Lady Gaga during a scene in her music video for "Telephone."

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Donny Osmond is the latest celebrity who has been critical of Lady Gaga’s and Beyonce’s music video for “Telephone.” 

On his radio show, Osmond said

“I’m all for freedom of speech and against any form of censorship, but all I know is that I’m a parent and I’m upset about this.  I wouldn’t want my child to watch this video. Would you? What do you think? Should these two extremely gifted female role models for millions of young girls, maybe, have given a little more thought to the effect it might have on their core audience?”

The music video shows Lady Gaga wearing scantily clad clothes, and she kisses a woman while she’s locked up in jail.  It also shows Lady Gaga and Beyonce killing customers at a diner by putting poison in their food. 

If Osmond doesn’t want his children to watch the video, then don’t let them watch it.  Just like if people don’t want their children to watch the violence in horror movies or soft-core porn on Cinemax, then don’t let them watch it. It’s as simple as that.  No need to raise a big fuss over it. 

Earlier this week, R&B singer India Arie also criticized the video.  Click the link to see Arie’s comments.

Do you think the music video is inappropriate? Answer the poll question below.

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Matthew Knowles and Beyonce (AP photo)

It’s official.  Beyonce’s dad and manager Matthew Knowles is the father of his mistress’ child. 

A DNA test indicated Matthew is the father of Alexsandra Wright’s son named Nixon, according to TMZ and the newspaper in Matthew’s hometown Houston Chronicle. 

Last year, Wright filed a paternity suit against Knowles, and she alleges they had an 18-month affair while he was married to Beyonce’s mother Tina.

Beyonce’s mother Tina filed for divorce last year.  Matthew has served as Beyonce’s manager throughout her career, and he’s helped elevate her to superstar status. 

It seems like this situation is similar to John Edwards’ affair because a child was created as a result of infidelity. 
At least Matthew and his mistress didn’t make a sex tape (that we know of) like Edwards’ and Rielle Hunter did.

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Millions of fans around the world loved the new Lady Gaga and Beyonce music video titled “Telephone.”  But R&B singer India Arie is no fan of the video. 

Arie posted a series of tweets on her Twitter page, and she was critical of the music video because it had questionable content.  Her tweets are posted below. 

For someone who doesn’t like the video, she sure did spend a lot of time talking about the video.

“Don’t be offended this is all MY opinion… Am I the only one who thinks the “Telephone” video is going a bit too far?

“I’m not referring to the abstract nature of the video … I’m talking about the IMAGERY – the unspoken back story, the language the message.”

“I agree gaga is being her image .. I dig her creative mind But still … There’s a such thing as socially irresponsible… I’m just sayin.”

“Its not long before somebody does a straight NAKED video. Not like Alanis morrisette “thank you india” like NAKED dancing around. LOL hahaha”

“Let’s be CLEAR! I know it gaga M.O. – I don’t live under a rock. And I get that a lot of work put into it. I’m talking social responsibility.”

“There’s an artist ever 10 years who pushes the envelope … but its bout to fall off the Table. When is it too far?”

“I respect the creative mind but disagree with the “choices” as a dish meant to be served for mass consumption”

“Crazy to me that the Dark, underbelly, so shock at all cost thing is a TREND like asymetrical hair and big shoulder jackets .Slippery slope!”

Keys started singing “Put It In A Love Song.” Then, Beyonce unexpectedly emerged on stage to join her in the performance at Madison Square Garden, which caused fans to scream.   

The concert was part of Key’s multi-city tour.  The duet appears on Keys’ album “The Element of Freedom.”

Later on in the show, Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z also made an unexpected appearance on stage with Keys.  He performed “Empire State of Mind,” which is his popular duet with Keys. 

A short video clip of Keys and Beyonce performing during the concert is posted below.

FYI–There is an explicit version of this video, but the video I posted here is the edited version. 

Celebrity power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce had front-row seats together in Dallas during an NBA basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. 

The couple looked like they were having a good time at the game.  Jay-Z and Beyonce usually shy away from affection in public because they want to keep their relationship private, and that’s understandable.  But it was good to see them photographed together at the game. 

During Beyonce’s acceptance speech at the Grammy’s a few weeks ago, she said “I love you” to Jay-Z.  That was unusual because they typically refuse to show any physical or verbal affection in public. 

In fact, for a long time, they refused to publicly acknowledge they were in a relationship or even married.

During an interview with Access Hollywood, Beyonce said “He was shocked.  He was just like ‘What did you say?’ I was so happy, I could’ve said anything.  That’s why I ran off the stage.  I just looked up, and he was the first face I saw.  And I was like “What did I just do?’ No, I didn’t just say that.”

Keeping their relationship private seems to be a successful formula for the happy couple.  They’ve managed to stay together when so many Hollywood relationships fail due to the pitfalls of fame.

A photo gallery of Jay-Z and Beyonce at the basketball game is posted below.  Click on the Associated Press photos to enlarge them.

Photos from the video shoot are posted below.  Click the images to enlarge them.

The video is shot in the same area where Michael Jackson filmed his video for “They Don’t Care About Us.”

In 2006, Pink released the song and music video titled “Stupid Girls.”  In the song and music video, Pink makes fun of celebrities like Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Mary Kate Olsen, Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson for acting like stupid girls.

But during a concert performance in Liverpool, Pink performed “Stupid Girls,” and she starts to imitate Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” dance while singing the song.   

