PROMOS: BEYONCE DEBUTS NEW SONG IN H&M COMMERCIAL + PERFORMS “GROWN WOMAN” IN PARIS

four elements. Reminiscent of her second 2003 single “Baby Boy,” Bey premieres new song for H&M advertisement. Check out Mrs. Carter’s seemingly thicker physique covered in sand, doused in ocean water, moved by the wind and encircled by flames up top. Then peep her live in Paris, performing “Grown Woman” down below

PHOTOS FROM BEYONCE’S ‘H&M’ BIKINI PHOTOSHOOT

During the month of March, H&M released a sneek peek at Beyoncé’s print campaign for the Swedish multinational retail-clothing company; the Pop idol was seen draped over on a beach wearing a sundress, short shorts, a bikini and other leading items from the season’s collection.

Making their way around the viral world today, are the remainder of the ads. Photographed by Inez & Vinoodh in the Bahamas, Beyoncé is seen relaxed by the pool and on a blue mat, wearing the “fringed bikini”, in two of the photo ops. Two other pics boast Beyoncé vertically positioned and dressed in colorful two-pieces, that notably accentuate her famed curves.

Another visual depicts Beyoncé in a colorful body-hugging getup, poised for sheer sultriness.

Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s head of design,mentioned to press that:

What makes these pieces even more special is that Beyoncé herself had input into the design, and they are full of her own personal style.

Pepsi Beyoncé "Mirrors" - Official 2013 video

Video: Beyoncé Reveals Who She Chimes For In New ‘Chime For Change’ Promo

As the Co-founder and Artistic Director for Chime For Change, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, speaks about the woman who has most inspired her; her mother, Tina Knowles.

My mother always sees the beauty in every human being. I think her gift is understanding and helping people get to their best selves.. Her gift is finding the best qualities in every human being.

Bey will join forces with femcee, Iggy Azalea, John Legend, Rita Ora, and Timbaland at the global campaign’s The Sound Of Change Live in London on Saturday June 1st to raise funds, and awareness for female empowerment. Chime For Change is working to promote Education, Health and Justice for every girl, every woman, everywhere.

Watch Beyoncé’s CFC promo below, and post your thoughts!

New Music: Beyonce – Bow Down/ I Been On

Folks who have been waiting on some new, unreleased music from Beyonce will be thrilled that a new Baddie track has made it’s way on the Internet today.  The song, titled “Bow Down/I Been On” is produced by Hit-Boy, and sounds like it’s just a talk-sh-t type of track meant to get a few people talking before she drops that real ish.

During the first part of the cocky record, Beyonce sings:

I know when you were little girls, you dreamed of being in my world
Don’t forget it, don’t forget it, Respect that, Bow down b-tches
I took some time to live my life, but don’t think I’m just his little wife
Don’t get it twisted, get it twisted, this my sh-t, bow down b-tches

From here, the beat switches to the track used in her London 02 Arena World Tour commercial, while Bey talks about being about that life and smacking tricks up. “I heard your boo was talking lip, I told my crew to smack that trick!.” I literally had to clutch my pearls while envisioning Bey in the studio, rapping some of these lyrics, while wearing her gold teeth, “ratchet” earrings and a fitted.

Before the track ends, she uses a chopped and screwed effect on her voice as she reminisces about wearing dookie braids and being in The Geto Boys, “Put Me Down” video. “I was in that Willie D. video when I was about 14, looking crazy.”

Take a listen below:

Celebrity Style: Solange Knowles

 Singer and celebrity DJ Solange Knowles, 26, was spotted talking to an unidentified male outside the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood, not far from her home. Beyonce’s little sister was dressed down for the occasion. But even when dressed casually, Solange runs circles around her pompous sister. Love her wing tip pumps!
Photos: X17online.com

MAG COVERS: SOLANGE COVERS THE FADER + B.T.S VIDEO

Check Ms. Solange covering The Fader’s Spring Style issue; which is set to hits stands March 5th. So far, this has been a pretty big year the singer-songwriter. She is hot on the promotion run for her latest release, True and has a sold out promotional tour gearing up again.
In the cover story, Solange opens up about the recording and creative process with friend and collaborator, Dev Hynes, who produced and co-wrote the new EP, getting out record contracts, life on the road and gives a little insight into her approach to her career.

In all aspects of my career, simplicity is so key. I think it has a lot to do with how much the quality of my life has improved since Julez started school, which pretty much implemented a schedule and a lifestyle that revolves around a nine-to-five hour. [FULL STORY]

Below, you can view a behind the scenes look at the cover shoot with photographer Jason Nocito and style editor-at-large, Mobolaji Dawodu.

Power Couple

They’re saying this is what caused the power surge that knocked out half the lights in the New Orleans Superdome after Beyonce’s spectacular halftime performance Sunday night. Kelly Rowland’s boyfriend/manager, Tim Weatherspoon, gave Instagram users an insider’s behind-the-scenes perspective by snapping the above pic of rapper Jay Z bear hugging his wife, Beyonce, after her performance.
The official word from the power company is that the power outage came from the Superdome side. Entergy New Orleans tweeted: “Power issue at the Super Dome appears to be in the customer’s side. Entergy is providing power to the Dome.”

