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17 hours ago
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Beyoncé fans react to dance captain's absence during London concert: 'Where is Amari?'
AI-assisted summary Beyoncé's dance captain, Amari "Monster" Marshall, was absent from her June 7 London concert. Fans questioned Marshall's absence on social media, as she has been a key figure in the "Renaissance" and "Cowboy Carter" tours. Marshall notably mentored Blue Ivy Carter during her stage debut and performed alongside Beyoncé at the 2024 NFL halftime show. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter lit up the stage for the second night of her "Cowboy Carter" tour in London, and while fans were thrilled to see Les Twins dancing once again, many pointed out one familiar face was missing. The Grammy-winning singer took the stage June 7 for her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. During the electric performance many fans noticed that Amari "Monster" Marshall, dubbed Beyoncé's dance captain, was not among the performers onstage. One fan wrote, "What happened to Amari," and many others cosigned. Marshall began working with Beyoncé during her iconic 2018 Coachella "Beychella" performances. She eventually assumed the role of dance co-captain on the "Renaissance World Tour," where she played a key part in mentoring Beyoncé's then 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy during her stage debut. Beyoncé publicly praised Marshall for her guidance with the family dubbing her Blue's 'dance stage momma." She also took the stage with Bey during her 2024 Christmas Day NFL halftime show during the Texans-Ravens game. Marshall has continued performing with Beyoncé as dance captain on the "Cowboy Carter" tour, often sharing photos from various tour stops. However, she appeared to be absent from the stage in London, and fans especially noticed during Saturday night's show. It's not yet clear why Marshall didn't appear onstage or if she'll be making a return soon. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The USA TODAY Network reached out to Beyoncé's team for further information. The concert marked Beyoncé's second of six shows at the stadium. She is set to hit the stage again June 10, 12, 14 and 16, before heading to Paris for three 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. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary. 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. 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.
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a day ago
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Beyoncé fans react to dance captain's absence during London concert: 'Where is Amari?'
Beyoncé fans react to dance captain's absence during London concert: 'Where is Amari?' Beyoncé Knowles-Carter lit up the stage for the second night of her "Cowboy Carter" tour in London, and while fans were thrilled to see Les Twins dancing once again, many pointed out one familiar face was missing. The Grammy-winning singer took the stage June 7 for her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. During the electric performance many fans noticed that Amari "Monster" Marshall, dubbed Beyoncé's dance captain, was not among the performers onstage. One fan wrote, "What happened to Amari," and many others cosigned. Marshall began working with Beyoncé during her iconic 2018 Coachella "Beychella" performances. She eventually assumed the role of dance co-captain on the "Renaissance World Tour," where she played a key part in mentoring Beyoncé's then 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy during her stage debut. Beyoncé publicly praised Marshall for her guidance with the family dubbing her Blue's 'dance stage momma." She also took the stage with Bey during her 2024 Christmas Day NFL halftime show during the Texans-Ravens game. Marshall has continued performing with Beyoncé as dance captain on the "Cowboy Carter" tour, often sharing photos from various tour stops. However, she appeared to be absent from the stage in London, and fans especially noticed during Saturday night's show. It's not yet clear why Marshall didn't appear onstage or if she'll be making a return soon. The concert marked Beyoncé's second of six shows at the stadium. She is set to hit the stage again June 10, 12, 14 and 16, before heading to Paris for three 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. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary. 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. 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.
USA Today
24-04-2025
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour: Which guests, surprises and more are fans hoping for?
