For all her success, Beyonce has found herself subject to increasing murmurings surrounding her song-writing (or lack-thereof ). In a recent interview with our friends over at Bossip, ‘Diva’ producer Bangladesh was grilled on whether the ‘Single Ladies’ singer actually writes the songs she receives writing credits for.
His response was ‘interesting’ to say the least. Check out what he had to say after the jump…
Superstar Beyonce may be accustomed to designer frocks and what not, but the ‘Single Ladies’ singer is clearly a fan of high-street fashion, after being snapped shopping up a storm ar Topshop‘s flagship store here in London last night.
The 28 year old is currently in town with hubby Jay-Z, who has been playing the festival circuit. HOV will be taking to stage at the T In The Park and Oxygen festivals in Scotland over the weekend.
{Spotted over at Punch Bowl Blog}
Yet more US cities will be spared two hours of cat howling courtesy of Rihanna, following the news that yet more Stateside dates on her ‘Last Girl On Earth Tour’ have been scrapped.
More after the jump…
In a recent interview with VIBE, the ever-eclectic Solange lifted the lid on the recording process for her 3rd studio album (set for an October release), describing its sound as “80s R&B meets new wave dance-rock”.
During the insightful piece (spotted over at Gossip On This), the youngest of the Knowles clan also talked about her critics, Beyonce, the handling of her last album ‘Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams’, being an independent artist now, Janelle Monae and so much more. An awesome read.
Excerpts after the jump…
This week’s From The Vault comes from the legendary Anita Baker. ‘Sweet Love’ was one of the singles released from her critically acclaimed ‘Rapture’ album and earned Baker a Grammy Award for ‘Best R&B Song’ back in 1987. The track has been covered by several singers including Beyonce during her ‘I Am…Yours’ world tour. You better sing it Baker!
Kelly Rowland has decided to come clean about the real reason for her departure from Columbia Records. The singer has admitted that, despite a press release noting a mutual split, she was in fact dropped from the label. Check out what Rowland had to say about the situation as well as her “civilized” relationship with Beyonce below:
Almost synonymous with the name Beyonce is that of her father Mathew Knowles. Having steered both Destiny’s Child and Beyonce (as a solo star) to the top, Mathew has come to be known as one of the industry’s most recognised managers.
However, new reports are suggesting that Mathew’s increasingly controversial behaviour has caused Beyonce to cease from speaking to him, an issue not only problematic due to their personal ties, but also their business dealings.
Get the full scoop after the jump…
In a recent interview with the Singers Room, The-Dream revealed that he is currently working on Beyonce’s new album. Check out what the yet-to-go-platinum singer had to say below:
Check out this professionally shot footage of Ciara and Ludacris performing their Urban smash ‘Ride’ at Atlanta radio station 107.9′s Birthday Bash this past weekend.
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