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USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
Beyoncé fans turn Atlanta into 'Cowboy Carter' central with events during her tour stop
ATLANTA – Beyoncé Knowles-Carter brought her "Cowboy Carter" tour to Atlanta, and fans made sure it was more than just a concert, turning the occasion into a weeklong cultural experience. The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her first concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta July 10, marking her first of four shows at the stadium on her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. And throughout the week, the city buzzed with celebrations and fan-hosted events to mark the tour stop. Atlanta native Deron Jordan, and self-proclaimed King of the Beyhive, has been hosting Beyoncé related events since 2018, and he made sure Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" era was no different. He collaborated with other Beyhive influencers to help organize fan-led events this time around. "Atlanta got something special with four shows across five days. I saw that as a moment to create something bigger than just the concerts. I wanted fans to experience the era, not just the performance. So I put together a lineup of events for every member of the Beyhive," says Jordan. "I wanted people to make memories that would last beyond the stadium." Those events included two brunches, a celebration dubbed The Hive Hoedown, a Beyhive choir rehearsal where fans sang and dances all of Beyoncé's hits, and a Beyoncé pop-up selfie museum. A post shared by Hot 107.9 Atlanta (@hot1079atl) "For me, it has always been about community," Jordan said, adding he wanted to give Beyoncé's core fans "a safe space where they can be themselves, connect, and celebrate Beyoncé together." "'Cowboy Carter' is about legacy, storytelling and reclaiming identity. I wanted the events to reflect that and to feel like a continuation of her message," Jordan said. Each event featured music, dancing and vendors, including Darrelle Jones, who has been traveling to each tour stop and selling hand-held fans. "When you think about line dance and you think about community – all of us being in sync, being together – and with how crazy the world is right now, we just need the joy. We need to come together, dance, have fun. And so if I could be a part of that by showing my creativity and selling fans and clacking them with some people, then I'm all for it," Jones said. And these events certainly passed the vibe check, filled with community, connection and infectious energy that radiated throughout each one. "The entire weekend is culture," said fan B Thompson while attending the The Hive Hoedown and Beyhive choir rehearsal July 12 at Atlanta's Believe Music Hall. "This entire weekend has been about celebrating Black culture and taking back what we own from the beginning." And other attendees like Robin Bonney, who traveled from Montgomery, Alabama, seemed to agree. Bonney went to Beyoncé's third "Cowboy Carter" concert in London but says "I had to see her a second time." She added, "It was phenomenal, but to come to Atlanta and to be of the community and the vibes is so much different. I had to be here, and it exceeded my expectations. Coming to events like this, everything was very inclusive, it was very friendly and nobody is left behind." Jordan puts it plainly, "Beyoncé loves Atlanta, and we love her right back. It was important for this city to show up and celebrate her properly." Meanwhile, William Gilmour called the vibes of entire the week "immaculate." Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with a 39-song set list. Her shows – filled with family, fashion and different music genres – will end in Las Vegas July 25 and July 26. "By the time the tour wraps up this month, I will have attended 10 shows in five cities. Every single one has been unforgettable, and each city brought a different kind of energy," says Jordan. With the tour approaching its end, fans in Atlanta are feeling the bittersweet reality. "It's definitely a mix of emotions. On one hand, I'm sad, because when the tour ends, Beyoncé usually goes quiet. But I also know that when she goes quiet, she is working on something major," Jordan says. Bonney echoed the same sentiments, saying, "I'm so hurt that it's ending. It's not going to be the same but I'm going to be looking forward to what she has for Act III, 'cause baby, Act II is the one for the books." Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé dominates final Atlanta tour show with Jay-Z, Blue Ivy: Top moments
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter closed out her Atlanta shows for the "Cowboy Carter" tour, and the grand finale performance was one of her most unforgettable shows yet, powered by an electric crowd and standout moments. The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her final Atlanta concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium around 8:29 p.m. local time on Monday, July 14. The concert marked her last of four shows at the stadium on her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. A crowd-led wave rippled through the stadium as the night began, setting the tone before Beyoncé appeared. "Welcome! I have to say thank you Atlanta for giving me some of the best shows of my life," Beyoncé told the exhilarated crowd as she opened the show for the final time. She also hit the stage July 10, July 11, and July 13. The concert seemed to be one of the most high-powered yet. Beyoncé cemented this during the night, telling the audience, "I'm sorry, y'all are the loudest crowd." Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with a 39-song set list. The nine-city tour has spanned the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale set for July 26 in Las Vegas. The Atlanta finale stayed true to the family, fashion and genre mixing for which the tour has become known, delivering unforgettable highlights throughout the night. Jay-Z surprises fans again, joining Beyoncé for a second night in a row Beyoncé once again stunned the energetic crowd when husband Jay-Z returned to the stage as they sang their 2003 song, "Crazy in Love." He followed it up with his 2003 anthem, "Public Service Announcement." The night prior, Jay surprised fans when he joined Bey on stage for the first time in the U.S. But during Monday's show, he added another song to his set, performing his 2000 hit "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)." The crowd went wild, prompting Jay to pause briefly to take it all in. Jay-Z first took the stage with Beyoncé on this tour during Beyoncé's third Paris concert at Stade de France on June 22, her last overseas show. He performed the same tunes along with his hit song, "N***as in Paris." Jay-Z's onstage appearances have also consistently ushered in the return of Beyoncé's 2013 tracks "Partition" and "Drunk in Love." 