Fresh off the success of her inaugural fragrance Heat, launched in February to great fanfare, Beyonce Knowles is set to debut another spicy scent this September in the form of Beyonce Heat Ultimate Elixir.

This time around the 28-year-old Texas native puts a spin on the original fragrance by using notes that are meant to capture a more private side to the multi-hyphenate entertainer. Ultimate Elixir mixes spicy-floral Red Vanilla Orchid and Osmanthus petals with the sensuous notes of Cedarwood and Amber, then adds in delicious Vanilla and Tonka bean to drive the point home that this is a bouquet meant for one sexy siren.

Apparently it’ll be out in September.

They’ve won Super Bowls, Grammys, and MVP awards, but perhaps no feat is more impressive than collecting jaw-dropping paychecks in an otherwise dour economy.

Thanks to a lucrative array of athletic contracts, concert tours, and endorsement deals, the 12 best-paid celebrities under 30 collectively pulled in $573.5 million between June 1, 2009, and June 1, 2010. At an average age of 24, these wealthy 20-somethings have out-earned their rivals with a mix of talent and business savvy. Whether they’ve catapulted to fame on the athletic field or the Billboard charts, they’ve shrewdly parlayed their bold-face names into multimillion-dollar brands complete with endorsement deals, fashion lines, and top-selling fragrances.

Topping our annual tally for the second year in a row is Beyonce Knowles, the 28-year-old songstress who raked in an estimated $87 million during the 12-month period. As one half of hip-hop’s most powerful couple, Beyonce’s earning-power is indicative of both her talent and her willingness to diversify, a must to make this top-earners list. In addition to endorsement deals with companies from Nintendo to L’Oreal and her ever-expanding Dereon fashion line, the 90-plus stops on her world tour grossed $86 million.

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Apparently so! Obviously we can’t confirm complete validity of this without full prior knowledge of their family history (which we clearly don’t have lol) but someone’s claiming to have done their research!  Apparently, Beyonce is related to Queen Elizabeth II, 14th cousin removed! Click here to see the alleged family tree.

Not entirely too sure what this is, but it’s a full 48 minutes so enjoy! lol

Yankee ace CC Sabathia celebrated his 30th birthday in grand fashion with a party at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in Manhattan on July 18th.

A host of stars from the world of entertainment, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, model Tyson Beckford and movie director Spike Lee, also arrived, passing by Sabathia’s initials “CC” formed in light projected onto a black curtain hung outside the club on W. 25th St. in midtown.

July 18 – Leaving 40/40 Club in New York City

Singer Amy Winehouse has taken to golf to distract her from her drug and alcohol habit. The Grammy winning singer ventured onto the fairway for the first time recently and liked it so much she plans to take up the game, reported Sun online. “She played nine holes and loved it, she had a natural swing.Amy wants to learn how to play properly,” said a source close to the Back to Black singer. The 26-year-old is now working on her new studio album and wants to make a comeback to the music scene after a gap of four years. The singer who is now dating filmmaker Greg Traviss,went through a divorce and multiple rehabs during her sabbatical. But her career seems set for a new high as she is reportedly preparing for a collaboration with R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles.

Def Jam South President DJ Khaled has revealed an interest to work with Grammy-winning singers Alicia Keys and Beyonce in the near future. Imagining them on his past hits, Khaled also said he would love an opportunity to record with Eminem:

If I had a chance to work with Beyonce or Alicia Keys, I would want to take them into my world. Imagine Alicia Keys singing ‘We Takin’ Over.’ You know, Khaled, I make anthems. So if I ain’t have Akon on ‘We Takin’ Over,’ imagine her singing [the hook]. Imagine Alicia Keys singing ‘Out Here Grinding.’ And the same thing for Beyonce. And I want to work with Eminem…I want to work with Dr. Dre. I want to actually get in the studio and make a beat with him and put him on a hook.

Do you want Beyonce to sing at your wedding or birthday party? Well, according to OK Magazine it will ‘only’ cost you $ 2 million.

