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Singing star Beyonce Knowles has reportedly been approached to replace Rehab singer Amy Winehouse and record the theme song for the forthcoming James Bond picture. Winehouse was rumored to have been dropped as the film’s official musical muse after DJ Mark Ronson told reporters he had scrapped his 007 collaboration with the singer, because she was not "ready" to work on music after a recent return to her erratic ways. But on Saturday, Winehouse confirmed that she has, in fact, completed the song, although she is unsure whether movie bosses will choose to green-light the track for use in the latest super spy offering. Now industry insiders claim Knowles has become the favorite to record the title track - although her representatives have yet to comment on any of the rumors.
Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z refused to tell the world about their marriage, because they want to keep their relationship free of all the "tabloid drama." Knowles wed rapper Jay-Z on April 4 in New York City, although neither of the newlyweds spoke out to confirm the happy news until now. And Knowles insists her reluctance to share details of their nuptials stems from their desire to steer clear of media scrutiny. She says, "I don't deny it (the wedding). I just don't talk about it. We've never talked about us and it's kind of protected our relationship. I think it's kept us out of tabloid drama. "A lot of actresses that have had successful relationships don't talk about them, so neither do I."
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Singing star Beyonce Knowles is finally flashing her wedding ring to fans, four days after marrying music king Jay-Z in secret.The happy couple has refused to speak about their wedding ceremony, which took place in Westchester, New York on Friday, followed by a reception at the rapper's downtown New York City apartment. Jay-Z added to the confusion on Monday when he was photographed without a wedding ring. But concertgoers at the rapper's concert in Atlanta, Ga., on Tuesday night spotted an impressive gem on Knowles' left ring finger, as she partied with her pal Usher in the V.I.P. area.
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Beyoncé Knowles is set to release a country album.The singer is shedding her R'n'B roots to experiment with a new sound following the success of her live reworked performance of 'Irreplaceable' with country band Sugarland in Los Angeles last weekend.A source said: "Beyoncé wants to try something completely different."She is a big fan of country music and thought that would be an interesting and exciting way to go."She tested the waters at the American Music Awards last weekend and she is up for it."Beyoncé is keen to team up with award-winning singer-songwriter Amanda Ghost on the new tracks.The pair have already enjoyed chart success together. Amanda wrote 'Beautiful Liar', which was recorded by Beyoncé and Shakira earlier this year.She also penned James Blunt's hit single 'You're Beautiful'.The source added: "Beyoncé contacted Amanda early this week and she is going over to work with her on it."She is very excited. Country is still hugely popular in the States."Combined with Beyoncé's popularity, this could be absolutely huge."
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Beyoncé Knowles has cancelled her Malaysian concert after she reportedly refused to cover up.The 'Crazy In Love' singer is said to have told promoters she was not willing to tone down her Kuala Lumpur show on November 1 to appease Muslim critics. Pineapple Concerts issued a statement on Friday announcing the cancellation but refused to give a reason.The 26-year-old star had been asked by Pineapple Concerts to make her show more "family friendly" following Muslim protests. Razlan Ahmad Razali, chairman of Pineapple Concerts, said: "We've informed Beyoncé's management about this issue of clothes, but it takes some of the fun out of it."Beyoncé won't be able to do the kind of show here that she does elsewhere."Tickets for Beyoncé's show at Kuala Lumpur's 9,000-seat Putra Stadium had not yet gone on sale.The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage introduced rules in 2005 stating female performers must show no skin from the tops of their chests to their knees. Last month, Gwen Stefani chose to don a series of different flesh-covering outfits when she performed in front of 7,000 fans in Kuala Lumpur.
Beyonce is calling on her Los Angeles-area fans to generously donate to her food drive project - the first 1,000 fans to drop off a minimum of $5 (£2.50) or three cans of food will receive a signed photo of the pop superstar.The Houston, Texas singer has teamed up with her hometown minister and friend, Pastor Rudy Rasmus, for the food drive before her concert at the city’s Staples Center on Sunday. Knowles’ food drive has so far travelled to Houston, Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, D.C. and has collected 4,610 kilograms (10,163 pounds) of food and cash donations totalling $3,800 (£1,900), which is enough to buy 16,000 meals.
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Beyoncé Knowles will give away her latest fragrance for free at her New York show.The 'Crazy In Love' singer is launching Diamonds - a new perfume with Emporio Armani - at her Madison Square Garden concert today.Twenty "brand ambassadors" will be at the show to give out free samples of Diamonds to the audience.The 25-year-old - who has already leant her name several fragrances produced by designer Tommy Hilfiger - recently fell down a flight of stairs during a concert. Beyoncé was performing her hit 'Ring the Alarm' in Orlando on July 24 when she lost her balance and crashed down a dozen steps, dropping her microphone which slid across the stage. But Beyoncé - who was wearing a trench coat and high heels for the song -quickly grabbed the microphone, sprang to her feet and began singing again,barely missing a beat.When she had finished singing, the star joked: "Don't put it on YouTube!"Beyoncé previously claimed dancing in heels is "easy", but admits she does find it difficult to dance and sing at the same time. She said: "The easiest part is dancing in the heels. I don't even think about it anymore, it's just second nature."But it is difficult to dance and sing at the same time. I have to make sure I'm in shape and I'm hydrated."
