Beyoncé Goes Certified Diamond Twice in One Day

December 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Beyoncé is so cold she goes diamond twice in one day. Mrs. Carter pulled in 58 Recording Industry Association of America certifications in one day. The two diamond achievements were for “Halo” and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”

The I Am… Sasha Fierce album was marked 7x platinum this week, along with her Dangerously in Love debut while Renaissance has hit 2x.

You can see a full run of Beyoncé’s latest achievements here.

Beyoncé will headline Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday this Christmas with a special live performance during the second of the platform’s two marquee games. The Houston Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium at 4:30 PM ET on December 25, setting the stage for a hometown performance by the global icon.

The event, produced by Parkwood Entertainment and Jesse Collins Entertainment, will feature the first live renditions of songs from Beyoncé’s groundbreaking and record-breaking album, COWBOY CARTER. Recently earning 11 Grammy nominations, the album is now the most-nominated project by a female artist in Grammy history.

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Beyoncé’s NFL appearances are already legendary, including her 2013 Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, where she reunited with Destiny’s Child in a performance that became the second-most-watched halftime show of its time. She returned in 2016 for Super Bowl 50, joining Coldplay and Bruno Mars in a show watched by 115.5 million viewers.

The Netflix Christmas Gameday begins a new holiday tradition, with the streaming platform announcing NFL games for 2025 and 2026. The first game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET, followed by the Texans-Ravens matchup.

While details of Beyoncé’s performance remain secret, fans can expect appearances from special guests featured on COWBOY CARTER. The event will be available to stream globally on Netflix, while local broadcasts and NFL+ will carry the games in the competing team cities.

With Netflix, the NFL, and Beyoncé joining forces, this Christmas promises an unforgettable blend of sports and entertainment.

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Beyonce Drops Festive Trailer For Christmas Day NFL Halftime Show

December 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Get ready Beyonce fans because she’s going to be hitting the stage very soon. The one we are referring to is the one that the Houston Texans will be providing for her on Christmas Day. Back in mid-November, Netflix announced that they were able to snag Queen Bey for the halftime show at NRG Stadium. That’s where her hometown team will be when they welcome the Baltimore Ravens. The game will be on the streaming service at 4:30 p.m. ET. It will be the second of a double header, with the Kansas City Chiefs traveling to Pittsburgh for a showdown with the Steelers at 1 p.m. ET. This is the first time ever that Netlfix will be housing any NFL game as well.

As you may remember, they hosted the stream for the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight. That didn’t go so well, with users having issues keeping the match on their devices. Given how big the NFL is, it will be interesting to see how this goes. But as for Beyonce, no one was sure what part of her catalog she would be using for this performance. Well, those questions have now been answered thanks to a new teaser for the halftime show that just dropped, courtesy of Billboard.

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At the start of the 30-second trailer, bells are ringing as the video fades in to reveal a cactus with white ornaments on it. The camera then pans up further to reveal Beyonce hanging a football ornament on the Texas “Christmas tree.” Then, it rapidly zooms out to show the singer extraordinaire’s get-up. She’s fittingly wearing an all-white ensemble. More specifically, it’s combination of leather pants, a long, fuzzy coat and oversized cowboy hat.

After that, the lights shine bright, she fires some air bullets into the snowy night sky, blows out the smoke, and winks to the camera. She walks off to reveal a red title card that reads, “Halftime Show This Christmas Houston, TX. Given what she wore in the trailer, there’s a strong chance we will hear a medley of tracks from her commercial smash, COWBOY CARTER. It was also hinted that this would be the album to get play time based on the initial announcement playing the opening cut, “AMERICAN REQUIEM.” With all that being said, saddle up Beyonce and NFL fans, it’s going to be wild, wild ride.

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Beyoncé Announces “Cowboy Carter” Art Book After Debunking Tour Rumors

December 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Beyoncé‘s team has paused rumors about a “Cowboy Carter” tour, but she’s sharing a new art book inspired by her latest album. On Sunday, Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment unveiled the Cowboy Carter Art Book, available for preorder on the singer’s official website. The 136-page collection features exclusive, never-before-seen visuals drawn from the creative universe of Beyoncé’s eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter. Priced at $74, the limited-edition book promises to be a collector’s treasure for her devoted fan base.

Queen Bey’s latest album made waves earlier this year after its surprise debut during a Super Bowl commercial, accompanied by the release of singles “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ’Em.” The tracks ignited a frenzy online and set the stage for an album that shattered records while reshaping conversations around Black artists and the genre’s country roots. The Cowboy Carter era showcases Beyoncé’s innovation and artistry, highlighting her talent for building suspense. Fans eagerly await the halftime performance and the possibility of what’s next from this ever-evolving superstar.