'ATL!' Beyoncé returns the love after fans chant her name in Atlanta It was clear from the start that Beyoncé felt the high-octane energy, and it only continued to build throughout the night. At one point, she paused as the crowd erupted into cheers and began chanting her name. She returned the love by shouting back "ATL!" before hitting the the viral "innitt" dance, popularized by the song "Whim Whamiee" by Atlanta artists Pluto and YKNIECE. Beyoncé, her 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter, and 8-year-old daughter Rumi Carter each showed off the move at different moments during the tour stop, igniting the crowd. Blue Ivy is moved by riveting crowd, closes out show with Beyoncé It seems all the Carters felt the energy of the night. One of the anticipated moments of each show is Blue Ivy's dance number to Beyoncé's 2006 hit, "Deja Vu." Each night, Blue wowed fans with her dance moves, fierce strut and confident hair flips, but Monday's performance felt especially meaningful. After finishing the routine, she appeared visibly moved, pausing a little longer than usual to take in the roaring cheers from the crowd. That emotion was underscored when she and Beyoncé shared a sweet moment together at the end of the show, closing out the night with a hug and taking in all the love. Beyoncé's tour has also been a huge showcase of fashion and creativity. Each night, Beyoncé continues to blend high fashion and cowboy couture, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as they anticipate a new look. There's been many looks incorporating Western-glam – sparkly chaps, cowboy hats, boots and piles of fringe – whihc continued throughout her Atlanta stint. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé's unreleased music stolen during Atlanta tour stop, police report says
Atlanta police are investigating after an unidentified suspect stole Beyoncé's unreleased music, plans for show footage, and past and future set list, according to a police report. Beyoncé, who is in Atlanta for her "Cowboy Carter" tour stop, kicked off her first show in the city 48 hours after her choreographer and one of her dancers say several sensitive items were stolen from their rental car. According to the police report obtained by USA TODAY, Christopher Grant and Diandre Blue told Atlanta police they parked their black rental Jeep Wagoneer in a parking deck around 8:09 p.m. When they returned, they discovered the trunk window had been damaged and someone had stolen two of their suitcases. "Mr. Grant also advised he was carrying some personal sensitive information for musician Beyoncé," an officer noted in the police report. "He advised he was her choreographer and Mr. Diandre Blue was a dancer for her and that her hard drives for her upcoming show in Atlanta were stolen also. The hard drives contained water marked music, some un-released music, footage plans for the show and past and future set lists,' he added. Grant and Blue also reported clothes, designer sunglasses, laptops and a pair of AirPods Max headphones were taken from the vehicle in the July 8 incident. USA TODAY has reached out to Beyoncé's rep for comment. Police are following up on multiple leads, and the investigation is ongoing. Her first of four shows at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 10 on her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. She took the stage again July 11, and July 13. The "Cowy Carter" creator is scheduled to perform a final Atlanta show Monday, July 14. Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with a 39-song set list. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion and different music genres. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Beyoncé invites Jay-Z onstage during Atlanta show: ‘Give it up for my man'
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter lit up Atlanta with a fantastic surprise during the third night of her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour, per USA Today. Performing at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, July 13, the diva made her fans go wild when she brought out none other than her husband, Jay-Z, on stage. This marks his first appearance on the US leg of the tour after a brief cameo in Paris. But that is not all – to everyone's delight, the power couple wowed the crowd with a live performance of their 2003 classic Crazy in Love. Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28.(REUTERS) Also read: Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace' Beyoncé and Jay-Z perform together 'Give it up for my man Jay-Z,' Beyoncé told the roaring crowd at the stadium when her husband made a surprise entrance during the Atlanta show. The hip-hop legend didn't just show up; he delivered. Jay-Z went on to perform his 2003 hit Public Service Announcement. The moment marked the second time he's joined Beyoncé on her Cowboy Carter tour. Watch the now-viral video below: Jay-Z first joined Beyoncé on stage during her third concert at Stade de France in Paris on June 22. The crowd went wild as he performed the same tracks, along with his hit N**as in Paris*. But the surprises didn't stop there. Beyoncé also brought back two of her 2013 fan favorites, Partition and Drunk in Love. Also read: Beyonce honours Black origins of country music in European 'Cowboy Carter' tour FYI, Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, opening with an ambitious 39-song set. The tour has been nothing short of a spectacle, blending family moments, bold fashion and more. But at its core, it's a celebration of country music. FAQs: 1. Are Jay-Z and Beyoncé still together? Yes, the two icons are still very much together. 2. What happened between Jay-Z and Beyoncé? The two faced a rough patch, with rumors of infidelity and relationship issues making headlines, but they've worked through it. 3. How long have Jay-Z and Beyoncé been married? They've been married for over 17 years. They got hitched on April 4, 2008. 4. What's the age gap between Beyoncé and Jay-Z? Jay-Z (55) is about 12 years older than Beyoncé (43).
