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Adidas and Beyoncé will release more Ivy Park gear this year - CNN
Why the Costumes of Broadway's 'Six' Took Cues From Beyoncé + Adele - Backstage
Jay-Z Net Worth: How Beyonce's Husband Made $1 Billion - International Business Times
“Beyonce Knowles” Just Got Arrested for Stealing a Car in New Mexico - autoevolution

Adidas and Beyoncé will release more Ivy Park gear this year - CNN

Posted: 12 Mar 2020 12:05 PM PDT

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Why the Costumes of Broadway's 'Six' Took Cues From Beyoncé + Adele - Backstage

Posted: 12 Mar 2020 09:59 AM PDT

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This spring on Broadway, Beyoncé meets Ann Boleyn with the arrival of stage sensation "Six." The musical, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss and directed by Moss and Jamie Armitage, depicts the six famously ill-fated wives of Henry VIII—however, it's corsets with a kick onstage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, as costume designer Gabriella Slade has created looks influenced as much by these historical queens as by Queen Bey and today's reigning divas. In other words, "Get in formation" has never been more prescient!

The "Six" costuming is unlike any other. What was the process for creating these looks?
I met with Lucy, Jamie, and Toby, and they presented to me the idea that the queens were kind of influenced by certain contemporary pop artists; there's a link between [Catherine of] Aragon and Beyoncé; between Catherine Parr and Alicia Keys; between Jane Seymour and Adele. This show is presented as a pop concert. It's not the standard musical, so in terms of design, I really wanted to make sure we had elements of contemporary pop fashion and style and an absolute fusion with historical details. It was [creating] links between then and now. Fabric-wise, I wanted to keep it vibrant, something that looked amazing with the light, so that's why I chose all the vinyls and the foils and the metallic trim.

READ: How Actors Can Give Costume Feedback That's Actually Useful

How much research did you do on both the historical figures and pop icons on which the queens are based?
It was 50–50. When I was looking at paintings of Aragon, I was looking at pictures of Beyoncé at the same time. There was definitely balance between the two. What I love about the process is tapping into those historical details, making them with contemporary fabric. That's the most exciting aspect.

In your words, what would you say a costume designer actually does?
The costume designer is a super integral member of the creative team, and they seek to design an aesthetic or character for the play or musical. They also look to see what details and aspects they can put into the costumes of that character that can enhance or elevate that character's personality, their vibe, and their characteristics. It's incredibly broad, but really important; [our work] affects, more than anything, the character and their persona, really.

How much of what you do is a collaboration with the creative team?
Costume design works best when you have direct contact with the person who is going to wear it, but also, a really nice connection with the director. It's a real unification of people's thoughts and opinions. And when there's trust between you and your team, the boundaries can be pushed even further and you can really experiment. For "Six," I knew I wanted to create something sculptural, and Lucy was on the same page. We wanted to do something very detailed, something that had a very pop aesthetic but that also had these historical nods. The piece is just so fabulous. This show is basically the exact reason why I chose to do costume design. I could really try something new and the fans are really responding to it. I think it worked—I hope so!

READ: Spring Broadway Preview: 'Six.' 'Company' + More

Can you speak specifically to your work with actors?
Sometimes you're able to meet with your actors before "the hassles." You might have a coffee with them, you might talk through the character with them. Sometimes you won't meet them until the actual rehearsal, but the process is really important—not only to make the costumes fit, but it's a real nice time you spend physically with your actor, where you're able to communicate in person and they're able to respond to seeing the shapes and colors and forms on the body. They can say, "Hey, this feels really great," or "This feels exciting." They're able to share their thoughts, and I love that. I love that communication I have with them. Everyone is on the same page and very supportive of each other; it's a unit.

Would you say one of your foremost goals is to make actors feel empowered?
That is a massive part of the job. If you've done that, brilliant. You need to ensure the aesthetics are there, as well, so that not only is your performer happy and empowered, but you're feeling happy and empowered by the visuals, too.

What advice would you offer aspiring costume designers?
If you want to do costume design, never be afraid to be experimental. Sometimes there's a pressure to make costumes that are quite normal, but you shouldn't ever feel pressured to make something normal. You should always push to make something experimental. If there's one thing I always say, it's never take on too much logistically in a schedule. I always work best when I've got less in the diary. You're not having to do hundreds of things at once. Give yourself a nice amount of time to work on something and really dive in. I think that's probably my advice: Push the boundaries and don't be so limited. You don't know what you can create. You can create things before you even realize that you're going to.

