Beyonce Knowles & Jay Z: Couple Renew Their Wedding Vows

HollywoodLife.com:

Rumors had been running wild for months that Beyoncé, 33, and Jay Z, 44, would be splitting up after their On the Run tour wrapped in mid-September, but they proved everyone wrong by reportedly saying their “I dos” a second time while traveling Europe. Good for them — Bey and Jay have every reason to celebrate their six years of marriage!

The famous parents of Blue Ivy, 2, have been putting on a united front as they jet set to European cities like Paris and London for some hard-earn R&R.

Bey and Jay were on the go nonstop during their On the Run tour and they seem to have survived their reported trouble in paradise.

The couple even renewed their vowels while traveling Europe, according to People magazine. So romantic!

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Beyoncé Knowles Fans Lash Out At Designer Michael Costello Over Alleged Racial Slur

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*Although he’s known for outfitting some of the best known black female celebrities, Michael Costello is not getting any love from Beyoncé fans after he allegedly used a racial slur while responding to a situation with an up-and-coming designer. 

The drama stems from a payment given to designer Maxine James from Costello’s partner Stephanie Costello for one of her dresses two weeks ago. 

James’ excitement over being noticed and compensated by Costello turned cold after she saw her dress posted on the Mtcostello Instagram page without any credit given to her. Adding to that was that the dress was featured on the page as if it was a Costello creation. 

James reacted to the situation on Instagram as she wondered why someone like Costello would resort to stealing someone else’s creation. 

“It’s so disheartening I couldn’t help but shed a tear… Him as a designer should know first hand how heart breaking it is for ppl to take something you worked so hard on …..It’s like why? Who does that? I mean we ALL get inspired from some where but it is completely unfair to take someone’s EXACT design and EXACT dress at that and claim it as your own….,” wrote James. “@michaelcostello You are already a well known designer you design dresses for TOP celebrities… Why would you do something so low? I put so much into my brand … I eat sleep breath it… I paid for so many mistakes while making this design I went through so much to make it perfect …for it to fit perfectly… patterns..grading …cut… Production …photo shoots ALL OF THAT and you literally take my EXACT DRESS and claim it as your own … I tried to reach out to you and you block me ? Like seriously … It’s extremely disheartening I TRUELY did look up to you as a designer…you were one of my favorites….I hope this lasts you for a life time … because God will never continue to bless someone who does evil malicious things like this…. Period” 

James’ post immediately resulted in a slew of responses directed to Costello’s Instagram, asking why he would steal the young designer’s work. Costello apparently got so fed up with questions that he posted a response to one of the people, calling the person a “n—er” while making sure his experience with Beyoncé’s was known. 

“Your just probably a dumb n—er defending her,” the former “Project Runway” constestant allegedly posted. “I am royalty b—h! I dressed Beyoncé! Who are they gonna believe!”

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LeToya Luckett Talks Issues With Celebrity and Putting Acting Career Into Existence

ChristianPost.com:

LeToya Luckett is going to star in three films within the next few months and is gearing up for at least one television show, but the Christian singer and actress insists that she still struggles with being a celebrity.   

It's been close to 15 years since Luckett, 33, sang alongside her childhood friends Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Roberson in the hit R&B group Destiny's Child that propelled her fame. After leaving the group in 2000, Luckett hasn't slowed down with two solo albums under her belt and a consistent career as a working actress where she has secured roles in at least nine film projects since her 2010 debut in the film, "Preacher's Kid." 

Despite a smooth transition from being a known singer to actress, the real life daughter of a minister insists she struggles with being famous." 

It doesn't get easier when you're trying to work your way up that ladder. It actually sometimes can be more difficult because of people pressure, because of people's opinions,"Luckett told The Christian Post. "Some people try to bring you down instead of lift you up because unfortunately that's kind of the world we live in. A lot of people like to see the bad, because they feel the bad is more entertaining than the good."  

Still, Luckett makes sure she is not defining herself by the opinions of others. 

