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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Beyoncé wraps first U.S. ‘Cowboy Carter' leg in New York, fans celebrate mid-show
Beyoncé wraps first U.S. 'Cowboy Carter' leg in New York, fans celebrate mid-show Beyoncé Knowles Carter has closed out her first stint of U.S. concerts on her "Cowboy Carter" tour, and fans attending her last show in the New York area didn't wait to celebrate. The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her show around 8:18 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on May 29. The concert marked Beyoncé's fifth and final show performing in the New York area — East Rutherford, New Jersey — on her Cowboy Carter and Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. She first hit the MetLife stage on May 22. "I've worked so hard for almost 30 years, and I've grinded and grinded and y'all have supported me through all of those years. If it wasn't for y'all support, I wouldn't be here," she told the crowd as she opened the show. The electric energy that welcomed her to the stage continued throughout the night. And at one point, the crowd erupted into cheers, saying the singer's name as she sang her 2006 hit "Irreplaceable." As the crowd chanted "Beyoncé, Beyoncé!" it was clear the singer took a moment to revel in the energy. Of course, Beyoncé first released the 27-track project in March 2024. It has since made history and broken multiple records. As Beyoncé's first country album, she deliberately featured country legends and emerging Black country artists alike. She became the first Black woman to win best country album at the 2025 Grammys and also took home album of the year. As fans know, Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. The concerts have been a revolutionary showcase for family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. Beyoncé has already made history with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist. Her next stop will be in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 and 16. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé keeps throwbacks 'Single Ladies,' 'Irreplaceable,' more on set list for fourth show
Beyoncé keeps throwbacks 'Single Ladies,' 'Irreplaceable,' more on set list for fourth show Show Caption Hide Caption Fans on night one of Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour USA TODAY's Beyoncé reporter Caché McClay spoke to fans on night one of the 'Cowboy Carter' tour. Beyoncé performed her fourth Los Angeles show on her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour. She added throwback songs to her set list, including "Irreplaceable," "Single Ladies" and "Love on Top." The updated setlist, first introduced on May 1st, also featured a mash-up of "Tyrant" (2024) and "Haunted" (2013). Beyoncé Knowles-Carter took the stage in Los Angeles for night four of her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour, and once again, she added some of her beloved throwbacks to the massive set list. Beyoncé put on a stellar performance at SoFi Stadium on May 7 for her lucky No. 4 show, as she sang songs from her "Cowboy Carter" album, "Renaissance" project and classic hits, similar to night two and three of her tour. The change first came at Beyoncé's second show on May 1. During it, she moved some songs around and added songs like "Irreplaceable" (2006), "If I were A Boy" (2008), "Single Ladies" (2008) and "Love on Top" (2011). Fans watching online and inside the stadium seemed pleasantly surprised with the changes and wondered if she might keep the new set list for the duration of shows in Los Angeles or how often she might change it. And she kept those tunes coming for a third time in a row. One fan also took note of a particular mash-up, where Beyoncé mixed her 2024 song "Tyrant" with her 2013 tune "Haunted." Of course, the Grammy-winning singer debuted her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. Her second and third show took place May 1 and May 4 on the same stage. The groundbreaking concert proved to be spectacle of many things including fashion, different music genres and most notably country music and politics. As fans know, Beyoncé first released the 27-track project in March 2024. It has since made history and broken multiple records. As Beyoncé's first country album, she deliberately featured country legends and emerging Black country artists alike. She became the first Black woman to win best country album at the 2025 Grammys and also took home album of the year. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. She's set to make history again with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé changes set list for second 'Cowboy Carter' show, adding throwback hits
