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Usher, Not Beyoncé, Is ‘This Generation’s Stevie Wonder,’ According To Samuel L. Jackson’s Daughter

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In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Samuel L. Jackson discussed not only his new Marvel show that begins streaming today (it’s called Secret Invasion and it’s on Disney Plus) but also, fittingly enough for the publication, his taste in music. And while some of his responses are no surprise, others are, and some are just downright illuminating.

In addition to admitting that he likes the music of the late Juice WRLD, he also draws an interesting parallel between Stevie Wonder, Usher, and Beyoncé. Check out his full response below:

There’s some music of my youth that I still listen to. I like rock music — I was sort of a hippie during the Sixties — and in the Seventies, when I was in Atlanta, there was this Black rock band called Mother’s Finest. They played at Alex Cooley’s Electric Ballroom. I listen to a lot of modern hip-hop also. Sometimes I’ll turn on some spatial DJ on Apple Music to hear whatever’s out there now. I’m pretty open to everything except country. [Laughs] The personal hip-hop music is very interesting to me. Back when Juice WRLD was alive, I listened to that. The kid was having some issues, but the music was still good. I remember asking my daughter and her friends who their Stevie Wonder was, and they said, “Usher.” They didn’t say Beyoncé. They said, Usher.

Beyonce & Jay-Z Support Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Debut Looking Regal AF

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Beyonce may be in the midst of her career’s biggest stadium tour so far, but that doesn’t mean she won’t make time in her schedule to support Pharrell Williams. The mother of three was just one of the many famous faces who sat front row in Paris on Tuesday (June 20) to watch the producer and designer unveil his first collection as the leader of Louis Vuitton’s menswear brand. The job was previously held by the late Virgil Abloh, leaving Williams with some serious big shoes to fill. Thankfully, he seems to have pulled off a presentation that’s earning him promising reviews.

Joining Bey at the highly anticipated event was her husband, Jay-Z. The pair – who purchased the most expensive home in California history earlier this spring – looked as regal as ever, the Houston native seemingly putting this past weekend’s on-stage faux pas behind her to focus on Pharrell. As many social media users have pointed out, Beyonce is undoubtedly exhausted after giving it her all on stages across Europe for the past month and looking like a billion dollars in the process. To conceal any tiredness that may appear in her eyes, she shielded them with some of the largest shades we’ve seen her wear.

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Other stars who were spotted at the show include Euphoria actress Zendaya, Tyler, The Creator, Megan Thee Stallion, and Anitta. Of course, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky were there too which we’ve been expecting ever since the Bad Gal appeared in recently released campaign photos for the new collection.

Ahead of the big show, Pharrell markedly shared some of his thoughts on the work he’s done. “Every day, I gotta pinch myself because it’s an appointment, and I was chosen,” he humbly told WWD. “Pietro saw something, and I’m touched by that and I honour that every day.”

Read More: Pharrell Williams Reveals How He Feels About First Louis Vuitton Collection

More Photos and Videos from Pharrell’s First LV Runway

Keep scrolling to see more photos of Beyonce, Jay-Z, and our other favourite stars at the latest Louis Vuitton runway. Are you a fan of Pharrell’s first collection as the brand’s creative director? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Beyonce Left Unimpressed By “RENAISSANCE” Tour Team’s Major Fail In Amsterdam: Video

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Beyonce has been letting her vocals shine in stadiums all across Europe over the past month, and so far, things on the RENAISSANCE World Tour have been nearly “Flawless.” Back in London, one audience witnessed the mother of three nearly lose her headpiece while dancing along to “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM,” but she handled that mishap like a pro. On Sunday (June 18) in Amsterdam, however, things ran a bit less smoothly near the end of the evening.

As Page Six reports, she was singing “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” while seated atop her giant silver disco horse when the production team seemingly missed their cue to help her down. Instead, Bey straddled the art piece for the remainder of the song, even pushing the ladder away when it was finally rolled up beside her. In clips that are now making rounds online, a man appears to put his hand out for the IVY PARK creative to take, but instead, she shoves him away.

Read More: Beyonce Handles “RENAISSANCE” Wardrobe Malfunction Like A Pro During London Tour Stop

Beyonce’s “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” Didn’t Go as Planned

“Oh, my God!” the “Baby Boy” singer mouths to the crew beside her during a brief pause in the song. Though she didn’t let it come through in her voice, Beyonce’s subtle actions captured on camera as she sang have Twitter users speculating that someone was fired after the show.

“I don’t even know what happened and I’m scared,” one person wrote, picking up on Queen B’s “Diva” energy. “Oh Beyonce was MAD, she kicked her foot hard as HELL,” another fan chimed in, showing a closer look at how she let the animal statue have it in its side after failing to execute her vision as perfectly as planned.