"I serve a major God who definitely has the last say on my life. Being an actress and a singer, you get more 'no's' than you get 'yes'," Luckett told CP. "You get more rejection than you do anything else."  

In an industry where many veteran actresses have a hard time securing consistent roles, Luckett credits the grace of God and her "great team" for helping her transition from singing to acting, which began with the film "Preacher's Kid" in 2010. While she recently appeared on UP network's "Heavenly Match" and is gearing up to star in "Drumline 2: A New Beat" and "Seasons of Love," before the year ends, roles do not just fall into Luckett's lap. 

She continues to delve into her craft by studying with her acting coach, taking classes, reading and watching films. Luckett also makes sure to take her faith with her into each audition. 

"I'm still going through those auditions and I always pray before I go in," she told CP. "I leave it in His hands. I say if this role is for me than even I can't go in this room and mess it up, it will be for me. And that's just how I continue to do things." 

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z Party It Up with Adele in London

LoveBScott.com:

Beyoncé and Jay Z are still enjoying some time across the pond.

Last night, the couple hit up Harry’s Restaurant and Bar in Mayfair and called Adele to come out and have some fun.

Does this mean there’s a Beyoncé/Adele collaboration in the works? Adele hasn’t hidden the fact that she’s a huge fan of Bey — and Bey’s made no secret of the fact she’s a big fan of Adele as well.

We don’t see Adele out and about very often…but when you get that “Hey girl, come through!” text from Beyoncé ….you come through.

They all arrived and departed separately.

Beyoncé Knowles Rocks Bangs as The Carters Leave Paris

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First, Beyonce went short. Then, she went shorter. 

Beyonce stepped out with cropped, blunt bangs, accompanied by Jay Z and Blue Ivy, to catch a flight out of the Gare du Nord airport in Paris Tuesday. It's a dramatic new look for the superstar singer, who debuted longer bangs while performing at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City on Sept. 27.

The 33-year-old spent some quality time with her family in the City of Light. While there, the Carters took a private tour of the Louvre, because they can.

LeToya Luckett Speaks On How The Original "Drumline" Movie Impacted Her

Get More: Drumline: A New Beat

VH1.com:

“It’s fantastic, people! Okay? It’s a classic! Drumline one was awesome, this is a continuation from that,” LeToya Luckett says of the new Drumline sequel that airs in less than two weeks on VH1. Luckett stars alongside Nick Cannon, Alexandra Shipp, Leonard Roberts and many others to breathe new life into the campus classic. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip, the stars of the film reveal what the original Drumline meant to them and how the new one will continue that story.

Drumline: A New Beat premieres Monday, October 27th at 9PM ET/PT, and you can catch VH1′s airings of the original Drumline movie next week starting on October 21st.

Beyonce Knowles Prepping 4-Disc Re-Release Of ‘Beyonce’

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Beyonce has been called many things over the course of her career, however in this present era “unpredictable” seems to be most fitting.

Last December, the dynamite diva shocked the world and rocked the charts with the release of her self-titled visual album – which arrived as a surprise.

This Winter, it appears King B is looking to assert her royal presence once again with a re-issue of the multi-Platinum set.

Details below…

Today a multitude of online retailers have gone live with listings for a four-disc “Platinum” edition of ‘Beyonce’ that is slated for release on November 24th – the week of Black Friday.

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Beyonce Knowles' Publicist Talks Destiny's Child's Early Days

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Before Destiny's Child became one of the biggest girl group's of all time, they were just four girls from Houston with thick accents eager to make their musical mark.

Publicist to the stars, Yvette Noel-Schure--who has worked with everyone from Mariah Carey and currently works with Beyonce--opened up about Destiny's Child's early days. Schure said that while TLC had already solidified their success, as well as En Vogue, Columbia simply didn't know what to do with the teenage group.

"I knew in that moment that he did not know what the capacity for success would be for this girl group. TLC was so big, En Vogue a little older and killing it vocally and I don’t know if the plan was to set in place. I believe in that moment, Larry Jenkins said, ‘If nothing comes of this, Yvette can teach them a few things and I don’t know that he expected me to be a great publicist to this great group. I think he thought ‘For as long as we have them on the label, Yvette can be a mother figure.” 

