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Beyonce Knowles Debuts Her Sexy Ad for House of Dereon

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:46:56 GMT

Beyonce Knowles has released a promo picture for her fashion line House of Dereon. The wife of Jay-Z looks stunning in a green studded bra top. Giving a sexy glare to the camera, she finishes off her look by wearing some wooden bangles as accessories.

The snapshot itself was taken by famed celebrity and fashion photographer Tony Duran before the Grammy-winning singer gave birth to her first child Blue Ivy Carter. The image is for a campaign of her Dereon spring/summer 2012 collection.

In another news related to Beyonce Knowles, the 30-year-old actress is ready to return to studio and plans to make not just one but two albums. OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder revealed that he has sent some songs about motherhood to the new mom.

Beyonce Sizzles in House of Dereon Spring 2012 Ad Campaign

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:12:22 GMT

New mom Beyonce is smoking hot in the ad campaign for House of Dereon‘s Spring 2012 collection. The “Love on Top” singer, 30, debuted the sizzling pic in which she’s seen wearing a structured stud embellished bodice, a key piece from the season’s collection.

What do you think of Beyonce’s new ad? Sound off in the comments. According to a press release, the spring/summer collection includes “a range of dresses, from short and feminine to floaty maxis and bold sporty styles, perfect for city streets or the summer’s festival fields. Pretty pleated trousers are matched with edgy, on trend tops and contemporary jackets, a perfect look to take any wearer from day to evening in elegant style.”

Beyonce Has Trainer Living With Her To Drop Baby Weight

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:14:07 GMT

Beyonce is ready to drop her excess baby weight and going to extreme measures. According to Star, the “Love on Top’ singer reportedly is living in B and Jay-Z’s home to whip the new mom into shape with two-a-day workouts. B, who gave birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter on Jan. 7, is hoping to lose 40 lbs. A source tells the magazine:Beyonce is also reportedly watching what she eats is “living on protein shakes, egg-white omelets, pineapple chunks and lots of ice-cold water.”

Earlier this week, Beyonce stepped out with her hubby for the Knicks/Nets basketball game. She looked amazing, sitting courtside for a night out with her man. What do you think about Beyonce’s weight loss regimen? Sound off in the comments.

Beyonce Knowles doing 'mini exercise sessions'

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:14:26 GMT

Beyoncé Knowles is reportedly completing six mini-workouts a day in a bid to lose her baby weight. The American singer gave birth to her first child, daughter Blue Ivy, last month. It's been claimed she put on 28lbs. while pregnant and although she is keen to get back to her original shape she isn't pushing things.

Beyoncé is putting Blue first, so only exercises when the baby is asleep. These mini-sessions are all presided over by the star's trainer. "Beyonce's doing 20-minute workout sessions every time Blue naps," a source told the UK edition of Grazia magazine. "They range from doing gentle Pilates to ten minutes of squats, or a few lunges."

Although the 30-year-old is hitting the treadmill again, she isn't ashamed of her new curves. She recently stepped out in New York City with her husband Jay-Z for the first time since they became parents. Beyoncé opted for a tight-fitting, bright red Temperley dress and was also seen out and about in a figure-hugging black sequin number by Monique Lhuillier.

Beyonce Knowles to bounce back with two albums

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:18:50 GMT

Motherhood hasn't let Beyonce Knowles to slow down on the work front. She is working on two new albums post the birth of her baby daughter Blue Ivy last month. The R&B superstar, whose is married to rapper Jay-Z, took some time off the spotlight in 2011 while she was preparing for the arrival of her first child, but her songwriting pal Ryan Tedder reveals Beyonce is already setting her sights on a chart comeback, reports dailystar.

The conversations about her next album literally just started and there (are) two projects happening," said Tedder. However, Tedder says fans shouldn't get too excited as he is unsure when the new albums will be released. "All I can say is you kind of feed her the best that you have and she's this phenomenal filter and she takes it all in," he said. Beyonce's last album, "4", hit music retailers in June 2011.

Beyonce Preparing Two Albums, Confirms Ryan Tedder

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:37:52 GMT

Beyonce Knowles is not slowing down although she has just given birth to her first daughter Ivy Blue Carter. According to singer/songwriter Ryan Tedder, the new mom is planning two studio albums for her next project.

"The conversations about her next album literally just started and there [are] two projects happening," he tells The BoomBox. "All I can say is you kind of feed her the best that you have and she's this phenomenal filter and she takes it all in."

Tedder says Queen Bey won't follow music trend of this year, but will set a new one. "She's not interested in 2012, [she's interested in] what's [going to sound good for] 2013," he gushes. "Without question she steers the ship. [With] Beyonce, you just let her go, she's ridiculous, she's the best."

Talking about what he has in stores for the wife of Jay-Z, the OneRepublic frontman spills that he's submitting songs about parenthood to the former Destiny's Child member. "I would say that that goes without saying," he confirms.

Prior to her fourth album "4", Beyonce enjoyed a huge success of her double-disc effort "I Am...Sasha Fierce" where she introduced her alter ego, Sasha Fierce. Through the 2008 LP, she earned five Grammy Awards including Best Contemporary R&B Album.

There is no word whether or not she will release her new music in a double-disc album like "Sasha Fierce" or drop it in separate CDs.

