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From here on out we don't want to hear anyone using the term "diva" to describe anyone. It's over. Done. Dead. Enough. Well, except for Beyoncé. For her we'll allow it since she truly encompasses everything the word once meant: glamour, ferocity, beauty, and -- perhaps most importantly -- talent. On June 28th, Ms. Knowles is gracing us with a new album, her fourth solo venture, the aptly titled 4. The world has already been treated to the infectious "Run The World (Girls)" and just the other week we gushed about how much we love the second single, "Best Thing I Never Had," but just wait until you hear the rest of the album (which we we're given a preview of last week). Once again Beyoncé refused to follow anyone else's lead and instead produced a collection of songs that sounds like no one but herself. In honor of the release of 4, we're giving away two Beyoncé prize packs, which each include the new album and two VIP pit tickets to attend her Good Morning America concert on July 1. To win, simply leave a comment here telling us what your favorite Beyoncé song is and why by Wednesday, June 29 at 11:59pm ET. We'll choose two winners at random from the entries received. We cannot provide transportation or lodging, so if you're not a NYC resident, you'll need to make your own arrangements to get to the concert.

Beyoncé Knowles's 4 is out June 28, and we're so excited for her first new album in almost three years! To celebrate Beyoncé we're giving away an awesome trip to meet the superstar before the release of 4. One lucky winner will star in our I'm a Huge Fan series, which means a trip to NYC to meet Beyoncé in person with PopSugar. There will be a few fun surprises and challenges along the way, too! We're looking for one of Beyoncé's biggest fans, so prove you're it by taking our trivia quiz about her amazing career! Check out the official rules here. If you're not already a PopSugar member, register now for free. Enter by June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PDT and countdown the release of 4 here with songs, photos, and more revealed everyday!

Two days after her album 4 is officially released, Beyoncé is set to perform at the 2011 BET Awards, which air live from Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26. The "Run the World (Girls)" singer, known for power--packed performances, hasn't announced what she'll sing yet, but as it turns out, she's also nominated for an award at the show. The singer is up against Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Keri Hilson and Marsha Ambrosius in the Best Female R&B Artist category. According to EW.com, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland and Trey Songz are also slated to perform on the awards show. And "The Voice" judge and "F--- You" singer Cee-Lo Green will make a special appearance on the show, the website reported. Previously announced performers include Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Drake and Chris Brown, who's up for six awards.

NBC celebrates the nation’s birthday extravaganza with an all-star line-up of performances, including multi-platinum iconic artist Beyoncé and country music superstar Brad Paisley. Hosted by Nick Lachey, from NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” the show will air on Monday, July 4th 9-10 p.m. ET, 8-9 p.m. CT. The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, the nation’s largest Fourth of July fireworks display, returns to the Hudson River to illuminate the sky over New York City with a glorious spectrum of colors, shapes and sparkling dazzlers. More than 40,000 firework shells will ignite the sky for the nation’s 235th birthday party. “Gift Of Freedom,” the theme of this year’s Macy’s Fireworks display, will pay special tribute to the 125th Anniversary year of the Statue of Liberty that for generations has served as a beacon of hope and freedom for millions. The telecast is a production of Universal Media Studios in association with Macy’s. Brad Lachman will executive produce. Lachman’s credits include a variety of NBC specials, including the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” in addition to “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” and a variety of other projects.

You've probably heard by now that Beyoncé will be performing live on Friday, July 1st as part of Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series. Want to be in the audience, but don't want to wait in line? Today, we've teamed-up with New York Magazine to give away a pair of VIP tickets for the performance. Click here to enter! Be sure to come back every day over the coming two weeks to see who else we've teamed-up with to give away tickets, including a big ticket giveaway right here at BeyonceOnline coming soon.

How to Win
1. Listen to Z100 on your radio, by streaming or through our iheartradio app.
2. When you hear the cue to call at the start of every hour on weekdays between 10am and 7pm, dial 877-599-2-WIN (2946) for your chance to win $1,000!
3. One lucky Z100 winner will be chosen to receive our Grand Prize - to fly out along with 9 friends to see Beyoncé live in concert and meet her!

About Our Grand Prize
One lucky Grand Prize Winner will receive the following:
• Round-trip airfare for winner and nine (9) guests
• Hotel accommodations, double occupancy at hotel for three days/two nights (5 rooms total)
• Ten (10) tickets to see Beyoncé in concert
• Ground transportation for the winner and guests to the show
• Ten (10) select backstage passes for the opportunity to meet and greet Beyoncé
Prizes Courtesy of Columbia Records

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Pop megastar Beyonce reportedly arrived in London yesterday, weeks ahead of her headlining slot at Glastonbury festival so she can rehearse at a secret location. The 29-year-old will close the three-day UK event, the same festival her husband Jay-Z previously headlined in 2008, on June 26 and has hired a rehearsal studio in London to perfect her show. An insider told British newspaper the Daily Mirror: 'Beyonce is so nervous about the gig she has booked the space for two weeks so she can perfect the set, which will include dizzying pyrotechnics. She's literally playing with fire. 'Her performance at Glastonbury is already looking epic. She's been given a helping hand by Jay-Z and Kanye West who both look set to perform numbers with her.'

