Beyonce
18 Dec
Global superstar Beyoncé has written her name in the history books again as the most certified female artist by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The music icon earned this title after a fresh batch of her songs received certifications, pushing her total to one hundred and there. READ ALSO: Tyla breaks Beyoncé’s Spotify…
4 Dec
South African music star Tyla has made history by overtaking Beyoncé on Spotify. The 22-year-old broke the record for the most streamed album by a black female artist released in 2024. Tyla’s self-titled debut album achieved a staggering 1.565 billion streams, surpassing Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, which had 1.564 billion streams. READ ALSO: Tyla leads Afrobeats…
27 Nov
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, better known as Beyoncé, has officially been crowned the greatest popstar of the 21st century by Billboard, solidifying her place as a global music icon. The award-winning singer topped Billboard’s list, ahead of Taylor Swift in second place. Rihanna, Drake, and Lady Gaga rounded out the top five, while Britney Spears, Kanye…
18 Nov
Beyonce will perform during the National Football League's Christmas programming this year, she and game broadcaster Netflix announced over the weekend. Her performance during the match-up between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens is anticipated to be the first live show to include songs off her pivotal country album, "Cowboy Carter." "Although the details…
8 Nov
American R&B singer Beyonce continued her Grammys domination on Friday by picking 11 fresh nominations for the next edition of the awards. The former Destiny’s Child’s lead singer now has a total of 99 nomination and 36 wins, making the most nominated artist in GRAMMYs history. She is also the most awarded artist in the…
26 Oct
Superstar Beyonce provided the latest shot of stardust to Kamala Harris's White House campaign on Friday, as the vice president
25 Oct
The US election takes a detour from the swing state circuit to decamp to Texas on Friday as Kamala Harris rallies with pop superstar Beyonce and Donald Trump sits down with the world's biggest podcaster. Solidly Republican Texas makes an unorthodox stop just days before November 5, especially for Harris who could be working to…
11 Sep
Giselle Knowles-Carter, better known as Beyoncé, has once again reaffirmed her deep passion for music, while reflecting on the remarkable achievements her dedication has accorded her. The Survivor crooner has been candid about her hard work and dedication. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, the iconic singer opened up about her journey to success.…
3 May 2024
Nigerian-American singer Collins Obinna Chibueze, popularly known as Shabooezy, has risen to the top of the US Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, displacing Beyoncé’s song. His song ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ has dethroned ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ by Beyoncé, making it the first time two Black artists have consecutively held the number one position. Shabooezy was…
1 Apr 2024
Legendary singer Beyonce recently released a new album that features Nigerian-American singer Collins Chibueze known as Shaboozey. Beyonce released the new album titled “Act II Cowboy Carter” on Friday, March 29 after a much-anticipated wait by music lovers globally. Fans had already speculated that Beyonce was teasing more country music when she wore a cowboy…
28 Mar 2024
Beyonce has been a showbiz fixture for nearly three decades, shapeshifting from girl group lead and pop empress to Hollywood actor and business mogul.
21 Feb 2024
Global Pop star Beyoncé has hit a major milestone by landing two new songs on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. Her tracks "Texas Hold ‘Em" and "16 Carriages" debuted at No. 1 and No. 9 respectively. These songs, released on Feb. 11, also made waves on the overall Billboard Hot 100 chart, ranking at No.…
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With just hours to go before the 67th Grammy Awards kick off at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Nigerian music fans are eagerly anticipating whether their favourite stars will clinch victory. This year, eight Nigerian artistes have secured nominations across three key categories, adding to the country’s growing influence in global music. Nigeria’s artistes, including Tems,…