goodwillt7 said:

i know the sissies in charlotte and atlanta going in2 over load finger snapping and booty popping now cuz their queen is coming. i cant stomach a beyonce performance on tv so there is no way i will attend a concert of hers . i dont wanna see destinys child reunite they boring as hell 2

Emancipation89 said:

alphastreet said:

Emancipation89 said: I was hyper at the first show and crying in tears at the second cause mj had just died and there were many tributes before and during the show. I was wearing a shirt of his and sobbing

Sorry to hear that Both times I saw her was during her B'day Experience tour and this was way before MJ passed away. (...and on top of that I wasn't even a MJ fan back then...) I did watch her MJ tribute online and it looked very emotional and heartfelt, I think if I was there I would've done the same

I went to B'day and was extremely pleased and on my feet. I swore I would not pay for shows unless it was for my favourite veterans and though I do think she's overrated, I knew she was at her peak and I would miss a good show if I didn't go, and I was right.

The second show was the Sasha Fierce tour and I wasn't going to go, but nailed a ticket last minute when I heard about Halo. And the two opening acts did mj tributes too and talked about him, but halfway through Halo I couldn't stop crying and felt I would faint if I didn't leave and just left the show. During the first tribute I was crying so hard , and the woman next to me started talking to me about mj and it turned out she had seen him years ago during the Bad tour though I think she mixed it up with Victory cause the stop she said she went to was not visited during Bad when I checked and they were both in the 80's.

getxxxx said:

as previously done by Madonna at the VMAs circa 1990

This is EXACTLY what I thought of too.

first thing that came to mind.

EDIT: also the vogue MTV awards show above..

Can't Madonna sue her?

alphastreet said:

GoldDolphin said:

alphastreet said:

Can't Madonna sue her?

Ehm I doubt it, in that case it would be Marie Antoinette the queen of France in the 18th century that should sue every person that has copied and been inspired by her ! She's still a style icon 300 years later...

I was kidding, I know Madonna borrowed too

Photo of the Day: Pop Royalty

They say pop royalty Beyonce Knowles and Michael Jackson were good friends before he passed away in 2009. Here’s a never-before-seen photo of them together.

Photo source: Beyoncelite

Were they honestly good friends or not? I know they were chummy onstage in 2003 and 2006 at award shows, but she was copping an attitude in 2003 and not acting like her usual self about mj.

^^ Most people were downplaying their association or admiration of MJ during 2003-2005.

I doubt they were ever good friends. They were probably just acquaintances.

I thought they looked more like Madonna's Reinvention tour photoshoots

noimageatall said:

rlittler81 said:

Very Madonna 'Re-Invention' as others have mentiones.

I said the same thing

smoothoperator said:

banks said:

Photo of the Day: Pop Royalty

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

They say pop royalty Beyonce Knowles and Michael Jackson were good friends before he passed away in 2009. Here’s a never-before-seen photo of them together.

Photo source: Beyoncelite

alphastreet said:

Were they honestly good friends or not? I know they were chummy onstage in 2003 and 2006 at award shows, but she was copping an attitude in 2003 and not acting like her usual self about mj.

I felt that she was very supportive of Mike during those years, it's just in recent times - that I don't get the same vibe anymore. Like I said on the MJ thread , I just think she's on that Prince thing(which ofc isnt a bad thing ) and it always seem as if someone likes Prince they gotta put down MJ for some reason, I never understood that espcially in the media.

damn man, that pre-sale was a mess!

but i got my tickets to see her in Amsterdam. so i'm happy.

She needs to sit her idea stealing behind down and raise her child. She's so proud of her daughter being able to do that stupid uh-oh hand jesture. That's all we need is another little girl knowing how to shake her butt before reading a book.

GoldDolphin said:

alphastreet said:

GoldDolphin said:

I felt that she was very supportive of Mike during those years, it's just in recent times - that I don't get the same vibe anymore. Like I said on the MJ thread , I just think she's on that Prince thing(which ofc isnt a bad thing ) and it always seem as if someone likes Prince they gotta put down MJ for some reason, I never understood that espcially in the media.

