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Perth Now
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Beyoncé brings out Miley Cyrus for II Most Wanted in Paris
Beyoncé hailed Miley Cyrus an "icon" before performing a surprise duet together in Paris. The Grammy winner had a special treat in store for fans attending her Cowboy Carter Tour concert at Stade de France on Thursday night (19.06.25), with Miley joining her to perform their collaboration II Most Wanted from Cowboy Carter. Before Miley shot up from under the stage, Beyoncé gushed: 'I'm so excited because I wanted to do something very special for you guys. 'I could not do it without this young lady's help, so I want you to scream as loud as you can. I wan't y'all for this icon. 'I'm your biggest fan. I'm so grateful to watch you, to sing with you, Miss Miley Cyrus.' It marked the first time the pair had performed the song together live. Miley penned the song and admitted it was a "dream come true" to record it with the Crazy in Love hitmaker. She told W Magazine: 'I wrote that song, like, two and a half years ago. My mom would always go, 'I love that song so much.' So when Beyoncé reached out to me about music, I thought of it right away because it really encompasses our relationship. 'I told [Beyoncé], 'We don't have to get country; we are country. We've been country.' I said, 'You know, between you being from Texas and me being from Tennessee, so much of us is going to be in this song.' Getting to write a song, not just sing, for Beyoncé was a dream come true.'' The surprise duet comes after Miley released her latest project, the visual album Something Beautiful.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyoncé Thanks Sir Paul McCartney for ‘One of the Best Songs Ever Made'
Beyoncé closed out the final night of her Cowboy Carter tour's six-show run at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday (June 16) with a heartfelt message to fans and a tribute to one of England's most iconic songwriters. 'Thank you, Sir Paul McCartney, for writing one of the best songs ever made. Every time I sing it, I feel so honored. And it is a full circle moment to wear your beautiful daughter's design,' Beyoncé wrote in an Instagram post, referencing her Cowboy Carter rendition of the Beatles' 1968 classic 'Blackbird.' More from Billboard Addison Rae Announces Dates For Debut 2025 Headlining World Tour How Brandon Lake Is Leading A Whole New Flock To 'What's Real And What's True' In Christian Music Where Are the Blockbuster Soundtracks? The Screen Has Gone Dark for Hit Movie Albums Since 'Wicked' & 'Twisters' 'Thank you, London, for creating unforgettable memories for me and my family,' she continued. 'Holla at 'ya when I come on tour again!' Her version of the song, stylized as 'Blackbiird,' reimagines the original with string flourishes and vocal contributions from four rising Black female country artists: Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts and Tiera Kennedy. The cover is one of two reinterpretations featured on Cowboy Carter, alongside her take on Dolly Parton's 'Jolene.' McCartney praised Beyoncé's version earlier this year, calling it a 'magnificent' interpretation that reinforces the civil rights message that inspired him to write it. 'I think Beyoncé has done a fab version and would urge anyone who has not heard it yet to check it out,' he wrote on Instagram. 'You are going to love it.' The Beatles' 'Blackbird' was originally written in response to the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who faced violent resistance while integrating an Arkansas high school in 1957. McCartney has said the song was written as a message of hope and encouragement to Black women facing injustice. McCartney, whose original master recording is used in Beyoncé's version, according to Variety, also revealed that he had the chance to speak with the pop icon about her take on 'Blackbird.' 'I spoke to her on FaceTime and she thanked me for writing it and letting her do it,' wrote McCartney, who attended Beyoncé's record-breaking Renaissance World Tour last year. 'I told her the pleasure was all mine and I thought she had done a killer version of the song. When I saw the footage on the television in the early 60s of the black girls being turned away from school, I found it shocking and I can't believe that still in these days there are places where this kind of thing is happening right now. Anything my song and Beyoncé's fabulous version can do to ease racial tension would be a great thing and makes me very proud.' Released in March 2024, Cowboy Carter debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and made Beyoncé the first Black woman to top the Top Country Albums chart. The project also won her the Grammy for album of the year and best country album earlier this year. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Suspected upskirter is arrested at London Beyonce concert as stalkers are also removed from Tottenham Hotspur stadium
