Jay-Z�s $25 million Star-Studed New year Bash Photos

Rapper Jay-Z and wife, Beyonce hosted A-list celebrities to a New Year party at the Marquee Nightclub in the newly commissioned $3.9 billion The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.

 Beyonce and Chris Martin on the piano

 Jay Z, Chris Martin and Kanye West

 Floyd Mayweather, 50cent and Jay-z

 Jay-z's $300 a bottle Armand de Brignac champagne

At the party were Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, her husband Chris Martin, Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, Florence Welch, 50cent, Floyd Mayweather and others.

Beyonce - Head To Toe Jewelry Sparkly Only For Jay - Z

Beyonce Photo 2010

Somebody cue the Destiny's Child Independent Music......QUESTION. Tell me what you think about B.... She recently showed up to her man's 40/40 club to celebrate his sold-out concert with Eminem  in this glimmery shimmery black number and fantastic cuff bracelet by Lois Hill.  So, do we love it?

Beyonce gets 2 million Dollars to sing at Bella Adenuga's Wedding

It was heared that Beyonce Knowles was paid $2M . . . to sing at the wedding of Nigeria's richest man's daughter.

According to the source, Nigerian billionaire entrepreneur Chief Mike Adenuga Jr hired Beyonce to sing at his daughter's wedding. His daughter, Bella Adenuga and her fiance Jameel Disu are scheduled to be married next week.

Everyone wants to smell like Beyonce

Beyonce Knowles at the groundbreaking ceremony for The Barclays Center at Atlantic Yards in New York 

Incredibly, Beyonce's new perfume "Heat" is not a miserable failure. It's had sales of $3 million+ since it's launch last month. From Yahoo!:

Singer Beyonce Knowles has had a whiff of the sweet smell of success - $3 million worth of her Beyonce Heat fragrance has been sold since its launch last month.

The perfume hit the US departmental store Macy's in Feburary. Contactmusic.com reports that fans clamored to purchase the fragrance, which features 'notes of red vanilla orchid, magnolia, neroli and blush peach', and it quickly became America's top-selling beauty counter product.

The fragrance's popularity continues to soar - Macy's CEO Terry Lungren has revealed sales have reached a staggering $3 million in its first few weeks of release.

Celebrity perfumes have to be the dumbest thing out there. Neroli? What the fuck is neroli? Beyonce can't even spell neroli. She didn't develop this. You really want to smell like Beyonce? Fill a kiddie pool with $50k or so in large bills. And then just roll around in it. Or if you want to smell like Lindsay Lohan, fill that same kiddie pool with unpaid credit card bills and "past due" notices.

From: Celebslam

Six Things Beyonce Will do on Her Six Months Break

Beyonce says during her break:

1. She is not stepping into the studio and will stay away from her shoots and recordings.

2. She would eat out a lot and would be visiting lots and lots of restaurants.

3. She is also eager to take up a few classes (maybe cooking or French-learning)

4. She is also keen to head into theatres and watch lots of movies munching popcorns to give her jaws something to work upon.

5. She, even, is desirous of making a dash to the Broadway theatres and witness some plays. Hmmm�.

6. And finally, she quips, she�d be doing a lot of random things (of which neither she nor we have any idea, at present).
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She needs the rest!

Forbes lists top-earning celebrity couples

(The Frisky) -- What makes more than an uber-celebrity who earns millions per movie, album, or TV season?

Two uber-celebrities who just happen to be married.

Forbes is always giving us a behind-the-scenes peek at famous finances -- don't tell us you weren't surprised by the top-earning dead celebrities -- and their latest list shows the famous couples who made the most from June 2008 to June 2009.

Topping the list -- actually, clobbering the list (they made almost twice what the #2 couple grossed) -- are Jay-Z and Beyonce. Together, they banked $122 million smackeroos. Interestingly, Beyonce is the one who brought home the most bacon -- she earned $87 million to his $35 million. Also notable: While this is a massive amount of money, it's actually much less than these two made last year, when they pulled in $162 million cumulatively.

