Beyonce's 4 Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know

Long-awaited album finally hit stores Tuesday.
By Jocelyn Vena


Beyoncé's <i>4</i>
Photo: Columbia

Beyoncé's 4 may have leaked weeks ago, but its official release date is finally upon us. It's been a long-churning album that touches on soul, '90s R&B, hip-hop and even '80s adult contemporary. Long before the album even dropped, B promised fans that the album would be eclectic — a promise that was certainly met.

"I have a lot of live instruments that I'm putting into the tracks to try to change the sound and make my own genre of music," she said about the album.

On it, she worked with a number of A-listers, including The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Kanye West, Chad Hugo, Ryan Tedder and Diplo, to name a few. She had also been spotted in the studio with indie acts like Sleigh Bells, proving that she wanted to try anything and everything.

"I'm mixing every type of genre that I love and I'm inspired by every type of genre," she told MTV News late last year. "I'm not in a box. It's not R&B. It's not typically pop. It's not rock. It's just everything I love all mixed together in my own little gumbo of music."

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By the time 2010 was nearing its midway mark, Beyoncé finally debuted "Run the World (Girls)," a girl-power pop tune that samples Major Lazer's "Pon De Floor" and is full of so much bravado that she needed wild animals in the music video.

So why did Beyoncé name the album 4? Well, aside from the fact that it's her fourth album, she explained: "We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me. It's the day I was born. My mother's birthday and a lot of my friends' birthdays are on the fourth; April 4 is my wedding date."

In addition to "Run the World (Girls)," Queen B teased fans with songs like the album's official second single, "Best Thing I Never Had," plus the promotional track "1+1" and the leaked track "Party," featuring Andre 3000.

The songs show the many sides of Beyoncé: playful, heartfelt, flirty, sexy and, yes, sassy. In the end, B wanted fans to hear all those sides of her on the album. "I also gave myself more freedom to really belt out some songs, and bring soul singing back," she explained. "I used a lot of the brassiness and grittiness in my voice that people hear in my live performances, but not necessarily on my records."

What are your thoughts on 4? Tell us in the comments!

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Charlize Theron Isn't Interested In Marriage, Is In Favor Of Marriage Equality

Charlize Theron

"I don't … I treat my relationships like marriages, I really do ... I really want for myself a long-term relationship, and I have been in long-term relationships. That's the kind of union that I want. The actual ceremony is not something that is important to me, but I see the importance for other people."

Charlize Theron, appearing on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight," on why she'll never marry. Theron was previously involved in a long relationship with actor Stuart Townsend, but the two were never engaged, and she told Morgan that marriage was "never something that was important [to me]." But even though Theron doesn't want to walk down the aisle herself, she's still a vocal advocate for marriage equality. Find out what she has to say about that, after the jump!

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Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj And Ke$ha 'Till The World Ends' Remix Leaks

Reworked tune features an opening verse by Minaj as Ke$ha sings atop Spears' vocals throughout the song.
By James Dinh


Britney Spears' "Til The World Ends"
Photo: Jive

Britney Spears isn't the only pop titan dancing until the world ends: Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha have joined forces to add a new spin on an all-female remix of Femme Fatale's second single, "Till the World Ends."

The reworked dance anthem, which leaked online Friday (April 22), appears to have surfaced earlier than expected as noted by a series of countdowns on all three of the stars' websites.

Mixing the dance tune's original sonic swirls with heavier bass, Britney tourmate Minaj starts off the remix by throwing down an aggressive verse, in which she calls out a female hater: "A-A-A-A-A-AYE!/ Chimpanzees is hatin', but I take it all in stride/ Put her in a jungle with bananas on the side/ Told you they'd revive your career, but somebody lied/ I ain't talkin' poultry when I say this chicken's fried."

After Minaj spits a few introductory bars, Spears delivers the song's first verse before an introduction for the all-star trio. "It's Britney, bitch. I'm Nicki Minaj and that's Ke$ha!" the Young Money MC proclaims.

Ke$ha, who originally wrote the track for the pop princess, takes part in singing the club-ready track's chorus. Spears soon takes back control of the song as Ke$ha shadows the singer's lines toward the end of the second verse and bridge. Unlike the original version, the "Till the World Ends" remix also features a stuttering dubstep dance break.

