Here are some photos of Beyonce, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy and Bodyguard Julius out and about in Beverly Hills yesterday. The last time I checked, The Family Beysus was back in Paris, but I guess I was mistaken. They are in the LA area. Noted! The family went out shopping. Blue was carried by her daddy. As you can see, Blue rocked a high bun and some patent-leather flats. That’s the new trend, people! We can expect to see North West in shiny flats and a high bun in the next week.
Meanwhile, Beyonce is still dealing with the near-constant fallout and criticism for her continual manipulation of photos. Beyonce posts almost exclusively to Tumblr and Instagram – she rarely types any kind of message, letting the images speak for themselves. And the images usually say “I’m hella Photoshopped.” This week’s controversy is about some photos Beyonce posted (go here to see) where she’s wearing a skimpy bodysuit and standing in front of some curtains. Everyone is pointing out how obviously Beyonce Photoshopped her waist, butt, thighs and “gap”.
What else is going on? Let’s see… Jay’s got a new business venture. He shelled out $200 million for a stake in champagne manufacturer Armand de Brignac, which is “the brand behind high-end bubbly ‘Ace of Spades’.” According to Page Six, Jay’s Roc Nation already has a “liquor portfolio” which includes a cognac brand and Jay wanted a champagne brand too. Remember, Jay was also the guy who led the hip-hop boycott of Cristal. So… if you’re a champagne drinker, your new drink of choice needs to be Ace of Spades.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.
No.
^ Betteridge’s Law
I don’t understand it. Photoshop all you want (you’re going to anyway), but at least spend some time learning to do it well. And since she pays an archivist to follow her around and snap photos 24/7, shouldn’t she have hired someone with some basic photoshop skills?
I just love that she has a librarian on staff. Hugh Hefner has one, too. I think I’d love to be a personal librarian for someone. Probably pay more than my current librarian gig.
How come no talks about the obvious boob job Beyonce has had, she was almost flat chested, unless she going seriously crazy with photoshopping of her pictures’s she at C cup now easy.
And please the hive don’t say Beyonce always had those boobs, I remember for years noticing how small she was up top compared to her bottom half.
That’s a trick question, right?
No.
The last pic the she looks like a linebacker in heels and a wig.. you would think she would dress better with all the money she has.
no. the answer is “no.”
Blue is a beautiful little girl!!! Love the bun. 🙂
she is really cute, huh? and she has the most expressive face, too. some of the faces she makes are hilarious!
I know too cute right!
And bonus points to her parents for dressing her in child – appropriate clothes and shoes.. take note Kim!
blue is too freaking cute.
She really is adorable. She looks just like Jay-Z to me (save for the eyes) but it works on a baby/toddler face. And she looks so different with the bun. I love little girls with buns.
Good lord, that little girl is adorable. I can’t believe how big she’s gotten.
These aren’t even the cutest. If you can go to “BeyonceLite” on twitter, there are a bunch of pictures where she makes the most adorable faces. My ovaries were no match for her, so adorable .
The grump face is killing me. She seems to have so much personality.
Because nothing says “classy” like a champagne named Ace of Spades. Good grief.
What are you serving at your wedding? oh, Ace of Spades. blah.
That first pic looks like the high bun is on Jay’s head.
I’m a creature of habit, Moet is just it for me.
Love me some Moet.
Is it Thursday yet? Because I am ready for some Moet.
Ace of Spades also comes in a gold bottle. Subtle it is not.
I thought the bun was on Jay for a second too! LOL
The first thing I think of when I hear the words “Ace of Spades” is Motörhead . And I love Motörhead.
So cute how Jay Z loves carrying his little Princess.
I think the question is “WHY?”.
Hold on to your weave, babe!
*fires up wind machines for Kiddo*
This. I feel kind of embarrassed for her. It’s fine if you want to photoshop your pictures, but surely she can afford to hire someone who knows what they’re doing.
