Beyoncé Returns To Stage For First Time Since Blue Ivy’s Birth

If you couldn’t make it to Atlantic City last night, no worries, we got you photos from BeyBey’s big comeback show.

The singer showed she was back on top of her game Friday night in Atlantic City despite pre-show jitters.

According to the NYPost:

Beyoncé admitted to butterflies as she returned to the stage last night at the Revel resort in Atlantic City for a four-night stint.

“It is exciting. I’m a little nervous, though,” the new mother said in a video called “The Making of a Concert: Part One.”

“It’s like going back to my old job. It’s a little strange. But it’s important that you don’t lose yourself and you still have your own passions. I’m back to work.

“I’m back to business,” the superstar singer added.

The video begins with a montage of the star, as assorted newscasters discuss the high expectations for her upcoming shows.

Beyoncé sang the Whitney Houston anthem “I Will Always Love You,” and Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor,” according to videos posted online by concertgoers.

According to USA Today, her husband Jay-Z and former Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland attended Friday’s concert.

Baby Blue Ivy Carter wasn’t in attendance to see her superstar mom in action, but she did feature in a post-show video montage.

Showing off an impressive post-baby body following the Jan. 7 birth, Beyonce performed hits “Crazy in Love” and “Love on Top” in the show’s early stages, following them with the seductive “Naughty Girl” and dance floor hit “Run The World.”

She married her own “If I Were a Boy” with the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” and then paid tribute to the late Houston with the introduction of “I Will Always Love You” transitioning into the 2009 hit “Halo.”

Before the montage rolled and the show was done, there was time for one more crowd-pleaser, the show closing with “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).”

Sounds like a fun night. Hit the flip to see some of our favorite pictures from the evening.

Beyonce The Making Of Revel Part 2

Beyonce just dropped her “The Making Of Revel” Part 1, leading up to her Memorial Day Performance. She just dropped part 2 and it shows how in shape this lady gets for her shows.

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Beyonce Sings For First Time In A Year On The Making Of Revel Part 1

Bey-Bey is back! In this intimate look at what it takes to make an album and concert, Beyonce takes you on the trip for “The Making Of Revel” Part 1. We actually didn’t know Beyonce was so hands on.

Peep Beyonce singing for the first time in a year on the next page.

Michelle Obama Wants To have Beyonce’s Job

Beyonce stans stand up!! Our FLOTUS would love to be your girl:

Just in case you missed it, Michelle Obama reminded the world that she and Beyoncé are BFFs. The First Lady, recently the recipient of glowing, handwritten fan mail from the superstar starlet, chose her bestie when a magazine reporter asked whom she would choose if she could be someone else.

“Gosh, if I had some gift, I’d be Beyoncé. I’d be some great singer,” Mrs. Obama told People magazine in an interview set to hit newsstands Friday. “The power of music, being able to play an instrument. … It looks like musicians just have the most fun.”

Beyoncé surely has it good — a boatload of Grammy awards, a chart-topping rapper hubby and her first child, Blue Ivy Carter, born in January. She also has deep appreciation for the First Lady’s character. “I am proud to have my daughter grow up in a world where she has people like you to look up to,” Beyoncé wrote to Michelle Obama last month, calling her “the ULTIMATE example of a truly strong African-American woman.”

Michelle replied on Twitter that Beyoncé was the true role model for children — and, as it turns out, for the President’s wife, too.

How sweet.

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Luke James is on the come up!

This Memorial Day weekend, N.A.R.S. Records / Mercury Records / Island Def Jam recording artist Luke James will open for Beyoncé at Revel in Atlantic City. Beginning May 25th through 28th, Luke James will grace the stage of Ovation Hall for all four of Beyoncé’s shows.

Having captivated audiences from coast-to-coast while opening for Robin Thicke’s “Love After War” tour and BET’s Music Matters “All of Me” tour alongside Estelle, Luke James is excited to join the 16-time Grammy Award-winning singer for her sold out concert dates in Atlantic City. While opening for Beyoncé, Luke James looks forward to showcasing his dynamic stage presence and signature sound in preparation for his highly anticipated debut solo album, Made To Love, this summer.

