Watch: Beyoncé Reveals ‘The Making Of A Concert’ Video Ahead Of Her Atlantic City Shows This Weekend

This week will be Beyoncé’s big return to the stage since she gave birth to her daughter, Blue Ivy, at the start of the year. She has booked four nights of shows at the Revel resort in Atlantic City, and today she has released a “making of” video to herald her performances. In the video, Bey admits she is a bit nervous to return to work and is loving being a mom. Hear from Bey’s choreographer, the way they got her back into shape and concert-ready and catch some behind the scene rehearsals and photo shoots in the weeks leading up to this big concert tonight. Are you glad Bey is back?

There is no denying that Beyoncé is still one of the biggest pop stars, and the birth of her blessed baby girl, Blue Ivy, with hubby Jay-Z was one of the biggest items of news over the past few months. Jay-Z has performed since Blue’s arrival, but this weekend’s concert heralds Beyoncé’s big return to the public eye.

“I feel a little nervous. I’m enjoying being a mother so it’s like going back to my old job, and it’s a little sI’m enjoying being a mother (Read more...)

Beyoncé Pays Tribute To The Late Bee Gees Star Robin Gibb

Yesterday we got to see a moving tribute to the late Robin Gibb from his only remaining brother, Barry in the form of a poignant YouTube video. Today we have another celebrity, Beyoncé Knowles, paying her respects to the great Bee Gee musician.Bey posted a kind message onto her website yesterday along with a link to the original Bee Gee single, Emotion, which was sung by Australian singer, Samantha Sang. Destiny’s Child remade this Bee Gees classic in 2001. Read below to see Beyoncé’s tribute to Robin Gibb.

Beyoncé went to her website to pen a tribute to Robin Gibb. This is what she wrote..

The Bee Gees were an early inspiration for me, Kelly and Michelle. We loved their songwriting and beautiful harmonies. Recording their classic song, “Emotion,” was a special time for Destiny’s Child. Sadly we lost Robin Gibb this week. My heart goes out to his brother Barry and the rest of his family.
Love,
B

She also posted a link to the original Bee Gees‘ version of Emotion…

Bey is very good at paying her respects to other musicians and artists and acknowledging the powerful ways she has (Read more...)

Beyoncé Pays Homage To The Late Donna Summer

Yesterday the world lost the undisputed Queen of Disco Donna Summer when she passed away at the age of 63 of lung cancer. Today the world is still reeling from the loss. Singer Beyoncé Knowles, who I argue owes a huge debt of gratitude to Summer, has posted a touching tribute to Donna Summer on her official website. Click below to read what Bey has to say about Donna‘s tragic passing.

“DONNA SUMMER MADE MUSIC THAT MOVED ME BOTH EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY TO GET UP AND DANCE. YOU COULD ALWAYS HEAR THE DEEP PASSION IN HER VOICE. SHE WAS SO MUCH MORE THAN THE QUEEN OF DISCO SHE BECAME KNOWN FOR, SHE WAS AN HONEST AND GIFTED SINGER WITH FLAWLESS VOCAL TALENT. I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A HUGE FAN AND WAS HONORED TO SAMPLE ONE OF HER SONGS. SHE TOUCHED MANY GENERATIONS AND WILL BE SO SADLY MISSED.

MY LOVE GOES OUT TO HER FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

LOVE,

B”

This is a very nice sentiment but honestly, there would be no Beyoncé without Donna Summer. In fact, dance/pop music as we know it owes much to Summer’s trailblazing career in the 70s and 80s. (Read more...)

Beyoncé Pens A Mother’s Day Message To Tina Knowles

Last month, Beyoncé shared on her official website an open letter penned to her hero First Lady Michelle Obama. Today, Bey shares another open letter written for her mother Tina Knowles in honor of Mother’s Day. As you may know, this Mother’s Day is the first for Beyoncé mother to Blue Ivy but instead of focusing on herself, she is putting the focus of love squarely on Mama Tina. Click below to read Bey‘s letter in full.

Dear Mama

Everything I am is because of you! You are the first voice that ever sang to me. At every turn you push me to be better. You teach me to be true to myself and the ones I love.

When I look into your eyes, I am sooo proud. Now that I am a mother, I truly realize all the sacrifices you made for us.

My love for you goes beyond what I can say

Happy Happy Mama’s Day

Love Beyoncé

Aww … this is a dear letter. I kinda love that Beyoncé is sharing this pert of her with the world. She doesn’t have to share these messages with the world but in doing so, she (Read more...)

Happy Mother’s Day: A Tribute to Celebrity Moms!

Mother's Day is a wonderful celebration honoring our moms and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society in general.

Here at THG, this means a little tribute to some of the celebrity moms we've come to know and love ... and also a bunch who could use some improvement.

On this 13th day of May, take a look at a 13 popular THG celeb moms (and 13 more who also have kids) in the poll below and vote for your favorite (and least favorite):

Who's your favorite celebrity mom?

Who's your least favorite celebrity mom?

