Beyonce and Blue Ivy enjoy a Paris church. Photo: Beyoncé / Instagram
By Nic Baird
R&B power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z are shown doting on daughter Blue Ivy Carter in pictures from the Dangerously in Love singer’s Tumblr. Beyonce is kissing her child’s forehead in one photo. In another, Jay-Z carries the 11-month-old as he walks down a tree lined path. Both mother and daughter are appropriately dressed in blue. The baby girl was born this January, and though the couple released photos with the newborn in early February, they’ve been careful to keep her out of the limelight. That being said, ever since her credited cries rang out at the end of Beyonce’s “Glory,” she’s been the youngest person ever to appear on a Billboard chart.
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Support for the Presidential couple continues from Hip-Hop’s royal couple. During President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign, Jay-Z and Beyonce continued to show support through raising money and awareness. This past September, the pair raised $4 million for the President’s re-election campaign by hosting an event at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in New York City. The event was limited to 100 guests, each paying $40,000 to attend. Also, Jay-Z performed at POTUS’ Ohio rally for the final efforts to promote awareness, a day before the official election. When Jay-Z spoke to MTV News regarding his reasons to support the President, he stated, “I support Barack because I gotta respect that sort of vision. I gotta respect a man who is the first black President ever.”
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Jessica Simpson with Maxwell. Photo: Stoianov/FAMEFLYNET
By Lily Rose
First comes love; then, comes marriage; then, comes a little one sitting in a baby carriage. In 2012, things may not happen exactly in that order — especially for our favorite celebrity couples. No matter the order of things, when the little bundle of joy does come, it is cause for celebration and for baby announcements. When it comes to celebrity baby news, announcements range from traditional to over-the-top.
Beyonce and Jay-Z. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com; Marco Sagliocco / PRPhotos.com
By Nic Baird
Surprise guest Beyonce joined her husband Jay-Z on stage at the Barclays Center Saturday. The leather clad Beyonce even had to cover Jay-Z when he missed his queue during “Crazy in Love,” according to UsMagazine.com. “Oh sh– I should probably rap here,” he said afterwards. Jay-Z had been too caught up in his wife’s vocals to remember his part. By having his wife perform, Jay-Z closed out eight nights at the Brooklyn venue. She was in the audience during the first Sept. 28 show, before taking her support to the stage as her 2008 hit “Diva” played.
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Jay-Z and Beyonce. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos; Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Jennifer Ross
Taking timeout from their hectic schedules, Beyonce and Jay-Z had a date night on Sunday in Upper Manhattan, according to UsMagazine.com. Located right on the banks of the East River in the Inwood neighborhood, the parents of eight-month-old Blue Ivy enjoyed the evening at La Marina, a new restaurant and lounge with a luxury beach atmosphere. Beyonce, 31, and Jay-Z, 42, were celebrating the launch of Jay’s cognac brand, D’usse. As true to her form, Beyonce was beautifully dressed in a leopard-print Roberto Cavalli dress while Jay-Z had a laid back but well put together look.
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By Sarah Ribeiro
Engagement rings can be one of the most important elements in beginning a marriage. They signify the bond you have with your partner, their commitment to you, and the security of your relationship. Of course, there’s also the glamour and luxury that comes with a gorgeous diamond on your hand! Here are some celebrity engagement rings that perfectly represent both the strength and extravagance of celebrity weddings and marriages:
Beyonce and Jay-Z. Photo: GTRES/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Erin Minty
Beyoncé and her man Jay-Z have been in total baby bliss since the birth of their daughter Blue Ivy in January of this year. The sexy songstress spoke out about her role as a mother on Anderson Live last week, People reports. Beyoncé shares, “I love changing diapers, I love it. I love every moment of it, it’s so beautiful. I love it all.” She also told Anderson Cooper that she often sings Blue to sleep by making up crazy songs. And Jay-Z’s role in all this? According to his wife, he is “very good” at changing diapers as well!
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What do you get when you bring superstar couples Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles and Kanye West and Kim Kardashian together at the BET Awards? A whole lot of love. The two couples brought a lot of attention when they took the best seats in the house right next to each other. Knowles wore a bright satin dress and Kardashian was showing off her sexy curves in a white mini dress. The two ladies seemed to get along perfectly, and all four of them looked thrilled to have this double date.