Or maybe stand in front of a plain background, so the warping is less obvious?
That it IS so obvious makes it obvious that it’s an attention grab – who’d be looking at her photos outside her stans if not for the “zOMG PhotoShop!!!” angle?
Adobey needs to stop. For somebody who is supposedly proud of her curves, she’s trying her damn hardest to pretend she has a thigh gap with her poses and the photoshop. Just stop. Her body is great, if she can’t let one picture unphotoshopped, I wonder how insecure she really is instead of ‘flawless’? Goes against her message/brand.
And yeah, nothing against photoshop if it’s done well and if it’s subtle. Unless her curtains are melting, she isn’t fooling anyone. She needs to sack her intern or pay him/her more because s/he doing her dirty.
Nitpicking here, but I don’t think she (or anyone else) is actually sitting down at her desktop and using Photoshop. She’s using some cheap mobile app that lets you pinch the picture in different directions to modify it, hence the bad job.
I don’t get it either. She has a great body. We’ve seen it. A lot.
I hate that she does it–moreso than other guilty parties. She has a great figure–she’s not heavy at all weight-wise but she’s curvy and you can tell that she works out and is fit and strong. I’d love to have her figure. I wish she didn’t feel the need to make it ‘better’ through Photoshop.
That’s how I feel too Kori. Especially when she likes to present herself as such a strong woman, it’s kind of sad that she feels the need to do that.
That’s just it she doesn’t have a great body.
I don’t care how much someone says they like big asses , no one every said they want thick legs and big knees nor was she proportioned , until she had her breast job , she was a A cup up top and big every where else, and the photoshopping in question was she takes in her waist to look smaller, so with age she’s gotten a bigger waist .
I need a Julius of my very own.
I mean, Blue is cute and all, but these photos are all about Bodyguard Julius. Hot damn.
Don’t we all….
To quote Destiny’s Child: “No, no, no, no”
My personal fav Destiny’s Child quote: “Can you pay my bills?”
Doesn’t she realize that the more she photoshops herself the more spanx she’s going to need to wear in public?
And just because JayZ makes champagne or whatever liquor doesn’t mean it’s high end and good. Good Lord people are really dumb for buying into that.
The only way I would ever buy anything these two brand would be if all profits goes to charity and that would never happen
It’s also not as if he will be part of any of the creative process. All he did was put money into the stock, that is it.
Yaaaas at that leather jacket Blue is wearing that probably cost more than my life.
The Queen was the highest paid female artist of 2014. Love her and wish her many more years of success.
Also that pic of Blue and Jay is so adorable.
Their daughter’s all JayZ , she looks like his mini me , they say daughters looks like their fathers and boys look like their mothers, wonder if that will be true for them.
This is a women who wears a wig everyday of her life , so no she will not stop photoshopping her personal pictures… The delusion is extra with this one.
That Baby is DELICIOUS
and to quote Crissles from The Read ; “BUN!!”
Ace of Spades is so tacky. Where I live it’s exclusively bought by wanna-be Russian mobsters and stupid kids who think Instagramming a picture of their club receipt will make them look like they’re billionaires.
“Will Beyonce ever stop Photoshopping her Tumblr & Instagram pics?”
What ever do you mean by that Kaiser? Bey woke up like dis. 😀
The worst thing is Beyonce has a fantastic body. Girl, it’s OK if your thighs touch, they are strong and sexy and amazing. If you’re gonna put yourself out there, at least don’t lie to us.
That big bodyguard in the third pic is so hot!
I get the feeling they wanna be like Brangelina. First this obsession with France, then champagne (ok it’s not wine but we’re close).. lol
They are the Brangelina of music. They’ve been in France more than once and like many celebs, the interest in France simply comes from the fact that there are stronger privacy laws. Depp used to live in France, Portman moved there too and celebs like Berry and even Kim K. have expressed interest in moving there. I think France is also romanticized and it sounds alluring for a foreigner.
