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Beyoncé Performs "Halo" Live at NAACP Image Awards

2009-02-13T22:47:00.002-05:00

Beyoncé performed her new single "Halo" for the very first time last night at the 2009 NAACP Image Awards. Peep the video below!

Official OBSESSED Movie Poster

2009-02-01T14:34:00.004-05:00

Hey everyone! It's been a while. I'll try to start back updating as much as I can. Here is the official movie poster for Beyonce's brand new movie, OBSESSED. The movie also stars Idris Alba and Ali Larter, and is set to be in theaters everywhere April 24. [Click poster to enlarge.]

"Diva" & "Halo" Videos

2009-01-10T20:39:00.003-05:00

Here are the videos for "Diva" & "Halo", the next two singles from Beyonce's latest album, I Am... Sasha Fierce.

DIVA

HALO

"Single Ladies": One of the Best Songs of 2008

2008-12-13T00:42:00.003-05:00

As the year is coming to a close, blogs, magazines, websites, etc. are counting down their own lists of the Best Songs of 2008. Below is a review from both MTV and RollingStone, where Beyoncé's 5th number one single, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)", came in high on.

MTV.COM - #2. Beyoncé, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"

My favorite thing about Beyoncé has always been that despite the fact that she is well-manicured and coached to within an inch of her life, there is roughly a 50 percent chance that she is also a complete and total lunatic. I cannot explain why this is ... though, as Exhibit A, please allow me to present this song, which sounds like what would happen if the Supremes cut a track while someone was playing "Frogger" in the background (and I mean this in the best possible way). "Single Ladies" is hyperactive and supercharged in ways I never thought possible. It's epic and sexy and even a bit sad (because, you know, he didn't put a ring on it), and it manages to out-crazy even "Ring the Alarm" (thanks mostly to B's shout-out to Buzz Lightyear three-quarters of the way through). I love this song unapologetically, in reasons I am probably not doing a very good job of conveying. All I know is that there is absolutely zero chance Beyoncé ever releases a single like this ever again, so, you know, enjoy it while you can.

RollingStone - #1. Beyoncé, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"

Love has always been a high-stakes business transaction for Beyoncé, ever since that lousy boyfriend maxed out her credit card in "Bills, Bills, Bills." "Single Ladies" is her definitive statement on that subject. The beat, courtesy of The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, is irresistible and exuberant, the vocal hook is stormy and virtuosic, and her lesson is blunt: Seal the deal. With a shiny ring. Or else.

Beyoncé's Recent Nominations

2008-12-11T00:58:00.002-05:00

51st Grammy Awards 2009

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance:
(For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.)

Me, Myself And I - Beyoncé
Track from: The Beyonce Experience Live Audio [Columbia/Music World Music]

Heaven Sent - Keyshia Cole
Track from: Just Like You [Geffen]

Spotlight - Jennifer Hudson [Arista]

Superwoman - Alicia Keys
Track from: As I Am [J Records]

Need U Bad - Jazmine Sullivan [J Records]

2009 Golden Globe Awards

ORIGINAL SONG:

- "Down to Earth," WALL-E; music by Peter Gabriel, Thomas Newman; lyrics by Peter Gabriel
- "Gran Torino," Gran Torino; music by Clint Eastwood, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens; lyrics by Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens
- "I Thought I Lost You," Bolt; music & lyrics by Miley Cyrus, Jeffrey Steele
- "Once in a Lifetime," Cadillac Records; music & lyrics by Beyoncé Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Scott McFarnon, Ian Dench, James Dring, Jody Street
- "The Wrestler," The Wrestler; music & lyrics by Bruce Springsteen

On The Set: GIANT Mag Shoot

2008-12-10T16:11:00.002-05:00

Here is a video of Beyonce on the set of the GIANT Magazine shoot. She "brings Sasha Fierce" out as she tells a story through her series of photos and takes on the toughest photography, like laying on a real, thick block of ice as she poses for the magazine. She looks amazing.. The magazine is on shelves now!!

Cadillac Records: In Theaters NOW!

2008-12-05T16:53:00.003-05:00

(click above to visit site)

The time has finally come! "CADILLAC RECORDS", the new movie starring Beyoncé Knowles, Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Gabrielle Union, Mos Def, & many more, is out today, December 5th, 2008.

Set in the 1950's Chicago, the movie is based on the rise of Chess Records and its recording artists, including Muddy Waters, Chuck Barry, & Etta James, who in which Beyoncé portrays in the film. She has already been getting great reviews, along with the movie for her outstanding performance. Unfortunately, the movie is only showing in select theaters, but don't let that stop you. Go see the movie! 'Cadillac Records' is NOW PLAYING IN THEATERS!!

