Next weekend, Beyoncé is gifting fans with Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé, a concert film centered around Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. The tour proved to be one of the year’s most critically acclaimed tours, and the Beyhive is dying to relive the show. Additionally, fans who weren’t able to make the sure during the first go-around are also looking forward to witnessing several iconic moments on-screen.
And with all things Beyoncé, fans know they are going to want to get their coins ready, as a major Beyoncé release doesn’t come without goodies.
Is there merch for Beyoncé’s Renaissance movie?
Like the Renaissance World Tour and the album itself, Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé will be accompanied by special merchandise. At AMC Theatres, fans will be able to purchase a large collectible fountain drink cup for $12.99 and a popcorn container for $22.99. Additionally, fans can also try the Alien Superstar cocktail at AMC’s MacGuffin’s Bar. Named after a song on Bey’s Renaissance album, the Alien Superstar is AMC’s take on a Paloma, made with tequila and gin, “with a splash of sophistication, a touch of fierceness, and a crown of bubbles,” according to AMC’s website.
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé arrives in theaters 12/1. Find more information here.
As of this writing, Thanksgiving is just two days away, and Christmas (or the alternative celebration of your choice) is just around the corner. You can practically smell the turkey, most stores have already decked the halls, and Mariah Carey is once again climbing the Billboard Hot 100 Songs chart, so if you don’t want to get caught gift shopping at the last minute, now’s the time to start looking.
As always, Uproxx Music has you covered for the music fan in your life, whether they love Drake, Taylor Swift, or Beyoncé. If the music lover in your life is a hardcore member of the Hive (the Beyhive, that is), then you’re in the right place.
Here’s our 2023 Beyoncé holiday gift guide, with five things you can get for the Hive member in your life.
A Bottle Of Beyoncé’s New Perfume
Let’s start with the obvious: a bottle of Beyoncé’s new fragrance, Cé Noir, which you can likely still get shipped before the holidays. Containing notes of clementine, honey, rose, and jasmine, perfume retails for $160 for 1.7 oz. What better way to celebrate a Beyoncé holiday than smelling like her?
Of course, any music lover would enjoy having their favorite album in the highest-fidelity format available. The Deluxe Edition LP comes in a handsome box that folds out and includes massive, exclusive posters. You can grab a set for a little under $50, making it just about the least expensive thing on this list (but if you really want to save money on a legacy format, there’s also a CD set).
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé is coming to theaters on December 1, giving fans who missed out on her Renaissance World Tour a chance to capture at least some of the energy of her live performances or fans who did see it to relive their night on the town. It’s also rumored to provide the long sought-after “visuals” fans have been clamoring for since the album’s release.
A Pair Of “Cozy” Renaissance-Themed Sweats From Amazon
Believe it or not, much of Beyoncé’s coveted Renaissance merch collection with Amazon is still available for purchase. I can tell you from personal experience that the sweatpants are warm and comfy and the T-shirts are eye-catching complements to any ensemble. Unfortunately, the “Cozy” rugs are all sold out, but it’s probably still worth checking out the remaining options, which you can do here.
A Piece From Beyonce’s Discontinued Ivy Park Collection
Speaking of sold-out, the odds that your favorite Beyoncé fan is getting their hands on the final Ivy Park drop are effectively nil, but going the extra mile for a loved one is what the holidays are for, right? Most of the collection is available on resale sites like StockX and shockingly, the markups are almost reasonable. If your Beyoncé fan missed out on a drop and gave up hope of grabbing their favorite piece, getting it for them could really put a smile on their face.
The legendary Beyoncé is rumored to be the next contender for Las Vegas’s newest residency,the Sphere. In addition to Queen Bey’s potential residency, artists like Usher, Adele, and New Edition have already embraced the idea of regular weekly shows in a single city. Could this be the new wave for veteran artists?
Las Vegas Residencies
According to the New York Post, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, andJay-Zhave taken tours of the $2.3 billion venue, the Sphere, on the Las Vegas Strip, sparking rumors that she may be the second performer at the residency preceding rock band, U2.
Beyoncé is in talks to headline a Vegas residency at the new Sphere arena, according to The New York Post.
Her team is reportedly asking for about $10 million to produce a high-tech stage show. pic.twitter.com/ag9XboDiv8
A concert residency entails a series of concerts performed at a single location, typically for months to years. Artists likeUsher and Adele have already seen significant success with their Vegas residencies.
The “Confessions” singer, who debuted his My Way: The Las Vegas Residency in 2021, reportedly earns over $2 million per night. Similarly, Adele’s “Weekends With Adele” show at Cesar’s Palace brings in over $690,000 per night.
In addition, the legendary R&B group, New Edition has announced that they will be embarking on their Las Vegas residency, which is set to begin in February 2024.
