LeToya responds to Beyoncé's shout out at the Billboard Music Awards:

 

 

A snippet of Beyoncé's performance of "God Bless the USA" for the 4th of July Macy's show.

Kelly will be appearing on CeeLo Green Talking to Strangers on Wednesday. Here's a snippet:

 

Kelly in a mini-series?

A&E Network has greenlighed for production Stephen King’s Bag of Bones, a two-night, four-hour mini-series starring Pierce Brosnan. Annabeth Gish will co-star in the project, based on Stephen King's bestselling novel. Kelly Rowland also is expected to join the cast of the mini, from Sony Pictures Television, which will premiere on A&E in the fourth quarter of 2011. Mick Garris will direct from a script by Matt Venne. Filming is scheduled to begin next month in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Kelly Rowland to Tour with Chris Brown

 

Kelly's thoughts of her dream tour may have just gotten one step closer. We can report that Kelly is going to hit the road with fellow singer Chris Brown very soon. It's no secret that Kelly has been wanting to tour the major markets post her DC days, even saying how she has dreamed about her setlist for her current album Here I Am which hit stores next Tuesday. This will no doubt be a sellout tour and one full of high energy. Both Kelly and Chris got a chance to hangout out most recently on the set of Lonny Bereal's video shoot for "Favor".

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Oh. Dear.

 

Gosh, that's so annoying as well! I'd love to see her live, but there's no way I would pay to watch him. Eugh!

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Paper Magazine Interview

Sin City is the perfect place for the new sexier, saucier Kelly Rowland to come out and play. The night before our interview, she did just that hitting up the Billboard Awards' after-parties in Las Vegas with her former Destiny's Child bandmates, Beyoncé Knowles and Michelle Williams. "I got a chance to hang with my sisters B and Michelle," Rowland says. "And we had a good time," she adds with a hint of mischief in her voice.

 

According to Rowland, her third solo album, Here I Am, out this fall, runs high on "sensuality and sass." We’d have to agree judging from the video for the first single, "Motivation", a sultry slow jam featuring Lil' Wayne, in which an oiled-up Rowland, in threads of clothing and knee-high boots, writhes alongside a cast of chiseled male dancers in a damp underground club. "I actually showed it to my mom and she was like, 'Lord have mercy!'" laughs Rowland. "She said, 'I have to keep remembering that you're 30-years-old because whatever was happening on that set, was way too much.'"

 

It's certainly a change from the spunky, boyish part she played alongside the sex-bomb Beyoncé throughout Destiny's Child's reign. Remember those closely-shorn, highlighted hairdos? Well, we're happy to report they've now been replaced by long, shaggy, ultra-feminine locks. "I've always been so happy and playful," she says, "but there's nothing wrong with being a vixen either." She credits this newfound sexuality to recently turning 30 and having 15 years in the business behind her. "I think it's the confidence of knowing where I want to be. I'm just celebrating being a woman and my sexuality has come out… just a little bit."

 

Rowland's still busy putting the finishing touches on Here I Am, but assures us it won't be all R. Kelly-remix-ready, R&B jams. She's developed a thing for club music in recent years thanks in part to a brief spell living in Europe, and her new hometown, Miami. One track that made the cut is "Commander", a collaboration with super-DJ David Guetta that was pumped out across many a sweaty dance floor last summer. "I want people to experience everything that I've experienced the past couple years of my life."

 

As a solo artist Rowland has dabbled in everything from Nelly collabs to standards to Euro-DJ mixes to reality TV — but the most difficult part about leaving the pack to become a lone wolf, she says, are the inevitable comparisons: "I definitely wanted to set myself apart from my bandmates." With "Motivation" at number one on the Billboard R&B charts, she's doing just that. "It's just about adapting and putting out great music." Now that's sexy.

 

WHAT'S ON HER SUMMER PLAYLIST

"Beautiful People", Chris Brown

"Man Down", Rihanna

"Roman’s Revenge", Nicki Minaj

"Sweet Thing", Chaka Khan

Beyoncé Opens Up to Gay Fans

If there's any girl who runs the world, it's Beyoncé. The reigning diva - she's called Queen Bey for a reason, people - is one of the biggest and best voices behind a long run of hits dating back to the late '90s, when she was part of supreme girl-group Destiny's Child.

 

Years later, Beyoncé still demonstrates just how irreplaceable she is as a solo artist, having released four albums - and dedicating her latest one, 4, to that accomplishment - with some of the most memorable and gay-celebrated singles in pop music history. Not every artist can say they've had a gay boy lead a football team to glory by performing "Single Ladies," as seen on Glee. And not every artist can say they have 16 Grammy Awards, making her one of the most honored artists in Grammy history. But that's Queen Bey, who's also assembled a gaggle of gay fans who are - you guessed it - crazy in love with her.

