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‘You’re getting fired before u get to the venue’: Student says she learned bartending skills online to work the bar at a UK Beyoncé concert

'Should’ve posted this after the concert'

On May 24, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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‘She’s about to move Julius backstage’: Video shows fans cheering at Beyoncé’s longtime bodyguard during the Renaissance tour

‘Beyoncé was so confused’

On May 23, 2023 by Sayou Cooper

Internet Culture

TikTok is manifesting with the Beyoncé ‘My Husband’ remix

A Lizzo TikTok inadvertently started the trend.

On May 19, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture

person speaking while holding tv remote up to head with caption 'please tell them I am selling Beyonce tickets in Germany' (l) person speaking while holding tv remote up to head with caption 'I cannot afford the plane ticket' (c) person speaking with caption 'I don't know why I thought...Gutentag I need to sell these tickets' (r)

‘I did something impulsive’: Woman sells overseas Beyoncé tickets after not being able to afford the flight

'I cannot afford the plane ticket.'

On Mar 9, 2023 by Alexandra Samuels

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Harry Styles - Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album

Harry Styles’ album of the year Grammy win sparks backlash

Many saw Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' as the top contender.

On Feb 6, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

Nusi Quero design on white surface caption 'Hi I'm Nusi, I made this, I make lots of things, I'll start showing you what I make here because I hope you'll like it' (l) man posing in design (c) Nusi Quero design on white surface caption 'Hi I'm Nusi, I made this, I make lots of things, I'll start showing you what I make here because I hope you'll like it'

‘Felt like I had to do whatever he wanted’: Nusi Quero, designer of Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ cover art, accused of sexual assault by multiple women

'F*cked beyond belief.'

On Nov 30, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL

Diane Warren at the 2016 Primetime Creative Emmy Awards

‘I meant no disrespect to Beyoncé’: Songwriter Diane Warren under fire for questioning why a song might have ’24 writers’

While Warren didn't mention Beyoncé by name, many interpreted her tweet as a shady criticism of Beyoncé's songwriting credits.

On Aug 2, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Beyoncé is removing a word considered an ableist slur from a new song—the same one Lizzo removed

The word is used as an insult against people with cerebral palsy.

On Aug 1, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture IRL

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No, that’s not Toni Braxton dancing to Beyoncé’s new song

The woman in the video quickly debunked the claim.

On Jun 23, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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People are breaking out the memes for Beyoncé’s new song

'Is she telling us to quit our jobs?'

On Jun 21, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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young man in room on teleconference software with caption 'watch me absolutely destroy this misogynist in my women in music class'

‘Not the teacher smiling the whole time while you casually annihilate the misogynist’: TikToker shuts down classmate who says that Beyoncé is not a good role model in ‘women in music’ class

The teacher's handling of the debate is being criticized by viewers.

On Jan 13, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

Internet Culture IRL

Young women in dresses in bathroom with caption 'Chile why caucausions always think we look like bey?'

‘Why Caucasians always think we look like Bey?’: Viral TikTok of girl telling Black girl she looks like Beyoncé sparks debate

Viewers are divided.

On Oct 26, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

Internet Culture IRL

‘Blood diamond’ and a never-before-seen Basquiat: Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new Tiffany ad divides the internet

The new ad campaign also received mixed reactions for its $2 million pledge toward HBCUs, with some calling it 'cheap.'

On Aug 23, 2021 by Kathryn Cardin

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Video: Man angrily stripteases while going on racist, homophobic rant at Beyoncé choreographer

Jonte' Moaning calls out the 'unacceptable' behavior.

On May 26, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

beyonce reacts to news she tied for a grammy record

Beyoncé’s legendary reaction to tying a Grammy record has now become a relatable meme

It me.

On Mar 16, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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