beyonce knowles

It’s MTV Video Music Award Time!

As the Fall season approaches us, and back to school sales begin, the familiar sound of the MTV Video Music Awards is in the air.  And Justin Timberlake and Beyonce Knowles are at the front of the nomination pack.

Both pop singers have seven nominations each, the network announced yesterday on Total Request Live.  Along with JT and the Bootylicious girl, Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, and Rihanna are all up for the Video of the Year award.

Beyonce Dazzles Madison Square Garden

With a multi-platinum recording career and the King of Hip Hop on her arm, Beyonce Knowles is at the top of here game.  And judging from this summer’s extravaganza known as “The Beyonce Experience,” it looks like her concerts are top shelf as well.

Just finished performing at Madison Square Garden, the show contains a series of dazzling sets to compliment the Bootylicious singer’s musical medleys.  She begins every concert with a dramatic diva entrance from beneath the ornamental stage.

American Express Calls On Beyonce

The next time you whip out your credit card to make a purchase, you may hear “Bootylicious” playing in the background.  American Express has announced that Beyonce Knowles will be their next celebrity rep.

The credit card company has reportedly signed the singer/actress to a multi-million dollar ad campaign that will launch in late 2007.  And she’s getting a jump start on her duties.

Beyonce Prefers Women

If you’re going to a Beyonce Knowles concert, you may notice a serious lack of something very obvious on stage - Men.  She hired a women-only band/tour cast and she says its been great.

The Bootylicious singer told press, “I grew up in a house with so many women.  I love being around women, I love being around talented women and supportive women.” And apparently the estrogen-rich environment has been a positive move.

Jay-Z Jumps Ship, Beyonce Takes A Spill

In the recording industry, there’s always a deal to be made.  This time, it looks like Jay-Z is taking his star power from current label Island Def Jam to Columbia Records after Island made some interesting decisions.

Jay may feel a bit crowded after Jermaine Dupri was added to the executive level of Island’s urban music division earlier this year.  A source close to Jay told press, “There isn’t room for two kings at one label.  Why would Island bring in another power-hitter urban guy?”