One tiny thing about this makes us question the validation of the article…

Brazilian graphic designer Vic Matos has created ‘flat pack’ celebrities for the most dedicated fans. Vic dreamt up the idea after discovering paper toys and creating the celebrity blog rabiscopop.com.br. He decided to merge the two and came up with Paper Divas, posting each celebrity on his site. Fans can now download the templates and make paper versions of their idols.

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Life & Style can reveal that Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys and record producer Swizz Beatz will tie the knot this summer – before their bundle of joy enters the world.

‘They’re planning a celebration in Europe very soon,’ an insider reveals to Life & Style. ‘It will be a star-studded celebration,’ with Jay-Z and Beyoncé among the celebrity guests. In fact, Alicia, who is five months pregnant, has already settled on a dress for the big day. ‘She’s decided on a Vera Wang gown and has been eyeing Christian Louboutin shoes,’ a second insider tells Life & Style.

For anyone who knows World of Warcraft, each race has a different dance. The new dance for the female goblin in the upcoming expansion is none other than Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”.  See an example of it below.

Side note: As of December 2008, World of Warcraft has more than 11.5 million subscriptions. I’m sure it’s only grown since then.

Beyonce was spotted in midtown Manhattan yesterday with fresh blonde hair. Check out the HQ pictures thats been added to the gallery.

July 19 – Midtown Manhattan [HQ]

Following on from the number two smash hit Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby), Jedward release their second single All The Small things on July 18th , from the high ocatane album Planet Jedward which is released on July 26th. The video is directed by Thomas De Longe and Mark Hoppus.

Looks familiar right?

Apparently, Beyoncé: Destined for Stardom is a new DVD documentary due for release on August 16, 2010. Unfortunately we have no information yet to be able to confirm or deny the validity of it or to say whether it’s official or unofficial, but Amazon, HMV and Play have all posted about it. The above picture is a possible DVD cover taken from Amazon. We’ll keep you posted on any additional information as and when it becomes available.

Beyonce is on the cover of the August edition of People’s Style Watch. Check out the scans below.

Thanks to fancydancer from our bwboard!

According to UK’s Daily Star, the Irish band The Script will possibly by writing for Beyonce’s new album. Their first single in the US, Breakeven, sold more than a million copies after the band performed it on an episode of The Hills. And their songwriting has impressed in lots of important circles.

A source said:

‘A track that the band wrote for their new album was picked up and circled internally through the record company until eventually it crossed the ears of Beyoncé. She is very interested in recording it for her next album. If she does, and it’s halfway as huge as any of her other songs, The Script are in for a bumper pay day.’

Irish rockers U2, who netted $130 million from their massive world tour and other deals, are the world’s top-earning musicians, according to Forbes.com. The group made $10 million in ticket sales on each tour stop and, along with merchandising revenue, hit the top of the list ahead of Australian heavy metal group AC/DC, who earned $114 million from their worldwide tour.

R&B singer Beyonce Knowles came in third with $87 million, three spots above her husband, rapper Jay-Z. New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band and pop diva Britney Spears rounded out the top five.

“Nearly half of the artists that make up this year’s list of the top-earning music acts have been around long enough that they could have appeared on the soundtrack to “Back to the Future,” Forbes.com said. The financial website added that the top two bands, along with Springsteen and Madonna, who came in at No. 8, could make as much as $372 million between June 2009 and June 2010.

Lady Gaga, edged past Madonna to grab the No. 7 spot, after earning $62 million from her 106-date tour, record sales and marketing deals. The full list can be found at www.forbes.com.

John Legend has revealed that he loves collaborating with other artists on his album tracks. The singer, who worked with musicians such as Kanye West and The Roots on his new album Wake Up!, said that he is not shy about approaching musicians that he admires to work with him and is not usually turned down.

“Usually I’m a fan of their work on some level and I think we could make something great together, and it’s usually just a phone call away and a little bit of scheduling and we usually make it happen.
As long as everyone comes into it with the right attitude, you know, a little bit of humility and a bit of that collaborative spirit, then you usually make something good out of it.”

He added that there are several people that he would love to record with in the future. “I have a few people that I’d love to write for or write with, like Amy Winehouse would be fun. Feist would be fun. Beyoncé would be cool too, just to name a few.”

Here’s the official ENGLISH version of the new L’Oreal commercial!