Read More: Beyoncé Reveals “Renaissance” Tour Crew Includes 14 Chefs

Twitter Reacts

Keep scrolling to see what social media users have been saying about the first major RENAISSANCE World Tour screw-up. Do you think Beyonce looks upset in the various viral videos below? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Beyoncé Wears All Black Designers During Juneteenth ‘RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR’ Show

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Beyoncé’s fashion choices during the Renaissance World Tour have been elite. Queen Bey’s tour wardrobe was created by all Black designers during her Juneteenth show in Amsterdam.

According to Page Six, the attire was a sparkling red gown by Ferragamo’s Maximilian Davis, a silver body suit by Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing, and a crystal catsuit by Feben. Additional pieces include a red bodysuit by Ibrahim Kamara for Off-White, a metallic lamé by LaQuan Smith, and a hot pink halter gown from her own Ivy Park.

After the show, Beyoncé wrote about the Ivy Park piece on Instagram:

“I started designing this collection over a year ago. I was so engulfed in all things RENAISSANCE and was inspired by Studio 54, Bob Mackie and the disco era. I wanted to do a modern twist using the signature IVY PARK neon and bring disco to the beach in this swim collection. I’m so happy to share this with you and even more proud to launch it for the first time on the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. I’m proud to be among the very talented Black designers featured in last night’s show to celebrate Juneteenth.”

You can see all the looks from the Juneteenth show below.

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If You Want To Buy A Bidet Beyoncé And Jay-Z Might Have Used, Well, It’s On eBay Right Now

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As children’s author Tarō Gomi wrote in the iconic 1977 book Everyone Poops: “Everyone poops.” That includes global superstars like Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Now, if you want to own an implement that may have one point been a part of that process for the Carters, here’s your chance.

As TMZ reports, Eric’s Architectural Salvage LA is selling a bunch of items supposedly from a home that Jay and Bey used to rent in 2015, a mansion in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles. After the couple left the home, the owners did a complete renovation and Eric’s Architectural Salvage LA ended up with some of the items from the building. That includes a fancy-pants bidet from the house, which is up on eBay right now.

The listing is titled “Bidet With Sherle Wagner Hardware Beyoncé Jay Z Estate” and is currently priced at $2,400. The description reads in part, “This is one of the prettiest bidets it features amazing Sherle Wagner hardware . SW was known for making beautiful Glamorous over the top hardware that was often gold plated. I’m not sure if this hardware is gold plated for we are unable to test it but it is highly possible that it is . This hardware is featured in the SW catalog it was salvaged out of the Holmby Hills area out of the $55 million home it was formerly occupied by Jay Z and Beyoncé this home was lavished with nothing but the best.”

Other items up for auction include doors, sconces, exterior lights, and other household miscellany, so find the Eric’s Architectural Salvage LA eBay store here.

The World’s Luckiest Parents-To-Be Got Beyoncé To Reveal The Sex Of Their Baby On Stage At The ‘Renaissance’ Tour

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Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour is rolling through Europe at the moment and it’s doing pretty well over there, to the point that it maybe possibly contributed to inflation in Sweden. Yesterday (June 15), at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany, Beyoncé found herself both performing and revealing the sex of a fan’s baby.

Between songs, Beyoncé said (as ET reports), “I wanna do this right, because since the beginning of the show, I’ve seen this sign that says, ‘Do my gender reveal.’ I just want to do it right! Do I have to open the envelope?”

Beyoncé then got her hands on the envelope, opened it, and revealed it to the crowd. Smiling, she said, “Girls! Congratulations! Congratulations, beautiful!”

Over the past year, there have been a number of instances where concert attendees got their favorite artists to help celebrate major moments in their lives. Last October, some expecting parents got Post Malone to reveal the sex of their bundle of joy, too. Harry Styles concerts have also been big for moments like these: He helped a fan come out at Wembley Stadium last June, and a couple months later, he helped a fan pull off a proposal in Portugal, one of that of course got an enthusiastic “yes” from the bride-to-be.

Beyonce Fan Auctions Off “Renaissance” Tour Sunglasses For £15K

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Beyoncé continues to showcase her seemingly endless generosity during her “Renaissance” World Tour. Recently, the pop icon shared the “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM” remix with Kendrick Lamar and announced that she would be venturing into the hair industry. She has also been performing with her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, on multiple stops of the tour. After a recent show in Barcelona, Spain, Beyonce surprised fans. After the concert, she stepped outside and personally handed out merchandise while expressing her gratitude for their support. A small group had the opportunity to interact with her and her security guard, Julius. The fans captured the heartwarming moment on camera.