Beyonce, recently named the Most Beautiful Woman, may have only given birth to her baby girl Blue Ivy a few months ago, but she’s already shedding the baby weight . Before the diva went to the hospital for the one of the biggest debuts of her life, she got ready for her performance with a fresh mani-pedi and an eye brow wax, but she says that when the moment came, all she and her husband Jay-Z cared about was the birth of their miracle. After their new baby girl came into the world, the singer was ready to bounce back, and she began a strict diet and workout schedule. “I’m proud that my waist came back so fast. I’m proud of that and happy, but that was mostly from the breastfeeding,” the singer explained to People. “I lost most of my weight from breastfeeding and I encourage women to do it; It’s just so good for the baby and good for yourself.”
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Some celebrity couples have the “it” factor that just draws us in and makes us interested in everything happening in their lives. Other Hollywood relationships have to work a bit harder for our attention, but still, we can’t help but take notice. They make headlines because of their enviable romances, high-profile careers, and cute kids, and we anxiously await their next moves. Below are five power celebrity couples that, for better or worse, never fail to command our attention:
Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
Beyonce and Jay-Z have something more important to focus on this year than awards. The new parents recently skipped the Grammy Awards to indulge in a quick pizza date before heading home to baby daughter Blue Ivy, according to UsMagazine.com. A witness said the superstar duo “were just like a regular couple talking and whatnot” while having dinner at their favorite pizza place in Brooklyn. “They were sitting in front of the place closer to where they make the pizza.”
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Jay-Z and Beyonce. Photo: Rick Maiman/Fame Pictures
On Monday, Jay-Z posted a new song titled “Glory” on his website, Lifeandtimes.com, with the statement, “Life just got REALLY good.” He was clearly referring to the birth of his baby daughter Blue Ivy Carter, with Beyonce. According to Marqueeblog.com, Jay-Z’s lyrics include, “You’re a child of destiny/you’re the child of my destiny/you’re my child with the child from Destiny’s Child/that’s a hell of a recipe.” He added, “The most beautifulest thing in this world/is daddy’s little girl.” Pharrell Williams produced the emotional and personal track. A baby’s cry is heard at the end of the song. Among other things, Jay-Z also revealed the couples’ struggle with a miscarriage. “Last time the miscarriage was so tragic/we was afraid you disappeared/but nah, baby, you magic.”
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Beyonce and Jay-Z have just become Hollywood’s newest parents! According to People, they welcomed a new baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter in New York on Saturday. Both mom and the baby are in the best of health. Beyonce’s sister, Solange Knowles, tweeted over the weekend that the new baby is the most beautiful girl in the world.
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Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
Beyonce has always been a private person under a public microscope. That’s why, when she revealed her baby bump at the 2011 Grammy Awards, Facebook and Twitter were on fire. How long was she pregnant before popping the news to her fans? Access Hollywood said that Beyonce was hiding her pregnancy since her four-night Roseland Theater performances. While on stage, the mom to be said she was thinking, “Everyone knows, everyone can see.” Beyonce, we speak for all your fans when we say: We had no idea!
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen. Photo: M Van Niedek / PR Photos
By Whitney Baker
Hollywood’s It Couples outshine us regular folks in more ways than one: they’re happily in love; they live extravagant and fame-filled lives; and they have more money than they can possibly spend. With a total of over $535 million divided among them, the celebrity couples on our list better have some shopping to do — or they’re going to be carrying around quite a few hefty wallets. Here they are:
1. Beyoncé and Jay-Z: This celebrity couple is not only the wealthiest couple on our list — raking in nearly double the next-richest duo — but perhaps the busiest as well. Pocketing nearly $124 million, they earned their paychecks from music sales and singing gigs, as well as endorsement deals and clothing lines.
Jenna Morasca and Ethan Zohn. Photo: Donna Ward / PR Photos
By Nisha Ramirez
Once you get past the daunting task of packing and airport security, traveling can be a great way to bond with your partner. Whether you decide to take a road trip through the 50 states or hop on a plane headed around the world, visiting a new place and learning a new culture can bring the two of you closer … and celebrities are no exception. So, take notes and get out your passport, because these star duos take traveling to the extreme:
1. Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca: Ethan Zohn won the hit reality TV show Survivor Africa and his girlfriend, Jenna Morasca, won Survivor Amazon. After being together for eight years, the adventure loving couple took traveling to new heights and joined the cast of The Amazing Race in September. Zohn and Morasca hoped the competition across the world would help them relieve stress following Zohn’s battle against Hodgkin’s disease.
