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BOUNCE BACK: Beyonce Takes The Stage Against Doctor’s Orders, Apologizes Again To The Belgium Crowd On Stage + Miss Tina DENIES Pregnancy Rumors

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Beyonce Knowles returned to the stage last night in Antwerp, Belgium to deliver the second of two scheduled shows in the city.  And despite having to postpone the first one (Tuesday night), she was back for her fans and apologized once again.

 

Check out video of her addressing the crowd, plus her mom Tina setting the record straight about those pregnancy rumors….

Bey proved her love for her fans last night by pushing through exhaustion to give them a stunning show.  Doctors ordered her to rest due due to exhaustion and dehydration, so she had to cancel Tuesday night’s show at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp.  She technically was ordered to also miss Wednesday night’s show, but she showed up anyway telling the crowd before going into "Flaws & All":

"I just have to say, I feel so good to be on this stage.  I have the best fans in the world….My doctors told me not to perform tonight.  But there’s no way in the world.  You all give me so much inspiration.  And I just want to thank you guys."

Hopefully she’s taking care to not completely overdo it.  Here’s video:

 

Meanwhile, Miss Tina hit up "Access Hollywood" this week to address Beyonce’s pregnancy rumors once and for all. She says her daughter is not pregnant, and her exhaustion–which caused her to miss Tuesday night’s show in Antwerp–is due simply to her grueling tour schedule, being a mom, shooting videos and working on her album.

She told the hosts about whether her daughter is expecting, "No it’s not true right now. It’s gonna happen when it’s time but not right now."

So there you have it.  Check out video of her interview below:

 

Photo: Beyonce’s Tumblr

YBF Celebs Take Over The 2013 MET Ball: Beyonce, Alicia, Solange, Nicki Minaj, Kerry, Tiger & More!

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Another year, another Met Ball.  The biggest fashion red carpet & event of the year is currently underway at MoMA in NYC, and we’ve got the YBF celebs who took over the extremely fashionable red carpet.  Check out the risk takers who pulled off their looks fabulously, and those who tried….

Once again, for the second year in a row, Beyonce Knowles took over VOGUE’s 2013 "PUNK: Chaos To Couture" themed Met Ball tonight rocking an eye catching and sexy look from Givenchy Haute Couture.  After last year’s shutdown in the purple & black feather & sheer number, Bey switched it up with a strapless leather bodice and a printed gold and black skirt with a high slit that exposed matching boots, and came with matching gloves. 

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Gotta love it.

And she’s not the only risk taker who won.

 

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We’re absolutely loving Alicia Keys’, LaLa’s, and Kerry Washington’s looks for the night. 

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Alicia kept her sexy edge in a leather cutout Jason Wu halter dress with a red sequined bottom half and the perfect touch of punk with Robert Lee Morris jewels, a Tonya Hawkes clutch and streak of red hair.

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"Scandal" star Kerry Washington has been on a whirlwind NYC promo tour today hitting up several back to back to back talk shows.  And she pulled it together once again tonight in a gorgeous Vera Wang creation.  Vera stepped outside the box of her usual simple colors and flowy looks to go for a structured multmedia dress with a bold metallic print.  And it worked perfectly for Kerry.

 

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Kerry and Vera even posed it up with Andre Leon Talley inside looking like a page snatched straight from VOGUE magazine.  Serve.

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LaLa Anthony looked amazing as she flew solo in this red satin Zac Posen dress as she showed off her new slim & toned bod in a dress that would show every flaw.  But in this look, she’s got none.  Perfect straightened & cut blonde hair as well.

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La had some fun with her girl Chanel Iman who rocked striped Diane von Furstenberg.

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And let’s discuss Nicole Richie‘s surprising silver foxy look shall we?  We must say, it works for her.  It’s a costume gala after all and she gave just enough "costume" drama.  Chick could play Storm in X-Men.  The fashion diva rocked Dana Rebecca Designs and a Maria Francesca Pepe ring.

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Oh Nicki.  Our darling Nicki.  Not sure if it’s the 80′s hair (yeah, we know the theme is Punk but still) or the dark lipstick with it, but this is doing a bit much.  The dress isn’t doing it for us either.  Maybe it’s because it’s by Tommy Hilfiger and he doesn’t strike us as a red carpet formal gown type of designer.  But, it’s not horrible.

By the way, Tommy gifted her with a Rolex a few hours ago as well that she happily put on Twitter.  Nice!

 

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Fashion diva Solange Knowles never gets it wrong.  And tonight is no different.  The "Losing You" singer stepped outside the box and rocked a printed blue Kenzo dress for, as she called it, an "Afro Punk" look.  And we’re loving every bit of it.  The hair, that slit, and those gorgeous earrings.  Loves it!