Beyoncé Covers GIANT Magazine

2008-12-04T19:37:00.003-05:00

Our girl Bee is on the cover of GIANT Magazine, which came out earlier this week. She looks stunning, as always. Check out a quote from the magazine below:

“Jay is so cool. He can just stand on stage completely still, and the audience will go nuts,” says Beyonce Knowles. “Me? I have to work it! I’m shaking it and throwing it and rolling around on the floor.” Check out the new issue of GIANT on newsstands December 2, 2008.

Check out more pics from the magazine HERE!

"Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" Goes #1!

2008-12-04T19:21:00.003-05:00

Beyonce recently got her FIFTH #1 Single on the Billboard Hot 100. This week, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" went #1 and topped T.I.'s "Live Your Life" ft. Rihanna. This is her 5th #1 single, following her previous ones: "Crazy In Love", "Baby Boy", "Check On It", & "Irreplaceable". Hopefully we can get "If I Were A Boy" up to #1 and make it 6! Congrats, BEE!

Holding Down The #2 AND #3 Spots! / New YouTube Channel

2008-11-29T15:27:00.005-05:00

Beyoncé has recently made a record, along with rapper T.I. These two artists are the first to dominate the top 4 spots on the Billboard Hot 100. T.I. holds down the #1 spot with "Live Your Life (ft. Rihanna)", and the #4 spot, with "Whatever You Like". Beyoncé is right in between with "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" as #2 and "If I Were A Boy" at #3! WOW! Congrats, Bee. Let's hope she can make it up to #1 by next week!

NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We have a new YouTube channel; Sasha FierceTV! We will be uploading videos here and there to promote Beyonce and her latest album, I Am... Sasha Fierce, like the one we posted yesterday. Be sure to Subscribe to our new channel!

Video: "I Am...Sasha Fierce" Promo

2008-11-28T12:39:00.005-05:00

Last night I was up making this video to promote Bee's latest album, I Am...Sasha Fierce. It was uploaded onto our brand new YouTube Channel, Sasha FierceTV. Feel free to embed/link to the video onto your website/blog. I Am...Sasha Fierce IN STORES NOW!!!

E! Video: Beyoncé's Toughest Role / MTV Reports From The Premiere

2008-11-27T19:24:00.003-05:00

Watch this clip from E! Online, which features Beyoncé and other cast members of Cadillac Records, including Adrien Brody, who plays Bee's love interest in the movie. Also in attendance was Miss Etta James herself, which Beyoncé portrays in the film.

MTV also spoke with Bee during the premiere of the movie, which you can watch HERE. Beyonce told MTV reporters that she was very, very nervous, and that Etta James herself spoke with her and told her that she loved her from the first time she heard her sing. Aww! Cadillac Records opens in theaters everywhere December 5.

Beyoncé on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2008-11-27T19:05:00.003-05:00

Beyoncé made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this past Tuesday. The show was hilarious. Bee discussed the album, her marriage, Cadillac Records, and more. She even did a special performance of a song from the B'Day Deluxe Edition, "Flaws & All", which was one of Ellen's all-time favorites (you can watch it here), added to her performances of "If I Were A Boy" & "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)". Watch the interview below!

On The Set: "Diva" Music Video

2008-11-27T19:01:00.002-05:00

Here is a video of Beyoncé on the set of her new music video for her next single, "Diva". So far, the car explosion reminds me of the "Crazy In Love" video, but I still think the video will be great. Take a look at the video below:

First Week Sales / The Tyra Show Sneak Peek!

2008-11-25T21:26:00.005-05:00

Beyonce's latest and third solo effort, I Am... Sasha Fierce, came out a week ago, and it has already been reported to be certified GOLD, with 505,593 copies sold. But, some retailers, like Wal-Mart and Best Buy haven't reported yet, so the numbers are sure to increase as today and tomorrow progresses. The album also is at #1 on the albums chart, making it Bee's third #1 album-in a row. Congrats, Bee!

"THE TYRA SHOW" SNEAK PEEK!

Our girl Beyonce will be the special guest on The Tyra Banks Show tomorrow. Here is a sneak peek video of the show, where Tyra is shown giving Beyonce a "wedding gift". Check it out below!

Single Ladies LIVE at AMAs 2008

2008-11-25T21:21:00.002-05:00

On Sunday, Beyonce performed "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" with two background dancers and Suga Mama, her all female band. She performed at the 2008 American Music Awards, and the performance was WONDERFUL. She's really putting it all into this song with all of the performances, and she doesn't stop entertaining. Watch the performance below!

