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The Bizarre Beyoncé Conspiracy Theory, Explained - Forbes

Posted: 06 Jul 2020 01:26 PM PDT

You might have seen an amusing Twitter post that went viral over the weekend, from Florida politician KW Miller (who is verified by Twitter and is currently running for congress), making the unhinged claim that Beyoncé isn't actually African-American, but is secretly …. Italian? 

The post, littered with "QAnon" conspiracy hashtags, goes on to claim that the singer's pop songs are filled with hidden messages and insidious symbols; even an innocuous statement like "Becky with the good hair," is, apparently, part of the secret code. 

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Beyoncé and her husband, Jay Z, have long been the subject of conspiracy theories and wild fantasies; the idea is that the two are members of "the Illuminati," and are secretly ushering a revolution, a new world order, brainwashing the public through music videos and dance routines. 

Untangling the complexities of the Illuminati conspiracy would require its own article (an explainer can be found here), but in a nutshell, conspiracy theorists allege that the world is run by an ancient cabal of cultists, who communicate through secret signals, sometimes concealed within music videos. It's a bit weird that these supposedly all-powerful people can't just speak privately, or send text messages to one another, but that's the idea. 

The theory distracts adherents from real issues like economic inequality and climate change, by pushing the idea that valuable information can be gleaned from phrases like "Becky with the good hair," rather than, say, becoming more informed about politics and power dynamics. 

For several years, Jay Z has, during his performances, made a hand signal that forms a triangle. This is supposedly meant to represent a diamond, and has become synonymous with Jay Z and his record label. Occasionally, Beyoncé will also flash the hand signal, likely in support of her husband. 

But the triangle shape is, for some, associated with the "Eye of Providence" (usually enclosed inside of a triangle, or a pyramid). Said Eye is connected to a wide range of belief systems, including the Freemasons and Illuminati, along with the many conspiracy theories that surround them. Recently, "Pizzagate" also became associated with the triangle shape.

Thus, conspiracy theorists believe that Jay Z's iconic hand signal is, secretly, signalling his devotion to the Illuminati. 

But the problem with attaching such weighty significance to a simple shape, is that triangles can be found everywhere, and very quickly, theorists can form a narrative by watching a music video and picking up on the "secret symbolism." 

It doesn't help that Beyoncé and her creative team use so much religious iconography in her performances and videos - their playful depiction of Beyoncé as a modern, musical goddess ensures that conspiracy theorists will never, ever run out of material. By making wild associations between shapes, set pieces and dance routines, conspiracy theorists can cook up some spectacularly strange narratives. 

Beyoncé and Jay Z are well aware of the increasingly bizarre theories that surround them - Beyonce directly addresses them in Formation, her lyrics stating: "Y'all haters corny with that Illuminati mess." 

So, how did "Beyoncé is secretly in the Illuminati" become "Beyoncé is secretly Italian?" Well, the source of the theory seems to stem from a single Instagram comment. 

Beyond that, the imaginary Italian identity adds to the idea of Beyoncé being descended from a powerful bloodline of Illuminati cultists, as well as theorists craving a new deception to uncover.   

By warping Beyoncé into a Illuminati-approved Rachel Dolezal, questioning her cultural identity, conspiracy theorists seek to delegitimize Beyoncé and portray her as a dangerously deceptive individual. 

Considering how Beyoncé's lyrics and imagery are so supportive of the Black Lives Matter movement, it's hard to view this conspiracy as an innocent delusion  - it appears to be an effort, deliberate or otherwise, to dismiss the entire movement as a fraud.

A celebration of Black power - Quinnipiac Chronicle

Posted: 06 Jul 2020 12:20 PM PDT

Beyoncé's newest song reminds listeners to be proud of who they are

Jessica Simms, Managing Editor
July 6, 2020

Beyoncé released her latest song, "Black Parade," as a way to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the United States on June 19, 1865.

The track, which is produced by Derek Dixie and co-written by Beyoncé's husband, Jay-Z, honors Black heritage and empowerment during the ongoing movement for racial justice.