Ready to get to work? Check out Backstage's Broadway audition listings!

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Jay-Z Net Worth: How Beyonce's Husband Made $1 Billion - International Business Times

Posted: 11 Mar 2020 04:26 PM PDT

KEY POINTS

Jay-Z is now worth at least $1 billion
He has stakes in Uber
He owns champagne company Armand de Brignac

Jay-Z's net worth has set a standard among current and future rappers: becoming a billionaire is possible but getting there is not as easy as it seems. Here is how he managed to become of the wealthiest of his generation.

Jay-Z can be considered a legend in the hip-hop scene. He is wealthy on his own but his marriage with pop superstar Beyonce increased his value massively. The power couple simply pulls the strings like no other celebrity couple can.

In 2018, Jay-Z and Beyonce went on tour which fetched $5 million per show. The "On the Run II" had 48 shows and the couple easily made $250 million in total.

The 50-year-old rapper's net worth is around $1 billion, becoming the first rapper to achieve this feat. His was a story of rags to riches, a young boy who grew up with nothing and surrounded with drugs and violence at an early age. He used that experience to succeed in life.

Born Shawn Corey Carter, Jay-Z released his first album in 1996. He always believed that it was better to build his own brand than follow in the footsteps of others. That mentality urged him to make investments and build an empire. He founded the Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995 and launched Rocawear, his own clothing line, per Business Insider.

Count talent management as one of his expertise as well. Jay-Z owns the Roc Nation Sports agency and handles the careers of stars such as Saquon Barkley, Kyrie Irving, JuJu, Todd Gurley and Dez Bryant. He was once a minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets but clearly, his influence goes beyond the NBA court.

He acquired Tidal in 2015 for $56 million. Now, the Spotify rival is worth around $600 million. His sound investments do not end there. Carter is the owner of Armand de Brignac reportedly around $310 million. He is also a part owner of D'Usse, a known cognac produced by Bacardi.

According to Forbes, Jay-Z owns an impressive art collection apparently worth $70 million. As for real estates, the hitmaker has an East Hampton mansion, a Bel Air estate and a Tribeca penthouse.

Unknown to many, Jay-Z is also a stakeholder in Uber and owner of sports club 40/40 Club in Manhattan. The way the father of three has been able to expand his empire investing in real estate, talent management, tech companies and liquor brands is nothing short of amazing.

The Roc Nation entertainment company of rap star Jay-Z, left center beside Beyonce, has entered into a partnership with the NFL Photo: GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / EZRA SHAW

“Beyonce Knowles” Just Got Arrested for Stealing a Car in New Mexico - autoevolution

Posted: 12 Mar 2020 04:05 AM PDT

Stealing a car is a pretty bad thing to do, but refusing to come in quietly when the police catches you is worse.

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Add a stupid lie to the pile, and you got a solid contender to the title of world's worst car thief. Meet Surena Henry from Las Cruces, New Mexico. Or Beyonce Knowles, as she identified herself to the cops until they had to run her fingerprints in the database in order to be able to put a legit ID on her.

After all, if you're going to assume a different identity for the purpose of escaping the proverbial long arm of the law, you should at least choose one less obvious.

Beyonce isn't just a world-famous pop star whose face is plastered in all kinds of media, she is an iconic figure in the modern cultural landscape, known for her efforts in black activism, feminism, fashion and pretty much everything else you can think of. And filthy rich. She is Queen Bee.

And this is what makes Henry's attempt so hilarious. She stole a car from the owner's driveway in the early hours of Saturday morning in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The owner later told the police that he either forgot his keys in the car or may have dropped them outside the home, according to the Las Cruces Sun News.

When a patrol unit spotted the car in traffic some hours later, Henry refused to pull over. The cops followed her to her home and arrested her in her own driveway. That's when she identified herself as Beyonce, refusing to give her real name until booking time.

She also told cops that she "didn't feel like it" when she was asked why she didn't pull over when summoned. Say what you will, but she has some of Beyonce's attitude. The bad news is that it doesn't work in anyone's favor if you try to show it off when doing illegal stuff.

Henry was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center, and is charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, concealing identity, and resisting or obstructing an arrest.