it was just sitting there looking at me, had to run with it.
…..leotards…. weave….butt pads….. black and white ….
,,,,,, same shit diffrent song ….i
…. knew the tour was gonna be on dvd …. suckers
…….jay not msg again,,,, he should give the money
….. to firemen and policemen fund hes releasing on 9/11
….. ignorance is a bliss lol
I really, really, really like video phone! Im glad its gonna be a single. But isnt it funny that Bey found another song (sans “Sasha Fierce”) to bring out as soon as LeToya is releasing her album? Is my girl trying to find a way to stay on top? Is this a hater move?? Or a good marketing move? Seems like at times she has to “be someone else to really be a force in this industry…hmmm?
Either way, HAHAHA to all those that spent the $$$ on tickets to the concert. (no worries, if the “Meet & Greet” wasn’t the price of a car note or a house payment, i would have been in the mix too). But i am SUPER glad that its gonna be on DVD.
Either way, I love music and I love when folks show their abilities singing and performing. Hope Bey doesnt cheap-out this vid and good luck to LeToya.
YUP, Im reppin H-Town all the way!
Why is Beyonce still releasing songs from that garbage cd? Video phone is a hot ghetto mess just like Diva, I guess she knows what audience to reach. Tired of this chick, she needs to disappear for a little while. What is she trying to prove? We already know she is one of the most talented artist out there. GO AWAY!!!!! Anyway, I am looking forward to Leona Lewis’ new material and will be purchasing Letoya’s album.
I can’t wait to hear Leona’s new album.
Bey’s still putting out singles? Wow.
WTF? Beyonce looks crazy with those glasses on. Lol! She should stick to sequence and pageant gear. She just doesn’t do edgy the way it should be done. She always looks a fool.
GAY-Z is just like his wife. No integrity. Anything for money.
She looks like shyt in the Sweet Dreams video. BEYONCE YOU ARE NOT SHAKIRA(sp). THE NATURAL LOOK DOESN’T BECOME YOU. YOU LOOK UGLY WITH THAT FINGER WAVE. PLEASE PUT THE WIG BACK ON IT ONLY ACCENTUATES YOUR FOOTBALL NECK AND DUMBO EARS.
Reading the comments of the B haters always crack me up. Hate on!
Video Phone is a club banger for sure.
“As far as Jayz, he could care less about the victims of 9/11. He’s just trying to sell records. SMH.”
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Agreed! He’s just jumping on the bandwagon. He will do anything to sell to caucasions. He’s all about the marketing/brand.
Wow. Leona is working the best people in the business. I hope her second album is as good as her first.
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LOL I just recently saw BHG the other day. IDK why but I’m not feeling Beyonce this time around. I don’t think anyone really is. If you notice her videos come and go. Its no big hype around them like it used to be with everyone anticipating her performances. That’s crazy because I used to be such a big fan of her. A lot of people have just moved on, but she still has her stans so she shouldn’t be too upset about it.
LMAO @ HATER ON THEIR USUAL HATING ROUTINE.
LOL @ SILLY NOTION OF BEYONCE FLOPPING
THATS WHY SHE HAD THE #1 TOUR CONCERT ACCORDING TO BILLBOARD. ALREADY GROSSED 48MIL+ AND SHE NOT EVEN HALF WAY DONE WITH HER TOUR
SCORED A #1 MOVIE @ THE BOX OFFICE AND DVD CHARTS (ALSO EXECUTIVE PRODUCER)
AFTER 9MONTHS SINCE IT’S RELEASE, HER ABOUT HAS SAT IN THE TOP 30. STILL SELLING CONSISTENTLY WEEK BY WEEK. MEANWHILE HER SALES INTERNATIONAL IS ABOUT TO HIT THE 5MIL MARK AFTER 9MONTHS
PLUS BILLBOARD JUST NAMED HER THE WOMAN OF THE YEAR. I KNOW THAT A LOT TO SWALLOW HATERS. I SEE WHY YOU’RE MAD AND BOTHERED. THAT’S RIGHT HATERS….STAND ON THE SIDELINE WITH YOUR UGLY MEAN MUGS WHILE BEYONCE KEEPS PROGRESSING
damn im so excited cant wait i am excited for any and everything this beautiful woman does im mos def copying both of em.. I LOVE YOU BEYONCE
I luv bey i really do in fact i luv my sistaz out there doing their things but dang the girl really needs to take a break i mean a long break, get pregnant or just chilling with her family and hubby she’s made enuff money that she can live on for the rest of her life plus jay-z’s, dang girl sit down u r my girl seriously stop overworking am kinda getting bored of u i feel like i need to miss u enuff to buy ur next material, real talk mama take a long vacay we still gonna be here when ur back
Beyonce is that Chick!!!