Prior to the release of Made To Love, the much buzzed about artist has already headlined events like Give Back Hollywood / VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s Pre MTV VMA benefit, and wowed at BET Honors with a crowd-raising performance of his single “I Want You,” which even brought First Lady Michelle Obama to her feet. His growing celebrity fan base includes Jennifer Hudson, Joe Jonas, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Estelle, and Beyoncé, who selected him for a featured role in her “Run the World” video, and Melanie Fiona, who featured him as her boyfriend in her “4 A.M.” music video. Luke James is also the co-writer of Chris Brown’s “Crawl” and has penned songs for Justin Bieber (“That Should Be Me”), Michael Bolton, and Britney Spears (“Kill The Lights”), among others.

Luke James will also take the stage at the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival July 6-8, 2012 in New Orleans. See, it pays off to be a Bossip New Black Kid On The Block! Do you have your tickets yet?

Beyonce Shows Off Midriff During Vintage Pool Etiquette Video Never Seen

Beyonce is flossing her flat stomach and bright personality in this vintage video clip we found. The overall feel of this clip is… throwback-fun.

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Family hustle man T.I. has passed on some fatherly advice to new dad Jay-Z

In an Interview with Fuse, the rapper, who is the father of six gave the Roc Nation boss some useful tips to bear in mind while he raises his four-month-old daughter with Beyonce, Blue Ivy:

“Little girls are going to judge men they meet in the future based off how their father treated them,” said the rapper and star of VH1’s ‘T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.’

“You’ve got to be her first love, her first everything so when she run into nonsense in the street then she’ll know, ‘Nah, my daddy would never do it like that, so this isn’t even worth my time or attention.’”

Before adding not to forget one vital thing: “Another piece of advice is enjoy the moments. Enjoy the moments because once they’re gone, they’re gone,” he said.

Nice words from T.I., but with all the love Blue Ivy has coming from the Carter house, we think Jay has this one under control. We don’t foresee Tiny giving Bey any tips anytime soon. Do you think the “Trouble Man” should be giving Hov fatherly advice?

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Respect your elders kids

Beyonce Writes An Open Letter To Donna Summer

In a similar fashion to her Michelle Obama letter, Beyonce takes a moment to reflect on who Donna Summer was, and how she influenced her singing career.

Take a read below.

Donna Summer made music that moved me both emotionally and physically to get up and dance. You could always hear the deep passion in her voice. She was so much more than the queen of disco she became known for, she was an honest and gifted singer with flawless vocal talent. I’ve always been a huge fan and was honored to sample one of her songs. She touched many generations and will be so sadly missed.

My love goes out to her family during this difficult time.

Love,

B

Donna Summer, you will be missed greatly.

Images via WENN/SplashNews

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The ice is breaking between Kimmy Cakes and BeyBey…

Jay-Z Invites Kim Kardashian To London Bash For TyTy

There’s been a lot of talk that BeyBey ain’t really feelin’ Kimmy Cakes too tough, but this weekend in London it looks like she’ll have her shot to rub shoulders with rap royalty Jay-Z and the Queen Bey herself.

The UK Sun reports:

JAY-Z is throwing a monster London bash on Saturday for his manager Ty Ty’s 40th birthday – and the guest list of 150 attending include Kim Kardashian, her brother Rob and his girlfriend Rita Ora, plus Gwyneth Paltrow, Rihanna, Jay’s wife Beyonce and Kanye West – who is touring the UK with Jay.

A source said: “It’s at a top city venue after Jay and Kanye’s O2 show.

“There will be a dinner first cooked by a chef flown in from New York and then a huge party.

“Security is going to be tight.”

Hopefully Kim allows Yeezy to stay and have a good time, according to the same tabloid, she

dragged him from a power dinner at London’s Zuma restaurant, where The Jigga Man had hired a section for a party.

A source said: “Jay expected Kay and Kim to mingle.

“But as soon as Kim whispered in Kanye’s ear, they left.”

The pair were up early yesterday for a Radio 1 interview, then last night went hand in hand to the Fifi Awards at The Brewery in London.

Kim’s signature perfume was up for the Best Celebrity fragrance award but lost out to Justin Bieber.

Keep your eyes on the prize Kimmy Cakes… Eyes on the prize! Best friendship with BeyBey!

Hit the flip for more photos of Kim and Yeezy headed to the FiFi awards and for a promotional appearance at Selfridges

Beyonce Pictured Without Makeup At Broadway Play

Beyonce went barefaced at the Broadway Musical for Ghost she attended. She knows what she’s doing… turn the page for the video report.