I, for one, was surprised to hear Beyonce say that she plans to start work on her next album this December. After such a whirlwind of success within the last year, I would imagine she would be welcoming hiatus right about now.

But, I guess not...& she loves what she does. Judging from the bulk of responses here...there are ALOT of unhappy people in this world. As much as many of you may draw up weak comparisons or fledging comments...the numbers NEVER lie. "B'Day" was one of the top selling albums of 06-07. Its first week's sales alone were enough to knock Christina Aguilera out of her top selling first-week-sale female position.

When "B'Day" was re-released...he album jumped from #69 to #6. You ain't gotta like her...but you gotta respect the numbers. I will say that "B'Day" is way more commercial than her first album & it took a while for it to grow on me. Re-releasing the album was a very smart move.

I would like to see her take a break for maybe a year or so...you know...rest from all that she does. But...I guest she doesn't need it right now.

....& for all of you ranting about her making a new album....chill. If she wasn't putting out new material, many of you would be quick to brand her 'forgotten'. Also, just b/c recording may start in December '07 does not mean it'll be ready in a few short months. It may very well not be released until early 2009...so many hypothetical directions it could go.