Here are the latest news updates on Beyoncé:
‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Ticket Sales
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour, supporting her Grammy-winning album, has seen sluggish ticket sales. In Houston, tickets for the June 28 show at NRG Stadium were initially priced around $236 but have since dropped to approximately $190. Some seats are now available for less than $35, raising concerns about the tour’s commercial performance.
New Wax Statue Unveiled
A new wax statue of Beyoncé has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Orlando. The figure depicts her in a Cowboy Carter-inspired outfit, featuring an American flag-themed ensemble with a fringed suede jacket and crystallized denim shorts. While some fans praised the likeness, others felt it missed the mark.
Family Dispute with Kanye West
Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father, has criticized Kanye West for making offensive comments about Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir. Knowles called West’s actions “stupid” and suggested they might have been influenced by his bipolar disorder. He also warned that West could “pay the price” for his remarks. Following the controversy, Kanye deleted the posts, stating it was to prevent his account from being deactivated, not out of remorse.
Beyoncé’s Oscar Aspirations
Beyoncé has expressed her ambition to win an Academy Award. On the set of ‘Austin Powers,’ she told Michael Caine about her desire to “win an Academy Award for a movie” one day.
England Rugby’s Venue Dilemma
The England Rugby Football Union (RFU) is considering moving matches from Twickenham Stadium due to disputes over event licensing with the local council. The council currently limits events to three non-rugby occasions per year with a 55,000 attendee cap. This issue surfaced after Beyoncé’s six planned June concerts were moved from Twickenham to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.