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Beyoncé Knowles has unveiled her new stage name: Sasha Fierce.

Fierce’s decision has surprised many Beyoncé fans, but is designed to emphasise a new, tougher musical direction, as showcased in Fierce’s forthcoming album I Am … Sasha Fierce. To reinforce this message, Fierce is also scheduled to appear on Strictly Come Dancing.

“Sasha Fierce is the fun, more sensual, more aggressive, more outspoken side and more glamorous side that comes out when I’m working and when I’m on the stage,” explained Fierce in a statement. “I have someone else that takes over when it’s time for me to work and when I’m onstage, this alter ego that I’ve created kind of protects me and who I really am.”

I Am… Sasha Fierce is set to be a double album that, according to Billboard, will reveal two sides to Fierce. The first half will feature mainstream pop songs written by Amanda Ghost, who penned James Blunt’s You’re Beautiful. The second disc will be electronic-edged R&B crafted by producers Bangladesh and Jim Jonsin.

Her television appearance, meanwhile, will involve her being introduced by Bruce Forsyth.

Fierce joins a long line of artists who have altered their identities, for varying reasons. Perhaps the most famous is The Artist Now Once More Known As Prince, who changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol for seven years between 1993 and 2000. Much less famous is Bonnie “Prince” Billy, who has only recorded one album as Will Oldham, despite it being his real name.

Guardian UK

BEYONCÉ IS BURNING UP THE AIR WAVES WITH TWO VIDEO PREMIERES EXCLUSIVELY ACROSS MTV NETWORKS

This week, Beyoncé Knowles will stage a takeover of MTV Networks with the multiplatform release of the highly anticipated videos “Single Ladies” and “If I Were A Boy” from her forthcoming album. MTVN is pulling out all the stops for one of the most recognizable artists of our time by highlighting the video across our networks.

Premiere information for “Single Ladies” and “If I Were A Boy” includes:

o “Single Ladies” will make its MTV debut on Monday night as the credits roll on the 9:30 ET/PT episode of “The Hills,” just before tonight’s new episode (10:00pm ET/PT) makes its debut. The episode is appropriately themed, as it involves an old flame that regrets ending a relationship.

o MTV Jams has determined that “Single Ladies” and “If I Were A Boy” will be given the honor of being named the “Jam Of The Week” this week, meaning viewers will have a chance to catch the videos every hour this week.

o If MTV and MTV Jams wasn’t enough, MTV HITS, MTV TR3S, MTV2 and LOGO will spin the “Single Ladies” and “If I Were A Boy” videos throughout the week.

o MTV Hits will go through the “hits,” as decided by Beyoncé. Beginning at 3:00pm ET/PT today, MTV Hits will show Beyoncé’s Artist Collection, which includes videos that reign supreme for her. The countdown special shares videos that inspire and entertain the superstar.

o The web will also be ablaze with Beyoncé when she dominates the Rhapsody, MTV.com and MTV2.com home pages. These sites will be the headquarters for the “Single Ladies” video before and after the premiere, with additional coverage on MTV’s Buzzworthy blog and elsewhere on MTV.com.

Just a year after her last appearance, Beyoncé will drop by the MTV studio on Tuesday, October 14th to premiere the two videos for the last time on Total Request Live. During the show, Beyoncé will discuss her latest project and give fans a look at what they can expect from her in the near future.

Beyoncé Knowles – Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) video from her new album, I Am…

Beyoncé Knowles – If I Were a Boy video from the new album, I Am…

Two weeks from tomorrow, the highest anticipated album of the year will hit stores…check out the official album tracklist for Usher’s “Here I Stand.”

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Usher performs on Good Morning America on May 30th at Bryant Park in NYC. Scroll down for details!

*There will be a listening session this Thursday afternoon at the Jive offices. Please send me your request if you or someone from your outlet would like to attend for Jive to approve, as space is limited. Thanks!

Here I Stand Album Tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Love In This Club
3. This Ain’t Sex
4. Trading Places
5. Moving Mountains
6. What’s Your Name
7. Prayer For You Interlude
8. Something Special
9. Love You Gently
10. Best Thing
11. Before I Met You
12. His Mistakes
13. Appetite
14. What’s A Man To Do
15. Lifetime
16. Love In This Club Part II
17. Here I Stand

USHER Jive Records Here I Stand IN STORES MAY 27

Please join Good Morning America at Bryant Park in New York City!

Bryant Park Summer Concert Information

Date: May 30, 2008

Address: Bryant Park(41st and 6th Avenue)(Behind the New York Public Library)

Suggested Arrival Time: 6:00a.m. or earlier (How early is up to you)

We DO NOT recommend before 5:00 a.m.

Good Morning America airs from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. The concert is over at 9:00 a.m.

No reservations required. The concert is free and open to the public.

Procedure: When you arrive at Bryant Park stand on the general audience line that has formed at the back entrance of the park.

“Love in this Club” Part II Featuring Beyonce & Lil Wayne:

USHER releases “Love in this Club” part II featuring BEYONCE and LIL WAYNE!

Also behind the scenes of “Love in this Club” with Keri Hilson

Love in this Club Part II Featuring Beyonce & Lil Wayne

Original Source: Geeksugar

Beyonce was out in full force today launching the special edition Beyonce Upstage phone. The new “B’Phone” by Samsung is similar to the Ultra Music Phone in that it features the popular dual-face handset which everyone seems to be taking a liking to.

What’s unique about this phone is the fact that it includes a digital power amp, making the sound quality quite impressive for such a small phone. Other great features include a quick PC sync to easily create playlists, a 1.3-megapixel camera and bluetooth technology.

Wondering where Beyonce fits into all of this? The UpStage will come preloaded with Beyonce content and new B’Phone owners will receive access to load video and music content from Sprint.com including exclusive Beyonce photo gallery and videos, as well as a childhood song from Beyonce when she was 10.

This hot new burgundy and gold cell is said to hit Sprint and Wal-Mart stores on November 4.

Beyonce falls down a flight of stairs onstage at her concert in Orlando Tuesday.

Reportedly, she sat down a song later, with a gash on her leg, and asked audience members “not to post it on YouTube.”