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Beyoncé has updated the visuals for her Cowboy Carter tour, swapping out the iconic Las Vegas Sphere for Allegiant Stadium following a cease-and-desist order from the venue’s owner.
The original clip, which featured a towering Beyoncé playfully picking up the LED-lit Sphere, was part of the theatrical visuals displayed during her tour performances. However, during her third show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood this past weekend, fans noticed the Sphere had been replaced with Allegiant Stadium, where Beyoncé is set to perform on July 25.
According to the New York Post, which broke the story on May 2, the owners of the Sphere objected to the use of their property in Beyoncé’s tour content. In a letter shared by the publication, Sphere Entertainment Group stated the venue was “never asked” for permission and that the depiction and digital manipulation of the Sphere was “unauthorized.” Because Beyoncé is not scheduled to perform at the Sphere during her tour, the venue’s appearance was considered a misuse of intellectual property.
Despite the controversy, Beyoncé continues to have an impressive year. Before kicking off her “Cowboy Carter” tour, she delivered a standout performance during the NFL’s Christmas Halftime Show, showcasing her range and ongoing cultural dominance. The “Cowboy Carter” tour itself has been celebrated for its ambitious production, genre-blending themes, and Beyoncé’s bold creative direction. This latest visual adjustment is unlikely to slow down the momentum of what’s shaping up to be one of the year’s most memorable concert events.
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Beyoncé and her Cowboy Carter tour is underway, and the hottest ticket in every town will surely be packed with passionate members of the Beyhive. However, it looks like that passion was a little out of control after fans attending the opening Beyoncé show in California began fighting in the VIP section after it ended.
TMZ reports that Beyoncé’s opening night at SoFi Stadium this week to kick off the Cowboy Carter tour was a crowd-pleasing moment to remember, with the Houston superstar running through the hits and being joined by her eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, and her youngest daughter.
As fans made their way out of SoFi, video footage revealed that a fight broke out after a woman knocked the cowboy hat off another woman, then shoved another woman as the woman went to retrieve her hat, who then fell to the ground before another person got between them. It wasn’t reported if law enforcement was involved, but the moment certainly garnered several shocked bystanders.
Beyoncé has four more shows to deliver at SoFi. Hopefully, less fighting afterward.
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The Cowboy Carter Tour has officially kicked off, and Beyoncé’s daughters did something no one else on this planet can do: steal the show from their mother.
Rumi made her tour debut during night one of the Cowboy Carter tour, on Monday night (April 28) in Los Angeles, joining her older sister, Blue Ivy Carter, and her mom.
Since their birth, Rumi, along with her twin brother, Sir, have been understandably heavily guarded by their two ridiculously famous parents, only making rare appearances. But like her older sibling, Rumi has been featured on a Beyoncé record, lending her voice on the track “Protector” off Yoncé’s latest project, Act II: Cowboy Carter.
It was a pleasant surprise when Rumi took the stage while her mom performed the song. Wearing a sparkly gold feather dress and matching cowboy boots, Rumi had a large grin on her face as she waved to the crowd, giving her mom several hugs that melted the global superstar’s heart.
Of course, like her mom, Rumi knows how to command a stage, striking a pose with her arms crossed over her chest as her big sister, flanked by Beyoncé’s dancers, performs a dance routine.
In another moment that definitely earned a collective “awwwwww” from those in attendance and on social media, Rumi joined her mom and 13-year-old sister for a warm embrace.
Blue Ivy Also Has The Internet Buzzing
Not to be outdone, Blue Ivy has also been receiving plenty of praise, especially since she continues to dance and her skills have improved immensely since joining her mother on tour during performances.
She even has a solo during her mom’s performance of “Déjà Vu.”
We love to see it, and so does social media, which has been buzzing since Monday when the clips of Rumi and Blue Ivy hit timelines.
You can see more reactions in the gallery below.
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50 Cent is back at it, this time taking shots at Beyoncé over rumors that her recent show at SoFi Stadium in L.A. had thousands of empty seats just hours before it started.
TMZ was the first to drop the news, claiming the Queen’s opening night still had plenty of tickets up for grabs, which had some folks side-eyeing the situation. Never one to miss a moment to troll, 50 hopped on Instagram, posted a screenshot of the headline, and threw shade with the caption, “Shit getting real out here, hey the tickets ain’t selling?”
Beyoncé ain’t said a word back yet, but fans were quick to remind folks who she is. Her last tour, the *Renaissance World Tour* in 2023, was a straight-up flex, pulling in over $579 million worldwide. That made it the highest-grossing tour ever by a female artist. She sold out stadiums across the globe, shut down cities, and had fans going wild for the visuals, fashion, and energy. It wasn’t just a concert, it was a whole movement.
