Celebritology 2.0: Beyonce


Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 12/10/2012

Beyonce, now brought to you by Pepsi
By Jen Chaney
The pop megastar has inked a $50 million deal to become partners with the soda co.

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Categories:  Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 11/28/2012

On the Beyonce HBO movie and the tricky business of celebrity brand control
By Jen Chaney
Is the singer a narcissist of the highest order or savvy brand manager? Both?

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Posted at 08:38 AM ET, 10/23/2012

Beyoncé and Jay-Z lose bid to trademark Blue Ivy; ‘Iron Man 3’ trailer released
By Jen Chaney
Also: A few details regarding the Biel/Timberlake wedding.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:38 AM ET, 10/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Morning Mix; Beyonce; Jay-Z; Movie Trailers

Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 10/16/2012

Beyoncé, Super Bowl headliner: Eight reasons why she’ll outperform Madonna
By Jen Chaney
Madonna, you are about to get served.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:11 PM ET, 10/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Beyonce, Super Bowl

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 10/10/2012

Beyonce drops out of Clint Eastwood’s ‘A Star is Born’; a Sarah Palin fitness book?
By Jen Chaney
Also in the morning mix: Olivia Wilde overshares about her sex life.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:35 AM ET, 10/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Morning Mix, Beyonce, Sarah Palin

Posted at 08:42 AM ET, 10/08/2012

Lady Gaga vomited onstage but pressed on during Barcelona show; David Cross and Amber Tamblyn got married
By Jen Chaney
Gaga has recovered. But getting sick onstage is now close to becoming a trend.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:42 AM ET, 10/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Relationships | Tags:  Morning Mix; Lady Gaga; Beyonce; Jay-Z; David Cross; Amber Tamblyn; Mila Kunis

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 09/28/2012

The sad death of Johnny Lewis, ‘Sons of Anarchy’ actor and Katy Perry ex; a ‘Downton Abbey’ prequel?
By Jen Chaney
Also: Jay-Z confirmed Beyonce is not pregnant.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:35 AM ET, 09/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Morning Mix, Johnny Lewis, Katy Perry, Downton Abbey, Beyonce, Jay-Z

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 09/25/2012

Calm down, Internet: The Beyonce pregnancy rumor
By Jen Chaney
In summary: Don’t believe it.

By Jen Chaney  |  10:31 AM ET, 09/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Baby Watch | Tags:  Calm Down Internet, Beyonce

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 08/02/2012

The possible Beyoncé movie, starring, directed and produced by Beyoncé
By Jen Chaney
She is hoping to direct a documentary about herself.

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Categories:  Movies | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 05/29/2012

Justin Bieber wanted for police questioning; Madonna ‘expresses herself’ with Lady Gaga song
By Jen Chaney
Also: Cynthia Nixon and her girlfriend got married over the weekend.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:55 AM ET, 05/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Justin Bieber, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyonce

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 05/25/2012

Watch Beyoncé prepare for her first post-baby concert, to be held tonight (Video)
By Jen Chaney
She is determined to bring it.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:26 AM ET, 05/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 05/23/2012

BET Awards 2012: Beyoncé vs. Jay-Z and Kanye West, times two
By Jen Chaney
In a video of the year competition that forces Beyoncé to face-off against Jay-Z and Kanye, everybody wins.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:52 PM ET, 05/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music | Tags:  BET Awards, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kanye West

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 05/08/2012

From Beyoncé to Blanchett: The best, worst and weirdest celebrity ensembles at the Met ball
By Jen Chaney
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala provides a reason for famous people to make some daring fashion choices.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:14 AM ET, 05/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce, Fashion

Posted at 02:03 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Beyonce wins journalism award for Essence piece
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Some people think this is unfair.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:03 PM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 04/25/2012

Beyonce is People’s ‘Most Beautiful Woman’; Jack Osbourne welcomes daughter
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Noah Wyle talks about his arrest.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:10 AM ET, 04/25/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 04/05/2012

Beyonce shares personal photos on Tumblr, joins Twitter
By Sarah Anne Hughes
See Beyonce in glasses, dressed like Spider-Man and buried in sand.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:05 PM ET, 04/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 03/20/2012

Beyonce sets dates for post-baby return to the stage; Jared Padalecki and wife welcome son
By Jen Chaney
A “Supernatural” star becomes a dad and “John Carter” confirms flop status.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:58 AM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Baby Boom | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 03/14/2012

Beyonce and Jay-Z have a good chance of staying together, according to mathematical equation
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The New York Times has updated its formula for predicting if celebrity marriages will stay together.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:29 PM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Relationships | Tags:  Jay-Z, Beyonce

Posted at 07:40 PM ET, 02/10/2012

Blue Ivy Carter: The first photos of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s baby have been revealed
By Jen Chaney
And the child is indeed beautiful.