Well we know the truth, she was a lifelong mj fan, she didn't hide it before. Maybe she's simply moved on after his death though it's nice she said she studied his performance. In fact, his Dangerous tour influences were also seen at bday and all over her performance. Maybe she feels she could relate to prince as an adult like I could now, and his catalogue is huge! Even I don't have everything though I have a of his CDs But she is also copying everything he did! Inauguration and superbowl and Pepsi in the same year as him in 93 for example! Giving herself artist of the millennium at the billboards which she totally bought. She used to joke she's mj, looks like she started believing it and became an appropriater And though I prefer mj, I would be lying if I said prince didn't innovate a sound which may have also inspired mj as he inspired prince as a boy I'm sure. [Edited 2/7/13 0:41am]

You are right! I think it's understandable in some ways that she relates to Prince's music, and yes his music catologue is HUGE (I don't know how much Prince music I have on my computer, unreleased songs and so on) but I mostly listen to Prince's 80s work and early 90s. I also think that Beyonce can't relate to MJs 90s work because it's pretty dark and Beyonce has never really dealt with big issues in her life. That's one of the aspects that is kinda boring about Bey, that we never see another side of her, it would be interesting to hear something that's not just about being an independent women, dancing at the clubs, having fun or falling out of love/falling in love. I think Prince and MJ both influenced current music, but I don't see them being inspired by each other that much. Superfly Sister is the closest Mike came of being inspired by Prince, but it's not surprising since the producer to that song is a Prince-wannabe lol. I like it tho ;D Whats your fav Bey era btw?

kimberly1 said:

She needs to sit her idea stealing behind down and raise her child. She's so proud of her daughter being able to do that stupid uh-oh hand jesture. That's all we need is another little girl knowing how to shake her butt before reading a book.

She also said in the same breath that her daughter thinks it's a Chipmunks song.

GoldDolphin said:

alphastreet said:

GoldDolphin said: Well we know the truth, she was a lifelong mj fan, she didn't hide it before. Maybe she's simply moved on after his death though it's nice she said she studied his performance. In fact, his Dangerous tour influences were also seen at bday and all over her performance. Maybe she feels she could relate to prince as an adult like I could now, and his catalogue is huge! Even I don't have everything though I have a of his CDs But she is also copying everything he did! Inauguration and superbowl and Pepsi in the same year as him in 93 for example! Giving herself artist of the millennium at the billboards which she totally bought. She used to joke she's mj, looks like she started believing it and became an appropriater And though I prefer mj, I would be lying if I said prince didn't innovate a sound which may have also inspired mj as he inspired prince as a boy I'm sure. [Edited 2/7/13 0:41am]

You are right! I think it's understandable in some ways that she relates to Prince's music, and yes his music catologue is HUGE (I don't know how much Prince music I have on my computer, unreleased songs and so on) but I mostly listen to Prince's 80s work and early 90s. I also think that Beyonce can't relate to MJs 90s work because it's pretty dark and Beyonce has never really dealt with big issues in her life. That's one of the aspects that is kinda boring about Bey, that we never see another side of her, it would be interesting to hear something that's not just about being an independent women, dancing at the clubs, having fun or falling out of love/falling in love. I think Prince and MJ both influenced current music, but I don't see them being inspired by each other that much. Superfly Sister is the closest Mike came of being inspired by Prince, but it's not surprising since the producer to that song is a Prince-wannabe lol. I like it tho ;D Whats your fav Bey era btw?

My favourite Beyonce era was probably B'Day, though I wasn't feeling the full CD until the rerelease though I was really feeling the singles and thought musically overall it was a stronger set of songs than the overrated Dangerously in Love though I only liked that for the releases and thought she was getting too much credit. I think I wore out B'Day though, so maybe Sasha Fierce is the one I like, though for the tour, def B'day

I notice Beyonce being into Jacksons, OTW and Thriller when being into MJ, yet I see elements of Bad, Dangerous and HIStory in her dancing and performances eg. the aviator glasses though I know those are from OTW/Victory, the Dangerous tour stage effects, and the roboglove in single ladies as well as what she wore when performing it, similar to the gold space outfit during HIStory, as well as the choreography in the dark Ring The Alarm resembling Jam (and Rhythm Nation). And I have a feeling she was inspired by Man In the Mirror completely when making that I Was Here video, great song BTW. And if you ask me, she has dealt with big issues but puts up a very good front. Her former band members would compare the father to Joseph Jackson when he was making them work too hard, and he cheated on the mom and impregnated someone else not too long ago

[Edited 2/8/13 21:39pm]

alphastreet said:

GoldDolphin said:

You are right! I think it's understandable in some ways that she relates to Prince's music, and yes his music catologue is HUGE (I don't know how much Prince music I have on my computer, unreleased songs and so on) but I mostly listen to Prince's 80s work and early 90s. I also think that Beyonce can't relate to MJs 90s work because it's pretty dark and Beyonce has never really dealt with big issues in her life. That's one of the aspects that is kinda boring about Bey, that we never see another side of her, it would be interesting to hear something that's not just about being an independent women, dancing at the clubs, having fun or falling out of love/falling in love. I think Prince and MJ both influenced current music, but I don't see them being inspired by each other that much. Superfly Sister is the closest Mike came of being inspired by Prince, but it's not surprising since the producer to that song is a Prince-wannabe lol. I like it tho ;D Whats your fav Bey era btw?