Schure also goes onto say that while she worked her publicity magic, she also helped show them how to conduct themselves in the public eye.

"There wasn’t a lot I could teach those girls, they could sing the ‘ABC’s’ and make me look like … but it was about ‘Here’s how I live my life,’ ‘Here’s how I come to work and I work really, really hard.’ I can not teach you how to sing but I will tell you that when you enter the room, your interview has begun. Everything is on the record, what you say, what you did, if you were slumping in your chair — so don’t slump in your chair because that’s going to be part of the description in the interview.” 

Well, we all know Beyonce is one poised chick, so it looks like Queen Bey definitely took what Yvette said to heart.

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Reports Mount Over Jay Z and Beyoncé Knowles 'Top Secret' Surprise Album

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Reports are mounting that Jay Z and Beyoncé are working on a “top secret” collaboration album. Following the success of this year’s On the Run joint tour, the most famous couple in music are said to be recording their first full-length team-up for release between now and early 2015.

On Wednesday 8 October, the New York Post’s Page Six posted a new report claiming that Beyoncé and Jay Z are “secretly recording ... a surprise album”, to be accompanied by “simultaneous videos and even a movie”. This would follow the same promotional strategy as Beyoncé’s self-released LP last December: “no advance promotion, marketing or fanfare”.

The Post’s sources mirror an earlier report by DJ Skee, one of hip-hop’s best-connected radio DJs. “The biggest couple in music, maybe entertainment, maybe the world ... they’re working on an album together,” Skee declared in mid-September. “You know who I’m talking about: Jay Z and Beyoncé.” Skee said he had “confirmed” the news with “a couple sources”. “This secret would top [everything] – even that new U2 album,” he said.

Jay Z and Beyoncé finished their stadium tour on 13 September. They played 21 dates and ticket sales grossed almost $100m. Despite ending the tour in France, they haven’t rushed home to the United States: Paris is where the pair got engaged and, Jay Z revealed on stage, “where baby Blue was conceived”. They have been spotted repeatedly across the city – visiting the Louvre, shopping for real estate near Elysée Palace – fuelling speculation that they are also undertaking recording sessions.

While this would be Jay Z and Beyoncé’s first full-length collaboration, their past team-ups include four UK top 10 singles: ’03 Bonnie & Clyde, from 2002; Crazy in Love from 2003; Déjà Vu from 2006; and last year’s hit, Drunk in Love. They have been married since 2008.

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Kelly Rowland Looks Absolutely Stunning In New ELLE Shoot

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We’ve seen dozens of maternity photo shoots, but Kelly Rowland may have just won them all with a stunning spread for ELLE magazine.

Kelly proudly shows off her growing tummy in a series of photos taken by actor/photographer Lance Gross and she looks absolutely amazing.

On the eve of her labor date, she sat down with ELLE and talked about her pregnancy, working with Lance and Donna Summer.

Here are a few excerpts:

You’ve become quite a role model for staying fit during pregnancy. What tips would you give for other mothers who want to stay healthy and in shape while pregnant?

Everybody always tells you to go crazy with food, and you can eat whatever you want. It’s fine to have your cravings but I wanted an easier delivery. All the women that I’ve talked to, that have worked out, have such an easy and speedy delivery. Exercise really helps that. And I like being able to have peaceful sleep at night, though there’s no such thing as that now in the last trimester [laughs]. To be honest, I did modify my exercise routine a bit by just listening to my body. I would tell my trainer [Jeanette Jenkins] “This move doesn’t feel right,” and we’d modify it. I still walk two miles everyday. I still work out. It’s important to me.

Any cravings?

I love cherry pie and chocolate ice cream with peanut butter mixed in it. And I had a week straight where I was obsessed with nachos.

Your skin is glowing! What’s your pregnancy beauty regimen?

I’ve switched out anything with harsh chemicals. I use nothing but shea butter, pure cocoa butter and coconut oil. It’s amazing how all of those things work so well for my skin. I’m going to continue to just use those after the baby gets here.

