Jay-Z and Beyonce rent holiday home for a staggering $400,000

Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles have splashed out $400,000 to rent a holiday home for the whole of August.

The couple are to take their seven-month-old daughter Blue Ivy to the Hamptons - an exclusive group of villages in Long Island, New York - for the first time by letting the 11-acre property on Halsey Lane in Bridgehampton, known as the Sandcastle, which is currently on the market for $43.5 million.

Jay and Beyonce will be able to relax in the property's 60-foot heated pool, which comes complete with underwater stereo system, and if they are feeling sporty then the two-lane bowling alley, virtual golf facilities, skateboard half-pipe or tennis court might be useful.

The Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) hitmaker can also take the opportunity to teach her daughter some of the tricks of the showbiz trade in the home's "children's performing area", and the property also features squash, racquetball and basketball courts with moving walls and a retractable hoop, according to the listing on Corcoran.com. It's not the first time the house - which the Jonas Brothers were once thought to be interested in purchasing - has been rented out for a staggering fee.

In 2010, single mother Cheryl Mercuris paid $500,000 to let the abode for just two weeks in an attempt to find a billionaire husband - but she is said to have failed in her mission.

Kim Kardashian dances with Beyonce at ‘Watch the Throne’ gig

Washington: Kim Kardashian and Beyonce danced all night at Kanye West and Jay-Z’s ‘Watch the Throne’ concert in Birmingham, England on Friday.

The 31-year-old socialite wore a demure black top whereas Beyonce was wearing a white tee and leather leggings and the duo did their best to keep a low-profile amidst the sea of fans.

“Kim and Beyonce were dancing all night! They even went into the mosh pit. It was the most hectic thing ever!” Us magazine quoted a source as saying.

The outing marked the first time that the two stars have been photographed in public together.

Despite rumors to the contrary, “Kim and Beyonce have always been cool,” the source explained.

“Beyonce and Jay love Kim and think she’s a good match for Kanye,” the source added.
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Pregnant Beyonce shows a flair for maternity chic as she steps out in a stylish ensemble in NYC

She has a reputation as one of the most stylish women in music.

So it's no surprise that Beyonce is applying her fashion know-how to dress her growing pregnancy bump too. 

The 30-year-old singer looked stylish and sophsticated as she left her hotel in downtown New York earlier today.

She accessorised the trendy dress with oversized huge gold hoop earrings, a pair of Ray Ban shades and a vibrant orange handbag. 

The singer, actress and fashion mogul, who announced her pregnancy at last month's MTV Video Music Awards, was recently asked if she wishes she wasn't so famous. 

'Well sometimes,' she told ET Canada. 'I always have those moments but it’s my life and I can’t complain. I’m very fortunate. I love what I do.

'And, you know, I still - it’s strange but I’ve gotten a lot of respect from paparazzi and people just kinda letting me live and spend time and go on dates and kinda be a human,' she added.

She wore her hair pulled back in a casual low bun and rocked a bright red lipstick which served to highlight her beaming smile. 

 

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'I feel very empowered': Pregnant Beyonce is positively glowing as she hits the red carpet for fragrance launch

She stole the show at the recent MTV Video Music Awards by revealing she is pregnant with her first child.  

And being an expectant mother is clearly suiting Beyonce who looked positively glowing as she hit the red carpet in New York today for her fragrance launch. 

The 30-year-old singer floated down the carpet wearing Lanvin's floor-length, off-white silk crepe halter dress. 

The goddess-like gown was offset by a jewelled neck and a feathered hemline, with makeup kept to a minimum.

 

And there was a hint of a small baby bump underneath the feathered creation. 


The singer today revealed the idea to announce her pregnancy at MTV came to her in a dream.


'You know, I dreamt it, actually,” she told Access Hollywood of her decision.

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Pregnant Beyonce Rocks Sexy Cut-Out Dress!

Beyonce gave guests a glimpse of her bare baby bump at the Tory Burch flagship store opening party on Tuesday night in New York City.

The mom-to-be, who's hit up several shows during NYC's Fashion Week, posed in a Michael Kors floor-length number, which featured a black leather top and revealing cut-outs on the sides.


Last month Solange Knowles, 25, told the Daily Mirror her sister, 30, would make a great mom. "Beyonce adores my little boy," the singer-rapper, who has a 6-year-old son, Julez, said. "She takes him everywhere. We were in Europe a couple months ago and he loved being with his aunty. He is only young but is fluent in French, so he loves traveling to France with his aunty so he can practice."


"She will be a great mom, a natural," Solange added. "She will love to start a family. I can't wait. They will be beautiful."

Beyonce says Eastwood film makes her day

NEW YORK  - Beyonce Knowles has had it all before turning 30, yet is still humbled by what she calls "the biggest opportunity of my life" -- the lead role in Clint Eastwood's remake of the film, "A Star Is Born."

