![]() Z8yG5UdA8OĢ015 – “Take My Hand, Precious Lord”: The Voicesįor the 57th annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé was tasked with introducing John Legend and Common ’s performance of “Glory” with her own rendition of the classic spiritual “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.” The emotive, powerful ballad was especially memorable because of Beyoncé’s all-male choir providing the background vocals - some of whom were introduced in the mini-documentary Bey released to coincide with the performance. I guess I’m gonna wallpaper my apartment with this. ![]() ![]() The stadium went dark with just a shadow of Beyoncé gliding across the stage in front of the “Feminist” sign, leaving no doubts about her position on the movement. If you’re still unsure, the large, bright LED sign from her 2014 MTV VMAs performance that read “Feminist” should surely do the trick.īeyoncé performed a 15-minute medley at the 2014 MTV VMAs, where she launched into a rendition of the female anthem “Flawless,” with lines from poet Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s essay “We Should All Be Feminists” plastered on the screen. If you were ever unsure of Beyoncé’s stance on feminism and female empowerment, a dip into her extensive repertoire will reveal a bevy of anthemic cuts catered to helping empower women, including “Run the World (Girls),” “Single Ladies,” “Pretty Hurts” and the list goes on. Here, Billboard takes a look back at Beyoncé’s activist moments.Ģ014 – VMA Performance “Feminist” LED Sign On Tuesday night, Bey showed her support for another movement by awarding Colin Kaepernick - who has stirred up buzz by protesting the national anthem to advocate against police brutality - with the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award at the 2017 Sports Illustrated awards. Image Credit: Courtesy of Beyonce / Mason Pooleīeyoncé dons a custom 3D printed “Toro” corset from Spanish designer Luis De Javier while ascending a disco ball staircase.īeyoncé stuns in a publicity shot for “Renaissance.”īeyoncé, in a lime lace mermaid gown from Alaïa, levitates in church.īeyoncé, in a custom-made crystal bodysuit by Dominican designer Giannina Azar, sings into a mic while reclining on a glass horse.īeyoncé rocks a black silk bodysuit with feathered sleeves and an oversized hat.Ī real horse also makes an appearnce in the “Renaissance” album art.īeyoncé wears a custom Mugler gathered dress integrated with a metal bustier, by Casey Cadwallader.Ī variation of the cover, Beyoncé (in wearable art from Los Angeles-based designer Nusi Quero) poses next to a glowing horse.īeyoncé wears a ’70s-glam, velvet, wide-sleeved plissé Gucci gown.“I think she wants us to know that even though she’s headlining a mainstream event like the Super Bowl, she has opinions and isn’t afraid to share them, nor is she afraid to do it on a national and global scale.”īeyoncé has shown her support for a slew of different social movements, from her Black Panther-inspired Super Bowl performance to backing the Black Lives Matter movement. Other images feature horses (of the live and glass varieties) and more naturalistic shots of the “Halo” singer. Raising a glass while seated atop a restaurant booth, she wears a custom Mugler dress with a metal bustier. Another shot finds her levitating in church, in a lime lace mermaid gown from Alaïa. The shoot for “Renaissance,” photographed by Mason Poole, shows the singer - in a custom Luis De Javier 3D printed sculptural corset - ascending a disco ball staircase at what appears to be a club. ![]() Styled by Marni Senofonte and KJ Moody, Beyoncé’s personal stylist, the artist dons Mugler, Schiaparelli, Gucci, Alaïa and Philipp Plein, among other designers. It’s hard not to fall crazy in love with her envelope-pushing cowgirl-chic, futuristic and high-fashion get-ups. Another song making noise, for a different reason, is “Energy,” which samples Kelis’ 2003 hit “Milkshake” without her permission (despite a songwriting credit).Īlthough the superstar has yet to drop any music videos, album art released by her record label, Parkwood Entertainment, offers insight into the visual tour de force that’s on the horizon.įrom feathers and fishnets to leather bodysuits and metal bustiers, Beyoncé’s looks run the gamut. “Cuff It,” “Virgo’s Groove,” “Heated,” “Church Girl” and “Alien Superstar” are among the songs from the 16-track album - the first of a three-act project - already being hailed as classics by her avid fans. The six-year post-“Lemonade” drought has ended, with Beyoncé quenching fans’ thirst for new music with her seventh studio album. ![]()
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