My favourite Beyonce era was probably B'Day, though I wasn't feeling the full CD until the rerelease though I was really feeling the singles and thought musically overall it was a stronger set of songs than the overrated Dangerously in Love though I only liked that for the releases and thought she was getting too much credit. I think I wore out B'Day though, so maybe Sasha Fierce is the one I like, though for the tour, def B'day

I notice Beyonce being into Jacksons, OTW and Thriller when being into MJ, yet I see elements of Bad, Dangerous and HIStory in her dancing and performances eg. the aviator glasses though I know those are from OTW/Victory, the Dangerous tour stage effects, and the roboglove in single ladies as well as what she wore when performing it, similar to the gold space outfit during HIStory, as well as the choreography in the dark Ring The Alarm resembling Jam (and Rhythm Nation). And I have a feeling she was inspired by Man In the Mirror completely when making that I Was Here video, great song BTW. And if you ask me, she has dealt with big issues but puts up a very good front. Her former band members would compare the father to Joseph Jackson when he was making them work too hard, and he cheated on the mom and impregnated someone else not too long ago

[Edited 2/8/13 21:39pm]

Really? That was my fav Beyonce era as well, I just loved the imagery and the overall sound of that album. That's when I felt she was finally being herself if that makes sense. I went to see the Sasha Fierce tour so I also like that era, but musically I felt that album was bland and kinda boring (it had some good songs and some bad), I had to actually go to the concert to like certain songs from that album.

Yes you are right! I've noticed the same things you have, it's quite obvious. While I do agree that she has been through stuff, which is what I used to tell people (they wouldn't believe me- she's miss perfect to most people lol) it's not reflected in her music whatsoever, there's no anger nor bitterness in her music. When I write music, I don't always reflect my anger by writing an angry song, but you can feel the anger through the music and the overall sound and I'm certainly not comparing myself with an established artist, but I think her producers / beyonce lacks that sense of knowing how to put those emotions into her work. I would love to hear for once a song where she deals with infedelity in a more mature way and not just in the form of a juvenile song, like for instance Resentment or Best thing I never had. It could obviously deal with something else, but as long as it is written more age appropiate because she's not in her 20s anymore.

banks said:

By now, you've heard the announcement for the upcoming "The Mrs. Carter Show" World Tour. And she also just dropped her television ad for the 4 dates in London this May. Royal inspired of course:

PS: Check out the face of her hubby inside her necklace as the camera zooms in on it.

Pics: Baltimore Ravens/Twitter/Youtube

Damn, no Seattle dates ? This heffer gonna make me travel(possibly, L.A.) to see her ? I hate you, but i love you B. (c) me via Prince. Dammit !!!!! let me start planning this shit.......

GoldDolphin said:

alphastreet said:

My favourite Beyonce era was probably B'Day, though I wasn't feeling the full CD until the rerelease though I was really feeling the singles and thought musically overall it was a stronger set of songs than the overrated Dangerously in Love though I only liked that for the releases and thought she was getting too much credit. I think I wore out B'Day though, so maybe Sasha Fierce is the one I like, though for the tour, def B'day

I notice Beyonce being into Jacksons, OTW and Thriller when being into MJ, yet I see elements of Bad, Dangerous and HIStory in her dancing and performances eg. the aviator glasses though I know those are from OTW/Victory, the Dangerous tour stage effects, and the roboglove in single ladies as well as what she wore when performing it, similar to the gold space outfit during HIStory, as well as the choreography in the dark Ring The Alarm resembling Jam (and Rhythm Nation). And I have a feeling she was inspired by Man In the Mirror completely when making that I Was Here video, great song BTW. And if you ask me, she has dealt with big issues but puts up a very good front. Her former band members would compare the father to Joseph Jackson when he was making them work too hard, and he cheated on the mom and impregnated someone else not too long ago

[Edited 2/8/13 21:39pm]

Really? That was my fav Beyonce era as well, I just loved the imagery and the overall sound of that album. That's when I felt she was finally being herself if that makes sense. I went to see the Sasha Fierce tour so I also like that era, but musically I felt that album was bland and kinda boring (it had some good songs and some bad), I had to actually go to the concert to like certain songs from that album.