Beyoncé released "Black Parade" in honor of Juneteenth. (Screenshot from Apple Music)

"I hope we continue to share joy and celebrate each other, even in the midst of struggle," Beyoncé wrote on Instagram on June 19. "Please continue to remember our beauty, strength and power."

Lyrically, "Black Parade" connects with Beyoncé's southern roots and African ancestry, while also critiquing society for its history of racism. The song opens up with Beyoncé rapping, "I'm goin' back to the South/I'm goin' back, back, back/Where my roots ain't watered down."

While this lyric is a reference to her Texan roots, the term "watered down" can also symbolize Beyoncé's experiences with whitewashing during her career. With Beyoncé's wax figure in Madame Tussauds in New York originally appearing too light-skinned and L'Oreal lightening her skin in press ads, Beyoncé could be referring to these instances in her lyrics, showcasing her desire to go back to her "roots" to be her authentic self.

Despite these hardships, Beyoncé uses this song to celebrate her culture and race by referencing her African heritage. She repeats the words "motherland drip on me" and "melanin, melanin, my drip is skin deep." She even says "I can't forget my history," which prompts her to address the issue of ongoing racism.

Lyrics such as "rubber bullets bouncin' off me/Made a picket sign off your picket fence" juxtapose the idea of the white American dream being associated with suburban living and the ongoing marches and protests that are aiming to address police brutality many Black people experience.

Beyoncé also goes on and says "being Black, maybe that's the reason why/They always mad," which is her way of expressing that some people refuse to accept that skin color gives a person privilege or immediately gives them disadvantages in life.

"Black Parade" powerfully addresses political and social justice issues while firmly stating that Black lives matter. By unapologetically being herself, Beyoncé is able to connect her own experiences of being a Black American woman and how she is proud to be who she is. She even says in the song, "being Black baby, that's the reason they always mad/Been past'em, I know that's why they all big mad."

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'Black Parade' powerfully addresses political and social justice issues while firmly stating that Black lives matter."

— Jessica Simms

Shortly before releasing "Black Parade," Beyoncé launched the Black Parade Route, which is an online directory of Black-owned businesses. This initiative will directly benefit the Black Business Impact Fund, which supports small Black-owned businesses in need, through her BeyGOOD Foundation.

"Being Black is your activism," Beyoncé wrote on her website, beyonce.com. "Black excellence is a form of protest. Black joy is your right."

Not only did Beyoncé share the message that Black lives matter, forever and always, in a beautiful and powerful manner, she also took it a step further by donating all of the song's proceeds to benefit the Black community.

Proceeds from the song will support Black-owned businesses, as well.

You can do your part by standing by the message of "Black Parade" and streaming this meaningful song. Just by clicking and listening, you can make a small, yet impactful difference.

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Florida Congressional Candidate Claims Beyonce Is Not African American - iHeartRadio

Posted: 06 Jul 2020 02:13 PM PDT

A congressional candidate was dragged on Twitter for making a bizarre allegation about Beyoncé.

While everyone was celebrating the Fourth of July on Saturday, KW Miller, who is running for Florida's 18th Congressional District this fall, wasted his holiday going on an absurd Twitter rant claiming the "Drunk in Love" superstar is faking her identity as an African-American. Even stranger, Miller alleged Beyoncé is actually an undercover Italian woman — let that conspiracy sink in.

"Beyoncé is not even African American. She is faking this for exposure," Miller tweeted. "Her real name is Ann Marie Lastrassi. She is Italian. This is all part of the Soros Deep State agenda for the Black Lives Matter movement. BEYONCÉ YOU ARE ON NOTICE!"

As if Miller's baseless allegations against Queen Bey weren't bizarre enough, he also fired off on Patti LaBelle, accusing the legendary singer of being a "Deep State operative."

Whew…

Elsewhere in his rant, Miller alleges the mother-of-four's hit song "Formation" contains a "secret coded message to the globalists." He also believes the track "clearly admitted that she was demonic and that she worshipped in the Satanist churches located in Alabama & Louisiana" and concluded his rant by mocking the Lemonade star's "I got hot sauce in my bag, swag" line from the song by claiming Beyoncé "keeps Satanist symbols in her bag."