Beyoncé Teases New “Cowboy Carter” Art Book With Never-Before-Seen Visuals

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Beyoncé will perform during the halftime show at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game on Christmas Day at NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston. Bey returns to the Lone Star State after joining Presidential candidate Kamala Harris last month for her campaign rally. This performance will mark the first live rendition of tracks from Cowboy Carter. The announcement sparked widespread speculation about a potential tour, but Beyoncé’s publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, was quick to dismiss the rumors. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she clarified, “Untrue. Nothing to report here. Whenever there is news, you will hear it directly from the source.”

While a tour remains uncertain, fans can channel their anticipation into securing the art book, which promises a deeper look into Beyoncé’s groundbreaking project. Preorders will begin shipping on December 13, making it a must-have gift for the holiday season.

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Beyoncé Will Extend Her ‘Cowboy Carter’-Era With A Special Edition Book Of Never-Seen Visuals Inspired By The Album

December 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Beyoncé’s Western boots might not have been made for touring, but they certainly were meant to be admired. Although the “II Most Wanted” singer reportedly ditched her the visuals for the Renaissance album, Beyoncé has something special to commemorate the Cowboy Carter era.

Today (December 1), Beyoncé announced visuals are officially on the way. Well, sort of. On the Grammy Award record holder Parkwood company’s X (formerly Twitter) page she confirmed that fans can get their hands on a special edition Cowboy Carter book on her website. For $74, purchasers will own dozens of “never-before seen imagery inspired the album,” among the 136 high gloss pages according to the site. However, there are a few stipulations.

In the item’s footnotes, viewers are told that the Cowboy Carter art book’s preorders can only be shipped to US addresses. Also, there is a ten book limit per customer. To further fans’ anticipation no promotional photographs were shared along with the announcement. But the book’s cover, which seems to feature Cowboy Carter artwork outtake. When Beyoncé initially unveiled her Cowboy Carter artwork it sparked a viral response from users online. So, this collector’s item is sure to continue that conversation.

The Cowboy Carter art book will begin shipping out on December 13. Find more information here.

Peter Rosenberg Explores Beyoncé’s Grammy Legacy And The Making of ‘Cowboy Carter’ On New “This Ain’t Texas” Podcast

November 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Since Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album garnered 11 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Country Album of the Year, Peter Rosenberg is launching a podcast series exploring the significance of Cowboy Carter with “This Ain’t Texas.”

Check out the trailer and first episode HERE

In the trailer, Rosenberg cited Beyoncé as the most important artist of her generation. He also cited Cowboy Carter as “a genre-defining, captivating, and, to some, polarizing masterpiece.” “This Ain’t Texas” will have Rosenberg discuss with producers from the album and music critics about the album’s making, Beyonce’s long history with the Grammys, and the controversies surrounding the album.

“I am so excited about this. It is just going to run from the end of November until the first week of February. I am calling it a “pop-up” podcast. I decided to make time for this because I think Beyoncé’s career arc and this specific Cowboy Carter album are worth exploring in depth — particularly because I believe she has, hands down, the album of the year. So, I am going to talk to writers, critics, musicians, producers, and Beyoncé collaborators about her career and why this album should be the first to get her album of the year,” said Rosenberg

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Beyoncé Set to Perform ‘Cowboy Carter’ Songs for First Time Halftime of NFL Christmas Day Game

November 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Trailer for Beyoncé’s NFL Halftime Show at the Ravens vs Texans game on Christmas Day. pic.twitter.com/RRdo0N10m6

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With Netflix, the NFL, and Beyoncé joining forces, this Christmas promises an unforgettable blend of sports and entertainment.

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Beyonce Breaks Her Own Record With 2025 Grammy Nominations

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s already been a huge year for Beyonce. The hitmaker unleashed her eighth studio album in March, COWBOY CARTER, just a few months after closing her record-breaking “Renaissance” tour. She also launched her own whiskey brand, SirDavis, which has already been a massive success. Now, she’s set a new record with her 2025 Grammy nominations.

According to Billboard, she’s in the running for 11 awards, the most ever in a year for a woman artist. She beat her own record, 10, which she previously shared with Lauryn Hill. Hill received 10 nods at the 1999 Grammys ceremony, and Beyonce at the 2010 ceremony. She’s competing for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and more.

Beyonce Nominated For 11 Grammys

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Other nominees include Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and more. News of Beyonce’s nominations arrives amid claims that she was snubbed at both the People’s Choice Country Awards and the Country Music Awards. She wasn’t nominated in a single category at the CMAs despite the success of COWBOY CARTER. She also left the PCCAs empty-handed despite being nominated for a whopping 17 awards.