I agree with Barbie, she should release Radio as her next single, I really like that song. She should do a crazy video to it too…
I LOVE TO DANCE DIRTY WHEN VIDEO PHONE COMES ON IN THE CLUB.
WOW
MS.LABEJA –Thanks 4 the statistics, i didn’t know Beyonce was slaying like that!!!
Work Girl!!!
Im glad to see that Beyonce is still making the $$$ to back up the talent..
People stop hating on Beyonce & appreciate the Talent already, OK!
Leona Lewis is the most beautiful LIVE Barbie Doll i have ever seen in my life!
Yea we know Beyonce is making the Bills!!!
I would have voted Radio as the next single. She should let us choose!
Beyonce knows exactly what she is doing!!!
It is getting hard to keep up with Beyonce’s singles…. What happened to Ego? Broken Hearted Girl was out before Ego jumped ahead and now we’re back to BHG? Now Sweet Dreams is kicked to the kerb for Video Phone?
oh god beyaca is like the lamest B**** out today
who is she rihanna wit all these re releases
milking this album
cuz it couldnt sell 9 million on a solo release so u keep releasing it FAIL!!!!!!
Po BeYawnce!!! Why all her singles floppin like dead fish??? Sasha Feirce haven’t even made it past 3 million yet in the states” she been stuck at 2.5 million all year and she just releasing a flopped song after another LOL!!! SMDH Explain that stanz???
Face it Stans…..Mainstream America has tuned her out LOL!!! Them singles floppin hard too. Sasha the fading star she is!!!
sAME OL Haters I see, IASF is phuckin Hot, u gotta admit the girl got the balls to sing anything and there is no one bad song in this album, better than her previous work by far, u guys dont know good music, talkin about good music, did you hear her ballads? not even talkin about the uptempos smh, that album is a flop? u guys are delusional and after that u will say her fans are crazy, check the facts, her album is platinium two times in the US, released in november, 2 times worldwide, not far from 5 milli, excuse me but ppl dont sell that much these days, britney is behind her, from sales, to tour to singles, thats what u call for brit ‘not a so hot comeback’ but just cuz she is britney and will pose half naked in her video she will sell; keri hilson is @ 400000 worlwide, jennifer hudson is not platinium yet and will never be, ciara is not @250000 cd sales yet, mariah is stuck@ 2 milli, not even talkin about keyshia & the rest, it took rihanna a year with 2 rereleases and a whole new different style from hair to clothes to music to go platinium around the world so please go sit down!!! beyonce has been in this game for 12 years of relevance flop or not, she is the most hated and the most talked about after 12 years, she can still sell those amounts, other artists are beggin for those sales but more than sales, her status, plus her world tour is the most grossin of 2009, before Madonna and U2. The one who outsold her only in the US was Taylor Swift cuz country fans dont play, they buy records not like bey fans and blakc ppl in general sorry and m black. But did taylor, gaga or other were there 10 years ago? no so give respect to ms knowles I mean damn!
now video phone I love it club banger but for a single I dont know, sweet dreams will hit the top 10 soon!
now letoya see that girl was basing her buzz on the destiny’s child affair but beyond that, who cares about her? smh, bey haters will support for sure, nothin against her, just real talk, whitney also release her album, we’ll see.
I’m going to assume that everyone waiting for Video Phone is under 25 because u can’t seriously be an adult and think that this song is hot. I meant to say, you can’t seriously be an educated adult and think that this song is not. I already know that Beyonce is as dumb as the pen she says she writes her lyrics with but what is your excuse?! Leona Lewis Echo is going to be the shit. As for Jay, I reserve all comments until the Blue Print 3 drops.
