I generally enjoy Beyoncé’s music. I agree with Kanye that “Single Ladies” was a superior video to whatever it was that Taylor Swift did or ever has done. Also, I am generally afraid of the current and future influence of her offspring and their Illuminati cohorts. Blue Ivy, please forgive me for what I write here. I beg for your future mercy.
Despite my appreciation for Ms. Knowles-Carter’s considerable talents, I stand with my alt-weekly brethren in suggesting she rethink her policy regarding media access to her forthcoming tour.
As part of her photography and video guidelines, here’s how her people are handling press photography: “There are no photo credentials for this show. Local news outlets, including print and online will be given a link to download photos from every show. They will need to register to access the photos.” Furthermore, her media representatives would like media outlets to remove any “unflattering” photos of her Beyoncéness.
Clearly, Beyoncé’s not coming here (at least I can’t imagine she would perform in the less-than-ideal-and-that’s-being-really-generous TCC Arena), so this isn’t an issue for the Weekly particularly but the media really needs to try to prevent this bad idea from becoming a more prevalent policy. Stock photos aren’t that uncommon and occasionally publications will be forced to pick an approved photographer who takes the official images from an event, but there’s really no good reason to not let photographers take a few photos of Beyoncé during her show, guided by simple guidelines to not detract or distract from what will surely be an elaborate stage show. However, the idea that Beyoncé has reached a point where she gets to determine exactly what images of her appear everywhere is absurd, to say the least. In fact, it really just encourages people to find “unflattering” images.
You’re an attractive woman, Beyoncé. Just let people enjoy a moment where you don’t look your best. Trying to control everything generally ends up leaving you controlling nothing.
On an entirely different note, comedian/comic guy Henry Barajas was kind enough to invite me to participate in a new event he’s hosting at the Loft on the May 21 at 9 p.m. called Viva La Viral! Look for more info online and come by to watch YouTube videos with us.
This article appears in May 16-22, 2013.
She doesn’t want pictures of her FAT thighs going public. She is getting fat and would rather control the public photos than to lose the weight.
Seeing the title of this post, I imagined it was about Beyonce’s getting another $50 million from Pepsi for pushing diabetes water on fat kids (which got her uninvited by the White House.) Maybe her fat thighs relate to her drinking too much soda.
Beyonce fans get what they deserve: Cookie cutter music and controlled publicity. ‘Nuff said.
The CEO of Wick resigned today; when are you tendering your’s?
@Monkey: Wasn’t planning on it. But I will take your anonymous, poorly formatted suggestion under advisement.
@Monkey: Love that your IP address originates from TNI, however. At least when I criticize your organization, I sign my name.
Nice use of semicolon blown by misplaced apostrophe–I gather you’re not in editorial, @Monkey? Oh, wait ….
“…..I generally enjoy Beyoncé’s music. I agree with Kanye that “Single Ladies” was a superior video to whatever it was that Taylor Swift did or ever has done…..”
You’re sick Gibson. Suppose Michael Vick’s your favorite sports personality also?
@Mammey:
ahahahah what
When are we going to be free of the ad from that woman in Phx about Flake’s not keeping his promise? It seems as if it is aired every time there is a commercial break. I personally am tired of having to watch and listen to it!