Beyoncé Knowles visited two fans in hospital who were injured when a fireworks display went wrong at her concert.The 'Crazy In Love' singer was performing at America's St. Louis' Scottrade Center on Sunday night when fireworks meant for the stage landed in the front row, causing two concert goers to suffer minor injuries. After the show, Beyoncé, 25, visited the Emergency Room at Barnes-Jewish Hospital to check how they were. Head nurse Darryl Williams told People magazine: "She was just very concerned about the people injured in the audience."It was unannounced and we kept it very low-key so that she could spend time with them. I just thought it was a great thing for someone of her stature to do."The 'Dreamgirls' star spent 45 minutes with the two fans who are expected to make full recoveries. Beyoncé is currently on her world tour which began in Tokyo, Japan, in April. It finishes in Vancouver, Canada, in early September.This week Beyoncé performs in Mexico and Texas.
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Beyoncé Knowles is embarrassed by her wealth.The singer-turned-actress has earned millions during her hugely successful career but admits she isn't comfortable being super-rich. Beyoncé, who is reported to have made around $16 million last year alone, told Pride magazine: "I never imagined I would be so blessed. I just wanted to be financially stable and it embarrasses me. I don't feel comfortable talking or thinking about it. I'm not a flashy girl, and I don't flaunt it."Meanwhile, Beyoncé's long-term lover Jay-Z has made himself even richer this week.The rap mogul is selling his clothing company Rocawear to the Iconix Brand Group for a whopping $204 million. Although Jay-Z is selling the company, he will remain in charge of all product development, marketing and licensing for the fashion business, which reportedly has annual retail sales in excess of $700 million. Jay-Z said: "Iconix is pioneering a new brand management model and by combining Rocawear with their platform, my team and I can focus on our strengths in design and lifestyle."
Beyoncé Knowles does not have hepatitis A.The singer-and-actress was involved in a food scare at the recent Sports Illustrated party in Hollywood which meant she could have been exposed to the infection. Beyoncé's spokesperson, Alan Nierob, has now revealed the 'Dreamgirls' star cannot be at risk because she didn't eat any food at the bash. Nierob said: "Thank goodness neither one of us ate. According to the health department, she wasn't at risk."Beyoncé, along with other guests who attended the Valentine's Day party, was contacted by the Los Angeles County Department of Health on Tuesday to be informed that a catering worker had been diagnosed with acute hepatitis A.The department of health had recommended guests who ate uncooked food at the party or 13 other events catered by Wolfgang Puck Catering from February 1-20 should be vaccinated. Other guests at risk include Leonardo DiCaprio's former lover model Bar Refaeli. Hepatitis A can be transmitted in contaminated food or through the poor hygiene of an infected person.Symptoms include nausea, mild fever, and aching muscles. In severe cases the disease can cause liver failure. Most patients recover fully after two months.
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Beyoncé Knowles has received three Soul Train Music Award nominations.The singer-and-actress is up for Best Female Album for 'B'Day', Best Female Single for 'Irreplaceable' and the Michael Jackson Award for Best Music Video. Mary J Blige has two nominations, Best Female R'n'B Soul Single for 'Take Me as I Am' and Best Female R'n'B Soul Album for 'The Breakthrough'. Leading the male nominations are John Legend, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and Yung Joc.Legend, who won the Best Male Album and Best Male Single accolades at last year's ceremony, has been named in these categories again - for 'Once Again'and 'Save Room' respectively. Brown is also nominated for Best Male Single, for 'Yo (Excuse Me Miss)', and Best Male Album for 'Chris Brown'. The 21st Anniversary Soul Train Music Awards will take place on March 10 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Beyoncé Knowles insists she looked like a "cotton bud" in 'Dreamgirls'.The normally curvaceous singer-and-actress went on a liquid-only diet to slim down for her role as Motown singer Deena Jones in the movie, but admits she didn't like her smaller physique. She told Britain's Elle magazine: "I didn't recognise myself during filming because I looked like a cotton bud and that wasn't a nice feeling. I look better with a few pounds on my bones."In 'Dreamgirls' - which is loosely based on the career of sixties girl group The Supremes - Beyoncé's character is asked to become the lead singer of The Dreamettes after original lead vocalist Effie White - played by Jennifer Hudson - is deemed too large. Beyoncé admits she found her drastic crash-course diet a nightmare and couldn't wait to start eating again, because she loves her "fattening" foods.The 25-year-old star, who is dating rapper Jay-Z, said: "I love fried fish, fried shrimp and all different types of pasta. If it's fattening, I love it! The trouble is it goes to my sides, my hips and my butt real quick."