I am wondering just what Mrs. Bey has in store for everyone next year because u all know she’s going to drop an album as soon as Rihanna does to compete. Hell she’s re releasing Sasha a week after Letoya Luckett. Conveniently she can use her BDay as an excuse. But the woman is clearly on the path to sabotage both her career and others. She is the reason that Rihanna is so successful because the industry is so Beyonce saturated that we were desperately craving something different. Anything completely opposite of what Beyonce represented which is exactly what Rihanna has done. Beyonce don’t even know what to do with herself now. Rihanna may not be the best singer but I luv her as is. I think her sound is unique and her music is the shit. I only care about lyrics and beats. Talent is no longer relevant in the music industry so u all should really stop trying to dis others and show some Soulja Boy love. LOL. I have been a fan of Beyonce for a long time and I am really tired of her antics (rumor based or not). She really need to go sit and have some babies before she get that Jen Aniston treatment and Jay leaves her for a woman who will. At 27 and with a steady decline in popularity there really much the bitch can do but focus on her marriage which I strongly suggest she does. Video Phone is horrible and i will not support it but she should definitely consider dropping Smash Into You or Scared of Lonely but with our luck we’ll def be cursed that VP. If Bey really listened to her fans then she would def go back and remake every video after Single Ladies. Oh and 9 VMA awards doesn’t constitute album success. It’s 1 video that rec’d the 9 Nom. So ppl stop trying to make her seem bigger than what she really is!
Not surprised that Beyonce chose the most sexiest raunchy song on that trashy cd to top it off. There wont be anything new in that video but the same old ghetto gyrating sexed up dance moves she’s infamous for. Sad thing about her is she’s targeting teeny boppers and preteens with messages detailing phone sex. The end of that song starts sounding like a porno with all her moaning. Nothing is new or innovative about her, just like the other puppets in the industry she chose to sing a song about phone sex. SMH.
When tickets on sale for Jay-Z concert @ MSG? know it gonna be FIYAH!!!
I am… Sasha Fierce is arguably her best album, depending on your taste. If some of you people were to listen to the album like you claim you do, you would feel the same.
Broken-hearted Girl, Save the Hero, Halo, Diva, Smash Into You, Radio, Video Phone, If I were a boy, Sweet Dreams, Disappear… All of the songs are surprisingly good. I say surprisingly because I didn’t expect it to be that good, because Single Ladies turned me OFF. I actually like all of the songs except Single Ladies.
@ Sali
… Maybe if you were to research a little bit, you would prevent yourself from looking stupid. *shrugs*
@ Rebecca
UH HUH, I’M SURE YOU BOUGHT THE ALBUM OR EVEN ATTEMPTED TO LISTEN TO IT. Please.
girl gonna pop a nerve trying to stay relevent 24/7
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE IS STILL MILKIN SINGLES….FAIL EPIC FUKKN FAIL…HOE SIT DOWN I WISH SHE WOULD TAKE A 4 YEAR HIATUS AND LET SOME OTHER PPL SHINE CUZ SHE STEALIN THE SHINE FROM EVERYBODY! AND IM TIRED OF THESE SASHA FIERCE SINGLES DOESNT SHE SEE ALL THE SASHA FIERCE ARE FLOPPING. HER LAST TOP 10 WAS HALO, SO MAYBE SHE SHOULDA RELEASED AN BALLAD IM JUST SAYING….
Hmmm….wonder will the video phone be another black & white, or ………..hmmmm!!!
Rihanna has a video of the year VMA award already!!! Lady gaga will take it this year too.
Beyonce please do everyone a favor and stfu!!!! I am so over her!!!! Im sick of hearing your useless songs on the radio! Talk about over kill! GO HAVE A BABY OR JUST GO AWAY!
II can’t stand Beyonce. She gets on my nerves. I hope video phone flops just like Diva and she retires later on. That Leona Lewis is so boring.