I Am... Sasha Fierce IN STORES NOW!

2008-11-19T12:34:00.000-05:00

The time has finally come. Beyoncé is back! This time with her third solo effort, "I Am...Sasha Fierce", which hit stores Tuesday, November 18th (AKA XVIII). The album is a 2-disc set, with one side reveling more of Beyoncé's personal side, titled "I Am", and the other side, with more dance hits and up-tempos respectively titled "Sasha Fierce", relating to her alter ego.

On the album, you can find her two latest hits, "If I Were A Boy" & "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)". You will also find the epic "Halo" as well as the already-popular urban jam, "Diva". You can find really good ballads for the soul and also great dance tracks for the groove. Let's make it #1! Pictured above is both the standard and deluxe editions from Wal-Mart, which comes with 4 exclusive downloads from Soundcheck. Go get your copy NOW!

Saturday Night Live Performances/Skit

2008-11-16T13:14:00.002-05:00

Last night, Beyonce was on SNL, where she performed her two singles, "If I Were A Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)". She did AMAZING! She also did a skit with Justin Timberlake and other SNL cast members. The 3 videos can be seen below!

"If I Were A Boy" Performance

Skit w/ Justin Timberlake

"Single Ladies" Performance

The promo is outrageous, thankfully. REMEMBER, Bee will be performing on TRL's Finale episode, Total Finale Live tonight at 8pm EST, and a TV One Special, From It Girl To Icon will be on tonight as well.

Saturday Night Live Commercial

2008-11-16T00:20:00.004-05:00

Take a look at Beyonce and Paul Rudd's SNL Commercial. Bee just performed her hit single, "If I Were A Boy", (which has just reached back up to #1 on iTunes) on Saturday Night Live. The streaming video of the performance should be coming shorty.
LOL! She looks beautiful as always. A NEW POLL is finally up! :-) *Edit* Bee also did a skit with Justin Timberlake and two other male cast members. They did a spoof to the Single Ladies video and it was hilarious. Toward the end of the show, Bee performed "Single Ladies" and shut it DOWN! She KILLED IT! The video shall be coming soon!

'B' On The Oprah Winfrey Show

2008-11-14T16:28:00.004-05:00

Our girl was on The Oprah Winfrey Show yesterday. She sat down with Oprah herself to discuss her upcoming album I Am..Sasha Fierce, new movie, life, marriage, and other things. She looked great and she was quite funny in some parts. She also performed her new single, "If I Were A Boy" live on stage, which you can find here.

[Video] Inside The Mind of Beyoncé/Sasha Fierce

2008-11-12T16:34:00.001-05:00

MySpaceTV Channel The Hook Up recently did an interview with Beyoncé. She discussed her reaction to Barack Obama becoming our next president. She also talked about the album, the "Diva"-"A Milli" comparison, and more.

Show Stealer: 2008 World Music Awards

2008-11-10T17:28:00.003-05:00

Beyonce stole the show at the 2008 World Music Awards, performing both of her new singles, "If I Were A Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)". She did an excellent job, and you can watch the full performance below. The 2008 World Music Awards will air December 2, 2008 on MyNetworkTV.

Another New "Sasha Fierce" Pic!

2008-11-08T09:52:00.001-05:00

& another one! Thanks to beyonce2k7 from BWBoard for finding this.

"I Am...Sasha Fierce" Deluxe Edition Back Cover!

2008-11-07T22:05:00.002-05:00

Here's the back cover to the Deluxe Edition of Beyoncé's new upcoming album, "I Am...Sasha Fierce". I like the pic they used. November 18!

SOURCE

NEW "Sasha Fierce" Promo!

2008-11-06T18:56:00.003-05:00

Another BRAND NEW "Sasha Fierce" promo pic has surfaced the web. The full HQ version isn't out yet, but so far this is the size we have to work with. She looks fierce in those tights and that leather jacket. FIERCE.

*EDIT* The pic as actually an exclusive poster of Bee that is only available through ordering the album on FYE.com.

Beyoncé Performs "If I Were A Boy" @ MTV EMAs

2008-11-06T18:29:00.004-05:00

Beyoncé attended the MTV Europe Music Awards, Liverpool, where she also performed her new single, "If I Were A Boy". She was also spotted on the red carpet, as seen above, rocking the glove from the "Single Ladies" video. Another excellent performance.. Check out the video of the live performance below!

