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IOL News
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- Entertainment
- IOL News
Will Beyoncé's 'Act III' rock the music world? Fans weigh in
As speculation swirls around Beyoncé's 'Act III', fans wonder if it will reclaim rock music or feature a Destiny's Child reunion following the 'Cowboy Carter' tour. Image: Instagram/@Beyonce Now that the 'Cowboy Carter' tour has wrapped up, the Beyhive, as Beyoncé fans are known, is buzzing with speculation about what the final act of Beyoncé's trilogy album will sound like. Will she go back to where it all began and bring back Destiny's Child? Or will she channel the iconic Betty Davis on what may be her rock album? In 2022, Beyoncé released 'Renaissance', her seventh studio album, marked as 'Act I' of a mysterious trilogy. After announcing it at the Super Bowl in 2024, Beyoncé released 'Act II', later revealed to be titled 'Cowboy Carter'. With two acts already under her belt, the highly anticipated final act is the only one left to complete the trilogy It has been reported that Beyoncé's trilogy aims to highlight the black roots of various genres. With 'Renaissance', she celebrated the early 90s Chicago dance and house music, while through 'Cowboy Carter', she paid homage to country music's black roots. Given this pattern, fans speculate that the final act might explore rock and roll, fuelled by subtle hints and easter eggs in the project's visuals, which fans have also brought to light. On July 26, Beyoncé treated her fans to a surprise mini Destiny's Child reunion as she wrapped up her record-breaking 'Cowboy Carter' tour in Las Vegas, and fans loved every moment of it. Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams joined Beyoncé on stage, and the crowd erupted in excitement as the trio strutted onto the stage in shimmery gold outfits. Since then, the speculation has been that their surprise appearance may be another hint at what's to come in 'Act III'. While Beyoncé has not disclosed the genre for 'Act III', fans are speculating that she will reclaim rock music, following the pattern of 'Renaissance' reclaiming dance music and 'Cowboy Carter' reclaiming country. If true, she would likely pay tribute to the black pioneers who helped shape the genre, much like she did in the first two acts. Additionally, Beyoncé has been fueling the speculation about 'Act III' potentially being a rock album, having dressed up as rock legends Betty Davis and Prince for Halloween 2024. Based on a pattern, fans are speculating about the release date for 'Act III'. Noticing that both 'Renaissance' and 'Cowboy Carter' dropped on a Friday the 29th, X user @r0cktails pointed out the potential significance of this date for the trilogy's final instalment. The pattern reveals that 'Renaissance' dropped on July 29, 2022, and 'Cowboy Carter' on March 29, 2024, with both releases strategically timed to fall on a Friday, a common day for new music drops. Since the next Friday will fall on May 29, 2026, fans are speculating that 'Act III' will land on this date.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Was Beyoncé's music theft staged? Conspiracy theories storm internet as fans demand Act III release amid leak fears
Beyoncé's Atlanta stop for her Cowboy Carter tour gave fans everything they hoped for, but the excitement quickly turned into concern after hard drives containing her unreleased music were reportedly stolen from a rental car used by her team. The break-in, which involved members of her dance crew, has not only led to a police investigation but also sparked anxiety among fans. With rumours spreading that the stolen items include unreleased tracks, the BeyHive is urging Beyoncé to act before anything leaks. On top of that, new conspiracy theories are now dividing the fandom. High-end items and hard drives were stolen from Beyoncé's team's rental car According to The Hollywood Reporter, the theft happened on July 8, just two days before Beyoncé kicked off her four-night run at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The incident took place at a parking garage in Krog Street Market while Beyoncé's choreographer, Christopher Grant, and dancer, Diandre Blue, were out having dinner. During that time, someone broke into their rental SUV and stole two suitcases filled with both personal and work-related items. Among the stolen goods were designer clothes, Tom Ford sunglasses, MacBooks, and a Tumi backpack. But what really raised concern were the five thumb drives inside the bags, which reportedly contained unreleased music, concert setlists, and visuals, possibly linked to Beyoncé's upcoming Act III. The case is now being handled by Atlanta's Larceny from Auto Unit. An arrest warrant has been issued, but the suspect's identity has not been made public. Fans plead with Beyoncé to drop Act III before thieves do. As soon as news broke about the theft, panic swept across social media. The BeyHive quickly connected the dots, highlighting that if those hard drives really did contain unreleased music, what's stopping someone from leaking it? 'BEYONCÉ, DROP THAT ACT III LEAD SINGLE RIGHT NOW SO THEY CAN'T LEAK IT,' one fan tweeted. Another joked, 'Y'all think Beyoncé just got Act 3 sitting in a trunk?' There's no way you believe Beyoncé's act 3 is sitting on a choreographers car Even though there's no confirmation from Beyoncé's team about the contents of the stolen drives, that hasn't stopped fans from speculating. 'So I'll be going to Atlanta for Beyoncé's Act 3 atp,' one fan quipped, already treating the city as ground zero for a potential leak. beyoncé, just know im getting floor seats for act 3 in atlanta. you WILL be seeing me. Conspiracy theories take over the timeline. Of course, where there's Beyoncé, there are theories, and some fans believe this entire situation might be more calculated than it seems. One widely shared post suggested the break-in may have been orchestrated by her own team. 'This wasn't random,' the fan claimed. 'It was a data move. The controversy, the blog coverage, the internet frenzy, it's all being tracked. Her next rollout is coming.' According to that theory, Beyoncé is set to drop the first Act III single on July 29, followed by the full album on August 29. The same fan claimed parts of the album are still being rewritten and that it will sound unlike anything she's done before. 'It's not going to be the Beyoncé you're used to,' the post read. 'Act III is going to be polarising, and that's intentional. It's a middle finger to the industry and a love letter to vulnerable women.' the beyonce leak today was calculated, not by her, but her she was definitely aware & signed off on it for blogs, the controversy, media, & public reaction is all used to setup her next movewhich is single 7/29/25 act 3 - 8/29/25 new beyonce single - 7/29/25act 3 - 8/29/25parts of act 3 is being rewritten & prepped as we b VERY mixed reviews & NOT typical beyoncewhich is intentional. act 3 is a big industry FUCK U.& a reclamation of power for vulnerable women Has Beyoncé reacted to the incident? Despite the whirlwind of speculation, Beyoncé hasn't made any public comments about the incident. She wrapped her fourth and final show in Atlanta without missing a beat and is now headed to Las Vegas for her next performance on July 25. Whether she'll address the break-in or surprise with dropping new music remains to be seen. Act III is rumoured to be the final chapter in Beyoncé's three-part musical journey, following Renaissance (Act I) and Cowboy Carter (Act II). Though the title and release date haven't been confirmed, fans and insiders believe the album will dive into rock, possibly highlighting the genre's Black origins.
Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Megan Thee Stallion set to launch her own Popeyes location
Megan Thee Stallion is leveling up her empire with the announcement that she's opening her own Popeyes franchise. The Grammy-winning rapper took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes look at the early stages of construction. 'My very own @popeyes is opening this summer, Hotties! I just stopped by to check out the location — it's still just the bones right now, but this is about to be the littest Popeyes ever!' she wrote. This move into the fast food world isn't her first time collaborating with Popeyes, she previously partnered with the chain for a hot sauce launch in 2021 but now, Megan is taking full ownership, bringing her signature flair to the business. And the Popeyes news is just the start. Megan has also dropped her latest single, 'Whatever,' which marks the beginning of Act III, the next chapter in her MEGAN series. The track blends confidence, raw energy, and the kind of punchy bars fans have come to expect from the Houston-born star. On TikTok Live, Megan teased details about the upcoming album. While she's being strategic with who she features, she made one thing clear: 'I only want to do features with artists I haven't worked with yet, or ones I genuinely listen to in my own time…people I actually f*ck with.' She went on to name one artist she's hoping to collaborate with: Doechii. When fans asked in the comments, Megan didn't hesitate. 'I love Doechii, b*tch. I do wanna do a song with Doechii. That is on my album wishlist.' With a new restaurant on the way and fresh music heating up, Megan Thee Stallion is setting the tone for a major summer, one track, and one drumstick, at a time.
Korea Herald
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
G-Dragon world tour to kick off in Goyang, Korea next month
Ubermensch world tour is K-pop icon's first solo concert in 8 years G-Dragon is making his long-awaited return to the stage. The K-pop icon announced Wednesday that his Ubermensch world tour will kick off at Goyang Stadium in Korea, March 29-30. This marks G-Dragon's first solo concert in eight years since his Act III, M.O.T.T.E world tour in 2017. The tour spanned 36 shows and attracted approximately 650,000 attendees, setting the record for the largest tour by a K-pop solo artist at the time. At the upcoming concert, G-Dragon will perform his prereleased tracks "Home Sweet Home" and "Power," along with new songs from his third full-length album "Ubermensch," set for release on Feb. 25. Meanwhile, Coupang Play has been announced as the presenting partner for G-Dragon's world tour concerts in Korea. Through this collaboration, Coupang Play aims to expand its live entertainment offerings beyond original content and sports. Tickets will go on sale with an exclusive fan club presale starting at 8 p.m., Feb. 26 followed by general sales opening at 8 p.m., Feb. 27. Further details on ticket purchases and the concert will be unveiled through Coupang Play's official website this Friday.
Korea Herald
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Ubermensch world tour is K-pop icon's first solo concert in 8 years
G-Dragon is making his long-awaited return to the stage. The K-pop icon announced Wednesday that his Ubermensch world tour will kick off at Goyang Stadium in Korea, March 29-30. This marks G-Dragon's first solo concert in eight years since his Act III, M.O.T.T.E world tour in 2017. The tour spanned 36 shows and attracted approximately 650,000 attendees, setting the record for the largest tour by a K-pop solo artist at the time. At the upcoming concert, G-Dragon will perform his prereleased tracks "Home Sweet Home" and "Power," along with new songs from his third full-length album "Ubermensch," set for release on Feb. 25. Meanwhile, Coupang Play has been announced as the presenting partner for G-Dragon's world tour concerts in Korea. Through this collaboration, Coupang Play aims to expand its live entertainment offerings beyond original content and sports. Tickets will go on sale with an exclusive fan club presale starting at 8 p.m., Feb. 26 followed by general sales opening at 8 p.m., Feb. 27. Further details on ticket purchases and the concert will be unveiled through Coupang Play's official website this Friday.