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour: Which guests, surprises and more are fans hoping for? Show Caption Hide Caption Beyoncé released 'Cowboy Carter' album one year ago: A look back It's been one year since Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, "Cowboy Carter." Here's a look back at the album's impactful year. Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour begins April 28th in Los Angeles, with fans anticipating special moments and guests. Fans hope to see Blue Ivy Carter perform, along with potential appearances from collaborators like Post Malone and Shaboozey. Beyoncé's wardrobe changes are highly anticipated, with a unique styling team assembled. Fans are excited to see if Beyoncé incorporates viral TikTok mashups and line dances into the show. Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour will kick off in matter of days, and the Beyhive is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of how the singer will translate the groundbreaking album to the stage. In true Beyoncé fashion, few details have been revealed about her upcoming Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour, which is set to kick off April 28 in Los Angeles. However, that isn't stopping fans from dreaming up special moments and surprise guests they hope to see at the concert. From possible collaborations to nostalgic reunions, fans have been voicing their wish lists online. Ahead of her SoFi Stadium debut, here's a look at what they're hoping to see on the "Cowboy Carter" stage. Blue Ivy and other special guests One of the most hoped for special guests is Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy Carter. In 2023, an 11-year-old Blue Ivy made her tour debut, dancing to "My Power" and "Black Parade" alongside her mom and fellow dancers during the Renaissance World Tour in Paris. She also appeared during Beyoncé's NFL halftime show on Christmas Day. That performance at the the Texans-Ravens game may have given fans a glimpse into the upcoming tour. During the show, she brought out many notable guests including her "Cowboy Carter" collaborators Post Malone, Shaboozey and "Blackbiird" vocalists Reyna Roberts, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer and Tiera Kennedy. One fan said, "I'm hoping to see Miley Cyrus or Shaboozey pop out." Another fan wrote, "I'm hoping to see Destiny's Child, but that's wishful thinking." During the halftime show she also brought out a number of other guests, such as bull-riding legend Myrtis Dightman Jr., known as the 'Jackie Robinson of Rodeo'; Miss Rodeo Texas Princess 2004 and Miss Rodeo Texas 2015 Nikki Woodward and many more. Beyoncé's longtime dance captain Ashley Everett made her return, and fans hope she will appear again during the concert. Beyoncé's spectacular wardrobe changes Of course, every Beyoncé show is a spectacle of music and fashion. And many fans are not only excited to unleash their own creativity and wear their best "Cowboy Carter" concert looks, but they are also waiting to see just how Beyoncé delivers her looks onstage. During Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour, she reportedly donned over 140 unique outfits with the help of her stylists Shiona Turini, Julia Sarr-Jamois, Karen Langley and KJ Moody. And given the Western and equestrian influences of the album, her outfits will likely be a huge component of the concert. Recently, Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles announced that Beyoncé's former stylist Ty Hunter would be joining the team for this tour. "So happy to have my bonus son (Ty Hunter) working with us on the tour after all of these years," she wrote. "We added him to the team a month ago! We are so blessed to have a talented team of Super Star Stylist!" 'Cowboy Carter' TikTok mash-ups As this is Beyoncé's first country album, many fans are interested to see how she brings the music and culture to the stage. It will be fascinating to see which other songs in her catalogue she chooses to perform with the genre-bending album. Many fans have already created several mash-ups of her music, and they have been making the rounds on social media. Plus, Beyoncé is known to throw in a viral moment or two in her sets. One fan wrote, "I've been loving the mash-ups I hear on TikTok, and I really want to hear the 'Tyrant' mash-up with 'All Night' from her 'Lemonade' album. I think it's so interesting and great how we can combine two completely different songs from different genres but the same artist." Line dancing and other viral dances "Cowboy Carter" has also birthed many viral dances and line dances since it was released March 29, 2024. Undoubtedly, fans are hoping to see Beyoncé perform her hit "II Hands II Heaven," which became a viral dance and internet sensation after a fan paired a snippet of the song to Drea Kelly's dance moves. Beyoncé even busted out the dance moves at one point, and it's a matter of time before fans see if she'll incorporate them into her set. One X user wrote, "Every time I hear 'II Hands II Heaven' I imagine how it'll sound hearing Beyonce sing it at the concert." Additionally, line dancing is not only a huge part of Southern and Western culture, but it has also become linked with this album. Fans might recall Beyoncé's single "Texas Hold 'Em" taking the internet by storm with many creating line dances to the tune. Moreover, songs like "Boots on the Ground" by Douglas Furtick, also known as 803 Fresh, and its corresponding line dance have been taking over social media with many grabbing their boots and handheld fans. This makes for the perfect cultural backdrop for Beyoncé's country showcase, and it'll be interesting to see if she incorporates any of these moments or moves. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
