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Jennifer Hudson And Renee Rapp Team Up To Cover Beyonce Hit

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Beyonce’s massive summer Renaissance tour may have recently wrapped up but fans looking to hear more of her songs won’t be missing out. In a new video making the rounds the multi-talented Jennifer Hudson and one of 2023’s breakout musical stars Renee Rapp team up to give their own take on a Beyonce classic. In the video they duet Beyonce’s 2003 mega-hit “Dangerously In Love,” and what they do with it has fans stunned.

Jennifer Hudson’s soulful rendition of the song had fans discussing how she tends to perform. “Jennifer done turned the song into a negro spiritual,” and “J Hud doesn’t have that much versatility in her voice, it always turns into gospel,” two of the top comments on the post read. Others also point out their thoughts that Hudson may have been outperformed by Rapp. “Was this a live show? If I got ate up on my own show, I wouldn’t have aired this scene. & the guest would be banned because BYE!!!!” one particular comment jokes. Check out the full video below.

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Jennifer Hudson And Renee Rapp Take On “Dangerously In Love”

There’s been speculation surrounding Jennifer Hudson for a couple reasons this year. The first was her potential relationship with Common. After the pair showed off some PDA earlier this year she was non-committal when discussing the details of the relationship. The dating reports go all the way back to early this year but the couple are clearly content to keep things pretty lowkey. There’s also been rumors swirling, not helped by Hudson herself, or a potential Verzuz between her and Fantasia.

On the other hand, Renee Rapp is having quite an impressive breakout 2023. Her rise in star power ultimately concluded with a nomination for Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards. While she and Peso Pluma were eventually beaten out by Ice Spice, it’s still a pretty significant achievement to be nominated. What do you think of Jennifer Hudson and Renee Rapp’s cover of Beyonce’s “Dangerously In Love”? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Beyoncé Announces Next Ivy Park Drop, “IVY PARK NOIR”: What We Know

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Beyoncé’s universally acclaimed Renaissance World Tour may have come to an end, but the superstar is far from done. After several months of touring, she still isn’t done making power moves. At the final show of the RWT in Kansas City, Beyoncé screened the trailer of her upcoming tour documentary film. Just three days later, she announced a new IVY PARK drop, dubbed IVY PARK NOIR. Fans are beside themselves with excitement, even as they playfully complain that Queen Bey isn’t letting them catch a break. 

Before The IVY PARK NOIR Announcement 

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 01: (Editorial Use Only) (Exclusive Coverage) Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood)

Beyoncé is not new to creating events out of her fashion drops, even when we travel all the way back to her House of Deréon days. Since 2016, IVY Park has released several collections. She frequently sent out merch boxes to celebrities and influencers, and fans continued to look forward to new releases. In March 2023, Beyoncé and Adidas were reported to be heading in separate directions. Due to creative differences, they mutually agreed to part ways. One day later, she announced a partnership with French designer Balmain. Together, they debuted a “wearable album” line, dubbed the “Renaissance Couture.”

Her collaboration with Adidas has continued to gain traction ever since the first IVY PARK collection hit the market. While it’s no longer news that Beyoncé and Adidas are parting ways, it’s not over just yet. After she announced the tour documentary film on October 1, 2023, it came as a surprise to most. But she evidently had a few more surprises up her sleeve.  

Introducing: IVY PARK NOIR 

Throughout the lauded Renaissance tour, Beyoncé wore numerous custom-made outfits. Her wardrobe was seemingly limitless, and this just made the tour even more iconic. The entire tour was a fashion designer’s fantasy and a spectacle of meticulously curated looks. For her final performance of the tour, Beyoncé chose to make the stage a sea of black. The superstar closed out the RWT in an all-black IVY PARK look. Moreover, her dancers were decked out in similar all-black outfits as well.

