Beyonce postpones Malaysia gig after 'immoral' claims
20/10/09 20:18
The 'Sweet Dreams' singer reportedly decided to delay taking her 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' tour – originally due to arrive in capital Kuala Lumpur on October 25 - to the conservative country after the Malaysian Islamic Party lodged a complaint about her "Western sexy performance".
Show organiser Marctensia confirmed the concert had been postponed indefinitely, but denied Beyonce had given in to religious pressures.
A statement read: "The postponement was solely the decision of the artist and has nothing to do with other external reasons."
Malaysian law requires female artists to cover up from shoulder to knee, with no cleavage on display.
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Beyonce pops in to see Nicole and Lewis
29/09/09 08:46
Beyonce and Nicole Scherzinger in the McLaren garage during the F1 race in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton who is dating Nicole went on to win the night race.
Beyonce 'plans controversial concert'
20/09/09 21:02
Beyonce is facing controversy after scheduling a gig in Malaysia
The singer pulled out of performing in the Islamic country in 2007 due to strict laws regarding female performers' attire.
According to Contactmusic, critics are apparently already protesting at news of the upcoming concert.
Sabki Yusof of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party said: "We are not against entertainment as long as it is within the framework of our culture and our religion. We are against Western sexy performances. We don't think our people need that."
Avril Lavigne and Gwen Stefani were forced to dress in a non-revealing fashion when performing in Malaysia after they also received protest threats from some of the country's Muslims.
Beyonce makes Tom Cruise's daughter cry
18/09/09 08:34
Katie Holmes' daughter burst into tears at a Beyonce concert tuesday night
Three-year-old Suri Cruise - Katie's daughter with husband Tom Cruise - was initially thrilled as she sat with her mother behind velvet ropes in the general admission section of the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.
But when Beyonce took to the stage to perform her hit 'Crazy In Love', Suri started crying, hiding her face in Katie's coat to escape the bright lights and noise.
As soon as the number was over, Katie and Suri hurried out of the stadium, returning 15 minutes later with a pair of industrial ear-muffs for the toddler.
A source said: "We were all a bit shocked when they left after the first song, but they were back before long, with Suri wearing a huge pair of earmuffs.
"She was much happier after that, and clapped and danced to the rest of the concert."
Beyonce is woman of the year
26/08/09 20:59
Beyonce has been named woman of the year by Billboard magazine
The Single Ladies singer will accept the accolade at the publication's annual Women In Music Event in New York on October 2.
She is being honoured for her accomplishments, including a sell-out world tour, chart-topping album, I Am Sasha Fierce, and her humanitarian efforts which include teaming up with General Mills Hamburger Helper and Feeding America to deliver 3.5 million meals to local food banks and giving 2,500 concert tickets to disadvantaged families.
Bill Werde, Billboard's Editorial Director, said: "Beyonce is multi-platinum artist and a multi-talented woman who clearly embodies the qualities of excellence and achievement that the Billboard Woman Of The Year Award was
created to honour.
Beyonce's bodyguard roughs up a paparazzi
20/08/09 20:48
Beyonce's body guard had a scuffle with a paparazzi
The singer and Jay-Z are on holiday in the coastal city of Dubrovnik in Croatia but their romantic evening out in the town on Tuesday was marred when one of their minders tussled with snappers as he attempted to shield the pair from pictures.
Beyonce, stairs and exercise !
15/08/09 10:38
Beyonce Knowles uses stairs to tone her body
The 'singer admits she was born with a "naturally good" rear end, but gives nature a helping hand by climbing flights of steps.
The 27-year-old singer explained: "I guess my butt is natural. But I go through stages like every woman. I like being curvy but sometimes I get curvy in the wrong places
'After New Year I do stairs - they are the best thing for butt cheeks. Every January I'll start working out. I'll do that for three months and then stop again!"
Beyonce changes Oz tour dates
22/07/09 21:17
BEYONCE had to push back the start of her Australian tour because of scheduling conflicts.The singer was due to take her I Am... tour to Oz with a show in Brisbane on 12 September this year.
But she had to re-organise the dates so she will begin the tour in Melbourne on 15 September.
In a statement, she apologised for the delay and said it was down to an "unforeseen change in her international schedule".
The reshuffling of the concerts means fans in Brisbane will be able to see the original opening concert on 20 September but the second show due to take place on 13 September has been cancelled.
Sydney will lose one of Beyonce's three shows, with Beyonce canceling her planned performance at the city's Acer Arena on 20 September.