Veteran of the genre Dolly Parton even weighed in on the snubs during an interview with Variety earlier this year. “There’s so many wonderful country artists that, I guess probably the country music field, they probably thought, well, we can’t really leave out some of the ones that spend their whole life doing that,” she said in part. What do you think of setting a new record for most Grammy nominations as a solo woman artist in one year? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Beyoncé Goes Full Pamela Anderson (Slow-Motion Run And All) In Her Surprise New ‘Beywatch’ Video

November 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Beyoncé went all out for Halloween this year, taking to social media to show off multiple costumes. One post saw her modeling a Betty Davis look, and another saw her as topless Prince. Now, a few days into November, Beyoncé has finally concluded her Halloween decorations.

She just shared a slew of Pamela Anderson-inspired looks in a new video titled “Beywatch.” Sure enough, it sees Beyoncé modeling the classic Baywatch swimsuit, as well as her Barb Wire character and her look from the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. The video is set to the Cowboy Carter song “Bodyguard.”

In a follow-up post, Beyoncé wrote, “BEYLLOWEEN FIN,” indicating that Bey has finished her run of 2024 costumes.

This comes after Beyoncé explained why she didn’t release any music videos for Renaissance or Cowboy Carter, saying, “I thought it was important that during a time where all we see is visuals, that the world can focus on the voice. The music is so rich in history and instrumentation. It takes months to digest, research, and understand. The music needed space to breathe on its own. […] Sometimes a visual can be a distraction from the quality of the voice and the music. The years of hard work and detail put into an album that takes over four years! The music is enough. The fans from all over the world became the visual. We all got the visual on tour. We then got more visuals from my film.”

So, this may ultimately be the closest thing we get to a Cowboy Carter video.

Check out the “Beywatch” video above.

Beyonce Shaded By Fox News Analyst After Speaking At Kamala Harris Rally

October 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Beyonce does make many public appearances, but she made an exception last week. The musical icon took the stage at a campaign rally in Houston, Texas, and endorsed Kamala Harris for president. She did not perform any music, but she did make it clear that she sides with Harris on key issues. The Bey Hive ate it up, and those who didn’t agree with Beyonce derided her decision. Nobody expected Beyonce to become a major talking point on Fox News, however. The singer was not only referenced, but mocked due to her political affiliation.

Internet personality Xaviaer Durousseau appeared on the news network to condemn Beyonce. He not only claimed that the Harris team is “desperate” to secure celebrity endorsements, but is going after said endorsements from celebrities past their prime. She knows that she doesn’t have any substance herself,” Durousseau alleges, when analyzing the reliance on others. The internet personality then went after Beyonce. “Beyonce doesn’t need to be doing that,” he opined. “[She] needs to focus on keeping her album on the charts because it’s already gone.”

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Beyonce took the stage at the Harris rally to tell prospective voters that she was not there as a celebrity. Rather, she was there to speak to them as a mother and a human being. “I’m a mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in,” she explained. “A world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we’re not divided.” Beyonce stated that Kamala Harris is the person she believes can ensure these freedoms stay intact. “We must vote, and we need you,” she added.

The album Xaviaer Durousseau referenced, Cowboy Carter, has been a particularly controversial one. The album saw Beyonce venture into country music, which received pushback from many of the fans and artists in the genre. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and sold 407K units in its first week. This is the most for a Queen Bey release since Lemonade in 2016. Cowboy Carter was also the first Beyonce album to hold the top Billboard spot for multiple weeks since 2013. It may no longer be on the charts, but it certainly didn’t flop.

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After Speaking On Beyoncé And Country Music, Luke Bryan Responds To ‘Ridiculous’ ‘Clickbait Headlines’

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live recently, country star Luke Bryan spoke about Beyoncé, specifically about how she didn’t get any 2024 CMA Awards nominations for her album Cowboy Carter. Some people didn’t care for what he said, to the point that Bryan has come out with a follow-up statement.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) last night (October 6), Bryan wrote:

“Hey yall, I’m wrapping up the last night of my tour tonight and it’s been an amazing time. For that I am thankful.

I am posting tonight based on the ridiculous nature of the headlines I have read the last couple days from an interview on the Andy Cohen show I did this week when I was promoting my album. I feel in my heart I could not let media create a false narrative. As I read thru the comments of some of you I just want to say that I encourage all of you to listen to the interview instead of reading click bait headlines. You will hear my tone and intentions which were not negative. I respect Beyonce and I love how loyal her fans are. I spend a lot of time supporting other artists. I want everyone to win. Love yall.”

As for what Bryan actually said, he said in part, “Everybody loved that Beyoncé made a country album. Nobody’s mad about it, but where things get a little tricky — you know, if you’re gonna make country albums, come into our world and be country with us a little bit. Like, Beyoncé can do exactly what she wants to. She’s probably the biggest star in music. But come to an awards show and high-five us and have fun and get in the family, too. And I’m not saying she didn’t do that. I didn’t know. I had never seen [her]. But country music is a lot about family.”