Ecstatic BeyHive Fans
Fans have eagerly anticipated the possibility of Beyoncé utilizing the venue’s full potential. One user wrote, “I saw this coming. She’s one of the few artists with the creativity to utilize the sphere to its fullest potential.”
However other fans are opposed to the news, believing that Beyonce won’t be doing a residency. User @AshleyShyMiller wrote, “I hate to burst ya’ll bubble, but Beyonce is NOT doing any residency anywhere. Let’s be smart.”
As fans express their excitement and skepticism, the prospect of residencies replacing tours is gaining momentum. With the success and profitability of residencies, it seems that more artists may follow suit in the near future.
RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé
While Beyoncé’s potential residency is generating buzz, it’s worth noting that she recently concluded her groundbreaking tour, The Renaissance World Tour. The tour, coupled with the upcoming release of her concert film, “RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé,” which is set to premiere on December 1.
Physical Records Vs. Streaming
In another related discussion concerning veteran artists, there is a debate over whether artists should embrace physical records in the streaming era. While streaming dominates the music industry, some argue that artists should continue to release physical records to cater to fans who appreciate the tactile nature of music consumption.
Once upon a time, if an artist was booked to do a residency in Las Vegas, it meant they were getting older, past their prime, or otherwise washed up. Not so, these days.
After hit makers like Adele, Christina Aguilera, and Usher made Las Vegas a hotspot for performers at the heights of their careers, more acts than ever are looking to get in on the action — including, reportedly, Beyoncé.
According to The New York Post, the Las Vegas Sphere owner James Dolan (who also owns Madison Square Garden and the Knicks basketball team) is in talks with the Renaissance singer to have her own residency at the brand-new venue when U2’s own run ends next year.
The Post notes that both Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s husband, and her mom, Tina Knowles, have toured the Sphere, but her team wants $10 million for the residency — the same amount U2 earned for their own 36-date stay. While this would seem to be good for the venue’s operators, because of the upfront payments, they could actually make much less money than they would for a usual concert. The majority of the Sphere’s revenue comes from suite sales and advertising on the LED exterior of the venue, and it’s already lost a little under $100 million since it was completed and opened earlier this year.
Still, a Beyoncé residency would be nothing to shake a stick at, as her fans have already proven they’ll collectively shell out the GDP of a small country to see the Queen live.
As anticipation builds for Jay-Z’s upcoming CBS interview with Gayle King, a new teaser clip has provided a glimpse into the rapper’s early years. Specifically, a clip that teases the interview dropped today and it highlighted a few different topics. The clip discussed Jay-Z being proud of the way that he was able to read at a 12th grade level in 6th grade. He said it was his sixth-grade teacher, Miss Loudon, who played a pivotal role in helping shape his passion for achievement.
In the teaser, Jay-Z fondly recalls Miss Loudon, his sixth-grade teacher, and the impact she had on his academic development. “Miss Loudon was my sixth-grade teacher. In the sixth grade, I was readin’ on a 12th-grade level,” he reminisced. The rapper goes on to express the excitement he felt about this achievement. He highlighted the positive reaction from those around him. “That excited me. ‘Cause everyone was excited. And Miss Loudon, she was excited. It felt like me riding my bike at 4, the way people reacted to that.”
The revelation offers a glimpse into the rapper’s early education. And the profound influence of a teacher who recognized and nurtured his academic potential. Jay-Z’s recollection emphasizes not only the joy he felt in achieving a high level of literacy. But also the contagious enthusiasm of Miss Loudon, who celebrated his accomplishment. The full “Jay-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn’s Own” is now available on CBS, and highlights his three-decade career at his Book of HOV exhibit.
This narrative that Jay-Z chose to share sheds light on the importance of dedicated educators who play a vital role in shaping the lives and futures of their students. Miss Loudon’s excitement and encouragement clearly left a lasting impact on Jay-Z. This contributed to his sense of achievement and setting the stage for his future successes. The interview delves deeper into Jay-Z’s experiences, offering viewers a more intimate understanding of the man behind the iconic music and entrepreneurial success. Let us know your thoughts on the full interview!
Hip-hop’s 50th anniversary reminded fans of the genre just how much they’ve missed André 3000. For weeks, Killer Mike teased that the former Outkast member would soon drop his long-awaited solo debut studio album. However, given the false flags in the past, supporters took it as a joke. It turns out the joke is on the public because Mike ended up being right.
Today (November 14), André revealed to NPR Music that his forthcoming project, New Blue Sun, is due out this Friday, November 17. Although the body of work isn’t a stand-alone rap release, the wild tracklist alone was enough to spike interest; The listing mentions everybody from Beyoncé to Jesus. Ghandi, the Dalai Lama, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy are also named in the record’s titles. Without any new verses or bars coming from André on the upcoming album, he had to find a way to verbalize his inspiration somehow.
View the artwork and tracklist for New Blue Sun below.