EW.com Reviews "I Am...Sasha Fierce"

2008-11-06T16:36:00.000-05:00

EW.com has given one of the first reviews for Beyoncé's new album I Am...Sasha Fierce. The overall review rating done by Leah Greenblatt was a B+. Read the review below.

The singing, dancing, acting, power-coupling superhuman known as Beyoncé has held no-last-name-necessary status for almost a decade now. Yet somehow — against all the rules of our gotcha tabloid society — she steadfastly retains an old-fashioned, almost Garboesque mystery in her private life, granting only the occasional, pleasantly evasive interview. We are left to glean what we can from her songs and performances, which, though strikingly dynamic (only the dead of soul and lead of foot could resist smashes like ''Crazy in Love'' and ''Irreplaceable''), remain oddly disconnected from Ms. Knowles herself, who appears otherwise as serene and unblinking as a beauty queen.
On her third solo CD, which purports to be her most confessional yet, does she finally break through her superstar scrim? Not really. But I Am...Sasha Fierce does offer two compelling sides of the singer. The album is a two-disc set, one the work of ''Beyoncé'' (romantic, vulnerable,soft), the other by her alter ego, ''Sasha Fierce'' (aggressive, sexual, and, well, fierce).
The first two singles — one from each disc, released simultaneously — demonstrate the contrast between her dueling personae. The ''Beyoncé'' disc's heartrending ''If I Were a Boy'' soars with melodic swells and unwavering in-his-skin sentiments (''I think I could understand/How it feels to love a girl/I swear I'd be a better man''). On the other hand, ''Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),'' from the ''Sasha'' half, is all bouncy hand claps and post-breakup sass (''Kept crying my tears/For three good years/You can't be mad at me''), a giddy, high-stepping hybrid of lyrical kiss-off and fizzy jump-rope jam.
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'Cadillac Records' Movie Trailer

2008-11-05T20:40:00.003-05:00

A brand new trailer from the drama musical movie, Cadillac Records, has been unveiled. Beyoncé plays blues singer Etta James alongside actors Adrien Brody, Gabrielle Union, Jeffrey Wright, Columbus Short, Mos Def, Cedric the Entertainer, and more. You can catch Cadillac Records in theaters everywhere December 5.

BARACK OBAMA - Our Next President!

2008-11-04T23:38:00.003-05:00

YES WE DID! We finally did it. African-American Sen. Barack Obama will be the next president for our country, the United States of America. The country has spoke. We have asked for change. WE DID IT!

"I Am...Sasha Fierce" Snippets

2008-11-04T11:58:00.003-05:00

You have a reason to smile non-stop. The good news is we have short clips/snippets of some songs off the new album, I Am...Sasha Fierce. The songs sound GREAT from the clips, and yes, "Beautiful Nightmare" will be on the album, just titled "Sweet Dreams" instead. Listen to them below.

Also; the bad news. The album has unfortunately leaked! We're asking that you please do not post the links for others to download, and make sure you go out and purchase your copy of the album when it releases NOVEMBER 18!

Beyoncé Helps Encourage Early Voters

2008-11-03T23:48:00.008-05:00

Tomorrow, November 4th, is probably the most important day in our history, and like me, a lot of us are proud to be living to witness such a thing. And celebs, such as Beyoncé, are no different. Bee joined Jay-Z, Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Russell Simons, and others on yesterday in support of Barack Obama, speaking, encouraging the early voters waiting in line, and taking pictures with some of them.

The "Last Chance for Change" rally was held in Mirimar, FL at Florida Memorial University, and they were there to campaign and help the people vote for the nominee to steer our country in the right direction. Above is a picture of Beyoncé posing with a voter rocking a "Obama is CHANGE" House of Deréon Obama tee. You can view more photos of the event by clicking here.

Oprah Is Calling YOU!

2008-11-01T20:29:00.006-04:00

Calling All Beyonce Fans!
Are you Beyonce's biggest fan?

Do you know the words to all of her songs? Is your room filled with posters of Beyonce? Have you been to all of her concerts and sing along to every tune?

Do you consider yourself the biggest Beyonce fan! If so, we want to hear from you!! Tell us why you are such a huge fan of Beyonce. What questions would you like to ask her? What would you do if you could spend an hour together? Please only write in if you are willing to appear on television.

Oprah is calling all Beyoncé fans to be there for her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show later this month. If you would like to appear, click HERE to fill in the form for your chance to be on the show.