A man accused of upskirting at a Beyoncé concert has been arrested as people were kicked out of Tottenham Hotspur stadium for 'stalking and threatening behaviour'. The suspected upskirter was arrested during the first of six Cowboy Carter shows performed by the megastar at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 5. He is currently on police bail as enquiries continue. Metropolitan Police also backed venue security in removing people for 'stalking and threatening behaviour' as part of a larger crackdown on violent offenders at concerts in a bit to protect women and girls at 51-large scale shows across London. Five thousand officers shifts are set to be dedicated to supporting event organisers, public order officers, venue security staff, and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) patrols as three million music fans are set to attend Wembley this summer. Cops will be working in conjunction with four major venues, Wembley, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Emirates Stadium and the London Stadium. As part of their duties, they will identifying and intervening in any predatory or violent behaviour, and acting quickly to any violence against women and girls. Officers will also be on hand to speak with concertgoers as they patrol major venues and transport hubs. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ben Russell, who leads the Met's V100 initative, said: 'Every woman and girl has the right to feel safe, whether walking home, using public transport, or enjoying a night out at a concert. Yet too many still don't. The Met is determined to change that. 'This summer we are working closer than ever with stadium management and major event organisers to help keep the public safe. 'Dedicated VAWG patrols are taking place at a number of concerts throughout the summer, with officers trained to spot predatory men in crowds and taken action to prevent violence before it happens.' The Met's initative is part of a broader strategy to tackle violence against women and girls in the capital, which includes their V100 project which uses data to track and target the most harmful offenders. Since being launched the V100 strategy has more than doubled the risk of arrest for the most harmful VAWG suspects. The level of risk is assessed using crime reports alongside a tool which measures the seriousness of harm to victims, known as the Cambridge Crime Harm Index. Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, said: 'Women and girls deserve to be safe and feel safe wherever they are in the capital and I welcome this action by the Met at summer concerts to prevent violent behaviour, support those in need and take swift action against perpetrators. 'The Met's V100 work, made possible by City Hall funding, is transforming the way they tackle violence against women and girls, ensuring perpetrators who pose the greatest risk are arrested and convicted – protecting victims from the worst offenders and making our streets safer. 'Putting specially trained officers at these busy summer concerts is another step in the right direction. 'The Mayor and I will continue to support the Met to do everything possible to keep women and girls safe as part of our ongoing public health approach to tackling VAWG in all its forms to build a safer London for all.' A Wembley Stadium spokesperson said: 'The Wembley experience is all about enjoying a moment that our guests will remember forever. 'We are expecting around 3 million people to attend our concerts this summer – the majority of whom will be young women and girls. 'All of them should be able to attend without any fear or worry and be able to remember that moment for all the right reasons.'