50’s comment adds fuel to the fire in his ongoing back-and-forth with JAY-Z, who he’s been clowning for years. This time, he’s going at the Carter household from a different angle, but it’s still the same troll energy. Whether those ticket sale rumors hold any weight or not, one thing’s for sure, Beyoncé’s not new to this, she’s true to this. A couple of empty seats ain’t about to shake her throne.
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Manzaro Joseph filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging that at a 2015 party for King Combs, he witnessed a bevy of questionable acts and detailed superstar couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé as attendees. Manzaro Joseph has since amended his lawsuit, taking out the names of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, but still intends to move ahead on Diddy.
TMZ Hip Hop reports that Manzaro Joseph’s lawsuit from earlier this month, where he claimed Diddy forced him to wear a mask afixed with a penis, has since been amended to and no longer has the couple named as witnesses to the alleged “freak off” event. Joseph’s earlier account said that he was forced to wear the mask and paraded around the party, claiming the singer confronted him at one point.
The outlet added in its reporting that sources close to the matter say that Joseph’s attorney was warned by Alex Spiro, the attorney for Jay-Z and his wife, adding that the Carters were not in or near Miami at the time of the alleged party for Diddy’s son.
Manzaro Joseph is still going ahead with the lawsuit, which also names Emilio Estefan and other celebrities who lived on Star Island in Miami, where Joseph claims these acts took place.
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In 2009, Keri Hilson did the unthinkable and took a shot at Beyoncé on the remix to her smash hit “Turning Me On.” In 2025, she is now claiming she was forced to sing the song that Ester Dean wrote and is now apologizing for.
We have long forgotten about Keri Hilson coming for the queen years ago, but here we go again, revisiting a moment that definitely should have never happened.
Keri Hilson is gearing up to release her new album, We Need To Talk, which features her latest single, “BAE. “Ironically, the singer/songwriter is doing a lot of talking.
During a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, Hilson revealed the backstory to the shenanigans that took place 15 years ago at the height of her career. She gave the morning show the details of the song’s shady lyrics and revealed she was “forced” to get in the booth and spit those eye-rolling-inducing bars that many believe led to her career losing steam.
Keri Hilson Regrets The Moment
“It’s a regret. But not in the way people think,” Hilson DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God. “That’s a song I actually didn’t write. Those are not my words. I was on tour, [and] Polow [Da Don] wanted me to do a remix to ‘Turnin’ Me On.’ He produced the record. Because I was on tour with Lil Wayne, I wasn’t able to lay anything down. He had been on me for a couple of weeks, [saying] we need to do a remix.”
On the song, Hilson rapped, “Your vision cloudy if you think that you’re the best. You can dance, she can sing. But she need to move it to the left, left. She need to go have some babies. She needs to sit down, she fake. I ain’t turning it off, I’m stay turning it on. Go ‘head and tell these folks how long I’ve been writing your songs. I’ve been putting you on, just check the credits, h*e”
Hilson further explained how Polow Da Don invited Ester Dean, an unnamed songwriter at the time, to contribute on the record.
“He played it for me. Meanwhile I’m thinking I was coming in to write a remix to ‘Turnin’ Me On.’ Automatically, I was like, ‘I’m not saying that.’ That was my position. I’m an athlete. I am competitive. But I’m not nasty, I’m a finesse player. I don’t look at things like that,” she explained. “My album wasn’t out yet, I was told it’s not coming out if you don’t do this. I was super young. I felt I had no choice […] I’m still protecting everyone involved. I’ve been eating that for years.”
Ester Dean Outs Herself As The Song’s Writer
It didn’t take long, but Dean revealed herself as the writer on the record, responding to a commenter who speculated she was the contributor, “And did! It was a hit!”
While Dean was initially proud of the song’s accomplishments, she would later take to her Instagram account to apologize for Beyoncé’s bashing lyrics and their impact on Hilson’s career.
“I submitted a lot of verses for that remix –– one got picked, and it was co-written with Keri. Looking back, it was childish and didn’t age well. I see how it hurt people, especially women and I take full accountability,” Dean wrote in her IG Stories post. “I’m sorry for my part in it. Growth is real, and so is this apology.”
Hilson has interacted with Beyoncé since being forced to diss her on the song, revealing to the morning show that Cowboy Carter crafter introduced herself to her and was gracious. “I appreciated it. I feel like she understood what happened, what had transpired and there was a bit of healing in that moment when we met. I take her as a very intuitive kind of soul, as am I.”
As you can imagine, social media has thoughts on the matter. Ester Dean is catching most of the flack. You can see those reactions in the gallery below.
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Madame Tussauds Orlando just dropped a new wax figure of Beyoncé, but it’s getting some serious mixed reviews.