Beyoncé on Upcoming Billboard Magazine / Access Hollywood

2008-11-01T14:01:00.004-04:00

Beyoncé is going to be on the cover of the upcoming Billboard Magazine. After her Hot 100 success with "If I Were A Boy", and her highly-anticipated album, I Am...Sasha Fierce on the way, she definitely deserves the cover spot.

She looks beautiful as always on the cover! Click the photo to view it.

ACCESS HOLLYWOOD

Click HERE to watch part of the interview with Access Hollywood. "It Girl To Icon" premieres Sunday, November 16th at 7pm EST on TV One.

"If I Were A Boy" Performance in Japan / Wal-Mart Soundcheck

2008-11-01T13:24:00.005-04:00

No, your eyes aren't playing any tricks on you; you read correctly. Beyoncé performed her new single, "If I Were A Boy" for the first time ever, at Japan's Music Station. She also did an interview, which you can find more videos here. The performance was GREAT, and you'll also notice Suga Mama, Beyoncé's all-female band performing live with her. Check out the video of the performance below!

WAL-MART SOUNDCHECK

Watch videos of Bee at photo shoots, performances, video shoots, and in the studio working on her new album. The videos are very beautiful and very inspirational. Click HERE or the photo to watch the Wal-Mart Soundcheck see what I'm talking about.

GOTHAM Magazine Shoot / "If I Were A Boy" at #3!

2008-10-31T12:00:00.001-04:00

Check out this video of Beyoncé on the GOTHAM Magazine shoot. She took some very interesting and beautiful pictures during the shoot. She also supposedly revealed she almost had a breakdown a couple of years ago due to the amount of work. Rumor? Check out the video below!

"IF I WERE A BOY" AT #3!

Bee's latest single, "If I Were A Boy" has nearly reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. She made a 65-spot jump; from #68 to #3 on the chart! Atlanta rapper T.I. remains with the #1 as well as the #2 spot on the chart, with "Whatever You Like" & "Live Your Life (ft. Rihanna)". Congrats to our girl. Let's hope Bee can soon reach the top spot..

"I Am...Sasha Fierce" - New Album To Be Released On 11/18/08!

2008-10-30T22:54:00.003-04:00

Bee is back! Her third album will be titled "I Am...Sasha Fierce", and is set to release next month on November 18th. The album will be non-collaborative, a double-disc album, one titled I Am, in which you will hear more ballads and heartful songs such as "If I Were A Boy", while the other, Sasha Fierce, will feature more dance and party jams like "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)". She explains the concept as...

“The new record is a double album and has two covers, like a magazine would have two covers. One of the covers is named I Am and the second cover is named Sasha Fierce. That is my alter ego and now she has a last name. I have someone else that takes over when it’s time for me to work and when I’m on stage, this alter ego that I’ve created that kind of protects me and who I really am. That’s why half the record, I Am is about who I am underneath all the makeup, underneath the lights, and underneath all the exciting star drama. And Sasha Fierce is the fun, more sensual, more aggressive, more outspoken side and more glamorous side that comes out when I’m working and when I’m on the stage.”

The tracklisting for the album is show below.

Disc 1
1. "If I Were A Boy"
2. "Halo"
3. "Disappear"
4. "Broken-Hearted Girl"
5. "Ave Maria"
6. "Smash Into You"*
7. "Satellites"
8. "Thats Why You're Beautiful"*

Disc 2
1. "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"
2. "Radio"
3. "Diva"
4. "Sweet Dreams"
5. "Video Phone"
6. "Hello"*
7. "Ego"*
8. "Scared of Lonely"*

*Only available on the Deluxe edition of the album. (click covers for full resolution)

Beyoncé Performs "Single Ladies" Dance

2008-10-30T22:23:00.008-04:00

Probably the first performance ever of a song from the new album has finally arrived. Beyoncé and two other background dancers surprisingly cat-walked onto the stage during Jay-Z's set and performed the dance routine of the new single, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"; at the Power 105.1's Powerhouse Concert on last night (Oct. 29).

The concert was held at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J. Other performers included Lil' Wayne, Ne-Yo, Fabolous, Plies, & others. Watch the video of the performance below. Thanks to TheBeyonceNetwork.com W.O.W.!

Welcome to The SASHA FIERCE Blog

2008-10-30T19:06:00.005-04:00

Welcome to The SASHA FIERCE Blog, your newest source for all of your Beyoncé Knowles needs. I created this blog for my love of Beyoncé and everything she does, and also to provide other fans with things they crave. Here, you will find tons of info, news, photos, downloads, and so much more. Myself & Rico will be updating the site as much as possible to make sure you stay informed. Please Bookmark Us and remember to visit us again! :]