So which other couples gave them a run (or halfhearted jog) for their money? It's not who you think.

2. Coming in second place are surprise contenders -- Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart. They earned $69 million thanks to Harrison's bloated $65 million paycheck for "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Suddenly, Calista's $4 million for "Brothers & Sisters" looks weak.

3. Most of you would probably guess that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie would be number one on the list. But nope. They earned $55 million total, both bringing in exactly half the loot.

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4. Next up, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, who raked in $48 million. Perhaps they would have done a little better if they counted how much kidlets Jaden ("The Karate Kid") and Willow ("Madagascar") made.

5. David and Victoria Beckham are number five on the list with $46 million between them. Most of it is soccer money, but Victoria must have made a little money for her appearance on "Project Runway." Wonder what she'll get for guest-judging on "American Idol"?

The Frisky: Would you donate your eggs for cash?

6. Awww. Adorable couple Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi made $36 million last year, between Ellen's TV show, those Am Ex commercials, and her stint as a CoverGirl. But Portia isn't just coasting -- she's on "Better Off Ted."

7. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are next. Most of their $35.5 million came from his fee for "Angels & Demons."

8. This year, Jim Carrey made the bulk of the household income for himself and Jenny McCarthy. But Jenny is on the rise! She's been tapped by Oprah's Harpo company to have a new show.

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9. We're pretty shocked that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are this far down the list, making a measly $33.5 million. Only half a mill of it came from Katie. Can she start auditioning for some roles soon?

10. Bringing up the rear: Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow, who made $33 million collectively. Interestingly, Chris is the top earner in the family. But Gwyneth is goopier.

Who are you surprised didn't make the top 10? [Forbes]

Top Pop Hits of 2009

DJ Earworm mashed up the top 25 hits of 2009. Enjoy!

Beyonce is performing in Malaysia despite its "strict dress code"

Beyonc� has finally agreed to perform in Malaysia, said Josh Grossberg in E! Online, "two years after scrapping a concert there due to anger by Islamic activists over her gyrating stage antics and titillating costumes." The R&B superstar will take her "I Am" world tour to Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25 despite the Malaysian government's "strict dress code and code of conduct that includes no jumping, shouting, hugging or kissing onstage."

"She won't be allowed to wear her asymmetrical black leotard from her 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)' video," that's for sure, said Sarah Marie Pittman in Pollstar. But she obviously feels strongly about performing in Kuala Lumpur, and she's not the first artist to compromise in order to do so: "Rihanna, Avril Lavigne, and Gwen Stefani have all modified their costumes to show a little less skin when performing in Malaysia."

Which is ridiculous, said Tan Poh Kheng in the Sin Chew Daily. "Come on! It's just a concert!" Instead, the "self-proclaimed moral fighters" in the Malaysian government find it necessary to mandate "the moral values of the society." We go through this every time foreign artists perform in Malaysia�and that's why "our country's image gets crucified on the news pages of international media!"

http://www.theweek.com/article/index/100806/Beyoncs_Malaysia_decision

Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon top MTV Europe Music Awards

The first lady and the kings of popular music were honored with nominations from MTV's European Music Awards (EMA). Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon are both up for five EMA's this year and compete against each other in three categories. Artists from the United States appear in nearly every category.

Gaga and Kings are both nominated in the Best Song, Best Live Act, and Best World Stage Performance categories. Gaga is also up for Best New Act and Best Female. She receives stiff competition from Beyonce Knowles and Katy Perry in the Best Female category. Kings of Leon are up for Best Group and Best Rock. Beyonce Knowles is up for four awards as well.