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyoncé Surprises Fans With Epic Miley Cyrus Duet During Paris Concert
Beyoncé had a very special treat for her French fans after bringing her Cowboy Carter tour to mainland Europe. Following six massive (though, as was well-documented, not sold out) shows in London this month, Beyoncé brought her Cowboy Carter album to life in Paris for the first time on Thursday evening. And to reward her fans in Paris for their patience – she brought out a surprise guest during the show. 'I'm so excited because I wanted to do something very special for you guys,' she told the crowd as the opening bars of her Miley Cyrus duet II Most Wanted began playing. 'I could not do it without this young lady's help, so I want you to scream as loud as you can.' At that moment, Miley rose from underneath the stage to an ecstatic reaction from the audience, as Beyoncé hailed the singer as an 'icon' and said she was her 'biggest fan'. 'I'm so grateful to watch you, to sing with you, Miss Miley Cyrus,' Bey enthused, before launching into their Grammy-winning duet. Watch clips for yourself – if, for nothing else, to get an impression of the crowd's reaction – below: beyoncé & miley's FULL iconic performance together😭🥹 — 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 (@beyoncegarden) June 19, 2025 MILEY AND BEYONCE TONIGHT IN PARIS — out of context hannah montana (@OCHannahMontana) June 19, 2025 'Give it up for the one and only, my best friend, I love you and i'm so grateful to watch and sing with you miss Miley Cyrus' Beyoncé introducing Miley 🥹 — ۟ (@G0DNEYS) June 19, 2025 the scream Beyoncé gave when she said goodbye to Miley… she really loves her shotgun rider ♡ — ᴀʀᴛʜ (@arthfobic) June 19, 2025 Beyoncé and Miley actually sang together once before, when they were part of the star-studded line-up of the Artists Stand Up To Cancer charity single Just Stand Up! back in 2008, which also included the likes of Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Fergie, Leona Lewis and Ciara. Miley was one of several guest features on Beyoncé's Album Of The Year-winning Cowboy Carter, which also featured stars like Shaboozey and Post Malone, and spoken-word interludes from country music icons Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Linda Martell. In an interview with GQ last year following Cowboy Carter's release, Beyoncé sang the former Hannah Montana star's praises once again, saying: 'I'm obsessed with my backseat baby.... I'm a Smiler.' Miley Cyrus Names 1 Reason She's Concerned For Sabrina Carpenter Miley Cyrus Lost This Major Film Role To Selena Gomez After Penis Cake Controversy Jojo Siwa Breaks Silence On Miley Cyrus' Controversial Joke About Her At World Pride
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyoncé Surprises Fans With Epic Miley Cyrus Duet During Paris Concert
Beyoncé had a very special treat for her French fans after bringing her Cowboy Carter tour to mainland Europe. Following six massive (though, as was well-documented, not sold out) shows in London this month, Beyoncé brought her Cowboy Carter album to life in Paris for the first time on Thursday evening. And to reward her fans in Paris for their patience – she brought out a surprise guest during the show. 'I'm so excited because I wanted to do something very special for you guys,' she told the crowd as the opening bars of her Miley Cyrus duet II Most Wanted began playing. 'I could not do it without this young lady's help, so I want you to scream as loud as you can.' At that moment, Miley rose from underneath the stage to an ecstatic reaction from the audience, as Beyoncé hailed the singer as an 'icon' and said she was her 'biggest fan'. 'I'm so grateful to watch you, to sing with you, Miss Miley Cyrus,' Bey enthused, before launching into their Grammy-winning duet. Watch clips for yourself – if, for nothing else, to get an impression of the crowd's reaction – below: beyoncé & miley's FULL iconic performance together😭🥹 — 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆🫧💚 (@beyoncegarden) June 19, 2025 MILEY AND BEYONCE TONIGHT IN PARIS — out of context hannah montana (@OCHannahMontana) June 19, 2025 'Give it up for the one and only, my best friend, I love you and i'm so grateful to watch and sing with you miss Miley Cyrus' Beyoncé introducing Miley 🥹 — ۟ (@G0DNEYS) June 19, 2025 the scream Beyoncé gave when she said goodbye to Miley… she really loves her shotgun rider ♡ — ᴀʀᴛʜ (@arthfobic) June 19, 2025 Beyoncé and Miley actually sang together once before, when they were part of the star-studded line-up of the Artists Stand Up To Cancer charity single Just Stand Up! back in 2008, which also included the likes of Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Fergie, Leona Lewis and Ciara. Miley was one of several guest features on Beyoncé's Album Of The Year-winning Cowboy Carter, which also featured stars like Shaboozey and Post Malone, and spoken-word interludes from country music icons Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Linda Martell. In an interview with GQ last year following Cowboy Carter's release, Beyoncé sang the former Hannah Montana star's praises once again, saying: 'I'm obsessed with my backseat baby.... I'm a Smiler.' Miley Cyrus Names 1 Reason She's Concerned For Sabrina Carpenter Miley Cyrus Lost This Major Film Role To Selena Gomez After Penis Cake Controversy Jojo Siwa Breaks Silence On Miley Cyrus' Controversial Joke About Her At World Pride
