http://www.mail.com/people/4890-beyonce-knowles.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/4890-beyonce-knowles.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1860162-beyonce-admits-inauguration-day-pre-recording.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Beyonce answered critics of her Inauguration Day performance the best way she could — with another sterling performance of the national anthem. The difference? On Thursday, it was live: She admitted during her Super Bowl news conference that when she performed for President Barack Obama and the nation, she decided to sing to a prerecord... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1860162-beyonce-admits-inauguration-day-pre-recording.html 2013-02-01T03:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1296614-10-things-to-friday.html Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday: 1. EX-COP'S CHILLING JUSTIFICATION FOR CALIF. KILLING SPREE "I never had the opportunity to have a family of my own," he says in an online manifesto. "I'm terminating yours." 2. BRENNAN: WATERBOARDING 'REPREHENSIBLE' ... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1296614-10-things-to-friday.html 2013-02-08T01:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1859494-super-bowl-watch-beyonce-avocados-practice.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Around Super Bowl XLVII and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: GRIDIRON TO LEMONADE STAND Donald Driver didn't waste much time finding a new job. The Green Bay Packers all-time leading rece... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1859494-super-bowl-watch-beyonce-avocados-practice.html 2013-02-01T01:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859868-5-super-bowl-ads-that-enlist-viewer-help.html Advertisers are finding new ways to get viewers into the game during Super Bowl XLVII, which airs on CBS on Sunday. Here are 5 campaigns that enlist viewer help in one form or another. 1. Coca-Cola created an online game that pits a troupe of showgirls, biker-style "badlanders" and cowboys against each other in a race to find a Coke in the desert. Viewers... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859868-5-super-bowl-ads-that-enlist-viewer-help.html 2013-02-01T00:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859114-beyonce-1-stars-super-bowl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The entertainment leading up to the Super Bowl is so A-list, Beyonce may not even have the most anticipated performance surrounding the big game. Justin Timberlake is due to give his first major musical performance in four years. Stevie Wonder is performing for the masses at an outdoor concert. CeeLo Green is reuniting with his old hip-... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859114-beyonce-1-stars-super-bowl.html 2013-01-31T20:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859262-producer-fun-takes-center-stage-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — When music producer Jeff Bhasker — the mastermind behind fun.'s breakthrough — had thoughts of becoming a musician, the high school student in the jazz band figured he would play keyboard for a talented singer looking to carve a space in the musical universe. "In the jazz world you become a side man, say with like Miles Davis. You become M... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859262-producer-fun-takes-center-stage-grammys.html 2013-01-31T14:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1855654-white-house-petitions-huge-response-headache-too.html WASHINGTON (AP) — No, the U.S. will not be building a Death Star. And no, President Barack Obama will not deport CNN's Piers Morgan or let Texas secede. These are just a few of the wacky notions the White House has been compelled to formally address in recent weeks, part of an effort to put open government into action: the First Amendment right to petitio... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1855654-white-house-petitions-huge-response-headache-too.html 2013-01-30T07:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1838060-ap-photos-celebrities-turn-inauguration.html WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a rare event where Beyonce, Katy Perry and Jennifer Hudson aren't the headliners. The divas were happy to play supporting roles over the inauguration weekend as President Barack Obama kicked off his second term. And there was the promise of one more surprise guest at Tuesday's private staff ball— Lady Gaga, who the Presidential Inau... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1838060-ap-photos-celebrities-turn-inauguration.html 2013-01-22T22:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1838472-she-beyonce-questioned-lip-sync.html WASHINGTON (AP) — There's no question Beyonce's rendition of the national anthem was a roaring success. The mystery: was it live or lip synced? On Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Marine Band told news outlets that Beyonce had lip synced at President Barack Obama's inauguration. Master Sgt. Kristin duBois said the band was notified at the last minute t... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1838472-she-beyonce-questioned-lip-sync.html 2013-01-22T22:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1835360-beyonce-hudson-star-turns-inauguration.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson. If President Barack Obama's first inaugural theme seemed to be summed up b... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1835360-beyonce-hudson-star-turns-inauguration.html 2013-01-22T04:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832194-ap-source-inaugural-ball-to-feature-lady-gaga.