Beyoncé changes set list for second 'Cowboy Carter' show, adding throwback hits Beyoncé Knowles-Carter kept the heat coming during her second show in Los Angeles, switching up her set list and performing some of her most beloved throwback hits. The Grammy-winning singer took the stage at SoFi Stadium for a second night on May 1, and not only did she perform songs from her "Renaissance" album, as she did during her debut show, but she moved some songs around and added more tunes to her massive set list. Beyoncé performed "Irreplaceable" (2006), "If I were A Boy" (2008), "Single Ladies" (2008) and "Love on Top" (2011). And the crowd seemed pleasantly surprised as they belted the songs along with Beyoncé. The excitement was also prevalent online as fans watched from afar. THE CROWD SINGING IF I WERE A BOY — Beyoncé Press. (@beyoncepress) May 2, 2025 One fan on X wrote, "I'm loving this new setlist Beyoncé!!" Another said, "Beyonce's switch up of the Cowboy Carter Tour changes the game, it shows you how you can reorder your setlist, add and remove songs here and there by surprise, without compromising the vision and still sticking to a narrative…INSANITY IM GAGGED." BEYONCÉ ADDING SINGLE LADIES, LOVE ON TOP, IRREPLACEABLE AND IF I WERE A BOY TO THE SETLIST — wiLL (@willfulchaos) May 2, 2025 During Thursday's show, Beyoncé also peformed songs in a different order than the first night. Most notably, she performed her hit songs, "Riiverdance," "II Hands II Heaven" and "Tyrant" back to back. And of course, fans have already been theorizing on how the set list might change in different cities. Toward the end of her set, she thanked the crowd. "Thank you to my Beyhive for always loving me and always protecting me," she said. Los Angeles is the first city on Beyoncé's 32-stadium "Cowboy Carter"Tour, which kicked off April 28. Fans from all over the world traveled to witness Beyoncé's first shows, which were filled with family, politics, soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful dancing. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. She's set to make history with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyoncé changes set list for second 'Cowboy Carter' show, adding throwback hits
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter kept the heat coming during her second show in Los Angeles, switching up her set list and performing some of her most beloved throwback hits. The Grammy-winning singer took the stage at SoFi Stadium for a second night on May 1, and not only did she perform songs from her "Renaissance" album, as she did during her debut show, but she moved some songs around and added more tunes to her massive set list. Beyoncé performed "Irreplaceable" (2006), "If I were A Boy" (2008), "Single Ladies" (2008) and "Love on Top" (2011). And the crowd seemed pleasantly surprised as they belted the songs along with Beyoncé. The excitement was also prevalent online as fans watched from afar. THE CROWD SINGING IF I WERE A BOY — Beyoncé Press. (@beyoncepress) May 2, 2025 One fan on X wrote, "I'm loving this new setlist Beyoncé!!" Another said, "Beyonce's switch up of the Cowboy Carter Tour changes the game, it shows you how you can reorder your setlist, add and remove songs here and there by surprise, without compromising the vision and still sticking to a narrative…INSANITY IM GAGGED." BEYONCÉ ADDING SINGLE LADIES, LOVE ON TOP, IRREPLACEABLE AND IF I WERE A BOY TO THE SETLIST — wiLL (@willfulchaos) May 2, 2025 During Thursday's show, Beyoncé also peformed songs in a different order than the first night. Most notably, she performed her hit songs, "Riiverdance," "II Hands II Heaven" and "Tyrant" back to back. And of course, fans have already been theorizing on how the set list might change in different cities. Toward the end of her set, she thanked the crowd. "Thank you to my Beyhive for always loving me and always protecting me," she said. Los Angeles is the first city on Beyoncé's 32-stadium "Cowboy Carter"Tour, which kicked off April 28. Fans from all over the world traveled to witness Beyoncé's first shows, which were filled with family, politics, soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful dancing. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. She's set to make history with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Beyoncé changes setlist for second show, adds throwback hits
Miami Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Tina Knowles' net worth: Beyoncé's mother is a self-made millionaire
If you know Beyoncé, chances are, you know Tina Knowles, too. Commanding a striking presence at the 2025 Grammys and on countless red carpets, Knowles is the mother of pop superstar Beyoncé and her sister, the singer Solange. She is also mother-in-law to the world's richest musician, rapper Jay-Z (Shawn Carter), and grandmother of their three (already) famous kids: Blue Ivy, Sir, and Rumi Carter. But Ms. Tina, as she's called, shines bright in her own right, as a successful entrepreneur, fashion designer, and businesswoman who built an empire with her popular Houston salon, Headliners, that helped fund Beyoncé's early music career - first with Girl's Tyme, and later, Destiny's Child. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter A Black woman who came of age in the American South during the turbulent 1960s and 70s, Knowles triumphed over violence, discrimination, and harassment, making her story an important piece of the fabric of modern America - one set to the soundtrack of the era's greatest Black entertainers, from Smokey Robinson to Diana Ross, Sade, and Janet Jackson. But it's her tale of female empowerment - particularly with her daughters - that makes Knowles stand apart, and she provides rich detail into her family saga in her buzzworthy new memoir, "Matriarch" (One World, 2025). Published on April 22, 2025, it was instantly named an Oprah's Book Club pick, an honor that comes with huge financial implications, since Oprah's Book Club has more than two million readers. So, just what is Knowles' net worth now, and