Beyonce Update

New Beyonce news has seemingly become a staple feature as the release of her eagerly anticipated 3rd solo outing ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce’ draws nearer its November 18th release (November 17th in the UK). Tidbit: To clarify, the album (as a whole) will be titled ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce’, serving to introduce her alter ego Sasha Fierce as well as showcase the more ballad-esque tracks on the ‘I Am…’ part of the album. Still confused? LOL.

Check out the new promotional shots for the album above and below. It appears Ms. Knowles is pressing ahead with this black and white theme. I like.

In other Bouncy news, that will no doubt please her UK fans, the 27 year old is set to make high profile appearances on both X-Factor and Strictly Come Dancing this November and December. While great news for fans, the rivalling shows are less than pleased about her doing the ‘other’ show:

X Factor chiefs are reportedly furious that Beyoncé has also agreed to appear on Strictly Come Dancing.

The singer, who is promoting her new LP I Am… Sasha Fierce, has already agreed to appear on the ITV singing contest in December.

However, The Mirror reports that Strictly has nabbed the star to make an earlier appearance at the end of November.

“As far as we are concerned we are the No1 show on Saturday. If X Factor wants Beyoncé, they’ll have to wait. She has signed and we’ve also got Take That confirmed for the coming weeks,” a BBC source said.

Meanwhile, an insider at The X Factor said they also have Mariah Carey and Britney Spears lined up. “We aren’t happy Beyoncé is doing Strictly, but she is just one of a number of huge names we’re getting,” the source said. {Source}

It’s a win/win IMO. Word has it she’ll be performing ‘If I Were A Boy’ on X-Factor, while (possibly) offering the first live rendition of ‘Single Ladies’ on Strictly Come Dancing. I guess time will tell.

Anyway, you can now watch the trailer for Bey’s forthcoming movie, Cadillac Records (due in theatres in December) below:

Good stuff.