Beyoncé And Mary J.Blige Attend Book Party At The Home Of Antonio ‘L.A’ Reid

On Monday night Beyoncé glammed up in one of the most talked about looks of the night. She went for high drama at the Met Gala in a sheer, body revealing Givenchy Haute Couture gown. Last night however she played down the drama and went for a casual, simple look at a private book party at the home of Erica Reid and X Factor judge and music producer, Antonio ‘L.A’ Reid. Bey and hubby, Jay-Z were among the attendees, as well as Mary J. Blige and Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles. Check out some pics from the book soiree.

The book party was for Erica Reid’s parenting advice book The Thriving Child. This is the blurb about the book..

It took months of doctors visits and several illnesses for Erica Reid to uncover that her young son had multiple allergies and serious asthma. Her daughter, who had suffered from skin irritation since birth, was diagnosed with food allergies as well. Thus began a cautious, thoughtful journey to more doctors and led the author to totally re-vamp her family’s diet, “de-tox” her home, and, as her children grew older, coordinate healthy routines for school and travel. Along the way, (Read more...)

Beyonce "Definitely" Wants More Kids!

Beyonce's gown was dazzling at Monday night's MET Costume Institute Gala, but her remark about wanting more children was even more noteworthy.

The new mom, decked out in a Givenchy couture sheer gown, stole the show at last night's parade of amazing dresses and famous faces in NYC.

Asked by Nancy O'Dell on the red carpet if she's thinking about more kids, Beyonce replied, "Definitely. I definitely want to have more," she said.

"I don't know how many. God knows I don't know yet."

Four months after giving birth to Blue Ivy, the 30-year-old said she hasn't been working out to get her post-baby figure back, just working.

"I've been rehearsing, I have a show coming up and it's my first show in a year," she tells ET. Somehow we're imagining she'll nail it.

Among those joining her to walk the red staircase were Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Biel's engagement ring, Kanye West, Sarah Jessica Parker, Smash star Katharine McPhee, Heidi Klum, Tim Tebow and dozens more.

There was also Tom Brady's hair ... no comment there.

[Photo: WENN.com]

Beyoncé Wears Necklace In Honor Of Blue Ivy

Beyoncé has been wearing lots of different shades of the color blue and she has even been sporting blue nail polish in honor of her darling daughter, Blue Ivy. Today we get to see the proud momma in awe of her blessed child by wearing a necklace which simply reads the word “Blue”. On the cover of People magazine, when Bey was named the 2012 most beautiful woman of the year, she also wore a stunning turquoise and diamond necklace. She loves Blue! Check out Bey’s self-snapped pic which she posted onto her website debuting her jewels inspired by her daughter.

Beyoncé is one totally cute mom. I love how she wears things inspired by her daughter. The blue nail polish phase is cute, but this gold necklace is divine. In the picture, in which we can only see Bey’s neck, long blonde curls and a pair of sunglasses, she is proudly paying tribute to her 4-month-old baby girl. As a side note, can you believe it has already been 4 months?!? This year has FLOWN! I think this could be the start of a big trend of mothers wearing name necklaces of their children…. do you like (Read more...)

Beyoncé And Her Mom Address Those Ongoing Rumors Surrounding The Birth And Pregnancy Of Blue Ivy

Hot on the heels of being named the most beautiful woman in the world, Beyoncé has finally addressed, and *HOPEFULLY* put to bed, all those silly rumors surrounding her pregnancy with Blue Ivy. As you know, from the moment Bey announced that she was expecting a baby, with hubby Jay-Z, the rumor mill started. One of the big ones was that she was using a surrogate to carry her child and wearing a prosthetic bump for 9 months. Even since giving birth, rumors have kept going, and the latest is that Blue Ivy isn’t a real person, but merely a doll which is hidden underneath layers of clothes. See what Bey had to say for herself about all the rumors…

“That was crazy. It wasn’t hurtful, it was just crazy,” the songstress, 30, tells PEOPLE. “[I thought] ‘Where did they come up with this?’”

Bey’s mom, Tina Knowles, has also given her thoughts on the rumors…

“I thought it was very unfair and very cruel that someone would think that someone would be that diabolical to keep up a charade like that for nine months,” she says. ”As a mother it was painful for me to (Read more...)

Beyonce on Fake Pregnancy Rumors: Crazy!

She had her baby months ago, but Beyonce is now commenting on - and speaking out against - claims that she was faking her pregnancy for the first time.

"That was crazy," the 30-year-old said of rumors that a surrogate was carrying her and Jay-Z's first child together. "It wasn't hurtful, and it was just crazy."

"[I thought] ‘Where did they come up with this?'"

Equally insane, she said, was the rumor surfacing after this Australian TV interview, in which Bey's baby bump appeared to "deflate" when she sat down.

"It was a fabric that folded ...does fabric not fold?," Beyonce said of the prosthetic baby bump rumor tabloids soon ran with. "Oh my gosh, so stupid."

She and Jay-Z weren't the only ones miffed by it.

Younger sister Solange was vocal about the "ignorance" on Twitter, while tales of surrogacy also upset The "Love on Top" singer's mom, Tina Knowles.

"I thought it was very unfair and very cruel that someone would think that someone would be that diabolical to keep up a charade like that," Tina said.

In spite of all the "stupid rumors," Beyonce said "love and well wishes" from fans and the utter joy (Read more...)