• Beyonce's 'Formation' Lyrics, Shout-Out Left Bill Gates Baffled

    One would think that a shout-out in the lyrics of one of the most popular songs of the year would be pretty cool, but not everyone is Bill Gates. We're talking about the line in Beyoncé's controversial song, "Formation," where she calls herself the "Black Bill Gates." Though the tech mogul has heard the song, he explained in a new interview that he missed this shout-out until one of his employees told him about it. When he learned about it, he was basically baffled as to why the singer would namedrop him - though, we all know that comparing yourself to Gates is a huge power play that Beyoncé is more than capable of claiming.

  • Beyoncé Rumored to Release New Album in April

    Earlier this month, Beyoncé’s longtime stylist, Ty Hunter, revealed that the “Formation” singer is prepping to release a new album. Although he did not reveal when fans should expect the album, it has been rumored that the project will be released in April.

  • Beyoncé's Formation Tour: Minister Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam Offer Security

    Beyoncé’s performance of “Formation” at the Super Bowl 50 halftime has received a great deal of backlash from law enforcement with officers threatening to boycott her upcoming tour the same name. While various officers have voiced their intent to boycott volunteering to work at the world tour, Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam have stepped up to offer security for Bey.

  • Beyoncé's Super Bowl 50 Performance Leads to Possible Boycott By Miami Police Union

    Earlier this month, Beyoncé took centerstage during halftime at Super Bowl 50 and paid homage to the Black Panthers with a live rendition of “Formation.” Since then, the Houston-bred songstress has faced a slew of criticism, particularly from those in law enforcement. In fact, the performance has lead to a possible boycott of her upcoming concerts by the Miami Police Union.

  • Anti-Beyonce Protest Was Reportedly a Lonely Three-Man Party

    Today was supposed to make history for anti-Beyonce protestors, but what was supposed to be a huge demonstration ended up being more of an episode of Three's Company. Yes, that's right -- only three people showed up to protest Bey's "Formation" video, which has been called anti-cop by conservatives.

  • Azealia Banks: Don't Diss Beyonce for 'Embracing Her Blackness'

    Azealia Banks is never shy about making her opinion known, especially on social media, and now she is dissing critics of Beyonce’s new song “Formation” on Twitter. The “212” rapper took to social media to blast the white feminists who claim that Beyonce only speaks out for black women. Amongst other commentary, Banks claims that Beyonce should not be turned on when she decides to “embrace her blackness.”

  • Watch Beyonce's "Formation" Super Bowl Performance Drive White People Crazy in 'SNL' Parody

    Beyoncé's latest inspirational single "Formation" might have caused a lot of excitement with her fans, also known as the Beyhive, but not everyone was pleased with the message. After performing at Super Bowl 50 with Black Panther inspired dancers, the singer was accused of "race-baiting" and generated backlash from several media outlets. In typical 'Saturday Night Live' fashion, the sketch comedy show poked fun at people's reactions in a skit where white people went crazy over Beyoncé's embracing her black roots.

  • Killer Mike Discusses Beyonce's 'Formation' Video on 'Real Time With Bill Maher' [WATCH]

    Atlanta hip-hop artist, activist and avid Bernie Sanders supporter, Michael Render, best known as Killer Mike, returned to "Real Time With Bill Maher" this past weekend. Alongside comedian and designer Margaret Cho, political analyst Ana Navarro and business reporter Josh Green, the Run the Jewels rapper discussed Beyonce's polarizing "Formation" video and Super Bowl halftime performance of the song.
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