Days later, she took to Instagram to reveal that those outfits were actually some looks from her upcoming IVY PARK collection. She captioned the post, “Felt great to design and wear the final IVY PARK drop (with adidas 👀💃🏽🕺🏽🪩) on the final show of the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. The Blackout. IVY PARK NOIR dropping Oct 12.” As expected, the Beyhive went into yet another frenzy. 

What to Expect From The New Collection

The final installment of Adidas and IVY PARK’s collaboration promises to be a dark affair. The collection was heavily inspired by the Film Noir genre, as stated on Adidas’ official website. IVY PARK NOIR features an all-black monochromatic colorway. The designs are sporty and trendy, as seen in some of the pictures shared. It is a limited-edition collection, and features leather jerseys, body-con pieces, and stylish sweat suits among others, steeped in black. The inclusive designs will be in sizes ranging from XXS to 3XL. The price points for the collection will range from $35 to $350. IVY PARK NOIR goes live globally on October 12, 2023.

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Latto Gives Fans ‘Pep Talks,’ Erica Banks Drops A New Freestyle, Tems’ ‘ME & U,’ SZA Graces The Cover Of Rolling Stone & More

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The ladies have been taking over all week with their latest achievements and contributions to the industry. Latto secures a partnership with Halls, Erica Banks releases a fiery remix, Tems drops a new banger, SZA takes the spotlight of Rolling Stone, and more. ‘Pep Talks’ With Latto: Rapper On Wrapper Edition On Oct. 3, it […]

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GloRilla Revealed That She Was Fired From Nike After Singing A Beyoncé Deep Cut On The Job

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Last year, GloRilla‘s life changed after years of putting in hard work. Before making a breakthrough with hits like “F.N.F (Let’s Go)” and “Tomorrow 2,” she worked various part-time jobs. However, she admitted that those jobs didn’t always work out.

In an interview with HipHopDX taken at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards, the Memphis rapper revealed that she once got fired from a job for singing a deep cut by one of her favorite artists.

Glo shared that she worked at Amazon, Walmart, and Nike, but her first love was always music. She always had fun on the job, however, Glo noted that having fun while working these gigs would often result in her getting fired.

“Me and my friend, [rapper] Gloss Up, we were singin’ a Beyoncé song and we got fired from Nike,” she said.

The song in question was “Dance For You” from Bey’s 2011 album, 4. And while she may have gotten terminated from the job, it wasn’t a total L for Glo. Elsewhere in the interview, she revealed that she attended three shows on Beyoncé’s critically-acclaimed Renaissance World Tour this year.

It’s safe to say that Glo’s pre-fame work experiences didn’t break her soul.

You can see the interview above.

Kim Kardashian Looked Back On The Time She ‘Blacked Out’ While Partying With Beyoncé

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Kim Kardashian recently tried beer for the first time (or so she claims), but she’s not new to liquor. On the latest episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, the SKIMS founder revealed she once “blacked out” while partying with Beyoncé.

“I’m definitely still a lightweight. I’ll have, like, two shots, and I’ll be wasted and it’s so much fun. I’ll be dancing on the dance floor,” she said. “Seriously, I know you guys don’t believe me — ask Beyoncé! I danced all night long at her party, I think I blacked out.” Kardashian “woke up to so many text messages, and I was like, ‘Khloé, what did I do?’ She’s like, ‘You were dropping it low and dancing,’ and I was like, ‘Nooo!’ I danced all night long and had no idea.”

InStyle did important journalism about when the dancing may have occured:

It’s unclear which Beyoncé party Kim was referring to, but if we had to guess it was the singer’s 41st birthday bash last year. And the timeline adds up. Back in 2022, Kardashian admitted that she had begun drinking again after abstaining from alcohol for years. “I started to drink a little bit at the age of 42. Coffee and alcohol,” she told Gwyneth Paltrow on her Goop podcast in December. “I feel like I just gotta let loose a little bit.”

If drinking too many Miller Lites while watching Austin Powers in Goldmember counts, then I, too, have gotten blackout drunk while partying with Beyoncé.