For context, the 38-year-old has openly embraced her Louisiana Creole ancestry (French, Native American, and African) over the years. She even recorded a song titled "Creole" in 2006. As anticipated, though, Beyoncé has not responded to Miller's claims.

Get a load of KW Miller's insane Twitter tirade and how users have responded below.

Beyoncé drops surprise single 'Black Parade' on Juneteenth - Fox Business

Posted: 20 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT

A look at the history behind Juneteenth and what you need to know about the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Beyoncé did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature surprises — a new single called "Black Parade."

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"I'm going back to the South, I'm going back where my roots ain't watered down," Beyoncé sings, opening the track. At several points on Friday's release, the singer tells listeners to "Follow my parade."

Proceeds from the song will benefit Black-owned small businesses, a message entitled "Black Parade Route" on the singer's website said. The post included links to dozens of Black-owned businesses.

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"Happy Juneteenth. Being Black is your activism. Black excellence is a form of protest. Black joy is your right," the message said.

Juneteenth commemorates when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free. While the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in the South beginning Jan. 1, 1863, it wasn't enforced in many places until after the end of the Civil War two years later. Confederate soldiers surrendered in April 1865, but word didn't reach the last enslaved Black people until June 19, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to Galveston, Texas.

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"We got rhythm, we got pride, we birth kings, we birth tribes," Beyoncé sings toward the end of the nearly five-minute song.

Juneteenth — typically a day of both joy and pain — was marked with new urgency this year, amid weekslong protests over police brutality and racism sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd, a Black man, being detained by Minneapolis police.

Beyoncé spoke out on social media in the wake of Floyd's death.

"We're broken and we're disgusted. We cannot normalize this pain," she said in an Instagram video that called for people to sign a petition demanding justice for Floyd.

The singer also joined the call for charges against the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor, who was gunned down in March by officers who burst into her Kentucky home. Beyoncé wrote in a letter Sunday to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron that the three Louisville police officers "must be held accountable for their actions." Cameron has asked for patience amid a probe, but Louisville's mayor announced Friday that one of the officers would be fired.

The release of "Black Parade" is the singer's latest philanthropic effort. In April, she announced her BeyGOOD charity would partner with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's Start Small campaign to provide $6 million in relief funds to a variety of groups working to provide basic necessities in cities like Detroit, Houston, New York and New Orleans.

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It's also the latest surprise release from the singer, who along with husband Jay-Z released the nine-track album "Everything Is Love" in 2018 with no notice. In 2013, Beyoncé released the self-titled album "Beyoncé," also without any notice.

"I hope we continue to share joy and celebrate each other, even in the midst of struggle," she wrote in an Instagram post announcing the release of "Black Parade." "Please continue to remember our beauty, strength and power."

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Whither rock? Beyonce, Eminem to headline Coachella - Manila Bulletin

Posted: 06 Jul 2020 10:13 AM PDT

Beyonce, Eminem and The Weeknd will headline Coachella, promoters announced Tuesday, marking the first time that no rock act will be among the main attractions at the leading festival.

Coachella, which has turned into one of the world's most lucrative and influential festivals since its debut in 1999, takes place in the desert of southern California over two successive weekends in April with identical lineups for each.

FILE PHOTO: Festival-goers react as US DJ Kaskade performs on day three of the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California, April 12, 2015. ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images/MANILA BULLETIN
(Festival-goers react as US DJ Kaskade performs on day three of the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California, April 12, 2015. ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images/MANILA BULLETIN)

The festival — April 13-15 and April 20-22 — marks the first concert scheduled by Beyonce since the pop superstar had twins in June with her husband, rap mogul Jay-Z.

Beyonce's appearance is not a surprise. She was due to headline Coachella last year but was replaced with Lady Gaga after Beyonce's doctors advised her not to perform so late in her pregnancy. She promised at the time to come in 2018 instead.

