Cowboy Carter was expected to hit No. 1 after attracting impressive streaming numbers following its release, and it lived up to the hype. It hit no. 1 with 407,000 equivalent album units, becoming Beyoncé’s eighth solo studio album to top the Billboard 200 chart.

SEA units made up 232,000 album units, equaling 300.41 million official streams, which marks the largest streaming week of Beyoncé’s career. Cowboy Carter also earned 168,000 units in pure album sales, helping Beyoncé top Billboard’s Album Sales charts and net the largest vinyl week of her career, since vinyl copies amounted to 62,000 of the units sold.

Beyoncé’s decision to put her own twist on country with Cowboy Carter also helped her make history on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. She became the first Black woman to ever rise to the top, after setting a similar record on the Hot Country Songs chart with the album’s lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em”.

The post Beyoncé Soars Atop the Billboard 200 Chart With “Cowboy Carter” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

“Texas Hold ‘Em”

“Texas Hold ‘Em” gave us a taste of Cowboy Carter before this album even came out. It introduced us to Beyoncé’s new sound, set several chart records, and started a larger conversation about the place of African-American artists in country music.

“Jolene”

Beyoncé didn’t just cover Dolly Parton’s timeless classic “Jolene”—she put a modern, defiant spin on this pleading country bop, infusing it with her personal history.

“II Most Wanted” ft. Miley Cyrus

Cowboy Carter wouldn’t be the same without its amazing collaborations, and “II Most Wanted” did a great job blending Beyoncé and Cyrus’ voices and musical styles in perfect harmony.

“Protector”

In addition to being one of Cowboy Carter’s strongest tracks, “Protector” became a huge sensation online because it features spoken word by Beyoncé’s daughter Rumi Carter.

“Ya Ya”

“Ya Ya” is quickly establishing itself as one of Cowboy Carter’s breakout hits, and it will win you over with its infectious energy and catchy lyrics.

The post 5 Songs from Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” That Got Everyone Talking appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Beyoncé’s next LP was initially known as Act II because it was announced as the second installment of the three-part project which also includes its predecessor Renaissance. This record is now just two weeks away and Queen B finally announced its official title: Cowboy Carter.

She teased its release with an image of a saddle with metallic details, which takes center stage on her official website. This image isn’t the official album cover, and it most likely marks the singer’s artistic transition to country from the disco sound of Renaissance since the cover of this album showed her riding a silver horse with a bedazzled saddle.

Cowboy Carter will hit the shelves on March 29, and Beyoncé gave us a taste of things to come with singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”. “Texas Hold ‘Em” made quite a splash following its release and topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts, becoming the first song by a Black woman to top the latter chart.

View this post on Instagram

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“My House” opens with a spoken-word portion that hears Beyoncé saying, “I will always love you, but I will never expect you to love me when you don’t love yourself. Let’s heal the world, one beautiful action at a time, this is real love!”

“My House” is a rap-infused tune driven by trap beats and horns, and it sees Queen B paying homage to her Houston roots. She co-wrote and produced it alongside The-Dream, who’s also credited as co-writers of her smash hits “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” and “Break My Soul”.

“My House” is Beyoncé’s first solo single since the release of her latest studio album Renaissance, which inspired the concert film of the same name. According to its official synopsis, it chronicles “Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft.”

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé hit the theatres on December 1, and it’s projected to gross $20–25 million during its opening weekend.

The post Beyoncé Celebrates the Release of the “Renaissance” Film With New Song “My House” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The new trailer perfectly captures the journey that Beyoncé embarked on during her historic Renaissance World Tour. In addition to featuring the singer’s performances, this concert film will also include the long-awaited Renaissance visuals and behind-the-scenes footage.

According to its official synopsis, Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé “accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour” and chronicles “Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft.”

Beyoncé embarked on the Renaissance World Tour in support of her acclaimed seventh studio album. She kicked things off with a concert in Stockholm, Sweden on May 10, and stayed on the road until October 1, when the tour concluded in Kansas City, Missouri. With $579.8 million grossed worldwide, it became the second highest-grossing tour by a female artist.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé was filmed during the singer’s final concert at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, and it will hit the theaters on December 1.

The post Beyoncé Drops New “Renaissance” Trailer Ahead of the Film’s Release appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Like Taylor Swift before her, Beyoncé joined forces with AMC Theatres, which will serve as a distributor of her concert film. Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will hit the theatres on December 1, and she gave us a taste of things to come in a two-minute trailer for this theatrical event.