Yes you are right! I've noticed the same things you have, it's quite obvious. While I do agree that she has been through stuff, which is what I used to tell people (they wouldn't believe me- she's miss perfect to most people lol) it's not reflected in her music whatsoever, there's no anger nor bitterness in her music. When I write music, I don't always reflect my anger by writing an angry song, but you can feel the anger through the music and the overall sound and I'm certainly not comparing myself with an established artist, but I think her producers / beyonce lacks that sense of knowing how to put those emotions into her work. I would love to hear for once a song where she deals with infedelity in a more mature way and not just in the form of a juvenile song, like for instance Resentment or Best thing I never had. It could obviously deal with something else, but as long as it is written more age appropiate because she's not in her 20s anymore.

Yeah as mj fans, we will notice these things, and especially cause I've seen her stan for him in her earlier days, so I always saw her as one of us though sometimes I questioned her attitude too. I used to wonder how she could sing about all those things too when she's happy with Jay Z and thought she was not being genuine about her feelings like a lot of artists that write, but she doesn't write most of her songs like a long time ago though the emotions are there sometimes. I really felt B'Day was more her than Dangerously in Love too, I could hear her MJ, Prince, Janet and other funk influences all over it and her band was amazing at the show, as was she! It took awhile to get into Sasha but I did like it.

I just checked out 4 with fresh ears for the songs I didn't know, or may have heard a year ago and didn't care for, read the lyrics and they are quite relatable to feelings I've experienced and though she could sing, sometimes I felt she was trying too hard to sound other than what she's like though I liked reading about the creative process of making the album and could hear the influences she cited. It's easier liking her when she's not full of herself getting made up awards like artist of the millenium you know lol but yeah, I could relate to the songs and am wondering now if I should have gotten tour tickets or not, but if she's lip synching and it's not going to change much (sasha was not too different from b'day though I loved hearing the new songs) then it's not worth it.

I did give Dangerously in Love a try over the years and aside from the singles, I still don't like it at all. Overrated album.

I think her sister is really cool and she should write more songs with her in the future.

[Edited 2/12/13 6:27am]

Update on Tour Dates

EUROPE

April 15 – Belgrade, Serbia– Kombank Arena SOLD OUT
April 17 – Zagreb, Croatia – Arena Zagreb
April 19 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovnaft Arena SOLD OUT
April 21 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome SOLD OUT
April 22 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome SOLD OUT
April 24 – Paris, France – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy SOLD OUT
April 25 – Paris, France – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy SOLD OUT
April 26 – Birmingham, UK – LG Arena SOLD OUT
April 27 – Birmingham, UK – LG Arena SOLD OUT
April 29 – London, UK – The O2 SOLD OUT
April 30 – London, UK – The O2 SOLD OUT
May 1 – London, UK – The O2 SOLD OUT
May 3 – London, UK – The O2 SOLD OUT
May 4 – London, UK – The O2 SOLD OUT
May 5 – London, UK – The O2 SOLD OUT
May 7 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena SOLD OUT
May 8 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena SOLD OUT
May 9 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena SOLD OUT
May 11 – Dublin, Ireland – The O2 SOLD OUT
May 12 – Dublin, Ireland – The O2 SOLD OUT
May 14 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis SOLD OUT
May 15 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis SOLD OUT
May 17 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion SOLD OUT
May 18 – Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum SOLD OUT
May 20 – Montpellier, France – Park & Suites Arena SOLD OUT
May 22 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle SOLD OUT
May 23 – Berlin, Germany – O2 World
May 24 – Berlin, Germany – O2 World SOLD OUT
May 25 – Warsaw, Poland – National Stadium—Orange Warsaw Festival SOLD OUT
May 27 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Forum SOLD OUT
May 28 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena
May 29 – Stockholm, Sweden – Ericsson Globe Arena SOLD OUT