The following is a list of nominees for MTV's Europe Music Awards:

Best Song:
Beyonce Knowles- "Halo"
Black Eyed Peas- "I Got A Feeling"
David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland- "When Love Takes Over"
Kings of Leon- "Use Somebody"
Lady Gaga- "Pokerface"

Best Male:
Eminem
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Mika
Robbie Williams

Best Female:
Beyonce Knowles
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Leona Lewis
Shakira

Best Live Act:
Beyonce Knowles
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Lady Gaga
U2

Best Urban:
Ciara
Eminem
Jay-Z
Kanye West
TI

Best Group:
Black Eyed Peas
Green Day
Jonas Brothers
Kings of Leon
Tokio Hotel

Best Rock:
Foo Fighters
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Linkin Park
U2

Best New Act:
Daniel Merriweather
La Roux
Lady Gaga
Pixie Lott
Taylor Swift

Best Alternative:
Muse
Paramore
Placebo
The Killers
The Prodigy

Best Video:
Beyonce Knowles- "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
Britney Spears- "Circus"
Eminem- "We Made You"
Katy Perry- "Waking up in Vegas"
Shakira- "She Wolf"

Best World Stage Performance:
Coldplay
Kid Rock
Kings of Leon
Lady Gaga
La Roux

Best Push Artist:
Daniel Merriweather
Hockey
La Roux
Little Boots
Metro Station
Pixie Lott
The Veronicas
White Lies.

In Defense of KanYe

He's the villain; he's a monster. He does anything to bring attention to himself. He stole candy from a baby when he stole poor Taylor Swift's microphone on Sunday night. But guess what, he's a star, so everyone will pay attention to him.

KanYe West pulled an epic stunt at the 2009 Video Music Awards broadcasted on MTV. After storming the stage when Taylor Swift won an award over Beyonce, he praised Beyonce for her "best video of all time". West stomped on Taylor Swift's shining moment as the first country artist to receive a VMA.

Is anyone even suprised? West isn't famous for his model behavior (girlfriend/model Amber Rose takes care of that), he is a rapper, producer, and icon whose persona is larger than life. It is his responsibility, nay his job, to bring attention to himself, regardless of if it is positive or negative.

West did do the wrong thing, I am not advocating his behavior at all, I am simply stating that Kanye turned an interesting albeit boring telecast into national news. He also skyrocketed Taylor Swift to America's sweetheart status. People in the world who didn't know who Taylor Swift was or what kind of music she made now empathize with her because the big bad wolf blew her house down.

Although West has now apologized on the Internet, on Jay Leno, and on the phone to Swift herself, people are going to talk about how big of a jerk he is for the remainder of his career. It isn't fair to take one moment from an artist's career and punish them for it forever. HE SAID HE'S SORRY - move on people. Just think about all the good times you've had jamming to "College Dropout" or singing along to "Golddigger" and cut KanYe some slack.

Beyonce Knowles' Slim Shopping Motivation

CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT - Beyonce Knowles buys clothes which are too small for her as a motivation to lose weight.

The singer-and-actress, who is famed for her curvy figure, admits it takes a lot of hard work for her to stay in shape so she needs to have a goal.

She said: "I buy something too small and then say, 'I have a reason.' I need to wear these jeans or this hot dress."

The 27-year-old beauty also says her dream of winning an Oscar drives her on when she is working out.
Talking about a painting in her gym which features the famous gold statue, she revealed: "I look at it, and I'm like, 'OK, I have to stay in shape.' "

Although she would like to lose a few pounds, Beyonce - who is married to hip-hop star Jay-Z - admits she wasn't happy when she shed 15lbs to play Deena Jones in 'Dreamgirls'.
She added to Self magazine: "I felt very chic, like a model. But it didn't look natural for me. I didn't feel very sexy or feminine, and I didn't have much confidence because I didn't feel like myself."