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Rocking a white Thakoon look with an exposed midriff slit and a high split in the skirt, Rita Ora got it all the way right witht he hair and makeup as well.  Loving this look for her.

 

And the athletes also made their way to the hige fashion event:

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NY Giants star Victor Cruz kept it dapper in a teal Lanvin dinner jacket with his tux. 

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And his fiancee Elaina Watley looked great in this very detailed bodice of a dress with a full black skirt.

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NY Knicks star Amar’e Soudemire, who plans to come back from injury in Game 3 later this week, attended in a dapper Calvin Kelin suit with a burgundy jacket full of sheen.  Loves it.  And his wife Alexis makes pregnancy look ridiculously fabulous as she rocks a frock full of feathers by Giambattista Valli.  Gorgeous.

 

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The twosome took pics with Taylor Swift and teammate Tyson Chandler‘s wife, Kimberly.

 

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And rounding out the athletes, Tiger Woods and his new chick, pro ski racer Lindsay Vonn, made their red carpet debut tonight.  No risks taken here, but the white gown is pretty.

 

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Jennifer Lopez got catty in this stunningly glam Michael Kors gown.  Very unexpected look by the all American designer, but the risk paid off because Jenny looks amazing.  As usual, the cheetah style nude and black print dress looks painted on.  And she’s freaking flawless.

 

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Oh hey ALT!  Get it with those pink socks!

 

More pics of the YBFers will be updated here as they come in.  Stay tuned!

Beyonce TEASES “The Mrs. Carter Show” Photos, RELEASES “Back To Black” REMAKE With Andre 3000

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Beyonce has just teased some carefully selected shots from her "The Mrs. Carter Show" World Tour.  See the "candids" inside and listen to her "Back To Black" remake with Andre 3000.

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Fan fans waiting for "The Mrs. Carter Show" to stop through their town, they can get a glimpse of Mrs. Carter in action, with a few carefully choreographed "candids" from her stop at the LG Arena in Birmingham, UK last night.

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Previously, we told you that Mrs. Carter had banned photographers from her live shows, and now the only professional pics you’ll see of her on-stage are those hand picked by her and her team.

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We imagine Bey knows exactly when she’ll be photographed and the show’s photographer, Frank Micelotta, knows exactly when to press "click". We don’t mind…it makes for a great picture.

 

And in new releases….

On his East Village radio show, producer Mark Ronson debuted the "Back To Black" remake that Beyonce and Andre 3000 created for The Great Gatsby soundtrack (May 7).  When asked what he thought about Bey and Andre remaking the Amy Winehouse track, he said, “I’m flattered and honored. I know Amy would be too."

Helmed by executive producer Jay-Z, the soundtrack will feature Fergie, Q-Tip, Lana Del Rey, Emeli Sandé, will.i.am, and others.

The Carters Take Paris! Blue Ivy Goes UNCOVERED & Lunches With Mama Beyonce & Papa Hov

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B.I.C. is taking over Paris…one neon Adidas Kids’ Big Trefoil sneaker at a time.  Baby Blue was spotted lunching in the fabulous city with the ‘rents, Mr. & Mrs. Carter.  Check out the completely uncovered cutie inside…

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Now that Beyonce showed her baby girl’s face in her HBO documentary "Life Is But A Dream," she’s got no qualms about throwing away that ever present blankie and letting Blue Ivy be free!

Beyonce is in Paris performing back-to-back sold out shows for her Mrs. Carter Tour, so it’s only right her baby girl is right by her side, and so is papa Jay who offered up some kisses to his princess.

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The Carter fam was spotted out at lunch at Szptime restaurant in the gorgeous french city today, and clearly Bey and her wiggery were on "EF-it" casual mode. The mom of the 1 and a half year old cutie also debuted her brand new song "Grown Woman" on stage at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy last night.

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How cute is Mr. Carter as the ever-doting daddy?!  Loves it!

Bey plays Paris again tonight back at Bercy.

Photos: INF/SPLASH

The Carters Take Paris! Blue Ivy Goes UNCOVERED & Lunches With Mama Beyonce & Papa Hov

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B.I.C. is taking over Paris…one neon Adidas Kids’ Big Trefoil sneaker at a time.  Baby Blue was spotted lunching in the fabulous city with the ‘rents, Mr. & Mrs. Carter.  Check out the completely uncovered cutie inside…

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Now that Beyonce showed her baby girl’s face in her HBO documentary "Life Is But A Dream," she’s got no qualms about throwing away that ever present blankie and letting Blue Ivy be free!

Beyonce is in Paris performing back-to-back sold out shows for her Mrs. Carter Tour, so it’s only right her baby girl is right by her side, and so is papa Jay who offered up some kisses to his princess.

