American R&B singer songwriter Beyonce Knowles is reportedly set to retire from her singing career. Beyonce, who is 26-years-old, was in the news recently for having tied the knot with Jay-Z and she is now back in the limelight with news of an impending retirement.

According to what her cousin Angelica Knowles told sources, the diva is currently working on a new album, but it will be her last, New York Daily reported. Further, it seems that she will be spending her days scouting talent for her new hubby Jay-Z’s upcoming label, The Carter Music Group. Beyonce’s first protege is rumoured to be an R&B artist named Chelsea Thomas. None of her representatives could be reached for comments.

Beyonce is now off the target list of animal rights activists after she gave up wearing fur.

The singer has ben involved in a long-running dispute with PETA over her love of fur products but the group have now called off their campaign.

PETA called a truce with a letter and a gift of a faux fur rug which were sent to the singer, reports glamour.

Guess who’s BACK??!! I’ve been busier than ever alongside my last year in High School.. but I will never forget to promote Beyonce for the fans!!! I’m just glad I got  around to posting again.

Beyoncé
$27 million
The 26-year-old diva and former Destiny’s Child frontwoman is an endorsement darling, boasting deals with blue chip brands like American Express, L’Oreal and Samsung. Her last album, B’Day, sold over 7 million copies worldwide.

Not only she is one of the wealthiest woman in the music business (last post), she is one of the top earning African Americans! You go Beyonce!

Usher
As yet untitled, due spring

What’s the Deal: “There’s a lack of substance in music right now,” says R&B hitmaker Usher. But his fifth album has the cure: positive-message songs, like the pro-gentlemen “Chivalry,” and “Here I Stand,” about “the valor of a man.”

Why We’re Excited: Planned collaborators include Jay-Z, Ludacris, Beyoncé and T-Pain. “I am the consummate entertainer,” Usher says. “I’m going around the globe to work with the greatest.”

Behind the Music: Married, with a lil’ Usher on the way, the bedroom bandit insists he’s changed: “I’m stepping away from the out-all-night, find-a-woman-and-leave-when-it’s-through type of dude. You can only spend so much time in the club, you dig?”

 Hip-hop sketch comedy group It’s the Real recently posted their latest take at the complex subculture of the rich and famous, If it was all so Bey-Z, using a comical cut-and-paste collage style animation (think Internet People by Meth Minute 39, but for hip-hop moguls).

The skit is narrated by a fictional celebrity wedding planner, Lauren, dishing on behind-the-scenes details for coordinating the elaborately comical seating arrangements at Jay Z and Beyonce’s wedding, which we all know went down, but has yet to be confirmed.

Possibly the best line of the skit:

“Freeway, Beenie and Memphis Bleek all wanted to sit at Kanye’s tables, as long as Kanye wasn’t sitting there, so that was weird.”

 They’re world travelers and rock stars, and Friday night Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles were spotted out in New York City last night for the first time in 2008.

Always looking their best, the 1st couple of hip-hop made their rounds in the Big Apple with Jay sporting a hooded jacket with a grey v-neck sweater and dark jeans, and the Bootylicious one wearing a leather jacket and some Capri-style pants.  With Beyonce’s international appeal, she may have garnered herself a spot in a new Bollywood film, according to producer Sajid Nadiadwala.  In fact, the film, ‘Kambakht Ishq,’ could have multiple American stars on its roster.

While the “Dangerously In Love” singer is slated for a musical appearance (think Ashanti in Bride and Prejudice), Nadiadwala is setting his sights high, aiming for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. “It would be an honor to work with them,” he told press.

I will post her new photos of her and Jay-Z soon. She changed her hair color to black.

“Sajid has managed a casting coup in Kambakth Ishq. Apparently Arnold Schwarzenegger has agreed to play an interesting cameo in the film. Pop Sensation Beyonce is also all set to act in the film.”

Bollywood producer Sajid Nadiadwala has roped in none other than Hollywood stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Beyonce Knowles to star in his next magnum opus ‘Kambakth Ishq’.

An industry source revealed that Sajid is all set to roll his next magnum opus to be directed by newbie Sabir Khan in Los Angeles in May. Pre Production work is starting next week for which Sajid’s making a hush hush trip to Hollywood.

An international source said, “Sajid has managed a casting coup in Kambakth Ishq. Apparently Arnold Schwarzenegger has agreed to play an interesting cameo in the film. Pop Sensation Beyonce is also all set to act in the film. The film stars the super hit pair of Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor. Akshay plays a Hollywood stuntman in the film.”

Responding to queries about the film, Sajid said, “Yes, we shall be making a formal announcement very soon. I cannot reveal any further details. As our Indian film industry is making its presence felt and going global, I would like my banner Nadiadwala Grandsons to scale the global level in film making too.”