What kind of celebrity mom will you be? Would you take your son to award shows or fashion shows?

I just plan to play it by ear. Everybody has their normal. And sometimes, award shows are a part of that. I have girlfriends who have that experience, and they’ll say ‘You know, I just really didn’t want to be without my child today.’ And it’s just that simple. It’s about finding your normal, whatever that may be.

Tell us about your photo shoot with Lance Gross. What was the experience like? What was your vision for the shoot?

I had a chance to work with Lance Gross during a video shoot for the ["Here I Am"] album, and I remember looking at his Instagram page, and seeing all these crazy hot photos. I texted him, and he said he’s really been into [photography]. So we had been planning for a year to shoot and of course, I got pregnant and thought I’ll have Lance shoot the photos for my pregnancy. Lance and I had all these great ideas and we just put our heads together to execute the looks. It was a lot of fun.

Some pregnant women get flack for nude photos. Why was it important to you to include those in the shoot?

I don’t know why they would get flack. It’s really—I won’t say amazing—it’s Godmazing [laughs] watching your body carry a human. I took a birthing class and I was amazed by all the things this woman was saying to me about birthing and what the body does naturally. Why wouldn’t you want to celebrate that? The body should be celebrated.

Speaking of Donna Summer, you posted a picture on Instagram where you look just like her! Are the rumors that you might play her in an upcoming biopic true?

All these rumors! I was just with my glam squad, we were having fun and we saw this beautiful picture of a Donna Summer record. I was like ‘let’s try to do this look!’ I love Donna Summer. I love how she’s this sex goddess, and she’s so beautiful and powerful onstage. So we mocked up a cover and I posted a picture. That’s all it was! But it would be an amazing opportunity to play her.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed that you do! What projects do you have coming up?
I go in the studio next week! I have a new watch with TW Steel called ‘Canteen’ which is casual, but still stylish. And because I’ve been shopping for this little one, and it’s so hard to find stuff for boys, I’m intrigued to do a children’s line.

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Pregnant Kelly Rowland Cradles Baby Bump As Due Date Gets Nearer

OKmagazine.com:

KELLY Rowland is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first child.

Beyoncé's former band mate – who announced her pregnancy in June – is fast approaching her due date.

As she patiently awaits the big day, Kelly has shared a tender snap of herself and her growing bump.

The one-time Destiny's Child star is pictured wearing a form-fitting black jumpsuit, denim jacket and fedora hat in a shot posted on her Instagram page today.

The unassuming mum-to-be is seen cradling her compact tummy with one hand as she looks to her left.
Kelly left the image caption less.

In July, the 33-year-old accidentally let slip she's expecting a baby boy with husband Tim Witherspoon.

"I just feel like the baby is already rotten–like literally, my Caress family has gotten him all of his little bathing stuff, his toys – it’s just so cool," she said in an interview.

Adding: "It, it's… aw, f**k it. It's a boy. It's a boy!"

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Beyonce Knowles Covers Today’s Black Woman Style Report

Beyonce is smiling pretty on the cover of Today’s Black Woman Style Report…

Today’s Black Woman Style Report magazine—the guide to fashion, beauty and celebrity style for women of color—announced the release of their latest edition. The Fall 2014 issue of Today’s Black Woman Style Report shines their spotlight on the fabulous fashion picks to look for during the autumn season worn by some of today’s hottest singer-songwriters, film and TV stars. Headlining the special issue is none other than the legendary style of the one and only Queen Bey, Beyoncé. Today’s Black Woman Style Report takes a look at the many different looks of her royal highness.

Graceful, beautiful, and talented are only a few ways to describe Beyoncé. Her style is a whole other facet of what makes her such a powerhouse, though. Throughout the years, Bey has continuously wowed us with her fashion picks and sense of style, setting red carpets ablaze. Today’s Black Woman Style Report puts together a four-page spread of the many looks that make this legendary H-Town girl “flawless.”

 H/T MO