Beyonce needs to sit her ass down and give other people a chance. Go have kids with Jay-Z or something. Hopefully, Lady Gaga will take all of those VMAs and This Video Phone song flops hard. And No Beyonce’s fourth album will not do good next year.
lol at johnosahon for stereotyping about being black. dude, race has nothing to do with sales.
Love video phone, she really worked it out in her concerts too. Good choice.
Now, on another note, why do people keep saying Bey should give someone else a chance????? #101 I’ve said this once and I will say it again, If Bey has to sit down in order for some singer or entertainer to be successful, THEY DON’T HAVE IT!!!! They’re just not talented enough, ok, because there’s room for more than one singer or entertainer. They just don’t have it.
Another thing, when Bey is ready to have children, she will. I don’t know how a bunch of strangers can be telling someone when they should have children. You know what, yall crazy!!! lol
Oh, I know why so many want Bey to have children, you think she won’t be as fierce. As a matter of fact one person did state that in her post. That’s just pitiful.
i can appreciate leona shes a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice….Beyonce and Jay r embarrasing to black people these 2 DEVILS need to go AWAY
OMG BEYONCE PUHLEASSSEEE JUST STOP! DAMMNNN! ENOUGH ALREADY! THE WHOLE WORLD IS SICK OF YOU SO JUST GO AWAYYYY!!!!
IF YOU COME BACK AFTER 10 YEARS AND CAN STILL DEBUT @ #1 (LIKE MAXWELL) THEN I WILL GIVE YOU YOUR PROPS!
Leona looks so pretty here.
Beyonce needs to stop trying to wear sh*t like this because she looks ridiculous! Stick to dressing like Miss America 1985 with the big hair and pageant gowns. You know your tacky azz can’t do edgy!
Do your thing Jay-Z. You need to get your wife though. Damn are y’all competing with each other or what???
Lmao @ Halcyon
That bish does have a huge thick neck and some big ears! All that fake hair is there to camouflage it!
And omg she looks terrible trying to look natural! We saw it in that video. Finger waves and granny stockings! Trying to camouflage those broken up old lady legs! Lmao! She is the worst dressed bish alive! Has the nerve to have a clothing line! Lmao!
Bish sit down!
FAIL!
Billboard Woman of the Year!!!!!!
Beyonce Knowles!
@BRIAN – WHAT DO U MEAN EXACTLY WHEN U SAY THAT BEYONCE REALLY DOESNT KNOW HOW TO STOP WORKING?!
I MEAN DOES CL STOP WORKING? DO U STOP WORKING? SO WHY WOULD BEYONCE? I MEAN THE RIDICULOUS STATEMENTS THAT PEOPLE WRITE AND SAY…..SOMETHING HAS TO STOP!
BEY KEEP MAKING THAT MONEY & LOTS OF IT! THERE IS NOTHING MORE SEXY THAN A MAN OR WOMAN WHO ARE INDEPENDENT, YOUNG, RICH & BLACK…..& SUPER TALENTED. SHE IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL YOUNG BLACK WOMEN IT’S TOO BAD BRIAN YOU WISH TO STIFLE HER BY YOUR SILLY LITTLE COMMENTS THAT ARE MIRRORED BY SO MANY OTHER CL BLOGGERS.
ITS FUNNY B/C YOU NEVER HEAR WHITE PEOPLE ASKING MADONNA TO RETIRE OR THE ROLLING STONES, & THE LIST GOES ON.
WOW…….SELF HATE………….WHEN WILL THAT END?
BILLBOARD NAMES BEYONCE THE WOMAN OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT!
Billboard announced today (Aug. 25) that Beyoncé will be accepting its Woman Of The Year Award at the 2009 Billboard Women In Music Event, taking place on Oct. 2 in New York City.
The honor, given to a female recording artist that has inspired the music business with her success, leadership and new ideas, will be awarded to the singer for her accomplishments over the past 12 months.
In the last year, Beyoncé kicked off her world tour “I Am…” in support of her third solo album “I Am…Sasha Fierce,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in November and features the hit singles “If I Were A Boy,” “Single Ladies,” “Halo,” “Ego” and “Sweet Dreams.”