Epic Records
1. “I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A “Rap” Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time”
2. “The Slang Word P(*)ssy Rolls Off The Tongue With Far Better Ease Than The Proper Word Vagina . Do You Agree?”
3. “That Night In Hawaii When I Turned Into A Panther And Started Making These Low Register Purring Tones That I Couldn’t Control … Sh¥t Was Wild”
4. “BuyPoloDisorder’s Daughter Wears A 3000 Button Down Embroidered”
5. “Ninety Three ‘Til Infinity And Beyoncé”
6. “Ghandi, Dalai Lama, Your Lord & Savior J.C. / Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, And John Wayne Gacy”
7. “Ants To You, Gods To Who ?”
8. “Dreams Once Buried Beneath The Dungeon Floor Slowly Sprout Into Undying Gardens”
New Blue Sun is out 11/17 via Epic Records. Find more information here.
Today (November 10), the 2024 Grammy Awards nominee nomination list was revealed. Although Taylor Swift could be on course to make history at next year’s ceremony, a few other musicians are setting records now. For example, SZA is leading the pack with a total of nine nominations, which is a show of force by R&B. Fellow R&B vocalist Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, and Serban Ghenea are in a three-way tie for second most nominated with seven each.
But Victoria Monét’s two-year-old daughter, Hazel, has adorably stolen the spotlight. Both are on the list of first-time nominees. Now, Hazel Monét holds the crown after earning a nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category. Hazel’s voice appears on her mother’s song “Hollywood,” featuring Earth, Wind, And Fire. This makes her the youngest Grammy Award nominee in the show’s history.
It was a shock when LeAnn Rimes was nominated and won her first two Grammys at 14. Boy, times have changed. In 2021, Blue Ivy Carter, the talented daughter of music titans Beyonce and Jay-Z, was considered to hold the title of youngest Grammy nominee ever. At eight years old, the budding singer appeared on her mother’s song, “Brown Skin Girl” with Wizkid and Saint Jhn. When she turned nine, she was formally nominated for the track.
During an appearance on AMP Radio in September, Victoria Monét spoke about incorporating her toddler’s voice on the track. Watch the full interview below.
Beyoncé has dropped a second trailer for her highly-anticipated RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé, which is set to hit theaters worldwide on Dec. 1. However, what has caught the attention of fans is the revelation that the film’s duration has been extended by an extra 20 minutes. Queen Bey Adds 20 Mins On Thursday, Nov. […]
Beyoncé has released the official trailer for the Renaissance film. Premiering during CBS This Morning show, Queen Bey dropped off the Parkwoork Entertainment production.
The film’s logline reads: RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ accentuates the journey of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim, Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR created a sanctuary for freedom, and shared joy, for more than 2.7 million fans.
You can see the trailer below.
All hail Queen Beyoncé. The Renaissance tour is now over, and according to Live Nation, it is one of the most successful tours of all time.
The Renaissance set of dates earned $579 million worldwide, with 2.7 million fans attending across 56 dates. The show hit 39 cities. One of the feats of the tour was a five-night stay at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, the longest run of shows for any artist in history, bringing in 238,00 fans each night.
The final numbers are in. Beyonce’s #RENAISSANCEWorldTour brought in $580 million across 56 sold out shows.
It more than DOUBLES Beyoncé’s previous touring record set by the Formation World Tour and cements its place as the highest grossing tour by a black artist in history. pic.twitter.com/QYZA4ImaV4
The final total for Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour doubles her previous record held by the Formation World Tour. Renaissance is now the highest-grossing tour by a female artist, Black artist, and solo artist in American history.
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour grossed over $579 million from 56 shows, according to HITS Daily Double.
It officially becomes the highest-grossing tour by any female artist, Black artist, and solo American act in history. pic.twitter.com/e8eEeiPt3W
Beyoncé is always one step ahead. International tickets for her Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncétheatrical release are set to go on sale today, November 9, and she commenced the sale by releasing a brand-new worldwide trailer.
In the 98-second clip, the all-time-winningest artist at the Grammys describes how she stays winning, narrating “Welcome To The Renaissance” from her Renaissance World Tour, “I close my eyes and travel through realms of space and time. Reality holds no power or control of my state of mind on my voyage to find a source to charge my inner being. Assembly line frequency as I tap my MPC.”
Then, Beyoncé speaks more directly about the challenges she’s faced, saying, “In this world that is very male-dominated, I’ve had to be really tough. To balance motherhood and being on this stage, it just reminds me of who I really am.”
Presented by Parkwood Entertainment and AMC Entertainment, Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé is due in theaters on December 1. On October 26, The Hollywood Reporterexclusively reported that Beyoncé will hold the world premiere in London on November 30 and the US premiere on November 25 in Los Angeles.
“Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri,” reads the trailer’s official description. “It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour created a sanctuary for freedom, and shared joy, for more than 2.7 million fans.”
Watch the worldwide trailer above.
Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé is in theaters 12/1. Find more information here.
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