 Kelly Rowland doesn’t seem too thrilled while checking her messages on her phone in her dressing room after the show.

NEW MUSIC: ANTONIQUE SMITH – “SPEECHLESS” + TEASER VIDEO

Remember Antonique Smith? She is probably best known for playing singer Faith Evans in the 2009 movie, Notorious. Well like many of her counterparts, Antonique is not only an actress, but she is also a singer. Citing music as her first love, her new press release says she is a mixture of Adele, Barbra Streisand and Beyonce… Very interesting.
You can check out her first song, “Speechless” below, along with the promo video. She also launched a new KICKSTARTER so she can get some support for her debut album. If you like what you’re hearing you should donate..

Jay-z Proves He’s A Business Man With New Duracell Powermat Commercial

Swag on a trillion.
Jay-z was spotted arriving to his office building early this week, with a leather belt in hand, ready to work.  As he was headed in, a guy asked if he had gotten use to changing diapers yet and he smiled while mumbling something about being a ‘professional’.
As of this year, he’s officially getting that Duracell money, adding their latest product to his list of never-ending endorsements and business partnerships. This week a commercial for the Powermat, a wireless device that allows smartphone users to keep their phones charged 24/7 without being plugged into a wall, surfaced online with a cameo from Jay.
The visual follows a young man throughout his entire day from early morning business meetings to an afternoon lunch date to a concert in the evening. All the while his phone’s battery life never goes below 90 percent (thanks to the Powermat). Finally, he ends up at a nightclub, partying with friends when he sits his phone on the club’s hotspot Powermat to charge. A phone that looks identical to his begins to ring and he grabs it by mistake only to reveal the name “B” (alluding to Beyonce) flash across the screen. Before he could answer, HOV in the flesh, walks up and you’ll have to watch below to see what happens next…. Jay-z pushed his 40/40 club, his champagne Ace of Spades, his track ‘Run This Town’ and his wife along with the Duracell Powermat, all in a span of one minute. Smart businessman. ‘Never Be Powerless’. Read more: Jay-z Proves He’s A Business Man With New Duracell Powermat Commercial | Necole Bitchie.com

Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Gabrielle Union, Fat Joe

 Rapper Fat Joe performed during the Radio One Fest in Miami, Florida.

 Nicki Minaj shoots a carnival themed music video for her single “Pound The Alarm”, off her sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded in Trinidad, WI.

 Singer Rihanna has one hand over her heart and looked upward at the stars as she accompanied family members to a local funeral home to view the body of her late grandmother Clara Brathwait in New York City on Thursday. Rihanna, who affectionately referred to her to Ms. Brathwait as GranGran Dolly, tweeted on Saturday, “Goodbye grangranDOLLY get your beauty rest until I see you”, along with multiple photos of her and her grandmother. Later Rihanna and family were spotted out to dinner at TGI Fridays restaurant.

Actress Gabrielle Union, left, and entertainment exec Cathy Hughes of Radio One are among the celebrities and VIP’s who skipped the Essence music festival to be in Miami this weekend.

Beyonce, Solange, Tina & Cuzzos Spend July 4th In Houston

 Beyonce, her mom Tina Knowles, her sister Solange, her cousin Angie Beyince  and video director  Melina Matsoukas could pass for a singing group in a recent photo posted by Solange.  The girls flew to Houston right after the BET Awards on Sunday and have been spending time taking in their hometown attractions. The trip, included a trip to the Menil Collection Museum where they took a private tour and admired some Yves Klein’s blue paintings.  [No coincidence now that Beyonce is obsessed with blue].
Meanwhile, Solange’s caption on the photo read,

‘#texastweets Me, and you. Yo mama and you cuz-n too’.

Such an attractive family. They all look great!

COUPLED UP: 2012 BET AWARDS SHOW EDITION

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 Samuel L. Jackson & wife Latanya - married 32 years

 Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis - married 19 years

 Terry Crews & Rebecca King-Crews - married 22 years

 Monica & Shannon Brown - married for almost 2 years

 Melyssa Ford & Flo-rida - dating

 Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Kim K. all smiles

 Kanye West and Kim Kardashian - dating

 Fonzworth Bentley and Faune Watkins - married 2 years

 Meagan Good & DeVon Franklin - newlyweds

 Beyonce and Jay-Z - married 4 years

 Soulja Boy & Diamond - dating

Jay-Z & Kanye ft. Frank Ocean – No Church In The Wild

Beyonce And Jay-Z Color Coordinate For Parisian Dinner Date

Beyonce and Jay Z in Paris

 ay-Z and Beyonce were spotted going out for dinner at Caviar Kaspia’s in Paris, France today (it’s around 8 p.m. in Paris as I type this post). Beyonce wore a tight pair of leather pants with a red jacket and strappy open toe heels.

 Jay Z was not in a good mood, but Beyonce always brightens up when she sees the cameras. The couple left their baby, Blue Ivy, at the hotel.