They say that art is in the eye of the beholder. That seems to be exactly the problem for Britney Spears and Beyonce fan bases.
On Instagram earlier this week, Britney shared a picture of a painting showing a bee wearing a crown, a photo that unintentionally ended up pitting the Britney Army and the Beyhive.
“For all my fans who call me Queen 👑 B,” Brit captioned the photo. “I think this would be more accurate.” The pop star also added various bee emojis.
The photo didn’t sit well with Beyonce fans who firmly believe that the “Lemonade” singer is the only person worthy of the title.
“BEYONCE GISELLE KNOWLES-CARTER is THE ONLY QUEEN B,” wrote one person. Others expressed similar sharp opinions. Many naturally endorsed Britney, claiming that she is royalty B.
For most of the two days, each fan base was packed and attacking the other through Britney’s Instagram comment section.
With fans buzzing, the image painter, a woman named Jenna Paddey, tried to clear up the confusion by admitting that neither woman was the inspiration for the painting.
Jenna told TMZ that the illustration was made in 2018 and was only intended to reflect a pun on the phrase “queen bee.” She doesn’t know how Britney stumbled upon the two-year-old image, but the pop star finally tagged Jenna in the Instagram post.
When posting a photo of the painting to Instagram in January 2018, Jenna made no reference to any of the women in her caption.
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Country music The Dixie Chicks changes its name to The Chicks
On June 25, country music group Dixie Chicks announced that they had changed their name to The Chicks, explaining on their website: “We want to know about this moment.” The trio have already changed their social media and website to reflect their new name and have modified the cover of their upcoming album, “Gaslighter”, to reflect it. The same day, they released a new song, “March March”, like “The Chicks”. The move, made in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests across the country, follows a similar decision by the country’s stars Lady A, who were previously known as Lady Antebellum.
Rapper Tray Savage shot and died at 26
Promising rapper Tray Savage was shot dead on June 20 in Chicago. According to authorities, the rapper (real name: Kentray Young), known for songs like “I Got the Mac” and “Faces,” was reportedly shot in the neck and shoulder, while driving his girlfriend home. . The incident is currently under investigation.
Beyonce and JAY-Z release new song “Black Parade” on the weekend of June 19th
Beyonce continues to support the black community. On June 19, he released “Black Parade” to celebrate Juneteenth. The song, which is about empowerment and resilience, centers on the recent Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. “The rubber bullets ricocheted off me / I made a picket sign on the picket fence,” Beyonce sings in the song that was co-written by her husband, JAY-Z. The singer tweeted earlier that day: “Happy weekend of June 15! I hope we continue to share joy and celebrate, even in the midst of the fight. Please continue to remember our beauty, strength and power.” Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States.
Carly Pearce and Michael Ray are divorcing after eight months of marriage.
On June 19, country music singer Carly Pearce filed for divorce from country partner Michael Ray after eight months of marriage. “This was a difficult decision. It was not something she wanted to do. This was not a quarantine, it was a last resort,” a source told People magazine.
Billie Eilish stops following everyone on Instagram
While singer Billie Eilish may have 64 million followers on Instagram, the singer decided this week to stop following everyone. On June 24, fans noticed that Billie had stopped following all accounts and began to speculate on her move. Right before he erased everything, Billie shared an Instagram story that said, “If I’m following your abuser, DM ME and I’ll stop following them. I support you.”
Pink scoffs at poor attendance at President Trump rally
Pop star Pink shot Donald Trump after a low turnout at his June 20 campaign rally at the BOK Center stadium of 19,000 spectators in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “I think I sold that same place in five minutes #donkeyshow,” Pink tweeted the same day.