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Categories:  Baby Boom | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 09:16 AM ET, 02/10/2012

Beyonce flaunts her body after baby? I don’t think so.
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Let’s talk about the word flaunt.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:16 AM ET, 02/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 08:42 AM ET, 02/07/2012

Beyonce reappears after Blue Ivy’s birth; Maria Menounos loses Super Bowl bet, wears bikini
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Paz de la Huerta is out at “Boardwalk Empire.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:42 AM ET, 02/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Beyonce, Super Bowl Pop Culture

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 02/03/2012

Simon Cowell pursuing Beyonce for ‘X Factor’?; Madonna: No Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction
By Jen Chaney
Also: Pippa Middleton is reportedly dating a rich guy whose family owns the English castle that stood in for Hogwarts.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:59 AM ET, 02/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 01/20/2012

Etta James, Beyonce and the ‘At Last’ legacy
By Jen Chaney
The singer, who died today at the age of 73, will be remembered best for her version of the love song, frequently covered by Beyonce.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:53 PM ET, 01/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Obits | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 01/19/2012

Jay-Z attends club reopening with Warren Buffett, without Beyonce
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Warren Buffett, Spike Lee and Questlove also showed up.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:31 AM ET, 01/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 01/18/2012

Beyonce didn’t give post-pregnancy interview to Star U.K., says rep
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A British gossip magazine is claiming to have the first interview with Beyonce since she gave birth this month. Beyonce’s rep called the interview “completely made up.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:32 AM ET, 01/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 01/12/2012

Beyonce and Jay-Z hospital complaints dismissed; Andy Cohen talks Russell Armstrong decision
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: No Doubt didn’t actually tweet support for Ron Paul.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:26 AM ET, 01/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce; TV

Posted at 09:22 AM ET, 01/11/2012

Blue Ivy Carter reportedly leaves hospital in style; Bryan Ferry marries son’s ex
By Jen Chaney
Also: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie step out (with cane) in D.C.

By Jen Chaney  |  09:22 AM ET, 01/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Relationships | Tags:  Beyonce, Brangelina

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 01/10/2012

Hospital denies Jay-Z and Beyonce paid $1.3 million to rent whole floor
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Meanwhile, other parents of children born at Lenox Hill Hospital say they were mistreated by the couple’s security detail.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:59 AM ET, 01/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 01/09/2012

Jay-Z releases new song about baby Blue Ivy in which he reveals Beyonce’s previous miscarriage
By Jen Chaney and Sarah Anne Hughes
In “Glory,” the rapper reveals that wife Beyonce previously suffered a miscarriage.

By Jen Chaney and Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:21 PM ET, 01/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Music, Baby Watch | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 01/09/2012

Beyonce’s baby: Blue Ivy and what’s in her name
By Jen Chaney
Everyone seemingly has an opinion or a conspiracy theory about Baby Blue Carter.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:07 AM ET, 01/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 01/08/2012

Beyonce gives birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter
By Jen Chaney
Beyonce and Jay-Z rented out an entire hospital floor for the singer to give birth to baby Blue Ivy Carter.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:16 AM ET, 01/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Baby Boom | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 11/28/2011

Beyonce is femme fatale in ‘Dance For You’ video; Will she be a new mom by end of the year?
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The mom-to-be stars in a new noir-esque music video.

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Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 11/17/2011

Beyonce’s wedding dress revealed in ‘I Was Here’ video
By Sarah Anne Hughes
It was white, poofy and had a train. Get excited!

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:53 AM ET, 11/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 11/08/2011

Beyonce’s baby to be bathed in $5,200 crystal tub, courtesy of Kelly Rowland
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The creation can also be used for bathing pets and cooling beverages.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:53 PM ET, 11/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 10/27/2011

Beyonce invites pals to trailer park ‘Party’ in latest music video
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Solange Knowles and Kelly Rowland were guests.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:03 PM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 10/17/2011

Watch Beyonce’s ‘Love On Top’ video
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer pays homage to New Edition in the simple music video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:44 AM ET, 10/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 10/11/2011

The Beyonce baby bump conspiracy continues (Update)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Video of a recent interview with the pregnant diva has been presented as evidence that she’s wearing a prosthetic baby bump.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:58 AM ET, 10/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 10/10/2011

Beyonce accused of plagiarizing ‘Countdown’ moves from Belgian choreographer (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“I’m not mad, but this is plagiarism. This is stealing,” a Belgian choreographer said after learning her moves were used in the Beyonce video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:32 AM ET, 10/10/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 10/07/2011

Beyonce shakes, shimmies in ‘Countdown’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The pregnant diva is as fierce as ever in her latest music video.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:17 AM ET, 10/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Music | Tags:  Beyonce

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 09/23/2011

Beyonce’s top five quotes about her pregnancy
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The pregnant diva is “empowered,” “having fun” and “not sick.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:09 PM ET, 09/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Relationships | Tags:  Beyonce