Pregnant Beyonce Dazzles At Her Pulse Fragrance Launch

Celebrating the launch of her latest venture, Beyonce Knowles hit New York City's Penthouse at Dream Downtown to show off her new fragrance, Beyonce Pulse, earlier this evening (September 21).

The always-glam expecting singer took to the promotional event in a sequined blue blazer, which she paired with a matching frock and black peep-toe pumps.

Having just announced her baby news a few weeks ago, the glowing mom-to-be says she's having the time of her life looking for maternity wear, telling MTV, "I am having so much fun, it has been the most fun time now that [my pregnancy] has been announced and I don't have to, you know, it was really difficult to conceal."

Beyonce added, "Now that I can be proud and excited about it, I'm having so much fun shopping. It's great."

Enjoy the pictures of Beyonce Knowles at the Pulse fragrance launch in New York City (September 21).

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Beyonce’s wake-up call for astronauts

Singer Beyonce delighted America’s astronauts on the final NASA shuttle mission with a special message and girl-power tribute. Beyonce recorded a touching wake-up call for the crew of shuttle Atlantis and gave a memorable shout-out to the sole female astronaut on the mission, Sandy Magnus.

The singer piped in her hit song Run The World (Girls) over the spacecraft’s sound system and told the group, “Good morning Atlantis. This is Beyonce. Sandy, Chris, Doug, and Rex, you inspire all of us to dare to live our dreams...

“This song is especially for my girl, Sandy, and all the women who? ve taken us to space with them, and the girls who are our future explorers.”

Beyonce follows in the footsteps of Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John, who have also recorded wake-up calls for NASA. –TOI

Beyonce serenades Glastonbury to a close

GLASTONBURY: US soul diva Beyonce on Sunday brought Britain's Glastonbury festival to a flamboyant finale with a greatest hits and covers set before of 100,000 sun-baked revellers.

The Bootylicious singer, whose husband Jay Z played a famous set at the 2008 festival, performed her solo repertoire, hits from her time as a member of Destiny's Child and an eclectic mix of cover versions.

The crowd helped the superstar through "Say my Name", "Survivor" and "Independent Women" along with her interpretations of the Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams", Alanis Morisette's "You Oughta Know" and "Sex on Fire" by the Kings of Leon.

Addressing the massed ranks, the singer said: "I want you all to know right now you're witnessing my dream.

"I always wanted to be a rock star and tonight we are all rock stars," she added. "I still can't believe I'm performing at Glastonbury."

Earlier in the day, veteran singer-songwriter Paul Simon took to the main stage to perform hits "Diamonds on the soles of her shoes" and "You can call me Al", with a huge crowd seemingly unperturbed by his illness-affected voice.

British rapper turned soul crooner Plan B cemented his reputation as one of the country's hottest talents with an epic early evening set on the main Pyramid Stage.

"I came here in 2000, broke in, and watched Cypress Hill on the main stage," the singer told BBC. "To perform there and look from the other side was mental."

Despite a wet start to festivities on Thursday and Friday, the weather gods smiled on the 170,000 ticket holders with unbroken sunshine greeting artists performing at the farm in Somerset, south west England, on Saturday and Sunday.

Rockers Coldplay occupied the coveted Saturday night headline slot, while Irish megastars U2 kicked off proceedings at the world's largest performing arts and music festival with a two-hour set on Friday.

Crowd violence marred the band's debut Glastonbury performance as security guards stamped out a protest against the rockers' tax status.

As the band came on stage, campaign group Art Uncut inflated a 20-foot (six-metre) balloon emblazoned with the message "U Pay Your Tax 2."But as they tried to release it over the crowd, a team of security guards swooped into the crowd and tackled them to the ground before confiscating the balloon.

"Bono is well known for his anti-poverty campaigning but Art Uncut is accusing him of hypocrisy," campaigner Charlie Dewar said.

The group highlighted U2's decision to switch their tax affairs from Ireland to the Netherlands to pay less tax following a change in the law in 2006.

On a sombre note, the body of Christopher Shale, chairman of West Oxfordshire Conservative Association, was discovered Sunday morning in a portable toilet in the festival's VIP backstage area.

British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha said they were "devastated" to hear of the death of their "great friend". (AFP)

Beyonce Knowles to be honoured with Millennium Award

Beyonce Knowles is all set to be honoured with the Millennium Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Knowles will attend the prize giving on 22 May (11) at the Mgm Grand Garden Arena, reports Contactmusic.

The Billboard Millennium Award will recognise Beyonce''s career achievements and influence in the music industry. Previously, Billboard named Beyonce its Woman of the Year in October 2009, and Top Female Artist of the Decade in December 2009.

The show will be a star-studded affair - Rihanna, the Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Cee Lo Green, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull and Taio Cruz are among the performers at the awards.

Beyoncé, Jay-Z to perform at royal wedding?

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have reportedly been asked to perform at the royal wedding reception.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be big fans of the married entertainers and the Daily Star Sunday reports that the pair have accepted the offer.

"Both William and Kate are massive fans of Beyoncé and Jay-Z," a source said. "They really wanted to make their big day even more special and what better way than by getting pop royalty to perform at the party?

"Will and Kate will have an official reception for hundreds of dignitaries before throwing a less formal bash for loved-ones. They both wanted to ditch traditions and make it more personal for them.

"Jay-Z and Beyoncé are both in Europe at the moment while she promotes her new single 'Run The World (Girls)'. So it's highly likely they have taken up the Royals' offer. After all, who would turn down a once-in-a-lifetime gig like that?"

It was recently reported that beer had been banned from the big day.

Beyonce Knowles tipped for Eastwood movie

The American singer has turned her hand to acting several times in the past, with her credits including 2006’s Dreamgirls and 2009 movie Obsessed.

She has now been linked to the new version of classic tale A Star Is Born, about a young hopeful who falls in love with a star whose popularity is waning, and then helps her get a foot in the music business door.
Clint – who has won best director Oscars for 1992’s Unforgiven and 2004’s Million Dollar Baby – will apparently direct and produce the movie for Warner Bros.

“Clint Eastwood will produce (as always through Malpaso) as well as direct the script by will Fetters along with producers Billy Gerber and Basil Iwanyk and Jon Peters (who made the infamous 3rd version of A Star Is Born with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson),” reports Deadline.

There are no details on who is being lined up to play the male lead yet, Robert Downey Jr., will Smith and Jon Hamm are rumoured to be within movie bosses sights. It is thought shooting of the musical will start this autumn.

It’s not the first time Beyoncé has been linked to the iconic role. there was speculation she was negotiating a contract for the lead role in 2008, which surfaced again the following year.