It’s a girl! Or is it? Kelly Rowland kept referring to the newest addition to the Knowles-Carter calm as “she” and her” while answering questions about Beyonce’s bundle of joy in London on Thursday. The X-Factor UK judge revealed to UsMagazine.comshe was unsure of what to get her new niece for the baby shower. “I don’t know, I think her dad is gonna give her everything anyways, all I can give her is love.” With a response clearly insinuating the baby will be a girl, the media is buzzing with excitement. Rowland revealed she receives a weekly update from her best friend and former Destiny’s Child band mate. So if anyone knows the sex of the baby, it’s definitely be Auntie Kelly. Hopefully Beyonce and Jay-Z aren’t too upset!
On Saturday night, Jennifer Lopez broke down on stage in front of her fans. The teary eyed songstress paid homage to her old relationships after singing her past hit, If You Had My Love at Mohegan Sun concert in Montville, Ct. Lopez used the stage as her own personal therapy session. According to UsMagazine.com, a look-a-like P. Diddy (dated for 2.5 years) , Ben Affleck (engaged to in from 2002-2004), and Marc Anthony (who she recently divorced) all took the stage while JLo sang her new love songs. Hey, we’re not judging. Whatever it takes, like JLo’s song says to Get Right.
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Beyoncé Knowles recently announced on Australia’s Sunday Night TV show that she’ll give birth to her and husband Jay-Z’s first child in February. “My husband and I have been together for 10 years,” she said on the program. “All of my 20s. I feel like it is time …” The singer first revealed her pregnancy news in August on the black carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. She said she’s “so happy” and looking forward to the new addition to the family.
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Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
Buzzed about couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z held a carnival-themed fundraiser for the rapper’s Shawn Carter Foundation at New York’s Pier 54, where they raised $1 million. Jay-Z arrived first and later met with his wife at the Spotted Pig’s food truck, People reports. Guests at the fundraiser enjoyed carnival games and treats provided by Spotted Pig and Momofuku Milk Bar. The money raised at the event will send underprivileged students to college.
Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Whitney Baker
Spending a lazy afternoon at a ball game can be the perfect casual date — and celebrity couples seem to think so, too. Sometimes, celeb sightings at a sporting event can be as entertaining at the game itself. There may even be as much action off the court as there is on it.
So the next time you attend a sporting event — whether it be hockey, basketball or baseball — keep your eyes open for the famous duos below:
1. Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher: In February, Underwood’s hockey-playing hubby was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Nashville Predators. Shortly after, Fisher moved into his wife’s Brentwood, CA, home (and into her closet), and for the first time during their marriage, the newlyweds settled in the same city. Fans can rest assured that, once the hockey season starts up again in October, Underwood will be at as many home games as her hectic schedule allows.
Beyoncé stunned the world Sunday night when she announced that she and husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child. If it wasn’t already obvious, the diva showed up to the VMA’s in an orange wrap dress and kept rubbing her belly, according to People. After confirming the rumors from the red carpet, she went on to show off her baby bump while on stage performing ‘Love On Top’ and started off the performance by screaming, “I want you to stand up on your feet. I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside me.” Jay-Z was in the crowd, as excited as ever about the news, and the couple seemed happy to share it with the world.
Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
By Tanni Deb
From Britney Spears to Nicki Minaj, this year’s MTV Video Music Award (VMA) nominees are teeming with A-list music stars. The three top contenders include Katy Perry, with nine nods (the most of any performer this year), and Adele and Kanye West, both with seven nominations each. While it will be exciting to see which stars take home a trophy for their designated categories, we’re also eager to see which of our favorite celebrity couples will attend. Although we won’t know for sure who will show up to the VMAs until Sunday, Aug. 28, here are five celebrity couples we hope make an appearance:
1. Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z: Listed as the “most powerful couple” for TIME magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2006, the duo dated for six years before secretly getting married in 2008. OK Magazine reported that “the couple is very supportive of one another — making sure to attend performances and appearances together.” That means we can definitely count on them to arrive together, since Beyoncé is up for a nomination, right?
It looks like love got the best of him! Jay-Z finally broke his longstanding silence when it comes to talking about wife Beyonce to the media. He just couldn’t contain himself during a phone call into a Miami, Florida, radio station, according to UsMagazine.com. And when he opens up, he really lets it fly. “What I’ve learned from her is similar to what I learned from Mike [Jackson] – and I know that’s blasphemy to compare the two because Mike was such an innovator – but I think she’s like the second coming,” said Jay-Z. “You know, the hard work and dedication that she puts into her shows. It just makes you want to work harder at your own craft. She’s like a machine.”
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