USA Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé stuns at third Atlanta concert: Jay-Z surprise, viral dances and more highlights
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter turned up the heat during her third "Cowboy Carter" concert in Atlanta, surprising fans with another Jay-Z cameo, debuting red-hot new looks, hitting viral dances and letting her children steal hearts once again. The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her July 13 show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta around 8:29 p.m. local time. The concert marked her third of four shows at the stadium on her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. She's set to hit the stage again July 14. Before Beyoncé took the stage, some fans in the crowd started a wave, setting the tone for the high energy that would carry through the night. "Hello!" Beyoncé said as she opened the show. "I want to say thank you for your loyalty for so many years. If this is your first time experiencing these shows, welcome." Jay-Z joins Beyoncé again during tour at Atlanta concert: 'Give it up for my man' The ATL tour stop – Bey's last Southern stop – comes after Beyoncé delivered two dazzling concerts at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, five miles east of Washington, D.C. The first show fell on the Fourth of July, with the follow-up performance taking place July 7. The holiday only underscored her messages and motifs pertaining to country music, America's complex past and its ongoing cultural reckoning. Beyoncé first debuted her tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary. Sunday's show delivered all of that, plus a few standout moments of its own. Jay-Z returns to the stage with Beyoncé at third Atlanta show Beyoncé shocked the lively crowd when she welcomed husband Jay-Z to the stage as they sang their 2003 song, "Crazy in Love." He followed it up with his 2003 anthem, 'Public Service Announcement.' The surprise appearance marked the second time Jay-Z has joined Beyoncé on her "Cowboy Carter" tour – after first making a surprise cameo in Paris on June 22 – and his first time doing so in the U.S. The couple even shared a kiss on stage. And with Jay-Z's surprise appearance came the return of two fan-favorite tracks from Beyoncé's 2013 self-titled album: "Partition" and "Drunk in Love." Beyoncé debut debuts new looks during night 3 in Atlanta During her performance of "Alliigator Tears," Beyoncé debuted a brand new look: a red bedazzled mini dress, matching thigh-high, sparkly boots and a sparkling red cowboy hat. And the new cowboy couture looks didn't stop there. Beyoncé also unveiled another striking ensemble during "Desert Eagle," a fresh addition to her ever-evolving cowboy couture wardrobe. The outfit featured a red furry coat layered over a bedazzled bodysuit, paired with thigh-high boots and a matching red cowboy hat. And fans were thoroughly impressed by all the wardrobe changes online, with one fan saying the "new red alligator tears look chews." Beyoncé's 8-year-old daughter Rumi tells the crowd 'I love you' Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 8-year-old daughter, Rumi Carter, has been a highlight of the tour. She first stole the hearts of fans with her vibrant stage presence, excitedly waving at the crowd as Beyoncé performed "Protector." Since then, fans have eagerly waited to see her take the stage each night. During Sunday's show, Rumi made sure to return the love, mouthing "I love you" to fans in the crowd. Beyoncé joins in on the viral 'Whim Whamiee' dance Another fun moment for fans came when Beyoncé hit the viral "innit" dance on Sunday, taking after her two daughters who took the dance moves to the stage at an earlier Atlanta show. Rumi and Blue Ivy each nailed a viral dance popularized by the song "Whim Whamiee" by Atlanta artists Pluto and YKNIECE during the first Atlanta show. The dance, which syncs with the lyrics "I'm talking about in it," features signature arm movements that had the crowd cheering. "I love you so much, Atlanta!" she told the crowd as she closed out the show. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe, with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
