Statement on Beyonce Launch Party Cancellation

19 Jun 2009 18:44 Africa/Lagos

Statement on Beyonce Launch Party Cancellation

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The cancellation of the launch party for Beyonce's "I AM..." tour, first scheduled for this Saturday at M2, was a result of a breach of contract by the promoter. Beyonce never had a contract with the club itself and no one in her camp dealt directly with the venue. The superstar was never scheduled to perform but was to serve as a co-host and introduce singer/songwriter Solange's performance. Patrons were falsely promised a performance by Beyonce.

Source: Music World/Columbia Records

CONTACT: Yvette Noel-Schure, Senior Vice President Media, Columbia
Records, Sony Music Entertainment, +1-212-833-4483, or Fax, +1-212-833-8536,
yvette.noel-schure@sonymusic.com

Beyonce Makes Two Lucky Concertgoers' Day With a Dereon Handbag and Sunglasses Giveaway

Dereon Sunglasses

19 Jun 2009 13:46 Africa/Lagos

Beyonce Makes Two Lucky Concertgoers' Day With a Dereon Handbag and Sunglasses Giveaway

Beyonce gives Dereon handbag and a pair of Dereon sunglasses out as a prize to a lucky text message winning concertgoer during her "I Am... Sasha Fierce" concert tour

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Two concertgoers, in arenas on each stop of the US leg of the "I AM..." World Tour, will receive a special gift from international superstar Beyonce. Excited fans in Europe have already experienced the handbag and sunglasses giveaway and Beyonce is now extending the gift to her US fans at every single show. Beyonce features the same handbag and sunglasses as part of her wardrobe during the concert. The Dereon handbag and sunglasses giveaway will now be one of the exciting highlights of the concert and Beyonce and the Dereon team will reward two lucky fans that participate in the "Text to Win a Dereon Handbag and Sunglasses" contest. Fulfillment of the prize to the winners will take place after each show of the "I AM..." summer tour.


(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090619/NY35154-a )

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090619/NY35154-b )


The "I AM..." World Tour comes to the US on June 21 and June 22 with a two-night stint at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Later in the summer, Beyonce will headline the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on July 3. On June 16, a new video and music compilation called "Above and Beyonce Video Collection & Dance Mixes" will be available nationwide exclusively through Wal-Mart, and at J&R Music in New York City. It contains seven videos, behind-the-scenes footage and eight songs taken from her critically acclaimed third solo CD, "I AM...Sasha Fierce". It also features a chart-topping remix version of "Ego" in both video and song with Kanye West, which can only be found in this collection. For more information on the new video collection and a complete list of US tour dates, log onto www.beyonce.com.


About Beyond Productions LLC:


Beyond Productions LLC was founded in May 2004 by Tina and Beyonce Knowles, and Jason and Arthur Rabin of Wear Me Apparel / Kids Headquarters. This partnership provides the infrastructure for licensing and brand management for Dereon, the junior lifestyle collection that debuted at retail for the Holiday 2006 season, House of Dereon, a contemporary women's line that was introduced in Holiday 2005 and the new Miss Tina collection, a line of clothing and accessories produced for Home Shopping Network that debuted in August 2007. Inspired by three generations of women united in a labor of love, House of Dereon and Dereon are named in honor of Tina Knowles' mother and Beyonce's grandmother, Agnez Dereon, who was a talented seamstress and influenced Tina's love of fashion and style. The Dereon line, which is available at department and specialty stores across the US and Canada, features sportswear, and denim offerings along with outerwear and accessories that include hats, handbags, jewelry, eyewear, intimates, footwear and collection for girl's.


Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090619/NY35154-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090619/NY35154-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Beyond Productions LLC

CONTACT: T.J. Allers of PaulWilmotCommunications, +1-212-206-7447,
tallers@greatpress.com


Web Site: Beyonce


Dereon Girls 2-6x Trista Ruffle Sleeve Top ~ Dereon


Dereon Girls 7-16 Denim Roll Up Capri ~ Dereon

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Beyonce's 'Diva' is America's #1 Dance Record!

18 Mar 2009 18:56 Africa/Lagos

Beyonce's 'Diva' is America's #1 Dance Record!

Superstar's Latest Single From I AM...SASHA FIERCE Rockets To Top Of Billboard's Dance Single Club Play Chart

NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Pop superstar Beyonce has rocketed to the #1 slot on the Billboard Dance Single Club Play chart with "Diva," the latest single from her best-selling I AM...SASHA FIERCE album. Beyonce's sister Solange is closely following her sibling on the same chart with her own hit single -- "T.O.N.Y." -- at #11.