Beyonce Knowles' post-baby body plan

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:03:06 GMT

Beyonce Knowles is reportedly already well on her way to achieving her pre-pregnancy body. The singer welcomed daughter Blue Ivy into the world on January 7. She stepped out for the first time on February 6 and wowed with her impressive physique.

Star magazine claims that the Single Ladies singer is pulling out all the stops to get back to her best which includes moving her personal trainer into her home so she can work out throughout the day.

Knowles apparently wants to lose the 18kg she put on during her pregnancy and has enlisted fitness guru Marco Borges to help her out. He is now living in the Hamptons home she shares with rapper husband Jay-Z to put the new mother through intense daily sessions.

"Beyonce and Marco are up at 5am for a two-hour workout, and they do it again at 5pm," a source told the publication. "They do a mix of cardio, Pilates, plyometrics, yoga and, of course, dance."The 30-year-old is also sticking to a strict eating regime.

"She's having six tiny high-protein meals a day," the insider added. "She's living on protein shakes, egg-white omelettes, pineapple chunks and lots of ice-cold water."Knowles is seeing great results and has lost 6.3kg already. She hopes to remain on the right path. "She's exhausted but totally dedicated," the source said. "Beyonce's vowed to have a better body than ever before and she's a woman of her word."

Beyonce Knowles pays tribute to Whitney Houston

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:11:39 GMT

Beyonce Knowles has paid tribute to "the ultimate legend" Whitney Houston. The 'Love on Top' hitmaker talked of the "painful" loss of the fellow pop singer - who was found dead in a room at the Beverley Hilton hotel on Saturday - and recalled their first meeting when she was just 15 years old.

Beyonce said: "The loss of Whitney Houston is painful. I remember meeting Whitney for the first time when I was 15. She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman. "Not only was she confident, poised, stunningly beautiful and intelligent, but she was sincere and kind. She took the time to make everyone feel like they were very important to her."

The 30-year-old star went on to praise Whitney as a "queen" who all young female singers aspired to be like. She added in a statement to MTV News: "I, like every singer, always wanted to be just like her. Her voice was perfect. Strong but soothing. Soulful and classic.

"Her vibrato, her cadence, her control. So many of my life's memories are attached to a Whitney Houston song. She is our queen and she opened doors and provided a blueprint for all of us. God bless her."

Since Whitney's passing, a musical tribute has been paid to her at the Grammy Awards by Jennifer Hudson last night, who sang her track 'I Will Always Love You', while other celebrities, including Mariah Carey, Amber Riley and Khloe Kardashian, have praised the star.

Whitney's family have thanked fans and the singer's friends for their support. A statement released by the Houston family read: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Whitney.This is an unimaginable tragedy and we will miss her terribly. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support from her fans and friends."

Beyonce Knowles' post baby body plan

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:51:36 GMT

Beyoncé Knowles is reportedly already well on her way to achieving her pre-pregnancy body. The stunning singer welcomed daughter Blue Ivy into the world on January 7. She stepped out for the first time on February 6 and wowed with her impressive physique.

Star magazine claims that the Single Ladies singer is pulling out all the stops to get back to her best which includes moving her personal trainer into her home so she can work out throughout the day. Beyoncé apparently wants to lose the 40lbs she put on during her pregnancy and has enlisted fitness guru Marco Borges to help her out. He is now living in the Hamptons home she shares with rapper husband Jay-Z to put the new mother through intense daily sessions.

"Beyoncé and Marco are up at 5a.m. for a two-hour workout, and they do it again at 5p.m," a source told the publication. "They do a mix of cardio, Pilates, plyometrics, yoga and, of course, dance."The 30-year-old is also sticking to a strict eating regime.

"She's having six tiny high-protein meals a day," the insider added. "She's living on protein shakes, egg-white omelettes, pineapple chunks and lots of ice-cold water."Beyoncé is seeing great results and has lost 14lbs already. She hopes to remain on the right path. "She's exhausted but totally dedicated," the source said. "Beyoncé's vowed to have a better body than ever before… and she's a woman of her word."

First Photos of Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z's Baby Daughter Released

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:07:13 GMT

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have finally given the world a look at Blue Ivy Carter. A little over a month after welcoming their first child together, the "Best Thing I Never Had" singer and her rapper husband set up a brand new Tumblr account dedicated to the newborn and released the first photos of their baby girl.

One of the pictures posted on the blog displays baby Blue Ivy being cradled by Queen Bey, another one captures her tiny hand holding the pop diva's, and the other one sees her being held in Jigga's arm. Two other images offer solo shots of the infant being wrapped up in her baby blanket.

Along with the photos, the powerhouse couple posted a simple handwritten note signed by "The Carter Family". It read, "We welcome you to share in our joy. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this beautiful time in our lives."

The release of Blue's first pictures came just days after Queen Bey made her first public appearance since giving birth. The "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" hitmaker stepped out in New York City on February 6 for Jigga's first Carnegie Hall concert. At the time, she wore a figure-hugging red dress by Alice Temperley to show off her post-baby body.

Queen Bey gave birth to Blue Ivy on January 7. In a joint statement, she and her music mogul husband described their daughter's birth as "emotional and extremely peaceful." Saying they "are in heaven," they added, "We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support."