Coachella, whose promoters are fond of splashy headliners, is also the first full concert on the books for Eminem since the top-selling rapper in history released his latest album, "Revival," last month.

The Weeknd, the Toronto R&B singer whose profile has quickly grown in the past few years with hits such as "Can't Feel My Face" and "I Feel It Coming," has performed previously at Coachella but never as a headliner.

The Coachella announcement comes amid growing signs that traditional rock bands are losing their cultural dominance in the United States. Hip-hop for the first time made up the majority of nominations for Album of the Year in the latest Grammys.

Despite the headliners, Coachella at other set-times will feature plenty of rock acts, mostly with an indie bent, including The War on Drugs, alt-J, Haim and Portugal. The Man.

The festival will be the Coachella debut of French electronic icon Jean-Michel Jarre, whose extravagant light shows rank among the largest concerts in history but who toured the United States for the first time last year.

Other prominent performers include Talking Heads legend David Byrne, who has indicated he plans to release new music in 2018, and Cardi B, the New York rapper who scored a breakaway hit in 2017 with "Bodak Yellow."

Beyoncé Visual Album ‘Black Is King’ Coming to Disney Plus - Variety

Posted: 28 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT

In a surprise, Disney Plus announced a new visual album from Beyoncé — "Black Is King," inspired by "The Lion King" — is coming to the streaming service next month.

"Black Is King," written, directed and executive produced by Beyoncé, will premiere globally on Disney Plus on July 31, 2020. That's just after the one-year anniversary of the theatrical release of Disney's "The Lion King" remake, for which Queen Bey voiced Nala (and which launched on Disney Plus in January).

A one-minute teaser trailer for "Black Is King" dropped Saturday night on beyonce.com. [Watch the trailer below or on YouTube at this link.]

The film is based on the music of "The Lion King: The Gift," released last year in conjunction with the Disney pic, and stars the album's featured artists and some special guest appearances. The Beyoncé-produced album features Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, 070 Shake, Tierra Whack, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter and Jessie Reyez, as well as African artists including Wizkid, Shatta Wale, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Busiswa and Salatiel.

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"'Black Is King' is a celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience," Disney and Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment said in announcing the visual album. "The film is a story for the ages that informs and rebuilds the present. A reunion of cultures and shared generational beliefs. A story of how the people left most broken have an extraordinary gift and a purposeful future."

According to the companies, Beyoncé's visual album reimagines lessons of "The Lion King" for "today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns." The film was in production for one year with a cast and crew that represent "diversity and connectivity."

"Black Is King" pays tribute to voyages of Black families throughout time. The visual album tells the story of a young king's "transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity." His ancestors help guide him toward his destiny, and with his father's teachings and guidance from his childhood love, he earns the virtues needed to reclaim his home and throne.

"These timeless lessons are revealed and reflected through Black voices of today, now sitting in their own power," according to the announcement. "'Black Is King' is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture. The film highlights the beauty of tradition and Black excellence."

On Juneteenth, Beyoncé surprise-dropped "Black Parade," co-written with her husband Jay-Z, focused on Black empowerment and centered on the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests following the killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd by police.

Disney Plus recently stopped offering its free seven-day trial offer, a move coming ahead of the service's July 3 premiere of the movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton."

Watch the "Black Is King" teaser trailer:

Makeup Artist Mally Roncal On Working With Beyoncé & Handling Rejection With Confidence - Bustle

Posted: 06 Jul 2020 10:37 PM PDT

In Bustle's Q&A series 28, successful women describe exactly what their lives looked like when they were 28 — what they wore, where they worked, what stressed them out most, and what, if anything, they would do differently.

Celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal recently had a Harry Potter marathon with her husband and three daughters. After sitting through all eight movies, her butt was still numb days later. But don't let that fool you — Roncal is having a highly productive quarantine. She's been cooking classic Filipino dishes on Instagram and caring for two dogs, two bunnies, two fish, and three guinea pigs. Oh, and she's filming TV shows.