how much richer could Oprah make her? As of mid-2025, most sources estimate Tina Knowles' wealth at around $25 million. Her fortune comes mainly from earnings from her multiple businesses in the hair and fashion industries, as well as a slew of side hustles: After all, being matriarch to pop music royalty isn't a job; it's a vocation. Here's a closer look at some of the ways Beyoncé's mom built her fortune. Headliners In 1986, Knowles opened Headliners, a 12-seat hair salon on Montrose Boulevard in Houston; in the 1990s, it moved into an expanded location near Rice University. The salon provided Black women with top-notch service in a fraction of the time it would normally take to get their hair done, so that they could continue to blaze trails in their professional careers. Word of mouth spread quickly. View the original article to see embedded media. During a time when there were few female entrepreneurs, Knowles' involvement in community-building initiatives further raised Headliners' profile, and the salon became one of the city's best-known businesses. Headliners would also serve as a proving ground for Girl's Tyme and, later, Destiny's Child, who often performed in front of customers, which, as Knowles admitted, were a "tough audience." They offered the girlsboth praise as well as suggestions for improvement. Related: Beyoncé's net worth: How the 'Irreplaceable' singer amassed her fortune In 1986 alone, Knowles said Headliners had grossed $500,000, which amounts to $1.45 million in today's dollars when adjusted for inflation. The business was successful enough for Knowles to become the family's breadwinner when Knowles' husband, Mathew, quit his job at the Xerox Corporation to become Girl's Tyme's full-time manager. House of Deréon and Miss Tina by Tina Knowles Not only did Knowles do hair; she also took an interest in fashion and learned to sew from her mother, Agnes Deréon, a seamstress in Galveston, Texas. When Beyoncé and Solange were young, Knowles would shop in thrift stores and dress them up in her custom creations; she also designed her daughter's band's performance costumes in the early days of Destiny's Child - a move that helped them get noticed. Rapper Wyclef Jean, for instance, admired their unique and stylish look, suggesting Knowles become their full-time stylist; she went on to create some of the group's most memorable outfits, while Jean himself produced their biggest hit, "No, No, No Part 2." In 2004, Knowles and Beyoncé founded House of Deréon, a ready-to-wear fashion line named in tribute to Knowles' mother that featured denim pieces with the family's signature embellishments. A spinoff line aimed at juniors, Dereon, was introduced in 2006, although both were shuttered by 2012. Miss Tina by Tina Knowles, an inclusive fashion line, launched in 2007 and is still available today at Walmart and on the Home Shopping Network. View the original article to see embedded media. Cécred Beyoncé's latest passion project, a line of haircare products for textured hair, was launched in 2024; Knowles is the company's vice president. Ever the savvy businesspeople, they have taken advantage of a relatively untapped market, as Black consumers make up 11.1% of total spending in the beauty industry while Black-owned brands represent only 2.5% of sales. Cécred's product line, which includes shampoos, conditioners, masks, and treatments, takes inspiration from the natural concoctions Knowles' mother passed down to her, along with recipes Knowles used with her clients at Headliners. Related: Blue Ivy's net worth: The nepo baby's wealth in 2025 The company amassed two million customers in its first six months alone. In April 2025, Cécred was launched in more than 1,400 Ulta Beauty stores nationwide, increasing its exposure further still. Other business ventures As her daughter's fame grew, Knowles became a celebrity in her own right: First by designing the costumes for Destiny's Child, and later as a stylist for films like "The Pink Panther" (2006). A style star herself, Knowles has also made cameos on TV shows like "RuPaul's Drag Race" and was featured in Beyoncé's music videos "All Night" and "Black Is King" (2020), the companion to the 2024 film "Mufasa: The Lion King." "Matriarch" isn't the first book Knowles wrote, either. She co-authored "Destiny's Style: Bootylicious Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Secrets from Destiny's Child" with Zoe Alexander in 2002. Tina and Mathew Knowles had two children together: Beyoncé, who was born on September 4, 1981, and Solange, who was born on June 24, 1986. However, Knowles considers herself a matriarch to more people than that. Related: Jay-Z's net worth: How the world's richest musician keeps amassing wealth In her memoir, she described how her multi-generational family lived doors apart from each other in Galveston, Texas and Weeks Island, Louisiana. For instance, Knowles was the youngest of seven siblings and was especially close to her nephew, Johnny. But even people not related through blood were considered family. Her mother, Agnes, had two other children with her first husband, Mervin "Slack" Marsh, before she divorced him and married Knowles' father, Lumis Beyincé. Knowles recounted how her father had treated his stepchildren as if they were his own, saying, "it would be a lesson I would return to again and again in my own life, mothering children born to other mothers. It's