Celebrity Profile: Beyonce Knowles

Beyonc� Giselle Knowles best known mononymously as Beyonc� (pronounced /bi?'??nse?/), is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. born September 4, 1981 and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools, and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child

Knowles released her third studio album, I Am� Sasha Fierce, on November 18, 2008. Knowles says that the name Sasha Fierce is the name of the persona she adopts when she performs onstage. "I have someone else that takes over when it's time for me to work and when I'm on stage, this alter ego that I've created that kind of protects me and who I really am." In an interview with producer Rodney Jerkins, he said that the style of the album kept switching and was inspired by the musical biopic film, Cadillac Records, in which Knowles had been cast to play famed blues singer Etta James. Knowles will also star opposite Ali Larter and Idris Elba in a thriller film called Obsessed, which has been in production since May 2008. This film is due in the United States in April 2009, with an international release slated in March 2009.

Knowles recorded a cover of Billy Joel's "Honesty" which was included on a Matthew Knowles/Music World CD released only in Japan towards the end of June 2008 to celebrate the tenth-year anniversary of Destiny's Child.

"If I Were a Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", the first and second singles off I Am� Sasha Fierce, were released to radio on October 14, 2008, preceding the album's release on November 18, 2008. While the single "If I Were a Boy" became Knowles' fourth UK number-one single, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" went on to top the Hot 100 chart, for four non-consecutive weeks, giving Knowles her fifth number one single in the U.S. Knowles will tour around the world for most of 2009 starting in the Spring, visiting venues all over the world from the America's, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Knowles will also include a week long stint of shows in Las Vegas. The tour will be named Beyonc�'s I Am... Tour.

On January 7, 2009, it was announced that she was nominated six times for five NAACP Image Awards: Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Music Video ("If I Were A Boy"), Outstanding Music Video ("Single Ladies"), Outstanding Song ("Single Ladies"), Outstanding Album ("I Am�Sasha Fierce") and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture ("Cadillac Records"). Knowles performed on January 18, 2009 at the Lincoln Memorial festivities in honor of the inauguration of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. Knowles also sang her cover of the R&B classic most famously sang by Etta James, "At Last", as President Obama and his wife Michelle had their first dance as President and First lady of America, on January 20, 2009 at the Neighborhood Inaugural Bal

Beyonce: �I Want lots of Kids�

Lately,Bey�s been talking a whole lot about dropping some babies with Hov. We knew it would happen sooner rather than later. Pop the top for more baby talk and pics

Now you�re on tour, you must have no time to have a normal life�
Oh, I do. And I�m fortunate to have my family with me. I can get lonely going to these foreign places, but when I see my family it doesn�t seem so bad because they are my home. And we get on really well. My mother Tina and I work really well together [on their House of Der�on fashion designs]. Now my father Mathew [her manager], on the other hand, we disagree a lot more [laughs]. But it�s usually business.

Do you drag Jay-Z around as well?
I don�t have to drag him! He comes willingly. And I go willingly. He�s part of the family posse, of course. I definitely make time for my life, it�s the most important thing. The music and all that is very important, but I have to have inspiration.

Do you have any regrets?
There were certain moments when I was 18 and I�d look out of the window to see girls going to parties with their boyfriends and think, �How am I ever going to meet anybody?� I couldn�t just go on a date, and nobody was going to ask me out. I was working too hard and not exposed to people my own age. But now I�m in such a great place and I�m happy that I�ve found the person I�ve found. I wouldn�t trade it for anything.

What can we expect from you later this year � baby Beyonc�s maybe?
Well, I�m an ambitious woman, and when I do anything, I do it really hard. If I work out, I work out really hard, if I love somebody, I love them all the way. I�m very loyal. I want a whole bunch of kids � but after I�ve got certain things out of my system first.

We knew Hov was gonna get his way. Once the babies come, Bey�s gonna disappear just like J-Lo.

Source-Bossip

Beyonce Takes A Beach Break

Beyonce looked in fine spirits as she spent her day-off relaxing on a Monaco beach.

The pop-diva � who is currently on the road with her 'I Am...'

show � flew to Monte Carlo for a short break between concerts.

On Wednesday she soaked up the sun on the private beach at Club Beach De Monaco with mother Tina, sister Solange and members of her entourage.But despite 'glowing' from the Mediterranean heat, Beyonce seemed reluctant to take off her oversized men's shirt