Depp and Portman (Halle Berry isn’t an example of anything other than crazy) moved to France to live with significant others, more than any privacy laws.
Jay and Bey have always been able to move under the radar wherever they are, its only been these last few years that they’ve chosen to raise their public profile. It used to be that they wouldn’t even acknowledge their relationship in public.
That baby’s gonna look like her daddy.
Lol. Funny. Not everyone wants to be brangelina and truth is, they’re more popular. Even in my native Nigeria they’re more know than brangelina could ever be around here so I guess they’re okay with their brand. Jayz is a known wine head. Just listen to a random song and there’s probably a wine reference. The other day, Kanye who is no stranger to painting stuff was also accused of trying to be brangelina. The brangelina fixation on this site is crazy
Regarding the photoshopped photos, they just look like wrinkled curtains being blown. The article went on the say that she didn’t photoshop it to minimise her curves so I’m wondering why. The warped areas of the curtains don’t look photoshopped, that’s what I’m trying to say.
The comparison is used because Brangelina are the gold standard of celebrity couples. A superstar unit. They apparently may not be huge in Nigeria, but Brangelina are global superstars who somehow managed to combine tabloid interest, talent in their field, and just plain good looks. Basically, its not just a weird obsession on this site.
Now, I personally don’t agree with the comparison – like either Bey or Jay would ever consider themselves as anything other than the gold standard
@ Bridget
“Brangelina are global superstars who somehow managed to combine tabloid interest, talent in their field, and just plain good looks. ”
This applies to Jay and Bey too…but you fail to realize that.
Why would they want to be like Brad and Angelina? They’re a power couple in their own right whether you like it or not. They are both extraordinarily successful.
And by y the way Ace Of Spades is not the official name. It’s called “Armand De Bragnac” and Jay has been a champagne drinker since the 90’s when Angie was getting still getting high so what’s your point?
And Beyonce and Jay z have been going to France since 2002 waaaaaay before Brad and Angie ever met.
I’m pretty sure Jay was getting high in the 90’s too. Maybe even selling still, so lets not act as if Jay is somehow superior to Angie moral-wise. They’ve both got some skeletons in their closets.
I’m more under the impression she craves Rihanna’s style cred but unlike RiRi who can make trashbag look Gucci, Bey just makes everything look tacky and no stylist nor Photoshop can change that. Those bathingsuit photos on DM are cheap in too many ways.
Yes, this! Especially with her new sexual image. But Rihanna is unique, which is why she’s so popular and such a fashion reference. Bey will never be a fashion girl.
Because Brad and Angelina are the first two people in history to enjoy France and fine champagne.
LMAO
Exactly. Paris is an amazing city that many, many people adore. I agree with others who said that the Brangelina comparisons are tiresome.
Hell, if I had a sh*t-ton of money, my BF and I would be in Paris every other week drinking champagne.
Beyonce’s heritage includes the Louisiana French speaking Creoles on her mom Tina Knowles side. Beyonce feels connected to France.
The Pitts own a winery and vineyard on their Chateau, they grow the grapes and combined different grapes to make their now famous blush vintage … JayZ just seems to have bought a stake in the company.
Ehh the photoshop doesn’t offend me. Her body looks FANTASTIC is candida so it’s not like we can say she totally doesn’t look like that. Besides that the point of Instagram. To filter away imperfections. Even the no make up pictures have great lighting and filters. It is what is it.
Ya no that’s not what Instagram was for .
Filters, yes. Distorting your body? No.
How can she have all of that money and access and still dress so tacky?
Look at Beyoncé’s legs in that last photo. Gorgeous. I don’t understand why she feels the need to edit her photos. She looks perfectly fine.
That’s the Julius Beyoncé ‘slept’ with and then fired when the world found out. Remember? We even gave her PR lessons cos we thought her PR game sucked when she ‘fired’ Julius.
I miss those days these two were going to divorce ‘next week’
There is nothing more vain that constant selfies.
