It’s been over a month since my last post, and I’m sorry for that. And on top of that, today is January 10th and we haven’t posted a thing in the year 2008. Sad, I know. But lately, it’s become harder and harder to keep this site updated alone. The “assistant contributors” to the site have jobs, other sites, and lives of their own, so I can’t knock them for not being able to update as much as I would like them to. Hell, if it weren’t for the help of Fai, Jason, and Brittany, this site probably would have died a long time ago. So a big thank you goes out to the three of them.

I still have the same amount of love and respect for Beyonce that I’ve always had, but updating FB has recently become a chore. I even put out a search to add some contributors, and when I e-mailed 4 of them to congratulate them on being a new addition to the site, I got no response.

I’m getting NO help, what-so-ever. And I can’t do it alone. I’ll be a college student come Fall 2008, and if I can’t find anyone to help me out with the site, I’m not sure what the fate of Forever Beyonce will be. I really DO NOT want to close it, because it was my first “domain” site, and I have a ton of love, loyalty, and respect for Beyonce and you guys (the fans/visitors), but I can’t do it alone…

But I have one more friend who reached out and asked if I needed any help over here. She’ll be helping out with gallery updates, and possibly some news headlines. Be on the look-out for her!

Also, if you guys have any other suggestions, let me know. I notice that Gyp, Chef, and a few other people comment on the site like, everyday lol. Would you guys like to post news updates? Maybe we could turn this site into a community-type site, like Oh No They Didn’t. I’m open to suggestions…

Aaawww, you though it was over? WELL SHE’S BACK.

Sales of Beyoncé’s B’day shot up a whopping 999 percent, selling 73,300 copies and re-entering the chart at #19 (during the previous week, the set sold just 4,000 units). The surge in sales comes on the heels of the singer’s recent appearances at the American Music Awards and on “The Tyra Banks Show.”

- MTV

First off, I have to apologize to you guys AND to Dustin for the lack of updates by myself.  Life has been very hectic lately, to say the least, and I really haven’t had the time.  But I’ll be trying my hardest to get things going again.

I’m sure you all know by now, but I’m a shameless promoter, so here goes.

THE BEYONCE EXPERIENCE, NOW AVAILABLE.

Also, iTunes has the audio of the whole show up, so make sure you download a copy of that too.

Beyonce was on the show once when I played her in a skit, and it made me feel very uncomfortable. So I said to her, “You know, I hope I did you justice.’ She Said, “No, it was really good.” She’s so polite, it makes you feel impolite even when you’re trying to be polite. I thought, Oh my God, I’m going to hell!”

1. Keith Sweat f/Keysia Love U Better
2. Babyface Sorry for the Stupid Thing
3. Anita Baker - You Belong To Me
4. Kelly Price - Why
5. Gerald Levert - DJ Don’t Remix
6. Musiq - Betterman
7. Tyrese - One
8. Hope - Who Am I To Say
9. Beyonce - Flaws And All
10. Laura Izibor - Mmmm
11. Amel Larrieux - No One Else
12. Tamika Scott-Why Did I Get Marrie
13. Michael Buble - L-O-V-E
14. Jennifer Holiday - Givin’ Up

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEYONCE!!!

On behalf of all of the visitors, fans, and contributors at Forever Beyonce, I would like to wish Beyonce Knowles a very very HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY! Can y’all believe that B’Day has been out for a year already?! And homegirl is STILL on tour for the album … that’s amazing!

For the first time (I believe) MTV are actually allowing fans to vote for the nominees in the categories by online voting. Click HERE and be sure to vote for Beyonce for the following categories:

Solo Artist (Beyonce)
Most Addictive (Beyonce and Shakira “Beautiful Liar”)
Ultimate Urban (Beyonce)
Headliner (Beyonce)
Album (B’Day)

So sorry for the lack of updates, but honestly there hasn’t been much to update!  Bee’s still busy touring so not much to report.  Be sure to watch the VMA awards on September 9 and don’t forget to go pick up your copy of the Irreemplazable EP!  Anyway, here’s a recent interview Beyonce did with Latina Magazine.

 Latina: So, your name has French roots. And, you know, you could have pursued singing in French. But you’ve chosen to sing in Spanish on this album instead. Why was that?

Beyonce: Well, I did actually sing a song in French at the Oscars. It was very hard. But that gave me the confidence to sing in Spanish because if I can do that, then I felt like, well maybe I can sing in Spanish. I’ve always loved the way Spanish sounds with music and with melodies. It’s just so beautiful and so passionate. I also grew up in Texas and I remember listening to Selena all the time.

Latina: How did you learn to sing in Spanish?

Beyonce: I only took classes for a few years in middle school, when you learn to say things like, “Where’s the bathroom?” But, even that helped me with my pronunciation when I got in the studio. I still get a little nervous when I have to do it live, but I’m getting pretty good at it, especially when it has a melody attached to it. I take a lot of time and focus because I want to do it right.

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Beyonce singing Me, Myself and I at the 2003 Billboard Music Awards

Yeah I know, “just more promo“, but it’s a close race in the UK charts between Beyonce and Riyonce, so START REQUESTING AND DOWNLOADING.

For international folk.

I know this has nothing to do with Beyonce, but I know a lot of females visit this site, so this is for you! I’m hosting a contest over at my blog - www.think2wice.org - for the movie “Hairspray.” Here are the details:

Just after wrapping up with our Fabolous contest, Think2wice and Thinktank Marketing have come together to bring you folks yet another one! This time around, it’s only for the ladies though. Ladies, have you ever experienced a bad hair day? Don’t be shy, no one is perfect! Here is your chance to capitalize on your “bad hair day” experience(s)! It’s as simple as doing a quick write up on how it all went down, and possibly even uploading a photo. The best three entries will be picked by Think2wice, and those ladies will win a prize package offered exclusively through New Line Cinema’s Hairspray - IN THEATERS JULY 20th, 2007! Click the link below for more details, and to see what you can win!!

Please help me out by entering this contest and telling all of your friends about it! I really appreciate it!

- Dustin

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO ENTER THE CONTEST!

From Beyonce’s fan club:

Beyonce Fan Club Members,

This just in!!

There has been a new date added for “The Beyonce Experience” in NYC at the Madison Square Garden. We just received the details of this show and wanted to inform you as quickly as possible of this newly added date. Due to us receiving the details at the same time of the public on-sale, we are going live with our tickets immediately!

8/5 - Madison Square Garden - Fan Club Presale beginning today Noon CST!

This is an internet pre-sale only. You will not be able to call in your order so, please log in to www.beyonce.com to access the sale! If you missed securing your tickets for the first show, here is your chance. Login with your fan club username and password to access these fan club only tickets.

Thank you as always for your continued support!