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Watch out Beyonce and Katy Perry. There's another diva set to perform during the inauguration festivities — Lady Gaga. A person familiar with the inauguration tells The Associated Press that the pop star will perform at Tuesday's ball for President Barack Obama's staffers. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because that person wa... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1832194-ap-source-inaugural-ball-to-feature-lady-gaga.html 2013-01-20T03:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Clarkson is a multiple nominee at next month's Grammy Awards, but what she's really excited about is another event where she'll be joined by Beyonce, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Mana, Usher and Brad Paisley. Oh, and the president. President Barack Obama's inauguration is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any re... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html 2013-01-18T19:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1827014-michelle-williams-reveals-fight-with-depression.html NEW YORK (AP) — With a new single about to drop, a solo album in the works and a starring role in a national tour of a Broadway musical, you'd be hard-pressed to tell that Michelle Williams once had difficulty just getting out of bed. The singer-actress — one third of Destiny's Child alongside Beyonce and Kelly Rowland — said that in the past few months s... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1827014-michelle-williams-reveals-fight-with-depression.html 2013-01-17T13:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1819258-coca-cola-to-address-obesity-time-ads.html NEW YORK (AP) — Coca-Cola became one of the world's most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it's taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity. The Atlanta-based company on Monday will begin airing a two-minute spot during the highest-rated shows on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC in h... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1819258-coca-cola-to-address-obesity-time-ads.html 2013-01-14T20:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive ball expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers. Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Usher, Alicia Keys and Brad Paisley are among the stars announced Friday to sing at Obama's inaugural balls Jan. 21 and a children's concert on Jan. 19.... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1813318-top-talent-lined-up-obamas-inaugural-events.html 2013-01-11T15:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1812104-destinys-child-readies-song-compilation-cd.html NEW YORK (AP) — Destiny's Child is back together — for a new song. The R&B trio said Thursday they will release a new track called "Nuclear." The song is the group's first new offering since 2004. "Nuclear" will appear on the compilation album, "Love Songs," out Jan. 29. It features 13 previously released Destiny Child's ballads, including the hits "Emoti... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1812104-destinys-child-readies-song-compilation-cd.html 2013-01-10T19:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1810700-fantasia-to-headline-super-bowl-gospel-concert.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Add Grammy-winning R&B singer Fantasia to the growing list of musical acts heading to New Orleans Super Bowl weekend. Sherri Shepherd, host of ABC's "The View," and Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin, are hosting the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration with performances by Fantasia, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Winans and Bishop Paul S.... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1810700-fantasia-to-headline-super-bowl-gospel-concert.html 2013-01-10T09:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1797816-michelle-williams-joining-tour-fela.html NEW YORK (AP) — Former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams is joining the latest national tour of the musical "Fela!" Producers said Thursday the singer, who starred on the UPN sitcom "Half & Half," will be onstage when the tour opens at Sidney Harman Hall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29. "Fela!" — a biography of Nigerian musician and political activ... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1797816-michelle-williams-joining-tour-fela.html 2013-01-03T16:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1789764-fans-to-introduce-beyonce-super-bowl-halftime.html NEW YORK (AP) — All the single ladies — and fellas — will have a chance to join Beyonce on the field at the Super Bowl. Pepsi announced Friday that fans will introduce the Grammy-winning diva when she takes the stage Feb. 3 at New Orleans' Mercedes-Benz Superdome. A contest that kicks off Saturday will allow fans to submit photos of themselves in various ... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1789764-fans-to-introduce-beyonce-super-bowl-halftime.html 2012-12-29T03:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1779460-grammy-nominee-bobby-sanabria-feels-winner.html NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Sanabria already feels like a winner. The Latin jazz musician, who led the protest against the Recording Academy when it downsized from 109 to 78 categories last year, is nominated for best Latin jazz album — one of the awards that had been eliminated but returns at the awards show next year. "We're very proud," S... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1779460-grammy-nominee-bobby-sanabria-feels-winner.html 2012-12-20T17:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1772296-panettiere-overcomes-stage-fright-with-nashville.