What makes it even worse is when you have to manipulate the images so suit what you think is “beautiful.” What ever happened to celebrating your body, flaws and all?
She must REALLY be insecure.
that’s what I’ve always thought. There’s a desperate neediness about selfies that makes me uncomfortable. They seem to scream “Please please notice me, Im pretty Im pretty!!!” Both men and women, and it grosses me right out. Also the fact that SO MANY PEOPLE need to constantly get approval from others. Holy crap people, develop some self esteem!!! Do some volunteer work, whatever, just find a new way to feel good about yourself that isn’t based on other peoples opinions!! Its just so pathetic!!!!
Anoneemouse and Louminary: Thankfully, you both took the words right out of my mouth, because I could not have expressed those thoughts as eloquently. I agree wholeheartedly with both of you.
I would be ok with her dating Julius if she and Jay Z ever did break up.
I don’t understand why people think it’s ok to Photoshop selfies and post them to instagram. I would rather be an ugly truth than a beautiful lie
Well said, captain!
How come celebitchy isn’t covering how Beyoncé was high as a kite at the basketball game last week?
She’s been giving me druggie vibes for over a year now.
That is my question.
The Dirty’s Tabrag had a story but it was taken down almost instantly.
Dear Julius,
My name is Molly and I’m in danger, gurrl! Please carry me around and stuff. Also, before you leave the Carters, grab Blue Ivy’s leather jacket for me-it’s gorgeous!! I don’t photshop myself, so you will have to love me as I am.
See ya soon.
Kri..er I mean, Molly.
Ha, no. She’s been giving druggie vibes for over a year too, so I get the feeling there’ll be more craziness from her in the future.
Blue Ivy is growing up to be a beautiful young girl. The bun and outfit is lovely.
I thought Bey looked great til I saw those heels….I can’t be doing with that vibe mismatch. So much smarter, imo, to wear, plain old Adidas trainers or something else très casual.
But jaysus she’s begorgeous. After seeing the Kim K photo it’s hard to fret about Bey’s photoshopping, though gawd knows why she feels the need, she’s got a heavenly bod.
(And I know I’m alone in this but I think Jay is dead sexy, looks great here!)
Blue is adorable!
Kim please take note. THIS is how you dress a baby girl with a trendy edge. Adorable.
All I can think of is Donaughy Estates champagne from 30 Rock.
Blue gets cuter everyday. However what upsets me most on those photoshop pictures is how much her skin is light. Very sad
Beyonce un photoshopped + very bad lighting = this…
http://plasticsurgeryproof.com/beyonce-nose-job-and-plastic-surgery-rumors
I seriously think Beyonce is on some kind of drug, probably pills. Did you see her rocking back and forth at the bball game? And look at her face in those latest pics? 1. she looks like a f-cking dead eyed giraffe and 2. It’s obvious in her eyes that she isn’t well. She is going through something. They are sooo not as perfect as they want you to believe.
I’ve seen a few people mention this now. What basketball game? I wanna see the pics!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59U3mR0SY7g
And I agree – she does not look well in that video!
I don’t understand why people care so much…i’ve seen her live twice and she’s gorgeous(face AND body). I’m pretty sure most people would not have the brass to post pictures of their full face and body indiscriminately online if they knew millions of people would view the images. she insists on posting to social media because she has a HUGE fan base. It’s meant for her fans, who have seen her for like 15 yrs in various weights and looks. They know what her body looks like, as we see it in live action on television or in concert all the time. I do not give a crap if she airbrushes her thighs.
and no, every woman does not have the responsibility to stray as far away from anything and everything associated with people who suffer from anorexia. Spanx are real life airbrushing/photoshop, so I can’t wear spanx?
with all of that said, both times i went to see her was for my younger sister. personally, i’m not die hard enough to pay for tickets. just trying to be objective here.
I wish she would photoshop the “high” out of her eyes.