News of a star-studded collaboration was hinted earlier this week when producer Dr. Luke tweeted, "@NICKIMINAJ killed it tonight!!!! thanks!!!"

Have you heard the all-star "Till The World Ends" remix? Share your reviews in the comments!

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Nicole Kidman Celebrates Sunday's 3rd Birthday

She?s been enjoying her time in her home country of Australia and earlier today (July 1) Nicole Kidman was spotted arriving at her parents? house.

Joined by her lovely baby girl Faith, the ?Others? actress looked to be in good spirits as she walked inside for her other daughter Sunday Rose?s 3rd birthday party.

And of course, little Faith was dressed to impress for the shindig, sporting a muted pink bib that had her name embroidered on it.

Nicole has been busy while in the Land Down Under, as she was shopping for toys with her sister earlier this week.

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RZA Joins Cast Of 'G.I. Joe' Sequel

Wu-Tang Clan member will play martial arts character Blind Master.
By Gil Kaufman


RZA
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When the "G.I. Joe" sequel gets under way, fans will see an almost all-new cast that not only includes Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson but could also feature Wu-Tang Clan rapper/producer-turned-actor RZA.

The beatmeister will play a martial arts expert named the Blind Master, who once trained Joe commandos Snake Eyes and Jinx (Elodie Yung of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"), according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In addition to returning star Channing Tatum, another potential new face will be D.J. Cotrona, currently appearing on the TV show "Detroit 1-8-7." Both RZA and Cotrona are in negotiations to join the movie, which is being directed by Jon Chu ("Justin Bieber: Never Say Never").

" 'Joe' is something I've loved since I was a kid," Chu confessed to MTV News when word of his possible involvement first leaked earlier this year. "My era was 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' 'G.I. Joe' and 'Transformers.' When 'Joe' changed their theme song from the old-style 'Go Joe!' to 'Got to get tough, go Joe!' that was the era I was in. Those are the fun, glory years that I remember."

Cotrona is slated to play a character named Flint, one of Joe's soldiers best known from the 1980s comics for his signature shotgun and beret.

The mainstream flick is one of the most high-profile popcorn movie roles to date for RZA, who has previously appeared in films such as "Due Date," "Kill Bill," "Funny People" and "American Gangster." He recently wrapped work directing the martial arts movie "The Man With the Iron Fists," in which he co-stars with Russell Crowe and blaxploitation icon Pam Grier.

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CONCERT FAB: Keyshia Cole, Marsha Ambrosius, & Alicia Keys Hit The Stage At The Beacon & New Jersey

YBF folks took the stage in NYC and NJ Thursday night to put on for their fans.  We've got pics of Alicia Keys' big Beacon Theater one-night performance, plus Keyshia, Marsha and the R on the Love Letters tour, when you read on...

Keyshia Cole hit the stage in Newark, NJ last night as the Love Letters tour rolled into the Prudential Center.  She rocked her black leather pants and jacket stage look with bright neon yellow boots and two toned light brown and black hair:

Her hair is baffling me like no other.

Headliner R. Kelly worked the stage in his usual look:

It's entirely too damn hot on a stage for this heavy wool peacoat. But do you R.

And one of our fave YBF chicks Marsha Ambrosius also took the stage to perform:

Cute cheetah jumper and curls.

 

And over in the City, Alicia Keys rocked out with her fans at th beacon Theater to continue her Songs in A Minor Deluxe Edition release celebration:

She recorded her performance for AOL Music Sessions Live.  And it was packed for her "Piano & I" performance:

She's sparkling from head to toe I see.  Nice.  The performance was streamed live on Vevo and AOL. And she didn't leave the stage till after 1AM. Nice.

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Comic-Con 2011: What We And The Movie Blogosphere Are Looking Forward To

It's happening. It's really happening. Even though it feels like it was only yesterday, it's here again ? Comic-Con 2011 is just around the bend! One of my absolute favorite weeks of the year is almost upon us, where the MTV News gang will be magically transported to the wonderful world of Slave Leia cosplay and [...]

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