Released as a digital download and CD single on January 20, 2009, "Diva" has already been certified as a Gold ringtone by the RIAA.


An audacious video for "Diva," lensed by acclaimed director Melina Matsoukas, premiered on iTunes on December 22 in tandem with the video for "Halo," the third single from I AM...SASHA FIERCE.


Cowritten and produced by Beyonce, the irresistibly hypnotic dance track provocatively redefine "Diva" as the "female version of a hustla."


After reaching #5 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, "Diva" bulleted up the Hot 100 to #19, earning Beyonce her 16th Top 20 single. A genuine crossover success, "Diva" has reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, #3 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #19 on the Billboard Hot 100.


"If I Were A Boy," the first single from I AM...SASHA FIERCE, held down the #1 spot on the Billboard/iLike digital chart for 16 straight weeks, the longest run in the history of the chart.


Beyonce
www.beyonceonline.com
www.houseofdereon.com
www.dereon.com

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www.columbiarecords.com

Source: Music World/Columbia Records

CONTACT: Yvette Noel-Schure, Columbia Records, New York,
+1-212-833-4483, Yvette.Noel-Schure@sonymusic.com


Web Site: http://www.musicworldent.com/

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Elizabeth Banks Joins Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria Parker for Her First TV Ad For L'Oreal Paris

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Elizabeth Banks Joins Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria Parker for Her First TV Ad For L'Oreal Paris


Elizabeth Banks



NEW YORK, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 2, 2009, L'Oreal Paris will debut the first television commercial featuring its newest spokesperson, actress Elizabeth Banks. Banks was recently signed to an exclusive worldwide contract as a spokesperson for the beauty company and its brands. This new television advertising features Banks alongside longtime L'Oreal Paris spokespeople, Beyoncé Knowles and Eva Longoria Parker.




The ad features three amazing L'Oreal Paris spokespeople talking about the brand's new True Match Super-Blendable Compact Makeup SPF 17. This new makeup features a creamy yet ultra-light texture that glides onto skin -- mimicking skin tone and texture -- while providing the same flawless, natural finish of a liquid makeup.


B-ROLL PACKAGE: Soundbites with Elizabeth Banks, Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria Parker and behind-the-scenes footage.


FOR ONLINE MEDIA:
Downloadable Video and Photos at:
www.dogmatic.com/MNR/Loreal/ElizabethBanks
*Available Starting Monday, March 2nd at 10:00 AM ET:

FOR TV MEDIA:
Satellite Feed of B-Roll Package Available on Monday, March 2nd
Feed 1: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM, ET
Feed 2: 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM, ET
Coordinates: Galaxy 19, Transp. 13, C-Band; DL Freq: 3960(V)
Trouble#: 646.336.7977; Audio 6.2/6.8

About Elizabeth Banks:

Elizabeth Banks is one of Hollywood's most sought after young actresses. This past year, Banks had four films in theatres "W," "Zach and Miri Make a Porno," "Role Models" and "Meet Dave." Banks will star in "Lovely Still" slated for 2009 and most recently starred in the "Uninvited" and appeared as "First Lady Laura Bush" in Oliver Stone's "W" as well in Kevin Smith's "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." Banks' additional feature credits include "Seabiscuit," "Catch Me If You Can," "Invincible," "Fred Claus," "Slither," and all the "Spiderman" films. On the small screen Banks can be seen in a recurring role as "Dr. Kim Porter" on NBC's hit television series "Scrubs."


About L'Oreal Paris:


The L'Oreal Paris Brand Division of L'Oreal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care that encompasses four major beauty categories - haircolor, haircare, skincare and cosmetics - and includes brands such as Preference, Excellence and Natural Match haircolors; VIVE Pro, Studio Line, and L'Oreal Kids haircare; Dermo-Expertise skincare, including Advanced Revitalift, Age Perfect, Skin Genesis, Sublime Bronze and Men's Expert; Colour Riche, True Match and Bare Naturale cosmetics, a portfolio of mascara and the HIP High Intensity Pigments line.


Source: L'Oreal Paris

CONTACT: Elana Gichon, +1-310-450-3884, elana.gichon@dogmatic.com, for
L'Oreal Paris


Web Site: http://www.dogmatic.com/MNR/Loreal/ElizabethBanks

Jay-Z Will Pay Beyoncé $25 Million If They Split

The marriage of Jay-Z and Beyoncé is for life

It was on NAIJA PIKIN I read about the wedding of Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles on April 4, 2008.