NORTH AMERICA

June 28 – Los Angeles – BET Experience/Staples Center SOLD OUT
June 29 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena SOLD OUT
July 1 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center Public Sale 2/23 - 10:00 AM
July 2 – San Jose, CA – HP Pavilion at San Jose SOLD OUT
July 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Chesapeake Energy Arena SOLD OUT
July 6 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center SOLD OUT
July 7 – New Orleans, LA – Essence Fest/Louisiana Superdome Single Day Tickets Not Yet on Sale
July 9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – BB&T Center SOLD OUT
July 10 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena SOLD OUT
July 12 – Atlanta, GA – The Arena @ Gwinnett Center SOLD OUT
July 13 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena SOLD OUT
July 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center SOLD OUT
July 17 – Chicago, IL – United Center SOLD OUT
July 18 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center SOLD OUT
July 20 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills SOLD OUT
July 21 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre SOLD OUT
July 22 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre SOLD OUT
July 23 – Boston, MA – TD Garden SOLD OUT
July 25 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center SOLD OUT
July 26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall SOLD OUT
July 27 – Charlotte, NC – Time Warner Cable Arena SOLD OUT
July 29 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center SOLD OUT
July 30 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center SOLD OUT
July 31 – East Rutherford, NJ – Izod Center SOLD OUT
August 2 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun SOLD OUT
August 3 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center SOLD OUT
August 4 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center SOLD OUT

Beyoncé UK tour tickets sell out in 10 minutes

Published Saturday, Feb 23 2013, 5:38am EST | By Beth Curtis

Tickets for Beyoncé's upcoming UK tour have sold out in around ten minutes.

This morning, general sale tickets for the 11 British dates of The Mrs Carter Show World Tour were made available online and via phone lines at 9.30am.

© Beyonce / John Doe



At 9.42am, Ticketmaster UK posted on Twitter to tell hopeful fans tickets had gone.

The message said: "And we're out - All dates for @Beyonce now sold out. Very few tickets were made available for today's general sale after busy presales. (sic)"

Disappointed fans took to the microblogging site to vent their frustration at being unable to secure tickets.

Olympic swimmer Rebecca Addlington wrote: "3 computers, refreshing like crazy but no beyonce tickets! Hope anyone else trying has had more success!"
@missellengaga said: "This beyonce ticket lark has been bloody ridiculous, too many tickets were given for presale so next to none for general sale, yup fair."

Other fans criticized quick resales, with some tickets appearing on eBay for hundreds of pounds.
@lucyGlassbrook said: "All you b*llends who bought #beyonce tickets and sell them on ebay for £500 are D**KHEADS. Thanks for ruining a lot of peoples chances."

@ciarafarren added: "Pretty sure beyonce tickets were sold out before they went on sale."

The Mrs Carter Show World Tour kicks off at the LG Arena in Birmingham on April 26.


Source: Beyoncé UK tour tickets ...igital Spy

specialkad said:

Beyoncé UK tour tickets sell out in 10 minutes

Published Saturday, Feb 23 2013, 5:38am EST | By Beth Curtis

Tickets for Beyoncé's upcoming UK tour have sold out in around ten minutes.

This morning, general sale tickets for the 11 British dates of The Mrs Carter Show World Tour were made available online and via phone lines at 9.30am.

© Beyonce / John Doe



At 9.42am, Ticketmaster UK posted on Twitter to tell hopeful fans tickets had gone.

The message said: "And we're out - All dates for @Beyonce now sold out. Very few tickets were made available for today's general sale after busy presales. (sic)"

Disappointed fans took to the microblogging site to vent their frustration at being unable to secure tickets.

Olympic swimmer Rebecca Addlington wrote: "3 computers, refreshing like crazy but no beyonce tickets! Hope anyone else trying has had more success!"
@missellengaga said: "This beyonce ticket lark has been bloody ridiculous, too many tickets were given for presale so next to none for general sale, yup fair."

Other fans criticized quick resales, with some tickets appearing on eBay for hundreds of pounds.
@lucyGlassbrook said: "All you b*llends who bought #beyonce tickets and sell them on ebay for £500 are D**KHEADS. Thanks for ruining a lot of peoples chances."

@ciarafarren added: "Pretty sure beyonce tickets were sold out before they went on sale."

The Mrs Carter Show World Tour kicks off at the LG Arena in Birmingham on April 26.


Source: Beyoncé UK tour tickets ...igital Spy

Upset that I wasn't able to purchase tickets. Hoping that she will add an additional show for my city. However, WAY TO GO BEYONCE on your SOLD OUT tour!!!!