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While some fans are all about it, saying the figure is on point, others aren’t feeling it, claiming it doesn’t really capture Queen B’s true vibe. The figure has her iconic style down, with a killer outfit and a fierce pose, but many are saying the face doesn’t quite match her real-life glow. Fans of the BeyHive are going hard in defense, though, showing love for their queen no matter what.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s been busy stacking up major moments. She recently graced the NFL’s Christmas Halftime show, and of course, she left the crowd hyped. The performance had everyone talking, and it was clear: the Bey Hive wanted more. Just when it seemed like the hype couldn’t get any bigger, Bey dropped the announcement of her upcoming tour. It kicks off April 28th in LA at Sofi Stadium, and you best believe fans are counting down the days. Whether people are feeling the wax figure or not, one thing’s for sure: Beyoncé is still the queen, and she’s got the whole world buzzing as she gets ready to hit the stage.
With her tour around the corner, it’s safe to say that 2025 is about to be all about Queen B. Check out some of the mixed reactions to Queen B’s wax figure below.
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé do not play about their name or their family. The couple are said to be considering taking legal action against Kanye West.
Page Six is exclusively reporting that the Carters might be taking their former friend and collaborator to court over his recent social media posts. Earlier this week, Kanye West made some very offensive remarks about their youngest children suggesting that they may be mentally challenged. While he quickly deleted the post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the damage was already done.
The celebrity news outlet has spoken to a source who claims is close to the family and reports that Jay-Z and Beyoncé “will absolutely not stand for it.” The unnamed individual went on to add that the couple are considering taking the matter to court. “Jay-Z and Beyoncé are aware of the posts Kanye has since deleted and are discussing how they want to handle this situation, whether that be privately and/or in a legal matter.”
While neither Jay-Z or Beyoncé have to yet to publicly comment on Kanye’s insult it seems Tina Knowles addressed it via her most recent joke segment. “What happens when a snowman throws a tantrum? He has a meltdown,” she said. Tina went on to smile before adding “Y’all know that’s funny.”
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Kanye West is once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons. If crossing the line was a person, it would surely be Kanye West.
The rapper went on an outrageous Twitter rant that has left everyone, from fans to celebs, stunned. This time, he crossed a major line with some seriously disrespectful comments about Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s younger kids, sparking massive backlash and even calls for legal action.
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In a now-deleted tweet, Kanye said: “Wait, has anyone ever seen Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s younger kids? They’re retar*ed.” As if that wasn’t bad enough, he followed it up with: “No, like literally. And this is why artificial insemination is such a blessing. Having retar*ed children is a choice.” The internet lost it. Fans, celebs, and even some of his die-hard supporters hit back hard, slamming Kanye for his vile remarks. People are now calling for Jay and Bey to take legal action, claiming defamation.
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This outburst is just the latest in a long line of wild social media meltdowns Kanye’s been having, and even his biggest fans are starting to turn on him. This isn’t the first time Kanye’s been in the headlines for drama—he’s been beefing with anyone who dares to disagree with him lately. His most recent target? Playboi Carti. Kanye claimed they were supposed to drop a joint project after Carti’s I AM MUSIC album, but that never came through and honestly, no one was checking for that collab anyway.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z threw yet another legendary Oscars after-party, and of course, it was nothing short of iconic.
The power couple, known for throwing the most exclusive and lit events, brought out the best of Hollywood’s A-list crew. The private venue was packed with celebs, and it didn’t take long for the party to become the hottest ticket in town. Some major names in the building included Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, who’s always serving elegance, and Keke Palmer, who’s been shining non-stop this year. Of course, the one and only Kylie Jenner made her entrance, turning heads with her flawless look, while Taraji P. Henson brought all the class and good vibes to the celebration.
The vibe was straight-up exclusive—no paparazzi, no drama—just a bunch of heavy hitters enjoying the moment. You know the energy was on 10 when the whole room was full of smiles, selfies, and people just vibing out. The food was fire, the music was bumpin’, and the outfits were a fashion show in themselves.
It’s no wonder Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s after-party is the one everyone talks about. The night was a perfect mix of luxury, success, and celebration of not just the Oscars, but the culture they’ve helped shape. If you weren’t there, you definitely missed out on the hottest event in Hollywood.
Jay-Z is known for throwing some of the most exclusive, star-studded events, and his annual Roc Nation brunch is the crown jewel. Every year, the brunch brings together a mix of A-list celebs, top athletes, and industry heavyweights, all vibing in one place. Held during Grammy weekend, it’s more than just a meal—it’s a celebration of success, culture, and power moves. From Hollywood icons to music legends, Jay-Z’s ability to gather the elite makes his brunch the ultimate invite.
It’s a reflection of his influence, not just in music, but in shaping the culture as a whole.