What we know about Nick Cordero’s COVID-19 battle
Broadway singer and actor Nick Cordero is still struggling to regain his health in the midst of a long battle with COVID-19. Wife Amanda Kloots has kept fans informed at every turn for three months. The “Waitress” star became ill on March 20 and was initially misdiagnosed with pneumonia. He was soon hospitalized with the coronavirus and placed on a ventilator. Complications of the blood clot led to the amputation of his right leg on April 18. In the following days, Amanda revealed that Nick, who struggled with various fevers and other problems, was equipped with a temporary pacemaker. Her lungs, she said, “are severely damaged and look almost as if she’s been a smoker for 50 years.” In May, she woke up from her coma, but remained too weak to move or speak. Later, Amanda shared that she had lost 65 pounds. “They have told me a couple of times that they will not succeed. They have told me to fire me. They have told me it would take a miracle,” he wrote on Instagram on June 3. “Well I have faith.” Since then, Nick underwent stem cell treatments, and in mid-June Amanda was finally able to visit him at the hospital. While Nick remained hospitalized, the former Rockette urged supporters to “stay safe, wear his mask, wash his hands, social distance, and not leave his home unless necessary … He doesn’t want his loved one to arrive this virus. It’s still here and unfortunately it’s on the rise again. I never thought Nick or I would get COVID and we both thought that if we did we could stay home and recover. Nick is 41 years old, fit and had no pre-existing health conditions He is in ICU on the 75th. My heart breaks for him every day. Please be sure. “
Tom Petty’s family calls Trump for using his music
On June 21, four members of Tom Petty’s family issued a statement on Twitter calling President Donald Trump for using the rocker classic “I Won’t Back Down” without authorization. The statement read: “Trump was in no way authorized to use this song to promote a campaign that leaves many Americans and common sense behind. Both the late Tom Petty and his family strongly oppose racism and discrimination of any kind. Tom Petty would. ” I never wanted a song of his for a hate campaign. He liked to bring people together. “The family continued:” We want to make it clear that we believe that everyone is free to vote how they want, to think how they want, but the Petty family cannot stand it. We believe in the United States and we believe in democracy. “Donald Trump does not represent the lofty ideals of either of us. We would hate for fanatics marginalized by this administration to think we were complicit in this use. At the same time, we have issued an official notice of cease and desist from the Trump campaign. ” POTUS has been called on numerous occasions by artists for using their music without their permission.
Ronnie Wood opens about 10 years of sobriety: “Life is better now”
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood spoke about his 10-year sobriety trip this week. The Daily Telegraph reported on June 23 that Ronnie said he had a “great time” without using drugs or alcohol. The 73-year-old rocker continued, “I cleaned up! My life is better now.” He talked about how he used to party all night and then show up at home for breakfast to play dad. He admitted that in 2010, he was ready for a lifestyle change. “I have no bitterness or anger. Now I am wiser. I had a great time and I still do, but in a different way,” he explained. Ronnie talked about how his bandmates have taken care of him, explaining: “Mick [Jagger] He asked me if I wanted to help myself, and was there anything he could do to help. I appreciated that, they have cared a lot about me. “Ronnie has four adult children and two 4-year-old twins with his wife Sally.
Ariana Grande sent snacks to voters in Kentucky
Ariana Grande sent caffeine and food to people waiting in line to vote in the Democratic primary in the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville on June 24. The actress tweeted, “She sent some food trucks and coffee for everyone waiting in line! Enjoy and use your voice today we need you.” The move came after thousands of polling places in the state were closed, going from 3,000 to 200, citing concerns about the coronavirus and lack of volunteers, leading to claims of voter suppression. The poll’s closing time was extended by 30 minutes as a crowd formed outside, but traffic still prevented many from voting. The Democratic candidate will face the Republican Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, this fall.
Black Eyed Peas reveals the reason why Fergie left the group
The Black Eyed Peas have opened up about why Fergie is no longer part of the group. During an interview on June 23 with Billboard, the group said Fergie left to dedicate herself to being a “great mother.” Will.i.Am continued, saying, “We love her and she is focusing on being a mother. That is a difficult job, and that is what she really wants to do and we are here to help her … It is really the way Fergie did it. We design, so we respect her design. We love Fergie and want nothing more than awe for her. ” With Fergie out, they are excited to introduce fans to singer J. Rey Soul, who semi-officially joined the group in 2018 after winning the Philippine version of “The Voice.” “I really want to congratulate and respect her,” added Taboo. “What the boys said, Ferg, she is doing the mom thing, but we have an amazing artist that we are developing.”
Former “American Idol” Winner Tests COVID-19
On June 23, 2019, “American Idol” winner Laine Hardy announced that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. The 19-year-old singer wrote on Instagram: “This was not what I expected on the first day of summer.” While taking the disease seriously, she said that, fortunately, her “symptoms are mild.”