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Beyonce’s Praise Of Jay-Z In Resurfaced Clip Has Twitter Up In Arms, Yung Miami Weighs In

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It’s kind of hilarious to see how a video from over 15 years ago can still spark so much debate and criticism of a couple’s current life. Moreover, that’s exactly what’s happening to Beyonce and Jay-Z right now, stemming from a resurfaced clip of a 2006 birthday toast from Bey to Jay. “This is nothing compared to what you’ve done for me,” she began her heartfelt message. “Not only me, but everybody here. You taught me how to be a woman. You’ve given me so much in life. It’s not enough I can give you. I just want you to be happy, and every year, I’m even more in love with you.“

So then, you might be asking, where’s the debate coming from? Well, many folks on social media and beyond criticized Beyonce for saying that Jay-Z taught her how to be a woman. “Why did your man teach you instead of your own mother?” was a popular reaction to this. Still, many came to the Texas native’s defense, including City Girl Yung Miami. “Because your MAN brings out the best in you,” she commented under Instagram coverage of the clip. “They teach you things that you didn’t know about yourself, especially when they’re older!”

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Yung Miami Defends Beyonce’s Thankfulness To Jay-Z

Of course, it’s unlikely that either superstar will respond to this discussion, but it’s still raging on via sites like Twitter (now X). A big aspect of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s relationship to many in this context is their age difference (about 11 years), which a lot of people don’t look fondly on. Still, plenty of others said that this is too out of context, and that it’s normal for any partner to feel like more like themselves when taking care of their other half. Also, it’s not like they do everything together, and have kept their professional careers somewhat detached from their personal life as a couple.

Twitter Reacts To This 2006 Clip

With all this in mind, do you think Yung Miami was right to defend the RENAISSANCE icon? Conversely, is this something that downplays the impact of women in her life? Let us know what you think in the comments down below. For more news and the latest updates on Beyonce and Jay-Z, check back in with HNHH.

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“Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce” — What We Know About The Tour Doc

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It’s hard to believe that the curtains have finally been drawn on the Renaissance World Tour. The months leading up to the first show in Stockholm, Sweden were exciting and mysterious, leaving fans to wonder what they’d expect. Since May, the Beyhive have been going on mute at their queen’s behest, and they’ve loved every second of it. The tour swept through Europe and North America, spreading the gospel of the generational talent that is Beyonce.

With its grand production and unabashed flair, the Renaissance World Tour took the ballroom to 17 different countries. It also proved to be a star-studded affair with notable names from Jeff Bezos to Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance. Not to mention all the movie stars and other artists who fans spotted in the VIP section. With too many memorable moments to count, it finally came to an end on October 1, 2023. Attendees at Kansas City, Missouri had the honor of witnessing the closing show in Arrowhead Stadium. At the end of the show, Beyonce had something very special to share with the audience and the rest of the world. 

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Renaissance Concert Film Trailer

Before the final show of the tour kicked off, Beyoncé teased the announcement of a concert film with an Instagram story countdown. The end of the countdown was set to coincide with the end of the final show in Kansas. While fans were unsure what lay at the end of the timer, a lot of people correctly guessed Beyoncé was teasing a tour film. Throughout the tour, footage had been meticulously collected, and fans suspected they were being captured for a greater purpose. It turns out they were right!

The announcement came much earlier than expected, as the tour only just ended. However, it was a welcome surprise, and fans are definitely not complaining. To close the show in Kansas, Beyonce screened the trailer for the upcoming tour film. Simultaneously, the trailer for Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce went live on Parkwood’s Instagram page. The trailer was also posted on Beyoncé’s Instagram page with the caption “Be careful what you ask for ‘cause I just might comply. Tickets on sale now, in theaters 12.01.”

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What Is Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce?

