Archive for the 'Soul/R&B' Category

Beyonce receives hysterical welcome in Ethiopia

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

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The R&B Celebrity Beyonce Knowles gave her best in a concert at the millennium celebrations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The concert, which was part of Ethiopia’s yearlong celebration of its 2,000th birthday according to its ancient calendar, was a stunning one in front of 5,000 adoring fans, who never dreamed of seeing the singer singing live. Beyonce on the other hand received the best audiences ever as the locals - who usually listen music in the national language, Amharic, got her a hysterical welcome. Beyonce looked more glamours and shiny than ever, despite the fact that she was wearing the same costumes. Black Eyed Peas and Ludacris also performed but the crowd enjoyed the 26-year-old R&B singer Beyonce, who ballads form her latest album, “B’Day.”

Meanwhile, Beyonce international tour includes Romania, Turkey, India, Thailand, Indonesia and China.

I want to thank you. You have been one of the best audiences of my lifetime.
- the R&B star told the screaming crowd Saturday evening in return -

Beyonce’s international tour includes China

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

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According to Beyonce website, the singer’s international tour will include also China. The 26-year-old Celebrity will perform November 3 at the Grand Stage in Shanghai. Last month Beyonce Knowles was forced to cancel her first ever concert in Kuala Lumpur on November 1 due to some strict rules for performers. However she replaced it with a performance in Jakarta on October 30. Indonesia is also Muslim but reportedly has less rules for performers.

Chinese officials are also careful when it comes to foreign performers, Rolling Stones were not allowed to sing some of their racier hits and canceled a performance by Beyonce’s boyfriend, Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z, claiming his lyrics are “vulgar.”

Beyonce’s tour also include Cluj, Romania; Istanbul, Turkey; Mumbai, India; Bangkok, Thailand; and the southern Chinese enclave of Macau.

Beyonce in court again over ‘Baby Boy’ song

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

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According to reports Jennifer Armour filed again a lawsuit against Beyonce claiming she copied lines and upbeats from the former’s song ‘Got a Little Bit of Love for You’ for her track ‘Baby Boy’. As a recall in 2005 the R&B Celebrity Beyonce was sued by a Minneapolis singer-songwriter Jennifer Armour, claiming the same thing, insisting Jennifer Armour former manager submitted demo recordings of her song to various studios including Columbia Records and Atlantic Recording Corporations, record labels for the R&B Celebrity Beyonce Knowles and Sean Paul. At that time the judge has dismissed the copyright infringement lawsuit and the court conclusion was that the song is “substantially dissimilar”. What’s different this time?

Recently Armour’s attorney Dana Kirk reportedly said that the case should be resurrected since a jury hearing was not conducted and also that an expert analysis shows that Beyonce Knowles’ upbeat ‘Baby Boy’ had similarities with her client’s demo.

Beyonce Malaysian concert cancelled?

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

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It has been reported that R&B Celebrity Beyonce Knowles was forced to cancel her first ever concert in Kuala Lumpur on November 1. Although it was not confirmed, the real reason may be a Muslim group who protested against Beyonce concert. The country is known for the strict rules performers have to remember. According to Billboard.com, there must be no hugging or kissing audience members of the audience or artists, no jumping or shouting, no throwing objects on stage or at the audience, and no foul language.

The performers should have their cloths on in this way less skin is revealed, also they may not have obscene or drug-related images or messages. It seems organizers were waiting for Beyonce Knowles to agree with the new rules before heading the stage.

In other Celebrity news, Beyonce will release a DVD with a stunning live performance from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The DVD is set to hit stores November 27th. The concert features a guest appearance of celebrities like, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and her Destiny’s Child ex-bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.

No One - Alicia Keys (Video)

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

Check out an amazing song, No One from sensational singer Alicia Keys.