According to Variety, this concert film will offer much more than the footage from Beyoncé’s latest world tour. It will also highlight the 18-month design process that went into creating this tour, in addition to featuring long-awaited music videos shot for the visual album Renaissance.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will chronicle the journey she embarked on during the Renaissance World Tour, from its opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale night in Kansas City, Missouri. The tour attracted over 2.7 million fans from all around the world before concluding its run this past weekend and becoming the highest-grossing tour by a female artist in history.

The post Beyoncé Drops First Trailer & Shares Details About “Renaissance” Concert Film appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Representing Pepsi on a commercial is a major deal for the rapper—and one that any athlete, musician, model, actor, or public figure would dream to get. Cardi also joins a long list of successful artists and athletes who’ve starred in a Pepsi commercial.

Christian Aguilera, Beyoncé, Mar J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Britney Spears, Ray Charles, and Nicki Minaj are some of the musicians who’ve been featured. Among athletes, soccer legend David Beckham, and NFL player Drew Brees are the most recent athletes to appear.

The Super Bowl weekend will also see the “I Like It” rapper headline the Super Bowl Music Festival on February second. He will be joined by rappers Lil Baby, Lin Yachty, Migos and singer Bruno Mars for a show in Atlanta.

After the show, she’ll also wait to find out if she wins any Grammy Awards. She was nominated in five categories. The 26-year-old also had the chance to perform at halftime during the Super Bowl but she turned down the offer. As her replacement, Maroon 5 will be joined by rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi on the big stage.

The post Cardi B to Star in Pepsi’s 2019 Super Bowl Commercial appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Perry’s latest studio album Witness came out in June last year, and the singer quickly embarked on a world tour in support of it. Much of her earnings came from this tour, and it’s been rumored she pocketed around $1 million for each of her 80 concerts.

Katy Perry doesn’t owe her entire fortune earned during June-to-June time-frame to Witness: The Tour. She also served as a judge on Season 16 of American Idol and reportedly walked away with a $20 million paycheck.

She was closely followed by Taylor Swift, who earned $80 million between June 2017 and June 2018, according to Forbes. Beyoncé took the third spot, with $60 million in the bank.

The World’s Highest-Paid Women In Music 2018

1. Katy Perry ($83 million)
2. Taylor Swift ($80 million)
3. Beyoncé ($60 million)
4. Pink ($52 million)
5. Lady Gaga ($50 million)
6. Jennifer Lopez ($47 million)
7. Rihanna ($37.5 million)
8. Helene Fischer ($32 million)
9. Celine Dion ($31 million)
10. Britney Spears ($30 million)

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But before you start sending gifts to Buckingham Palace, hold up, because we’re talking about the other queen.

Queen Beyoncé, that is.

The Lemonade singer turned 37 this year and mama Tina Knowles decided to indulge us all with a throwback in honour of her superstar daughter.

The picture of a 4-month-old Bey was captioned with the message: “Happy Birthday to the nicest, owner of the most beautiful, generous, loving hearts ever!!!! Brilliant too! Always thinking, planning, analysing, strategising, how you can make everything you touch better.”

Ain’t nobody love her like she loves her.

The post Beyoncé Got the Cutest Birthday Message from her Mom appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Loved ones of Aretha Franklin are believed to have gathered at her Detroit home, where she is said to be “gravely ill”.

During their On The Run II tour performance in Detroit, Beyoncé and Jay Z dedicated their concert to the 76-year-old.

After performing the opening song with Jay-Z, Beyoncé said: “This show is dedicated to Aretha Franklin,” while also saying, “We love you and thank you” #OTII #Detroit

— Ford Field (@fordfield) August 14, 2018

“This show is dedicated to Aretha Franklin. We love you and thank you,” declared the Lemonade singer.

Other stars have also sent their well-wishes, including Mariah Carey:

Praying for the Queen of Soul #ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/5cfNPrQrq3

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) August 13, 2018

LaToya Jackson who recently lost her father:

My Prayers to Aretha Franklin and her family! It's been reported that the Queen of Soul is gravely ill!
Continued prayers to you! pic.twitter.com/2jCBi2VfM4

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) August 13, 2018

And Missy Elliot:

My prayers are with Aretha Franklin & her family during this difficult time LOOK BELOW @ what I tweeted at the top of the year we MUST CELEBRATE the Living Legends while they are here to see it. So many have given us decades of Timeless music… https://t.co/VVacLxcMSI

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 13, 2018

Aretha, we are saying a little prayer for you.

The post Thoughts are with Aretha Franklin appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Cowboy Carter was expected to hit No. 1 after attracting impressive streaming numbers following its release, and it lived up to the hype. It hit no. 1 with 407,000 equivalent album units, becoming Beyoncé’s eighth solo studio album to top the Billboard 200 chart.

