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  • Beyonce pays tribute to fan who died after battling cancer

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Pop star Beyonce paid homage to a fan who passed away over the weekend after a two-year battle with brain cancer.

    The singer shared a special a cappella medley of some of her songs in honour of 13-year-old Lyric Chanel who died on Friday.

    The video posted on YouTube featured montage of videos and photos from Chanel’s Instagram, and a medley of “Brown Skin Girl,” “Love on Top,” and “Halo”.

    “Rest in peace Lyric Chanel. I love you with all my heart,” Beyonce wrote in the description of the video.

    News of Chanel’s demise was shared by her family in an Instagram post that honoured her memory.

    Chanel’s struggle was documented by her family on Instagram over the past two years.

    Her inspirational story drew the attention and support of numerous celebrities, including Cardi B and Beyonce, who had also sent Chanel flowers in 2020.

  • Grammy Awards 2021 shifted to March due to worsening COVID-19 situation in US

    By PTI
    NEW YORK: The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.

    The Recording Academy told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the annual show would shift from its original Jan.31 broadcast to a later date in March.

    The Grammys will be held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.

    Los Angeles County, the epicenter of the crisis in California, has surpassed 10,000 COVID-19 deaths and has had 40 per cent of the deaths in California.

    It is the third state to reach the 25,000 death count.

    An average of six people die every hour from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, which has a quarter of the states 40 million residents.

    County health officials fear the incoming Christmas and New Years surge.

    “The Daily Show” host and comedian Trevor Noah is set to host the 2021 Grammys, where Beyonce is leading contender with nine nominations.

  • Beyonce shares soul-stirring birthday wish for mother

    By ANI
    WASHINGTON: Hollywood’s pop singer Beyonce shared a throwback picture with a heartfelt birthday note for her mother on Tuesday.

    The 39-year-old actor dug out a captivating throwback picture of her mother on social media that features the gorgeous her posing effortlessly in an animal print yellow jumpsuit.

    With the capture, the ‘Destiny’s Child’ star penned a gratifying note that reads, “Happy birthday to my beloved matriarch! You are my Queen, my heart, my strength, the bone in my spine. You are my inspiration. I hope you have everything in your life that your soul desires. Mama, I love you deep deep!”

    More than two million fans liked the post within a few hours of being published. Many fans left red heart emoticons and lovestruck emoticons and adored the photograph in the comments section.

    Earlier, while celebrating New Year, American singer-actor Beyonce reflected on some of the most memorable and uplifting moments of 2020, which included time spent with her children eight and a half-year-old daughter Blue Ivy and three-year-old twins Sir and Rumi.

  • Beyonce shares unseen footage of her three kids

    By ANI
    WASHINGTON: While celebrating New Year, American singer-actor Beyonce reflected on some of the most memorable and uplifting moments of 2020, which included time spent with her children — eight and a half-year-old daughter Blue Ivy and three-year-old twins Sir and Rumi.

    According to People Magazine, in a sweet clip posted on Instagram, the 39-year-old star can be seen driving around with her twins in a golf cart as Rumi dances to her mama’s ‘Savage Remix’ collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion.

    The ‘Formation’ singer who’s holding Sir in her lap, goes on to ask her daughter, as Rumi nods her head, “Did you have a good summer?”

    Another sweet moment shows her eldest daughter Blue Ivy recording her part of ‘Brown Skin Girl’ – which garnered her first Grammy nomination.

    The mom of three captioned the video, “Cheers to a New Year Beyhive!! 2020 divided us and united us. Most could not see loved ones and we felt too many losses, but we were united by our humanity. This year for me has been about celebrating joy, chasing happiness, and living in love.”

    “As we all look forward and pray for new beginnings, my wish for you is that you honour yourself and those you love. Celebrate that you are an important individual who contributes to our beautiful collective. Here’s to a better and brighter 2021! Love, B” she added.

    As per People Magazine, in the video, which also documented her charitable contributions and the launch of ‘Black Is King’, Beyonce emphasised that no matter what challenges the year may bring, it’s important to celebrate the good ties.

    “Give yourself permission to experience joy. Moments with the ones you love are precious. Happy New Year,” she wrote.

    As per People Magazine, in her December 2020 British Vogue cover story, Beyonce also reflected on the impact 2020 had on her.

    “It would be difficult to experience life in a pandemic and the current social unrest and not be changed,” she said.

    “I have learnt that my voice is clearer when I am still. I truly cherish this time with my family, and my new goal is to slow down and shed stressful things from my life.”

    And when it comes to her children, Beyonce shared that she makes sure to let them know “that they are never too young to contribute to changing the world.”

    “I never underestimate their thoughts and feelings, and I check in with them to understand how this is affecting them,” she added.