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — While Hayden Panettiere is pretending to be a country music singer on TV, she's learning how to be one in real life. The 23-year-old actress plays ambitious country star Juliette Barnes on the hit ABC show "Nashville" (Wednesdays, 10 p.m. Eastern). Her character has performed on the Grand Ole Opry, dealt with the demands of a recor... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1772296-panettiere-overcomes-stage-fright-with-nashville.html 2012-12-17T18:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1770142-diet-pepsi-quietly-changes-sweetener.html NEW YORK (AP) — Diet Pepsi is quietly changing its sweetener ahead of a major rebranding of the soft drink set for next month. The change comes as PepsiCo Inc. looks to reinvigorate its namesake brands after losing market share to Coca-Cola Co. in recent years. Cans of Diet Pepsi around the country now list a mix of two artificial sweeteners, a pairing th... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1770142-diet-pepsi-quietly-changes-sweetener.html 2012-12-16T21:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1769718-big-price-inaugural-pomp-private-money.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The pomp surrounding the inauguration of the president of the United States can carry a hefty price tag, from the glitzy galas to all those inaugural balls. Think of it this way: It can cost about the same as 150 Bentley cars, several dozen yachts or some $20 million shy of the cash needed for a Boeing 737. But taxpayers aren't on the ho... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1769718-big-price-inaugural-pomp-private-money.html 2012-12-16T21:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1768366-single-women-key-bloc-avoiding-gop.html DENVER (AP) — Sara Stevenson spends her working hours surrounded by Republicans, namely the married men who work alongside her in a Denver oil and gas firm company. But after hours and on weekends, she usually spends her time with other single women, and there's not a Republican in sight among the bunch. "There was just no way I could have supported any R... Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1768366-single-women-key-bloc-avoiding-gop.html 2012-12-15T14:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1757284-with-big-night-james-heat-top-hawks-101-92.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James leaped as high as he can soar. Dwyane Wade shot better than he ever has before. And when the Miami Heat stars are on their games like that ... "We probably won't lose," James said. Such was the case Monday night. James scored 27 points, Wade had 26 and the Heat pulled away in the second half to beat the Atlanta Hawks 101-92, impr... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1757284-with-big-night-james-heat-top-hawks-101-92.html 2012-12-11T03:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1742568-obamas-2nd-inaugural-afterthought.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Four years ago, Barack Obama's swearing-in drew a record crowd to the National Mall. There were 1.8 million people eager to witness history: the country's first black president taking the oath of office. Now, as Obama prepares for his second-term kickoff, the capital is pre-occupied with a looming economic crisis, exit from war and a res... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1742568-obamas-2nd-inaugural-afterthought.html 2012-12-04T18:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1731578-swizz-beatz-im-releasing-singles-albums.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Producer-rapper Swizz Beatz says he wants to release a series of singles — or "memorable moments" — instead of a follow-up album to 2007's "One Man Band Man." With the growing trend of top pop acts selling millions of singles, but falling flat in album sales, Beatz said releasing songs is the best route for him as a known artist. "I thin... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1731578-swizz-beatz-im-releasing-singles-albums.html 2012-11-29T17:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1725254-nets-take-1st-brooklyn-matchup-with-knicks-ot.html NEW YORK (AP) — Playing the Knicks never looked or sounded so sweet for the Nets in New Jersey. The first matchup in Brooklyn was everything they could have hoped for. "It was just a total 180 from what we saw last year, where it was mostly Knicks fans and all the chants and all the cheers were for them. It's great to feel that we have a home-court advant... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1725254-nets-take-1st-brooklyn-matchup-with-knicks-ot.html 2012-11-27T07:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1724392-beyonce-documentary-premiering-hbo-february.html NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce is getting personal. HBO announced Monday that a documentary about the Grammy-winning singer will debut Feb. 16, 2013. Beyonce is directing the film, which will include footage she shot herself with her laptop. The network said the documentary will include "video that provides raw, unprecedented access to the private entertainment ... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1724392-beyonce-documentary-premiering-hbo-february.html 2012-11-26T17:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1687516-qa-ne-yo-album-dance-music-tim-mcgraw.html NEW YORK (AP) — Ne-Yo knows that dance and electronic music dominate the charts and radio, and he believes some of the lyrics are weak. "There's dance songs out there with four words in the whole song, and it don't ever matter," he said. "Because it's not about what the words are, it's about the music, the ups and downs in the music ... and then it explod... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1687516-qa-ne-yo-album-dance-music-tim-mcgraw.html 2012-11-08T17:17:00Z