US rapper Jay-Z has gushed about his talented wife Beyonce after posting a video online of her rehearsing backstage. The Crazy In Love hitmaker was preparing for her performance on the American Idol final. And Jay-Z, 41, couldn't help but praise the 29 year-old's talent. He wrote on his LifeandTimes website: 'Sometimes you need perspective. You've been right in front of greatness so often that you need to step back and see it again for the first time.' He added: 'This is the dressing room rehearsal for American Idol. No microphone. No effects.'

Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during Fox's "American Idol 2011" finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Big things are in store for the finale of American Idol's 10th season. A production source tells The Hollywood Reporter that in addition to U2's Bono and The Edge (who are performing with the cast members from Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark), show judge Steven Tyler will be singing onstage. And, he'll be in good company. According to the source, the Aerosmith frontman will be joined by Carrie Underwood, Lady Gaga and Beyonce who will perform a group medley along with contestants Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina. There has also been talk that judge Jennifer Lopez will return to the stage (she performed her single "On the Floor" two weeks ago), but nothing has been confirmed as of yet. On Tuesday's episode, a pre-taped performance of this year's send-off song, "Don't You Forget About Me" by Season Seven winner David Cook will be aired. And, though he tweeted that he would not be singing because he wasn't asked to, last season's winner Lee Dewyze will be in attendance. He was spotted downtown at the LA Live courtyard along with Idol alums Elliott Yamin, Michael Johns, Didi Benami, Nicky McKibbin, Andrew Garcia and Jason Castro.

When Beyonce took to the stage at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards this past Sunday (May 22), she gave what was, quite possibly, the performance of her lifetime. It certainly ranks up there among the most memorable in the award show's history. Honored with the Billboard Millennium Award, Beyonce performed her current single, 'Run the World (Girls)' while dancing and interacting with high-tech video projections synced behind her. Indeed, the word "epic" comes to mind, as it was a dazzling marriage of choreography and technology, the likes of which have rarely been seen on live television. However, some have argued that the word "groundbreaking" might be misleading -- Beyonce's performance may have been unique in its execution, but the basic idea actually came from a performance by Italian pop singer Lorella Cuccerini in 2010. The visuals, dancing and even sequencing are remarkably similar at points. That's no coincidence, nor is it a rip-off. Rather, Beyonce acknowledges the direct influence. "My makeup artist showed me the performance of Lorella Cuccarini a year ago, and it inspired me so much," Beyonce tells AOL Music, exclusively. "I then met with the talented people who worked on it. The technology and concept were so genius. Thank god for YouTube or I would have never been exposed to something so inspiring. I never worked so hard on anything in my life as that performance for the Billboard Awards." Naturally, YouTube is now flooded with side-by-side comparisons of the two performances and, yes, it is fascinating to see how ideas can evolve from one creative entity to the next. But whereas critics are quick to point out influences, musicians are more prone to identify them as inspiration. In turn, Beyonce's performance will now, no doubt, "influence" other artists at future award shows. For proof, check back next year. And that, of course, is exactly why Beyonce is a Billboard Millennium Award recipient.

Singer Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Beyoncé will be honored in a tribute fit for a queen. Everyone from First Lady Michelle Obama to Lady Gaga will take part in saluting the singer with the Millennium Award at tomorrow’s Billboard Music Awards. Billboard announced that the star-studded presentation will feature messages from Obama, Gaga, U2’s Bono, Stevie Wonder, and Barbra Streisand, who Beyoncé called one of her “career role models.” The 29-year-old superstar will also reportedly perform her single “Run the World (Girls)” at the ceremony, which will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday at 8 p.m. on ABC.

The likes of Beyoncé, Usher and Madonna joined US TV legend Oprah Winfrey to bid farewell to her iconic chat show last night. Winfrey, who announced in November 2009 that she would be ending her talk show, claimed she was "beyond joyous" after a whole host of Hollywood A-listers turned up to surprise her at the recording of her last ever three shows in Chicago. As well as Queen B, Usher and Madge, Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes, Alicia Keys, Halle Berry and Will Smith also turned up to pay homage to Oprah in front of a 20,000 strong audience. Beyoncé took to the stage to perform her new single Run The World (Girls) for Oprah, wearing hotpants and a sexy tuxedo, complete with bow-tie. The ex-Destiny's Child singer said of Oprah: "Oprah Winfrey, because of you, women everywhere have graduated to a new level of understanding of what we are, who we are, and who we can be ... We can run the world!'" The final three episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show will air in America next week.

Lady Gaga will kick off Good Morning America's annual Summer Concert Series on ABC, but beyond that, this year's lineup has something for everyone, from pop to R&B to country to '80s nostalgia. Among the highlights will be a show by Beyonce, the first-ever joint onstage TV performance from 80s pop princesses Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, a performance by all top 11 American Idol contestants, and appearances by Selena Gomez, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Taio Cruz, The Go-Go's, Nicki Minaj, Florence & The Machine, the Goo Goo Dolls and country stars Miranda Lambert and Brad Paisley. GMA's summer concert series starts with Gaga on May 27. That show will be the only ticketed event -- details on how to get those tickets will be coming soon. The series continues with free concerts each Friday at Rumsey Playfield in New York City's Central Park. For more details about attending the summer concert series, visit ABCNews.go.com/GMA.

Beyoncé couldn't come to Europe this June for Glastonbury without spreading the love. Live in France or love to travel? See Beyoncé in France at one of the three new shows that go on sale on May 6 @ 10AM. GET TICKETS

Jun 20 2011 - Nice, France
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