The singer and burgeoning actress, whose fourth solo album "4" debuted at No. 1 on pop charts after its release in June, told Reuters she felt lucky to have landed the iconic role previously played by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.

Eastwood will helm the fourth remake of the story about rising singer and actress Esther Blodgett, and Beyonce fondly remembers being a young girl and watching previous versions of the movie with her mother.

"It's when I became a fan of Barbra Streisand's. And I then saw Judy Garland's version of 'A Star Is Born' and I realized every 20 to 30 years a new star is born and a new talent represents that generation and era -- so I didn't think that I would ever get the opportunity to be the star," she said.

Beyonce has won 16 Grammy Awards, is married to rapper mogul Jay-Z, has topped Forbes magazine's lists of the most powerful and influential celebrities and is one of the world's top-grossing musicians. She starred in other movies with large ensemble casts, such as the widely-praised "Dreamgirls", but she said meeting Oscar winner Eastwood still made her quiver.

"I met with Clint and I was so nervous and I know that it is the biggest opportunity of my life. I will work as hard as I can," she said. "Because I can't wait. And I am so happy that he trusts me and I am in good hands and I am so fortunate."

The film is due to begin shooting at the end of the year and, according to showbiz website Deadline Hollywood, may also co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. But for now, Beyonce is still busy managing the singing career that she has taken over from her father and longtime manager, Matthew Knowles.

The switch has the music industry watching closely. Without directly addressing her father, Beyonce said it was "difficult balancing the business and the creativity."

"Having to balance the two is really hard and really making sure that I'm still doing my job, which is to be the performer and the entertainer and not have to do everyone else's job so that mine doesn't suffer, that's been a challenge," she said.

She added: "I'm sleeping with my blackberry, I'm having dreams that I'm answering e-mails, like it's that far!"

LABOR OF LOVE

While "4," debuted at No. 1, its first week sales were her lowest to date and singles "Run the World (Girls)" and "Best Thing I Never Had" have not performed as well as other hits, from "Crazy In Love" on her first album to her third CD's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and "Halo."

The Houston-born singer, who first experienced fame with the all-girl group "Destiny's Child," said that with "4" she wanted to make a cohesive album that was "one body of work."

"This album was a labor of love. It was not about singles," she said. "I felt like the emotion and live instruments and just soul (were) missing out of the music industry, especially the popular music that's out. I wanted to bring it back to the music I grew up listening to. It's like a mixture of the '90s and the '70s and rock-n-roll."

Beyonce heralds the video for "Run the World (Girls)" as a current favorite, but acknowledges that the black-and-white video for "Single Ladies," which showed off her swinging pelvis and rhythmic dance moves in a one-piece bodysuit, was a hard act to follow.

That video "was something that no one knew would become the phenomenon it became, thank God. And I know I am so lucky to have one of those moments in my career. It is just a blessing."

Her move to take charge of her career -- everything from her tour performances to videos -- is partly aimed at inspiring younger stars to take control of their careers, she said, citing one of her major influences, Michael Jackson.

"It just feels like no one else can tell me how I am supposed to perform, and I think it's what separates the Michaels and the Madonnas from the artists that are great but are just not quite the Michaels and the Madonnas," Beyonce said.

While some industry watchers have wondered if success has gone to her head, Beyonce seems to exhibit very little of the ego of many pop stars and said as the years progress, she will likely be living "vicariously" through other artists.

As she turns 30 years-old in September, what can she possibly achieve by, say, 60?

"I am sure at 60 I will not doing the Oh-Oh-Oh dance, that will not be cute," she laughed, referring to the 'Single Ladies' dance. "I think my priority will be my children and hopefully my grandchildren by then -- and my record label or production company or whatever else."

Farah Ali Khan goes international

Actor, producer and director Sanjay Khan's daughter and celebrity jewellery designer Farah Ali Khan has all reasons to celebrate.

The lady is super excited as a crown designed by her has been worn by singer Beyonce in her latest album "4". . Farah who began designing jewellery in 2004 has had various celebrities as her clients but this was one feat she is really proud of and has propelled her towards an international presence. In her tweets Farah wrote, "Said i was excited and would share good news a few days ago. well here it is- Beyonce is wearing a crown designed by me in her new album "4".

Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Farah from all her friends.

Beyonce bags Billboard Millennium Award

Beyonce Knowles has bagged this year's Billboard Millennium Award.

From First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey to Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder, the Who's Who of the industry were there to laud the R&B star.

"You are so much more than just a pop star or an icon; you represent the dream," Lady Gaga, who collaborated with the 29-year-old pop sensation in "Telephone" said.

"I can remember when she was a kid and she saw Whitney Houston and she said 'One day I'm gonna do that', proud mom Tina Knowles said, holding back her tears.

Owner of 16 Grammies, Beyonce grooved to her new single "Run the World (Girls). Other prominent winners included teen icon Justin Beiber, Eminem and Taylor Swift, ContactMusic reported.