| The Wire: It's Beyonce, b**** — will the Houston singer kill Britney Spears' comeback? |
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| Written by Rueben Gonzales and Anthony Williams | ||||
| Thursday, 23 October 2008 10:50 PM | ||||
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Save for her tribute to Etta James at last month’s “Fashion Rocks!” concert, singer Beyoncé has been very low-key this year. She married Jay Z in April and only collaborated with Usher on the remix to his “Love in this Club” single this summer. Then, just three days after Britney Spears premiered her music video for “Womanizer” — on ABC’s “20/20,” oddly enough — two new songs and their respective videos from Beyoncé were released. Staffers Rueben Gonzales and Anthony Williams compare the two singers, their publicity and alter egos. Williams: So we go from knowing nothing about Beyoncé to basically knowing her entire schedule for the next few months. She’s putting out a 2-disc (!) album Nov. 18, each with it’s own theme. Gonzales: I think you might have meant to put another exclamation point at the end of that sentence. But good for her. Williams: And she stole Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” thunder by putting out two (!) videos right after her. Gonzales: I would say something about her thighs, but that’s too easy. You saying thunder and all. As for Britney, I don’t think she’s created a storm just yet. Williams: Lol, whatever. I can’t hide my excitement. This is enough to get me through until Christmas. Britney’s not even on my radar anymore. How ironic. ... Gonzales: Well, after her THREE wins at the VMAs, Britney doesn’t need to strike so quickly. It’s better for her to slow it down and take her time with her comeback. Williams: Yeah, looking back on that, that was just ridonkulous. Gonzales: I agree, however it’s publicity and people put it out there in different ways. Beyoncé is Beyoncé, so it’s a completely different world than where Britney comes from. Williams: But back to Beyoncé, she’s doing practically the same thing she did with B’Day — videos for each song on the album, re-release them all in Spanish and then go on tour. The girl is a beast. Gonzales: She’s such ... Wow. Word right out of my mouth. Williams: I’m digging both of the videos, but “Single Ladies” is so simple yet insane. She’s just working it out in a white room with two other dancers. Gonzales: Jiggling. She’s a jiggler. Williams: She’s a bad ... mamma jamma. Gonzales: Is that sexist? It’s not meant to be. Williams: Eh, she might not care. Her alter ego definitely wouldn’t. Gonzales: What is it again? Sasha? Williams: Yeah, and apparently it’s Sasha Fierce. Gonzales: That is such a downgrade drag name. I’ve heard better. Williams: Lol, I thought Sasha was funny but now it seems they’re taking it too far with a Web site and all. Gonzales: I agree, it’s more publicity for Beyoncé heads — adding to her ego. That’s the real problem I have with her. I’m all for fame and such, but Sasha Fierce? Really? Williams: Yes! Sasha Fierce for president! She’s at least as qualified as Sarah Palin. Obama-Fierce ‘08. Gonzales: Oh, I’m sorry you typed Sasha, I read Sarah. I get confused, they use the same lip gloss. Views: 687 | E-mail
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