Is she now adding Beyonce to her list of stupid girls?  The video clip is posted below.  Fast forward the clip to the 30-second mark.

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Apparently, Beyonce has been reading my blog, and she’s starting to take my advice. 

As part of my  New Year’s resolution for celebrities blog post, I said Beyonce needs to take a break in 2010 because she’s been in our faces nonstop since the late 1990s.  (Click here to read what I said).

Now, Beyonce is saying she will actually take a real break this year. 

In an interview with USA Today, Beyonce said “I’ve always worked hard, but I feel like I worked harder this past year than I have since I was just starting out. I just had all these great opportunities. It’s definitely time to take a break, to recharge my batteries.  I’d like to take about six months and not go into the studio. I need to just live life, to be inspired by things again.  I want to go to restaurants, maybe take a class, see some movies and Broadway shows.  And spend time with my nephew.  He’s a wonderful kid, amazing, so smart. And I spoil him, so it’s a lot of work. He’s a 24-hour job.”

Good for you Beyonce. I’m glad you’re listening to me.

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Beyonce recently announced plans for an upcoming album.  While performing during a concert in the United Kingdom, Beyonce told the crowd “This is my last show for this tour in the UK, so hopefully, I’ll see you all in a year with a new album,” according to Billboard magazine.

Beyonce’s producer Rodney Jerkins also posted a message on his Twitter page saying he is creating new music for Beyonce’s new album. 

I’m a Beyonce fan. No one can deny her talent, but I think it’s time for her to take a break from the public eye.  During the past two years, she has released multiple albums, dominated the radio airwaves, appeared in movies, performed on just about every concert stage around the world and appeared on the cover of nearly every magazine known to man. 

In 2008 and 2009, she released “I Am… Sasha Fierce,” “Above and Beyonce,” “I Am… Sasha Fierce: Deluxe Edition” and “I Am… Yours.”  Not to mention the number of television appearances that she’s made. 

It’s time for Beyonce to take a short break before she becomes overexposed, and the public will get tired of seeing her.  We need to miss Beyonce, and we can’t miss her if she never takes a break.

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Beyonce is probably the hardest working woman in the music industry. 

During the past year-and-a-half, she’s promoted her latest CD, filmed seven music videos, embarked on a world tour, starred in a movie and made countless television appearances around the world.

You would think she needed a vacation right? Not so.  She still has a host of projects on her plate before the year ends. 

Beyonce is releasing a DVD on Nov. 23 titled “I Am…Yours” An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas.” Also, on Nov. 23,  the “I Am…Sasha Fierce: Deluxe Edition” will be in stores. 

The deluxe edition features two new songs including “Video Phone,” which is a duet with Lady Gaga.  The video will be released Thursday (Nov. 5).

She also has a Thanksgiving special that will air Nov. 26 on ABC.

Lady Gaga and Beyonce pose with Billboard editor-in-chief Bill Werde and a group of children at the Billboard Women in Music ceremony (AP photo by Evan Agostini)

 

 

Billboard magazine honored a group of women Oct. 2 during a ceremony that recognizes the female power players in the music industry.

Beyonce was named “Woman of the Year” and pop star Lady Gaga recieved the “Rising Star” award.  Thirty other women were recognized for their contributions to music.  Their names are listed below.

Judy McGrath – Chairman/CEO, MTV Networks

Julie Greenwald – Chairman/COO, Atlantic Records

Jody Gerson – Co-president, Sony/ATV Music Publishing

Kathy Willard – Executive VP/CFO, Live Nation

Sylvia Rhone – President, Universal Motown Records

Debra Lee – Chairman/CEO, BET Networks

Alexandra Patsavas – Owner, Chop Shop Music Supervision

Amanda Marks – Executive VP/GM, Universal Music Group Distribution

Claudia Palmer – Executive VP/COO, Europe, EMI Music Publishing

Julie Swidler – Executive VP of business affairs/general counsel, Sony Music Entertainment

Marian Leighton Levy – Chairman, Rounder Records

Marsha Vlasic – Senior VP of contemporary rock, International Creative Management

Tammy Genovese – CEO, Country Music Assn.

Cynthia Sexton – Executive VP of music services, EMI Music, Worldwide

Brenda Romano – President of promotion, Interscope Geffen A&M Records

Amanda Ghost – President, Epic Records

Andria Vidler – President, EMI Music U.K. & Ireland

Lia Vollack-Friedman – President of motion picture music, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Kara DioGuardi – Co-owner, Arthouse Entertainment; VP of A&R, Warner Bros. Records

Linda Newmark – Executive VP of acquisitions and strategic projects, Universal Music Publishing Group

Melissa Lonner – Senior Producer, ‘Today’

Rebeca Leon – VP of Latin talent, AEG Live/Goldenvoice

Kathy Spanberger – President of the Anglo American region, peermusic

Jennifer Schaidler – Executive VP of sales, Sony Music Entertainment

Cara Lewis – Agent, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment

Alison Smith – Senior VP of performing rights, BMI

Livia Tortella – GM/Executive VP of marketing and creative media, Atlantic Records

Marilyn Bergman – Former president/chairman, ASCAP

Liana Farnham – VP of marketing concerts/network integration, MSG Entertainment

Marilyn Santiago – Programming/operations manager for Miami, Spanish Broadcasting System