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LONDON, ENGLAND – May 29: Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood)

The trailer suggests that Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé is a documentary of the journeys through the making of Beyonce’s record-breaking Renaissance World Tour. According to Variety, “Insiders said the film will have an ambitious scope — incorporating highlights from the full 2023 run of the Renaissance World Tour, the long-awaited videos shot for the visual album Renaissance, and a docu-style account of recording the album and conceiving the tour.” Fans have particularly anticipated the music videos for the songs on Renaissance since the album was released in 2022. In this film, they may finally get to enjoy the visuals they’ve eagerly sought after for over a year.

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Release Date & Ticket Information 

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will be released in theaters on December 1, 2023. Tickets are currently now on sale at beyoncefilm.com. The official sellers are AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Fandango. Tickets will start at $22 (for all ages) for standard showtimes. Higher fees will be attached to premium screens like IMAX and Dolby Cinema. Additionally, a group sale option is available for orders exceeding 30 tickets.

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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Tour Sets Records in Multiple Categories with $579M Earned

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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 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.

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First Day Presales for Beyoncé’s Film to Top $6 Million

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Early figures for Beyoncé’s forthcoming film, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, have brought back a large first-day number. According to Deadline, The presale estimate for the first 24 hours is between $6-$7 million. The film will come after Thanksgiving and currently has a selling price of at least $22. A total presale opening for Beyoncé is projected for $20 million.

On Sunday, Beyoncé released a trailer for her upcoming movie, chronicling her groundbreaking Renaissance World Tour. The trailer is a visual feast, showcasing Beyoncé’s incredible artistry, stage presence, and creative vision.

The trailer opens with a montage of stunning shots from the tour, including Beyoncé performing on stage, interacting with her fans, and behind-the-scenes footage of her rehearsals and creative process. We also get a glimpse of the exclusive visuals from Beyoncé’s Renaissance album that will be featured in the movie.

The trailer also includes a brief interview with Beyoncé, in which she talks about the importance of the tour to her and her fans. “This tour was a celebration of our resilience and our ability to overcome any obstacle,” she says. “I wanted to create a show that would inspire and uplift people, and I think we achieved that.“

The trailer ends with the message: “Coming to theaters December 1, 2023.

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Megan Thee Stallion Says She ‘Ugly’ Cried in Celebration of Performing with Beyoncé

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Megan Thee Stallion wants y’all to know she will forever talk about her moment with Beyoncé.

“What’s up y’all? It’s your girl Megan Thee Stallion a.k.a the hot girl coach! And bitch I will never shut the fuck up, because I performed with Beyoncé!” Megan said on TikTok. ““Y’all don’t know how many times I have cried this weekend. Y’all don’t understand Beyoncé is my idol.

“Like I really genuinely love Beyoncé with my whole heart. I got on this camo because I would go to fucking war behind Beyoncé.”

In the caption, she wrote, “Yall ive been ugly crying with my lace lifting all weekend lol i will never stop screaming about this moment! I have loved BEYONCE my WHOLE LIFE this means EVERYTHING TO ME! I love you BEY 💙💙💙 thank you for everything.”

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Yall ive been ugly crying with my lace lifting all weekend lol i will never stop screaming about this moment! I have loved BEYONCE my WHOLE LIFE this means EVERYTHING TO ME! I love you BEY 💙💙💙 thank you for everything

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Rumors were buzzing that Megan Thee Stallion might be asked to perform with Beyoncé on the Houston stop of the much-talked-about Renaissance. Turns out the rumors were true. Megan Thee Stallion made a big entrance to a surprised crowd during Beyoncé’s performance. The two Houston divas performed a live rendition of their popular collaboration, Savage (Remix).

Megan slightly twerked as she rapped her verse along with the crown as Bey watched proudly from the top of the stage. Beyoncé shared with the stadium how proud she was of Megan. “I love you, Queen,” Bey shouted to which Megan shrieked, “I love you, Beyoncé.”

Watch the video below.

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