SEA units made up 232,000 album units, equaling 300.41 million official streams, which marks the largest streaming week of Beyoncé’s career. Cowboy Carter also earned 168,000 units in pure album sales, helping Beyoncé top Billboard’s Album Sales charts and net the largest vinyl week of her career, since vinyl copies amounted to 62,000 of the units sold.

Beyoncé’s decision to put her own twist on country with Cowboy Carter also helped her make history on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. She became the first Black woman to ever rise to the top, after setting a similar record on the Hot Country Songs chart with the album’s lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em”.

The post Beyoncé Soars Atop the Billboard 200 Chart With “Cowboy Carter” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

“Texas Hold ‘Em”

“Texas Hold ‘Em” gave us a taste of Cowboy Carter before this album even came out. It introduced us to Beyoncé’s new sound, set several chart records, and started a larger conversation about the place of African-American artists in country music.

“Jolene”

Beyoncé didn’t just cover Dolly Parton’s timeless classic “Jolene”—she put a modern, defiant spin on this pleading country bop, infusing it with her personal history.

“II Most Wanted” ft. Miley Cyrus

Cowboy Carter wouldn’t be the same without its amazing collaborations, and “II Most Wanted” did a great job blending Beyoncé and Cyrus’ voices and musical styles in perfect harmony.

“Protector”

In addition to being one of Cowboy Carter’s strongest tracks, “Protector” became a huge sensation online because it features spoken word by Beyoncé’s daughter Rumi Carter.

“Ya Ya”

“Ya Ya” is quickly establishing itself as one of Cowboy Carter’s breakout hits, and it will win you over with its infectious energy and catchy lyrics.

The post 5 Songs from Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” That Got Everyone Talking appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Beyoncé’s next LP was initially known as Act II because it was announced as the second installment of the three-part project which also includes its predecessor Renaissance. This record is now just two weeks away and Queen B finally announced its official title: Cowboy Carter.

She teased its release with an image of a saddle with metallic details, which takes center stage on her official website. This image isn’t the official album cover, and it most likely marks the singer’s artistic transition to country from the disco sound of Renaissance since the cover of this album showed her riding a silver horse with a bedazzled saddle.

Cowboy Carter will hit the shelves on March 29, and Beyoncé gave us a taste of things to come with singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages”. “Texas Hold ‘Em” made quite a splash following its release and topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts, becoming the first song by a Black woman to top the latter chart.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Parkwood Entertainment (@parkwood)

The post Beyoncé’s Upcoming Country Album Will Be Called “Cowboy Carter” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

“My House” opens with a spoken-word portion that hears Beyoncé saying, “I will always love you, but I will never expect you to love me when you don’t love yourself. Let’s heal the world, one beautiful action at a time, this is real love!”

“My House” is a rap-infused tune driven by trap beats and horns, and it sees Queen B paying homage to her Houston roots. She co-wrote and produced it alongside The-Dream, who’s also credited as co-writers of her smash hits “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” and “Break My Soul”.

“My House” is Beyoncé’s first solo single since the release of her latest studio album Renaissance, which inspired the concert film of the same name. According to its official synopsis, it chronicles “Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft.”

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé hit the theatres on December 1, and it’s projected to gross $20–25 million during its opening weekend.

The post Beyoncé Celebrates the Release of the “Renaissance” Film With New Song “My House” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The new trailer perfectly captures the journey that Beyoncé embarked on during her historic Renaissance World Tour. In addition to featuring the singer’s performances, this concert film will also include the long-awaited Renaissance visuals and behind-the-scenes footage.

According to its official synopsis, Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé “accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour” and chronicles “Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft.”

Beyoncé embarked on the Renaissance World Tour in support of her acclaimed seventh studio album. She kicked things off with a concert in Stockholm, Sweden on May 10, and stayed on the road until October 1, when the tour concluded in Kansas City, Missouri. With $579.8 million grossed worldwide, it became the second highest-grossing tour by a female artist.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé was filmed during the singer’s final concert at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, and it will hit the theaters on December 1.

The post Beyoncé Drops New “Renaissance” Trailer Ahead of the Film’s Release appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Like Taylor Swift before her, Beyoncé joined forces with AMC Theatres, which will serve as a distributor of her concert film. Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will hit the theatres on December 1, and she gave us a taste of things to come in a two-minute trailer for this theatrical event.