 

In this exclusive chat with Beyoncé, her first gay press interview since 2006, the singer/actress/glamour-girl spoke about how the fierceness of her gay fans inspires her, the intimidation she's feeling following in the footsteps of Judy and Barbra for her upcoming role in A Star is Born, and what she really meant by the "girls" who run the world.

 

I know, according to you, the girls run the world - but what do you think about the girls and the gays teaming up and running the world together?

Well, that's what I meant when I said girls. (Laughs)

 

Sure - we could all be one.

Yes, exactly! We are all one.

 

Do you know enough gay people so that we could successfully pull this off and take over the world?

Absolutely. I think it's happening already. I remember my friends were telling me when the song "Run the World (Girls)" first came out in the clubs the kids were going crazy, and I thought it was so wonderful and I was so excited to know that the reception was so positive.

 

You don't do a lot of gay press, but you have to know that you have a huge a gay following.

Yes, I do.

 

When did you feel a real connection with your gay fans?

I've always had a connection. Most of my audience is actually women and my gay fans, and I've seen a lot of the younger boys kind of grow up to my music. It's great when I'm able to do the meet and greets, because I'm able to really connect and have conversations. People look at some of the artists that I admire - like Diana Ross and Cher - and they identity that glamour with Sasha Fierce, and I've been really inspired by the language. I have my (gay) stylists and my makeup artist, and all of their stories and the slang words I always put it in my music. We inspire each other. Like I said, we're one.

 

What do gay people tell you when you meet them?

I have so many stories; I don't even know where to begin. I know that I just recently had a contest where I had everyone reenact my artwork on Twitter. Just seeing some of the guys who dressed up - like my hairstylist dressed up as Sasha Fierce from "Single Ladies" for Halloween, and I saw so many people dressed up in that glove and bodysuit - really makes me feel like I'm doing my job and some of the fashion is making its mark. To know that people can be free and confident and do what they want themselves, and I can be the person they want to look like (laughs), it's really such a blessing for me, and it's very inspiring. I'm very happy and proud of that.

 

Yes, you've inspired lots of drag queens out there. What tips can you give them to be a better Beyoncé?

I have many different looks, so finding what works best for your silhouette and your face, because I've had every kind of hair style and I know for me there are certain things that I love to wear and there's certain makeup and colors - bright colors on my eyes - that just don't compliment my features. So I think just figuring out which Beyoncé works best for your figure and features.

 

For your upcoming role in the remake of A Star is Born, you'll be part of a lineage of gay icons including Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. How does it feel knowing that? Is it intimidating?

I'm slightly a bit intimated, I have to say. I feel a bit overwhelmed, and I'm still in shock. (Laughs) But the studio and Clint (Eastwood, the director) believe in me, and I feel like I've been really selective and I've waited and worked really hard and I've done different types of movies - from comedies to thrillers to drama when I played Etta James - and I really wanted to make sure I was ready. I do believe that at this point I am ready and I've been disciplined and I've surrounded myself with really good actors. I hope this is going to be as wonderful of an experience as I feel it's going to be.

 

I just remember growing up seeing Barbra Streisand and knowing that she represented that generation's star, and being an African-American woman and being the person that's represented is such an honor. I respect it and I cherish it and I'm going to work so hard - harder than I've ever worked - to make sure that I live up to filling the shoes of those other women.

 

Last year, Lady Gaga made this remark in an interview with E!: "I was very excited to be working with Beyoncé again. It just sort of works out because we both like women." What did she mean by that?

(Laughs) Well... I'm all about women working together and supporting each other and learning from each other, and I feel like sometimes women get a bad rap. It's like we're competitive and we can't respect each other especially if we're both out around the same time - they think we're going to kill each other. And it's all about women learning from each other, and I respect talent and I respect people that work hard - and good people.

 

I love Gaga. I mean, if she didn't perform and she wasn't a singer, just as a human being I love her to death. But on top of it, she is the most talented pop star right now, and I'm so happy for her. It's just really inspiring to see someone who just creates their own destiny and comes up with their own looks and writes their own songs and choreographs and is in control and is not contrived. If you took away every bit of costume and she just sat in front of a piano, she would still tear it down. She's just that talented, and she deserves it all. And I'm just happy to work with her. I love her.

 

"I Was Here", a song on 4 written by Diane Warren, is all about making a difference in people's life. What do you hope is the affect you've had on your gay fans over the years?

