Ian in Your Ear: Beyonce's Big Year
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Kanye West already boldly decreed that Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" was the greatest video of all time -- but, due to the nature of his grandstanding, the message was a little lost. I don't think Yeezy (who's now back in the studio getting back to the music, hallelujah) would have many challengers if he went on to state that she is the greatest diva of all time.
I thought about this while I was held in a brief moment of shock the other night when Mrs. Jay-Z actually lost an award -- the People's Choice Award for Best R&B Artist -- to Mariah Carey. What? The unstoppable Sasha Fierce hits a stumbling block? Hard to believe, but true...
The reason for my shock and awe? Let's size up Beyonce's 2009:
-- Ten Grammy nominations (including Album, Record and Song of the Year)
-- Five No. 1 hits, 2.5 million albums, 7 million digital singles and 4.5 million ringtones sold
-- Billboard's Woman of the Year
-- The only female performer to have 14 Top 10 records on the Hot 100 chart this decade
I could go on. But two moments solidified her place in my dark heart for eternity: her mindblowing concert at Madison Square Garden (where she literally walked across the air right below the ceiling without missing a beat!) and gracefully saving the MTV Video Music Awards from Kanye's clutches by handing over her acceptance speech time to Taylor Swift. Suddenly, as if everything else wasn't enough, she became music's Mother Theresa. Put a ring on that!
Can't wait to see B take the stage at the Grammy's, where she'll undoubtedly have more chances to salute anyone she left out at the VMA's! In the meantime, always check the updates at Beyonce.com.
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18beyonce 1st album was the best. no good came after that,face it...
Beyonce is the best. She has just as many fans as she does haters...as you can see she has made millions so more than just a couple folks love her work. She is a GREAT entertainer, one of the best ever. I had the privelge of seeing her in concert and wow... She gives 200% at every show and that is why she is the best. Purchase one of her concert dvds and you'll see why she deserves respect. Go B!! p.s. I think we are all over the bodysuits by now.. time to put some clothes on B:)
actually, Kanye said she had ONE of the greatest videos of all time. Honestly, I agreed with him. But whatever.
People People, thats Sasha Fierce, didn't you people here her when she said she brings out her alto ego and perform like no other. Thats what i like about this Lady. She is Beyonce at home and with the hubby and family but when she performs she become Sasha Fierce. I Love it!!!!!
BEYONCE IS THE TRUTH!!! NO OTHER ARTIST CAN PUT DOWN A LIVE PERFORMANCE LIKE HER. NO OTHER ARTIST HAS ACHIEVED THE THINGS SHE HAS. NO OTHER ARTIST'S VOICE SOUNDS EXACTLY OR EVEN BETTER THAN THEIR ALBUM LIVE. NO OTHER ARTIST EXCUDES THE CONFIDENCE AND GRACE THAT SHE DOES. NO OTHER ARTIST HAS EVERY UPCOMING ARTIST AND THEIR TEAM WANTING THEM TO BE LIKE THEM EXCEPT BEYONCE. BEYONCE COVERS ALL FRONTS - CLASS, GRACE, CONFIDENCE, TALENT, STYLE AND DRIVE. BILLBOARD'S WOMAN OF THE YEAR AND FEMALE ARTIST OF THE DECADE. AND THAT'S JUST SOME OF THE DECADE CHARTS SHE'S LANDED ON.
Beyonce is not a 'Diva'. That last true Diva was Maria Callas the opera star. The stars now are simply performers and the ones with talent are appreciated and the no-talents are tolerated.
It's about time. I'm so sick and tired of this b*tch.
She is truly is the best. She could definitely sing, and I actually think her singing is underrated. If you go and watch her live performance, she is just amazing. She is perfection, and that's why I think many people are getting tired of her. She is humble, could sing beautifully,and an amazing life
IM SO SICK OF BEYONCE, I NEED FOR HER TO PUT SOME CLOTHES ON AND STOP PRANCING AROUND LIKE SHE IS A STRIPPER, I THOUGHT ONCE YOU GOT MARRIED YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO RESPECT YOUR PARTNER, BEYONCE IS A "TERRORIST SUPPORTER" SHE PERFORMED FOR THAT IDIOT KHADAFY, NOT EVEN THINKING ABOUT THE PAN AM FLIGHT 103 VICTIMS NOR THE LOCKER BOMBIE SHE IS ALL FOR HER SELF. I HOPE THAT TAYLOR SWIFT WINS EVERY AWARD THAT SHE IS NOMINATED FOR SHE IS VERY TALENTED AND KNOWS HOW TO PERFORM WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE A STRIPPER. WE ARE BOYCOTING BEYONCE'S MUSIC FOR BEING RELATED TO KHADAFY. I LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT TO DEATH, AND I AM AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WHO DOES NOT KISS UP BEYONCE'S BEHIND. SHE SUPPORTS KHADAFY!!! DO NOT BUY HER MUSIC.
I agree 100% with "E".!!!! All that money and not a speck of class within a million light-years of Beyonce. I will be SO HAPPY when "trashy and no-talent" become a thing of the past. That album IS "Sucha Fierce Mess", I guess I expected too much from her after she "grew up". Am I wrong or is it true that she HASN'T been a Single Lady in a while...yet she's STILL singing those lolly-pop, "you go girl" anthems and these dumb broads who have no clue that they're worth more than what's between their legs, are buying it up to keep her coffers full. Ladies... NO REAL MAN is putting a ring on a woman who doesn't have respect for herself.
She is a freemason. And lives a life of luxury, greed, sexual perversion so I don't pay any mind to her. I used to wonder how is it someone who sings so simple (without auto tunes)like many other singers who sing in churches and for a hobby...get so rich? No one gets rich by just signing a deal and start flashing the world. You do things to get it, like sell your soul to the illuminati screw other girls over by ripping them off to get wealthy. Sleeping with your fans or endorsement dealers to get more and more money.
This girl is truly amazing. Even though Swift and Gaga had a great year also they still didn't top Beyonce year. She is just incredible. - Virginia Beach, VA
Great job Beyonce. Keep singing great and looking better than any other performer. sissy in Tucson, AZ
Wow, hate much? She is an entertainer for God sakes! And she's great at what she does. She can dress however she wants, why don't you stop looking at her! Beyonce is a great performer and has a great body.
i agree. all famele performer would love to had the beyonce´s year. she got all.
Go away now, give the spotlight to someone else, also go put some clothes on, and stop showing your marriage crutch all over the stage, you already have the ring on it.
Its time for her to get some clothes on and stop wearing those ridiculous bodysuits showing off the stretch marks and celulite. She's a married woman and should act like one. Not like a hot sk*nk everytime she's on stage. Please go away already, you're too over rated and its just getting boring.
Beyonce rockss!! She just amazing