According to Variety, this concert film will offer much more than the footage from Beyoncé’s latest world tour. It will also highlight the 18-month design process that went into creating this tour, in addition to featuring long-awaited music videos shot for the visual album Renaissance.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will chronicle the journey she embarked on during the Renaissance World Tour, from its opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale night in Kansas City, Missouri. The tour attracted over 2.7 million fans from all around the world before concluding its run this past weekend and becoming the highest-grossing tour by a female artist in history.

The post Beyoncé Drops First Trailer & Shares Details About “Renaissance” Concert Film appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Representing Pepsi on a commercial is a major deal for the rapper—and one that any athlete, musician, model, actor, or public figure would dream to get. Cardi also joins a long list of successful artists and athletes who’ve starred in a Pepsi commercial.

Christian Aguilera, Beyoncé, Mar J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Britney Spears, Ray Charles, and Nicki Minaj are some of the musicians who’ve been featured. Among athletes, soccer legend David Beckham, and NFL player Drew Brees are the most recent athletes to appear.

The Super Bowl weekend will also see the “I Like It” rapper headline the Super Bowl Music Festival on February second. He will be joined by rappers Lil Baby, Lin Yachty, Migos and singer Bruno Mars for a show in Atlanta.

After the show, she’ll also wait to find out if she wins any Grammy Awards. She was nominated in five categories. The 26-year-old also had the chance to perform at halftime during the Super Bowl but she turned down the offer. As her replacement, Maroon 5 will be joined by rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi on the big stage.

The post Cardi B to Star in Pepsi’s 2019 Super Bowl Commercial appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Perry’s latest studio album Witness came out in June last year, and the singer quickly embarked on a world tour in support of it. Much of her earnings came from this tour, and it’s been rumored she pocketed around $1 million for each of her 80 concerts.

Katy Perry doesn’t owe her entire fortune earned during June-to-June time-frame to Witness: The Tour. She also served as a judge on Season 16 of American Idol and reportedly walked away with a $20 million paycheck.

She was closely followed by Taylor Swift, who earned $80 million between June 2017 and June 2018, according to Forbes. Beyoncé took the third spot, with $60 million in the bank.

The World’s Highest-Paid Women In Music 2018

1. Katy Perry ($83 million)
2. Taylor Swift ($80 million)
3. Beyoncé ($60 million)
4. Pink ($52 million)
5. Lady Gaga ($50 million)
6. Jennifer Lopez ($47 million)
7. Rihanna ($37.5 million)
8. Helene Fischer ($32 million)
9. Celine Dion ($31 million)
10. Britney Spears ($30 million)

The post Katy Perry is the Highest-Paid Women In Music for 2018 appeared first on EverydayKoala.

But before you start sending gifts to Buckingham Palace, hold up, because we’re talking about the other queen.

Queen Beyoncé, that is.

The Lemonade singer turned 37 this year and mama Tina Knowles decided to indulge us all with a throwback in honour of her superstar daughter.

The picture of a 4-month-old Bey was captioned with the message: “Happy Birthday to the nicest, owner of the most beautiful, generous, loving hearts ever!!!! Brilliant too! Always thinking, planning, analysing, strategising, how you can make everything you touch better.”

Ain’t nobody love her like she loves her.

The post Beyoncé Got the Cutest Birthday Message from her Mom appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Loved ones of Aretha Franklin are believed to have gathered at her Detroit home, where she is said to be “gravely ill”.

During their On The Run II tour performance in Detroit, Beyoncé and Jay Z dedicated their concert to the 76-year-old.

After performing the opening song with Jay-Z, Beyoncé said: “This show is dedicated to Aretha Franklin,” while also saying, “We love you and thank you” #OTII #Detroit

— Ford Field (@fordfield) August 14, 2018

“This show is dedicated to Aretha Franklin. We love you and thank you,” declared the Lemonade singer.

Other stars have also sent their well-wishes, including Mariah Carey:

Praying for the Queen of Soul #ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/5cfNPrQrq3

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) August 13, 2018

LaToya Jackson who recently lost her father:

My Prayers to Aretha Franklin and her family! It's been reported that the Queen of Soul is gravely ill!
Continued prayers to you! pic.twitter.com/2jCBi2VfM4

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) August 13, 2018

And Missy Elliot:

My prayers are with Aretha Franklin & her family during this difficult time LOOK BELOW @ what I tweeted at the top of the year we MUST CELEBRATE the Living Legends while they are here to see it. So many have given us decades of Timeless music… https://t.co/VVacLxcMSI

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 13, 2018

Aretha, we are saying a little prayer for you.

The post Thoughts are with Aretha Franklin appeared first on EverydayKoala.