I hope that I've given them confidence, and I hope that I've given them inspiration. I just want everyone to become a better person, and I hope that when they see me perform they can live out their fantasies and see my work ethic and apply it to their lives and be confident and proud. If they're bootylicious, be proud; whoever they are, be proud. On this album, I really focused on making people feel good and feel love and know that there is love out there and goodness exists. I wanted to make a body of work that took risks - to be brave and be myself, and not focus on being cool.

 

That's what I love about this album - you did what you wanted to do. Through that, you've taught gay fans how to stay true to themselves. What have you learned from them, though?

If anyone is brave and true to themselves, it's my gay fans. The amount of confidence and fearlessness it takes to do what maybe is not what your parents expect you to do or what society may think is different - to be brave and be different and be to yourself - is just so beautiful. It's the most beautiful thing you can be, and it's what we all want to be at the end of the day. And not worrying about satisfying or becoming what other people think you're supposed to be, that's like the ultimate dream - to just be that brave.

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LOVE the new banner. Who made it?

LOVE the new banner. Who made it?

Cremey. I love it as well ^_^

Cremey. I love it as well ^_^

It's very good. (Whoops for not going to the 'Forum banner' thread and looking for myself.)

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Hot Shots: Beyonce Brings Dereon To Selfriges

 

In news that will, no doubt, excite Beyoncé's British fans, it has been confirmed that the singer's 'House of Deréon' clothing line is making its way to this side of the pond.

 

Accompanied by these stunning new promotional shots, the statement confirmed that the range's Autumn/Winter collection will be housed at Selfridges in London town. Prices start at £80 ($130).

 

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Crazy for scent by Beyoncé

 

The "Crazy in Love" singer's scent 'Heat' beat Coleen Rooney's 'Butterflies' into second place in a poll of top whiffs. And David Beckham scored two fragrances in the top five - 'Homme' and 'Intimately Yours'. The ex-England captain also significantly outsold his fashion designer wife Victoria's 'Signature' scent.

 

Celebrity smellies have driven up perfume sales 39 per cent in recent years, with Mariah Carey, Kate Moss and Kylie Minogue also in the top ten. Roni Raithatha, spokesman for The Fragrance Shop which compiled the list, said: "Celebrity fragrances remain at the top of the wish list."

 

Stars top ten:

1. 'Heat' – Beyoncé
2. 'Butterflies' – Coleen Rooney
3. 'Homme' – David Beckham
4. 'Lollipop Bling' – Mariah Carey
5. 'Intimately Yours' – David Beckham
6. 'Pink Sparkle' – Kylie Minogue
7. 'Darling' – Kylie Minogue
8. 'Lilabelle' – Kate Moss
9. 'Radiance' – Britney Spears
10. 'Signature' – Victoria Beckham

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Beyoncé to play at Michael Jackson tribute concert via satellite

 

Beyoncé has honored Michael Jackson several time during her concerts but now she will finally get the chance to honor her idol at the upcoming Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert. The diva has been added to the lineup of the October 8th show that will be held in Wales' Millenium Stadium.

 

Already comprising a list of high profile names including Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis and Cee Lo Green, the event will now feature a performance that will be "beamed in" by Beyoncé.

 

She will perform a cover of a Jackson 5 track during the gig, though it has yet to be revealed whether the performance will be live or pre-recorded.

 

"A unique, never-before-seen performance by Beyoncé of one of her favorite Jackson 5 songs will be shown at the concert," the event's Facebook page revealed. "A lifelong Michael fan, Beyoncé really wanted to be involved in this tribute concert. Due to scheduling issues she can't be there in person, but this performance is not to be missed."

Beyoncé is highest earner per minute

 

It isn't really a huge surprise, but Beyoncé has been named as the highest earning entertainer by the minute in the whole world.

 

The singer grabbed the number one spot thanks to her £1.25 million five song performance at a private New Year bash last year in the island of St Barts, which when broken down worked out as £71,040 for every sixty seconds she was on stage. It's a good gig if you can get it.

 

Beyoncé was miles ahead of nearest rival, Mariah Carey, who entered at number two after performing four songs at a similar party the year before and earned £44,400 for each of her minutes.

 

Just behind Mariah came Kylie Minogue with a set at a hotel launch in Dubai that netted her £33,000 per minute, ahead of Jennifer Lopez in fourth with £25,000 a minute to perform at the birthday party of a Russian tycoon.

 

Completing the top five a hair's breadth behind were The Rolling Stones with £24,242 per minute for the birthday party of a Texan billionaire.

 

The remainder of the top ten was made up by Eminem, Usher and Christina Aguilera joint seventh, Rihanna and Cheryl Cole, closing off the round up with a paltry £4,167.