Beyoncé: The Beyoncé Experience Live will be released February 26 on Blu-ray Disc. A DVD version of the same title has been available since November 20 of last year.

The Beyoncé Experience Live will be presented in widescreen 1.85:1 1080p video and PCM 5.1 uncompressed 48kHz/24 bit audio.

A lone special feature, the Beyoncé Experience Live enhanced jukebox, is exclusive to Blu-ray. It will allow viewers to create their own track list, much like customized favorite scenes.

Man, just when I got the regular DVD!! lol.

Singer Beyonce has won a long-running legal wrangle over claims her hit song Baby Boy infringed the copyright of another artist’s work.

The appeals court in Houston, Texas upheld a 2006 decision which dismissed musician Jennifer Armour’s claims that its lyrics were based on her work. Beyonce said in a statement: “I am hopeful this decision will allow all of us involved to finally move on.” The song’s co-writer, Jay-Z, was also mentioned in the legal action.

‘Unfortunate’

Beyonce added: “It’s unfortunate that we had to endure this long legal process.” Ms Armour claimed she had posted I Got A Little Bit Of Love For You to Beyonce’s manager and record company in early 2003.

But the court found Baby Boy was written before her song had been sent. The initial court hearing also found that “no reasonable person could conclude that the two songs sounded substantially similar to one another”.

However, the appeals court simply upheld the dismissal of the case on the grounds that Baby Boy was in existence before Ms Armour allegedly submitted her demo tape.

You go Beyonce!! Sorry for the extreme lack of updates, but i’m ready to roll. Back in school and going to the Chris Brown Concert tommorow!! yay. I’ll keep you posted, got some good seats. It’s 2008, now its time for the updates!!!

Beyonce Knowles and her sister Solange celebrated the launch of Jay-Z’s new 40/40 club last weekend. The former Destiny’s Child singer and her little sister were there to celebrate the launch of Bey’s boyfriend’s new venture.

An onlooker said: “Beyonce and Solange lit up the room. “It’s clear the good looks run in the family.”

Jay-Z, real name Shawn Corey Carter, arrived in style, wearing a fitted three-piece suit with cool shades to complete the look. According to British newspaper The Sun, the Las Vegas club may not be open in time for New Year’s Eve due to licensing issues, but Jay-Z pulled out all the stops and made sure this year gets off with a bang.

Other guests at the swanky party included R’n’B sensation Ne-Yo and Mary J. Blige.

 HAPPY NEW YEARS to all the B-Fam!!!! Without you guys, we wouldn’t be here still supporting our girl Bee. We will continue, and keep a close watch for this site, I have something “NEW” planned for 2008!!! Let’s do it BIG!!

 I hope you all and your family will have a wonderful christmas!! This site will be fully active tommorow because I’m bringing more updates! I’m done with exams and now i’m working and chillin, lol. God bless.

 Also - State the gifts that you bought and/or got for christmas, I wanna know lol.

What’s up B-Family. Brittany is here, after a long week.. and theres a full week of exams starting next tuesday, wish me luck!!..

 Anyways we want to keep this site rolling so heres a new pic.. you decide what Miss Beyonce is doing LOL

Beyoncé Knowles has revealed her inspiration for her stage costumes can sometimes come from strange places.

Beyoncé usually works with her mom Tina Knowles on outfits for her red carpet and stage appearance and she told Cosmopolitan recently: “Usually, I call months before and tell [my mom], ‘I woke up from this dream. I was wearing gold and I was a robot.’ And she’s like, ‘Okay you’re crazy, but I’m going to make it happen.’ So she makes about 50 robot suits and we choose from those.”

But she’s not always been so interested in the fashion decision: “At one point, I was a tomboy and wouldn’t wear dresses.”

“And when I first became a teenager, I hated purses. My mom used to say, ‘You’re a young lady, you should have a purse.’ I refused. She had to beg me.”

Note: I’ve been pretty busy week but had a great Thanksgiving suprisingly.. and hopefully you guys did too! Brittany’s not going anywhere with the updates so stick around and we’re going to give you more!

 Keys is also enthusiastic about the possibility of collaborating with another potential rival - Beyoncé.

“I think that would be real fun,” she said. “I think that me and B would do something crazy together and be able to kinda stretch in a way that would be unexpected. So I dunno, maybe the next record or her next record. Ya know, whenever we have a second to go in a room and really zone out. I think it would be crazy.”

BEYONCE KNOWLES and hip-hop mogul JAY-Z are set to close out 2007 in style with a joint show in Las Vegas. News has leaked that the couple is planning to hit the stage at the opening of Jay-Z’s new 40/40 Club in Sin City on 30 December (07). The pair has often appeared together for performances of their duets, but insiders insist the Las Vegas showcase will be a mini-concert based around both stars.