not taking someone's place, it's sharing that love, and all the burdens and joys that come with it." That being said, the family tree in "Matriarch" depicts Knowles' lineage as not only including Beyonce and Solange but also two other women she considers to be daughters: Singer Kelly Rowland, who began living with her family at age 11, and her niece, songwriter Angie Beyincé, who has a credit on several of Beyoncé's albums. View the original article to see embedded media. Celestine "Tina" Ann Beyoncé was born on January 4, 1954, in Galveston, Texas. Her family name was Beyincé; however, she and her brother, Skip, had both received birth certificates with their names misspelled. When Agnes, her mother, tried to correct them, she was told by people in the hospital to "be happy that they're even getting a birth certificate" since Black people in the segregated South routinely didn't. In her memoir, Knowles recounted how she chose to give her firstborn daughter her surname because she wanted to keep the Beyoncé family history alive, saying it was "the most valuable possession" she had. Knowles identifies as black; she has a mix of African, French, and Native American ancestry. Her heritage is Creole, with her family roots in Louisiana. Her grandfather, a white plantation owner named Eugène Gustave Deréon, had a white wife as well as several enslaved black mistresses, including Odelia, Knowles' grandmother. After his death, Eugène's will granted Odelia her freedom along with a small plot of land, which was almost unheard-of in the Civil War-era South. Racism was threaded through Knowles' adolescence: Her brothers were beaten and regularly harassed by Galveston police, while she and her seven siblings attended a Catholic school that punished students with physical and emotional abuse. Related: Oprah's net worth in 2025: How the "Queen of Media" got so rich Knowles transcended her difficult upbringing by focusing on what she loved most: Music, dance, and clothing - she even formed her own girl group in high school, modelled after the Supremes, called the Veltones. Knowles also became involved in the Civil Rights movement and participated in sit-ins, even though her mother forbade her to. When her high school was finally integrated in the early 1970s, she also became active with Black Power. Upon graduation, Knowles began a new life for herself in California by living with her cousin in San Diego and Los Angeles. She took a job selling Shiseido makeup, which wanted to capitalize on her "exotic" look and expand sales to Black customers. Knowles later returned to Texas to care for her aging parents, and in the process, met her future husband. View the original article to see embedded media. In 1978, Tina met Mathew Knowles at a friend's party; he dated light-skinned Black women and was impressed by her sass. Knowles, in turn, appreciated Mathew's drive and entrepreneurial spirit. They began their relationship right around the time he started his career with the Xerox Corporation, first selling copiers as an intern and then quickly rising through the ranks in sales. They married in 1979 and moved to Houston, where they raised their two daughters in the affluent, historically black MacGregor Way neighborhood. More on entertainment and wealth: Serena Williams' 2025 net worth: Retired & richer than everPrince Harry's net worth in 2025: How much has he made since his Royal exit?Val Kilmer's net worth: Building a fortune through triumph and tragedy However, as Knowles discusses in her memoir, Mathew had issues with fidelity, conducting several extramarital affairs, and so she decided to start her hair salon as a way to support herself and her girls so that they could leave him. However, through counseling, they were able to stay together until 2011, when they finally divorced. In 2013, Knowles began dating actor Richard Lawson, whom she had been friends with for decades. They were married in 2015, although Knowles filed for divorce in July 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. Knowles was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in July 2024. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor, and during her book launch in April 2025, Knowles said that she was "doing great" and cancer-free. She told People Magazine she was "incredibly blessed that God allowed me to find it early." Through diet and exercise, Knowles is estimated to have lost more than 50 lbs. "Matriarch" is expected to quickly reach bestseller status, thanks to its selection as part of Oprah's Book Club - it has generated $80 million in book sales over its 29-year run and made dozens of authors household names and multi-millionaires in the process. Launched in 1996, Winfrey's recommendations include titles like "Becoming" by Michelle Obama, "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed, and "The Sweetness of Water" by Nathan Harris. In recent years, Winfrey has made a conscious effort to champion Black voices and stories. Oprah's Book Club is "the most powerful and influential force in American publishing," according to Lit Hub, which reports that once Oprah endorses a book, it averages 500,000 additional copies sold. Considering the fact that "Matriarch" is priced at $35, and that the average book royalty an author receives is 10%, Knowles could pocket an additional $1.75 million from Oprah alone. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