There is more to their marriage than meets the eye of the ignorant fan of Mr. and Mrs. Carter. Jay-Z has agreed to pay Beyoncé $25 million and more millions of dollars for spousal support or alimony, child custody, child support, and distribution of property after divorce.

I pray for Jay-Z and Beyoncé to be happily married for life.

You can see all the details of the prenuptial agreements or postnuptial agreements of their matrimonial contract on SOHH.

Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL Set to Release Sophomore Album SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams on August 26th

Solange leans on Beyoncé at an event.

Solange Knowles the younger sister of Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is now ready to unleash her sultry hot looks and sweet voice on the music world. Are you ready for AKA Sol-AngeL?

Alright baby, I'm feelin' you!



22 Apr 2008 02:05 Africa/Lagos


Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL Set to Release Sophomore Album SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams on August 26th

VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE, 'I DECIDED,' PRODUCED BY PHARRELL, BEING SHOT - IN LOS ANGELES ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire/ --

Talented singer, songwriter, artist, and entrepreneur, Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL, is ready to set the world on fire with a sound that is sure to breathe life into a sometimes stagnant music scene. With her sophomore set, SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams, on her new label home of Geffen Records through Music World Entertainment, Solange takes us through a walk in yesteryear with an uber modern twist. SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams is due for release on August 26th.


On SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams, SoL-AngeL enlisted help from producers and songwriters that she knew would capture the sound she wanted to project instantly; but getting them to believe in her wasn't easy.


"I literally had to beg Cee-Lo to listen to my music but once he did he signed on immediately," states the giddy SoL-AngeL. "We wrote and recorded 'T.O.N.Y' and 'Sandcastle Disco' (produced by Soul Shock) that same week. Producer Jack Splash joined in to produce 'T.O.N.Y' and went on to produce two more songs for me: 'Would've Been the One' and 'Ode To Marvin,' my special take on Mr. Gaye's 'What's going On,' both of which I wrote with Splash and Makeba."


For the remainder of the album SoL-AngeL went on to work with Pharrell for the finger-snapping, feel-good first single "I Decided," Lil Wayne makes an intoxicated guest appearance on "Champagnechronicnightcap," Bilal helps write and appears on "Cosmic Journey" and "Wanna Go Back," which Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry lends vocals to, and Raphael Saddiq produces the soulfully insightful, "Same Song, Different Man," which features Estelle.


"By the end of the project, I had worked with all of the producers and artists I had ever dreamed of including Q-Tip, Boards of Canada and Mark Ronson," states SoL-AngeL. "When I got a call saying the legendary Lamont Dozier would take the time out to write with little old me I was ecstatic beyond words."


The video for "I Decided," directed by the creative Melina, will offer the viewer a glimpse of who Solange, the visionary, really is: It is the ultimate pop art piece. Its psychedelic, it's adventurous, it's colorful and not so colorful, it's intelligent, and it's the inner makings of Solange. "I love pop art; in fact I am a painter myself and have several pieces under my belt that I haven't put on display but soon plan to." The "I Decided" video deals with pop culture from the 60s to the future. It displays SoL-AngeL in settings from American Bandstand, to the Civil Rights Movement, to New Wave, and finally a "Cosmic Journey" future.


SoL-AngeL's love of music started at an early age when she became a classically trained ballerina and a jazz, tap, and modern dancer. She began touring internationally as a dancer for Destiny's Child when she was 13 years old and then she began to mix and match musical styles she experienced in Europe, Africa, Asia, Mexico and Australia with what she loved from America which was sounds from the 60's and 70's. Her influences from that era range from Shuggie Otis -- who made the original "Strawberry Letter 23," to The Supremes and the Marvelettes, to Dusty Springfield, to Marvin Gaye, and to Minnie Riperton. A wide range of sounds from a young lady that will definitely give you what you least expect.


Source: Interscope Records

CONTACT: Tresa Sanders of Interscope Records, +1-212-841-8272,
tresa.sanders@umusic.com; or Chanel Green of Music World Entertainment,
+1-310-402-7326, chanel.green@musicworldent.com, for Interscope Records


NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information, press kits, and interviews and to RSVP video shoot coverage on Solange AKA SoL-AngeL please contact IGA: Tresa Sanders @ 212 841 8272 and via email at tresa.sanders@umusic.com or Music World Entertainment: Chanel Green @ 310 402 7326 and via email at chanel.green@musicworldent.com.


From Orikinla Osinachi:
Solange has been married and divorced with a son Daniel, and the father of the boy is college-football player Daniel Smith.