Roncal regularly appears on QVC via Skype, where she represents her Mally Beauty line. She also self-films episodes of Mally Makes It Better, a show on QVC's YouTube, where she shares makeup tutorials and answers questions from her fans, the "Mallynistas."

While Roncal is now working remotely, it's a stark contrast from her time doing makeup for famous clients, including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Taylor Swift — and her exhilarating life before Mally Beauty.

Five years before founding her company in 2005, Roncal was a 28-year-old newlywed makeup artist who traveled as a spokesperson for beauty brands. "With reckless abandon, I said yes to everything," Roncal tells Bustle. "If my agent said, 'You're going to go do this celebrity's makeup on a ship in the middle of Africa,' I'd say, 'Sure, I'll do it.' I was pretty much pedal to the metal."

Below, Roncal, now 48, shares how she created her signature look, memories of working with Beyoncé before her solo album debut, and what she learned about handling rejection with confidence.

How were you feeling about your life and career when you were 28?

MR: I felt hopeful, I felt excited. I don't know if I felt successful yet. In retrospect, you ought to feel successful every day, but at 28, I was a real firecracker. I was focused and I wasn't going to let anybody stop me on my journey.

I never set out to become a celebrity makeup artist. I was doing lots of magazine editorials at the time, but my then-agent said, "I'm going to start pairing you with more celebrities, because you're like a cup of coffee in the morning. If there's anybody someone needs to see at 4:30 a.m. before doing The Today Show, it's you." I didn't care whose makeup I was doing, I just wanted to do makeup.

What was your biggest source of anxiety at the time?

MR: As a freelance makeup artist, I would always hear, "This celebrity might want you to do their makeup." Waiting and wondering if I was going to make the cut stressed me out. That process taught me so much about having confidence regardless if people accept you.

What was the biggest thing you splurged on when you were 28?

MR: An aqua blue Fendi bag. I wore it until it fell apart. I was like, "I'm wearing this, and you're going to know, dammit, how much I paid for it because I work so hard." I was raised by a Filipino woman who loved to shop, so it was very much like, if you work hard and achieve your goals, then enjoy yourself.

Describe your favorite beauty look from when you were 28.

MR: In the '90s, I had platinum blonde hair and I wore aqua blue eyeshadow. I was really tan and wore pink frosted lipstick. After my 28th birthday, I was trying to create a new, more subtle look for myself. I was doing a bronzy glow, lots of lashes, and a glossy nude lip, which became the signature look for my famous clients.

You have to decide your own "I made it" moments, especially in a world that sometimes makes you feel not as accomplished as you deserve to feel.

What were your goals at 28? And how have they changed since then?

MR: I had the dream of starting Mally Beauty, but I knew I still had work to do and a career to build. I will always be a makeup girl, but I also love the idea of creating a space where my husband Phil and I can teach people the art of positive energy. Phil always says that makeup has just been the vehicle to share love and joy. I get so many questions asking about my positivity. There's a technique to it, so I would love to teach that to whoever wants to learn.

Was there ever a moment for you when you felt like you made it?

MR: When I did the makeup for Beyoncé's Dangerously In Love album cover, I remember thinking, "I'm part of something very special right now." The day that I launched Mally Beauty on QVC, we had an hour-long show for my debut, and we sold out in 36 minutes. That was an accomplishment I had dreamed of.

At 28, it's hard to appreciate the great things you're accomplishing, but you have to for your own pride, for your own heart. You have to decide your own "I made it" moments, especially in a world that sometimes makes you feel not as accomplished as you deserve to feel.

What would your 28-year-old self think about what you're doing right now?

MR: She'd be proud to know that Phil and I have three daughters, and that we teach them to love people unconditionally, and that we allow them to be who they are regardless of what society says. She'd be excited to know that our family attends every single RuPaul's DragCon. She'd be happy to know that I'm still with the man that I was madly in love with then and that we still have a loving, emotional, sexual, exciting relationship, much to the chagrin of our daughters, who are always like, "Ew! Why?" She might be shocked to see me cooking and being more domestic, but she knows I'm still a drag queen at heart, so it's OK.

This interview has been edited and condensed.
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