The tour also showcased Beyoncé’s philanthropic side as she gave 2,500 tickets to families affected by the auto industry crisis in Detroit and joined forces with General Mills Hamburger Helper and Feeding America to deliver 3.5 million meals to local food banks.
“Beyoncé is multi-platinum artist and a multi-talented woman who clearly embodies the qualities of excellence and achievement that the Billboard Woman Of The Year Award was created to honor,” said Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director, about Beyoncé, who is the only performer in the 51-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to top the chart for 10 weeks or more with a group and as a solo artist. “She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy and dedication to charitable causes.”
The Billboard Women in Music Event celebrates the most powerful and talented women in the music business and is also held in conjunction with the Women In Music Power Players List issue, which recognizes the top female music executives who are leading the industry with their artistic and business vision.
CHILE PLEASE WE ALL KNOW PIMP DADDY MATTHEW KNOWLES BOUGHT THAT AWARD JUST LIKE HE BUYS EVERYTHING ELSE SHE GETS! HER ENTIRE CD SUCKED AZZ AND EVEN HER FANS ARE NOT FEELING IT SO HAVE A SEAT! AND WHAT NEW IDEAS HAS BEYONCE INSPIRED THE MUSIC BUSINESS WITH?????????? SHE IS JUST AS STALE AS MOLDY BREAD.
lmao @ all the beyonce haters up in here. i see yaw havent changed atall. music is practically her career/job so she cant just stop, lmao..some of yaw have been working for years yet you criticise someone for doing the same. and evidently people aren’t tired of her if not she still won’t be everywhere. majority of her posts are always full of hate but one thing haters forget is that once you’ve left a comment, it automatically means she caught your attention enough for you to ”type” what’s on your minds. as long as people keep commenting (whether negative or positive), CL and others will get the impression people are still checking for her. so haters keep on posting those essays on how she makes you mad, it draws more attention to her incase you didnt know.
@ Sali, lmfao. next time, make a better excuse to hate on her. her album was far from flop. i’m tempted to list the various success associated with it but naw, it aint that serious. as usual, the haters make up lies lol
VIDEOPHONE IS MY JAM!! can’t wait for the video, Beyonce better come hard with this one. wish she had more singles from the I Am side though like That’s Why You’re Beautiful and Smash Into You
lmao @ people getting mad again cause others are appreciating her talent. her daddy didnt ”buy” that award. how dumb are you to think that shallow, plus that ”daddy” issue is lame, old and boring. just another excuse to criticise her relentlessness.
she worked very hard and deserves every positive thing she gets. keep getting mad yaw but that wont change the fact that on Oct 2nd, Beyonce, not your favourite artist or anyone else will be getting that well-deserved award
GET IT GIRL!! and i loved her album and so did several others, so quit lying as usual lol
”BILLBOARD NAMES BEYONCE THE WOMAN OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Aww hell, i wonder what the negative people are gonna say bout this. Queen Bee has done it again. She’s not going anywhere anytime soon, the sooner people realise that, the better.
Ara
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Oh, I know why so many want Bey to have children, you think she won’t be as fierce. As a matter of fact one person did state that in her post. That’s just pitiful.
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lol, i guess you’re new to this blog. the ”special” people (the term ‘hater’ is too overused on this site) will forever expose their stupidity through their comments. i feel sorry for a lot of them. only fools suggest that having a child= end of one’s career or fierceness. so stupid
SPEAKING OF RAKING IN THE DOUGH!!!
Beyonce had another good week selling DVD’s–moved another 205K her second week, bringing her total in dollars in 2 weeks to $12.4 million
DANG BEY I SEE WHY THEY ARE MAD. U ARE KILLING ALL MARKETS. LMAO!
um wel i’m excited to see beyonce’s new video
KMT Oh great we get to see her shaking her fanny some more on the screen. *rolls eyes*
“only fools suggest that having a child= end of one’s career or fierceness. so stupid”
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I think those “fools” have a point. Lol! Much of Beyonce success comes from her sexual presenation. Once she has a child she looks like she’ll blow up like a baloon. She’s already on the heavy side. Nobody wants to see a size 16 doing p*ssy popping.