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The Carter fam was spotted out at lunch at Szptime restaurant in the gorgeous french city today, and clearly Bey and her wiggery were on "EF-it" casual mode. The mom of the 1 and a half year old cutie also debuted her brand new song "Grown Woman" on stage at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy last night.

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How cute is Mr. Carter as the ever-doting daddy?!  Loves it!

Bey plays Paris again tonight back at Bercy.

Photos: INF/SPLASH

Teyana Taylor SHARES ADVICE From Mrs. Carter, “Stop Worrying About What Haters Got To Say” + Beyonce BANS Photographers From “The Mrs. Carter Show”

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Teyana Taylor checked out "The Mrs. Carter Show" during its tour stop through Paris tonight.  See the words of wisdom the Queen Bee passed on to Teyana inside and find out why she banned photographers from her concert….

Teyana Taylor, who revealed that her debut disc with G.O.O.D. Music will drop this summer, partied in the City of Lights tonight with the Queen Bey at "The Mrs. Carter Show."  She tweeted, "Queen Bey. Carried. Snatched. Slayyyeeedddd."

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During their conversation backstage, Bey gave Teyana some words of encouragement that she decided to share with her followers on her Instagram account. 

Left the show in tears… Had a lil heart to heart wit The Queen Bey after her show. She told me how proud of me she was, & she knew i would be a star since the first time I taught her my Harlem moves lol i told her im not impressed with me YET but my season is coming soon she checked me and said "ya season is NOW & When u stop worrying about what haters got to say, you’ll start to notice that the RITE people are rooting for you. I am, I see you. I’m here for you whenever u need an ear"- Beyonce ?? I love you Bey thanks for all of ur kinds words.

 

In other Bey news, there will be no more flash photography at The Mrs. Carter Show!  Due to a series of unflattering photos, Mrs. Carter has stopped issuing press credentials for her world tour. Any interested media outets will have to go through her own photographer, Frank Micelotta, who’s been tasked with taking ALL official photos and distributing them to the press after the show. Of course…..she’ll still alllow fans to keep their cell phones. #truediva

 

BONUS:

During her show tonight, Beyonce debuted her "Grown Woman" single. Penned by The Dream and written by Timbaland, she performed the song in a Kenzo dress, towards the end of her sold-out show at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.

Photos via IG

TRAVEL TIME: Beyonce Lands In Slovakia, Tracy Morgan & Pregnant Fiancee Meagan + Bobby Brown & Fam Jet Out Of LAX

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Beyonce made her way into Bratislava, Slovakia today ahead of her nexy Mrs. Carter Show tour stop.  We’ve got the pics, plus Tracy Morgan and his preggers fiancee and Bobby Brown and his fam trekking through the L.A. airport as well…

It’s travel day for the YBF folks as everybody’s out and about. 

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Beyonce, dressed in cool black and and gold shades and a hoodie and a bright red lip, was spotted stepping off her plane in Slovakia this afternoon with the ever present Julius by her side.  She’s got a show in Bratislava tonight on her Mrs. Carter Show tour.  And despite traveling to city to city overseas, she found time to talk to ELLE magazine about her new H&M campaign….and her the origins of her own style factor.

About where she gets her fab style, she told the mag: Well, thanks for the compliment! I think my style comes from watching my mother from the time I was a little girl. She was so stylish. She was the first person I saw mix high-end pieces with more accessible styles and make it all work. I’m also inspired by my sister [Solange Knowles]; I love her bold approach.

And how she chooses what she’s going to wear everyday: I like sexy but classic pieces. I love prints and patterns, [and] mixing textures as well as solid colors….It depends on how I’m feeling that day, and luckily I have great, honest people around me to help. My stylists, Ty Hunter and Raquel Smith, are an influential part of the process.

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Bobby Brown and his wife Alicia Etheredge and their son Cassius looked like a lil happy family, They had just flown in to LAX from Atlanta.  Hopefully he paid his daughter Bobbi Kristina a visit.

 

 

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And also at LAX, Tracy Morgan had so many sneakers for his flight he couldn’t even handle them all.

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The comedian and his fiancee Meagan were spotted arriving to LAX to catch a flight out.  And the two looked carefree, ready to show off that baby bump, and in love.

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The twosome announced back in February that they’re expecting.  And since it’ll be baby #4 for Tracy, it’s no wonder he seems so care free about it all.

Photos: WENN/Pacific Coast News/Splash

MONEY TEAM: Jay-Z & Beyonce Named Music’s First Billion Dollar Couple? + Jay Pops Up At Mrs. Carter’s Croatia Tour Stop

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No amount of controversy is stopping The Carters from cashing in HARD at the bank.  The powerhouse couple have reportedly just been named music’s first billionaire couple.  Deets inside….