The footage of Beyonce’s kindness gained attention on Twitter, with mixed reactions from users. While many praised the singer’s humility, some criticized fans for demanding photos while receiving their free gifts. Comparisons were made to Princess Jasmine from Disney’s Aladdin, highlighting the fans’ eagerness. In addition to this act of generosity, Beyonce set a new record in Spain. Her sold-out stadium show drew 53,000 attendees, making her the solo female artist with the highest concert attendance in Spanish history.

Beyonce Fans Have Mixed Feelings About The Sunglasses Being Auctioned

Beyonce Fan Auctions Off "Renaissance" Tour Sunglasses For £15K
Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood)

One Beyonce left her most recent tour feeling very fortunate. The fan is auctioning off a pair of sunglasses that the singer threw into the crowd during her performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The sunglasses are believed to be custom-made by luxury fashion brand Off White. The fan, whose name is Valentino, caught the glasses not once, but twice. Beyonce tossed the sunglasses into the crowd while performing her song “Diva.” They were initially confiscated by security. However, Queen B later threw them back into the crowd. Valentino, surprised to have caught the glasses a second time, is now auctioning them with an estimated value of £15,000 at Omega Auctions.

Off White sunglasses typically retail for around £200. However, the rarity of these sunglasses has driven up their potential value. The fact that they were likely designed specifically for Beyonce is a big selling point. Some fans have criticized Valentino for selling the sunglasses. They think that he should keep them and that it is a bad look to try and make money off of them. Still, others seem to understand the decision given the opportunity to make extra money. What do you think of the situation? Would you sell the sunglasses or keep them? Sound off in the comments below!

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Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance Tour’ Concert In Sweden Actually Contributed To Country-Wide Inflation, An Economist Claims

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On May 10, Beyoncé kicked off her Renaissance World Tour in Stockholm, Sweden. Michael Grahn, Danske Bank’s chief economist in Sweden, is now claiming that the pop star had an impact on inflation purely by stopping by.

According to Politico, new data from Statistics Sweden shows a 0.3-percent rise from April to May. This is sparked by “a broad set of goods and services, for instance, hotel and restaurant visits” and “recreational services,” which the publication notes as including concert ticket purchases.

“Beyoncé’s start of her world tour in Sweden seems to have colored May inflation. How much is uncertain, but probably 0.2 p.p. of the 0.3 p.p. that hotels/restaurants added,” Grahn said. “We expect this upside surprise to be reversed in June as prices on hotels and tickets reverse back to normal.”

However, the publication pushed back against Grahn’s statement, pointing out that large concerts or sports events can boost hotel prices and other costs in towns, but this does not stay permanently or affect the entire country.

Politico goes on to showcase another example of this, using the Roland-Garros tennis tournament in Paris as an example, which caused hotel prices to rise by 4.3 percent. Beyoncé also held a concert in Paris during her current European tour and the situation was similar.

Doechii Dropped A Freestyle To Beyoncé’s ‘America Has A Problem,’ Further Pledging Her Allegiance To The ‘Beyhive’

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Beyoncé’s Beyhive runs deep. As A-list celebrities like Selena Gomez turn out in droves to her Renaissance World Tour, others like musician Doechii pledged her allegiance from within the confines of a recording studio: The TDE signee has dropped a buzz-worthy freestyle over Beyoncé’s song “America Has A Problem.”

Doechii initially teased the track on TikTok back in March, leading fans to believe she would appear on the song’s official remix. However, the slot went to her former label mate Kendrick Lamar. Either way, after weeks of waiting for the complete version of the track, she surprised fans by uploading it onto her official YouTube channel. Tthe track contained witty bars and flairs of her hard-to-hide confidence. But one section in particular caught listeners’ attention.

Fans are speculating that the final few bars are a direct shot at Lola Brooke. In it, Doechii raps, “How you turn a 100 fans into a 100 bands? / How you turn a 100 bands into a 100 M’s.” That latter is a reference to the Brooklyn native’s breakout song “Don’t Play Wit It” featuring Billy B.

The stanza continues, “How you from the North and claimin’ you a croc b*tch,” as one of Lola Brooke’s nicknames is “Big Gator.” Doechii closed the verse by rapping, “How you bitin’ on the one and only swamp bitch? / I see a lotta b*tches, I don’t see a lotta stars / I hear a lot of rappers, I don’t hear a lot of bars / I see a lot of plastic, I don’t see a lot of barbz / I see a lot of digits, I don’t care about the charge.”

Listen to the whole track above.

Beyoncé, Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo & Other Hip-Hop Artists Who Will Be Hitting The Road For Summer 2023

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As summer approaches, many hip-hop lovers are excited to see their favorite artists perform live once again. This year, some of the biggest names in music will be hitting the road for summer 2023. From Queen Bey to Drake, here are five artists you won’t want to miss. Moneybagg Yo Announces “Larger Than Life” Tour, […]

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