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Jay-Z & Beyonce have turned their last 10+ years as a couple….into a billion dollar empire.  And you’ve got to respect a YBF couple for turning that out.

According to International Business Times, Shawn Carter & Beyonce Knowles Carter are the first couple in music to join the billion dollar club with their joint incomes.

The dual 2013 VOGUE cover girl is reportedly set to rake in $ 116 million on her Mrs. Carter World Tour.  And in addition to that rumored $ 50 mill Pepsi campaign and multi million dollar H&M campaign, Beyonce helped pushed the couple’s joint money power across that billion dollar mark this year.

Jay is super successful in his own right, of course, constantly topping FORBES richest Hip Hop artists lists and his stakes in beauty companies, music companies and sports teams.  And now, pending his approval from the NFLPA commission, he’s about to start funneling NFL clients into his own Roc Nation sports agency, with the help of CAA.

FORBES’ highest paid celebrity couple of 2012 is now our first billionaire couple in music.  And since we doubt either of them are about to stop raking in money anytime soon, Blue Ivy and her great grandchil’ren are already set for life!

Marriage can be one of the best business deals in the game, especially when the love seems genuine as well.  Can’t be mad at that.

 

And as Bey made her second tour stop today in Croatia, her ever supportive hubby was hiding out in the soundbooth watching her do what she does best:

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Cute.

 

Photos: Splash/@TheMCSWT Twitter

 

FIRST LOOK: Beyonce KICKS OFF “The Mrs. Carter Show” World Tour In Belgrade!

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Beyonce hit the stage in Belgrade, Serbia to kick off "The Mrs. Carter Show" World Tour tonight.  See pics and video from her stage show inside….

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Earlier, a photo of Beyonce rehearsing for her upcoming "The Mrs. Carter Show" World Tour in Belgrade emerged on her Tumblr page.

 

And later…….

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The first shots of Beyonce and her new stage show, which kicked off tonight in Belgrade, surfaced online.

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Clad in Stuart Weitzman shoes and costumes from Dean and Dan Caten (DSquared2), the H&M spokesmodel appeared to be in tip top shape strutting around the stage.  Earlier, she praised Stuart Weitzman saying, “I have literally danced a thousand miles in his beautiful shoes.”  

Beyonce has tour stops in Croatia, Slovakia and Holland before she gets to Paris on April 24th.  We wonder if Kim and Kanye will visit her backstage?



Watch Bey performing "End Of Time":

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SPEAK ON IT: Some Folks Are Pissed….Was It INSENSITIVE For Jay-Z & Beyonce To VACAY In CUBA?

Jay-Z and Beyonce have infuriated Cuban-American civil rights activists after photos of them–along with their mothers–in Havana, Cuba went viral.  But is it Jay and Bey’s (or any celeb’s) responsibility to make a stand for human rights in other countries?  Speak on it…..

 

Though Jay-Z and Beyonce (who just changed her Instagram name from BaddieBey to her government ‘Beyonce") are beloved all over the world, their choice of locale to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary has put fans and critics in an awkward position.  Whether Jay and Bey are aware of it or not, Cuba–which Americans for the most part are not allowed to visit legally–has a reputation for being "brutal" to citizens who dare challenge the government.  And it could be argued that being a celebrity comes with a certain level of responsibility of what you promote.

Mauricio Claver-Carone, the D.C. director for the US-Cuba Democracy PAC, a group which fights for democracy in Cuba, was particularly vocal about the trip telling TMZ,  "There are women getting beaten on a daily basis, women who are being jailed for no reason … people are fighting for their freedom. It’s extremely insensitive."

And on his Capitol Hill Cubans blog, Mauricio is even more pointed is his criticism nothing that the Cuban government happily released pics of Jay and Bey’s stroll through Havana to foreign media outlets as it takes attention away from the alleged atrocities and civil rights violations that he says are common place.

Plenty of comments on this blog and others also criticized the couple for visiting the communist country.  But from Jay and Bey’s perspective, why can’t they just enjoy some good arroz con pollo in peace? Should they be held accountable for the Cuban government using them and their wedding anniversary trip as propaganda?  And from the other perspective, shouldn’t they choose a place that is not known for creating an unapologetic environment of violence and poverty…seeing that they will be photographed like crazy while there?

You’ll recall that Beyonce has been in this position before.  In 2009, she performed a concert for a Libyan dictator.  Although she donated the money to charity, she was still called out for not knowing who she was performing for.  But…is that her responsibility?

Should entertainers check the political climate of a country before they get their passports stamped? Or should there by a line drawn between entertainment and politics?

SPEAK ON IT…….
 

Photo: AP