Beyonce wows in ab-flashing outfit despite backlash as she invites Blue Ivy, 11, on stage
During her private concert on Saturday, the Queen of Pop’s daughter made a surprise appearance and even treated fans to a live performance of their duet, Brown Skin Girl.
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During her private concert on Saturday, the Queen of Pop’s daughter made a surprise appearance and even treated fans to a live performance of their duet, Brown Skin Girl.
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During her private concert on Saturday, the Queen of Pop’s daughter made a surprise appearance and even treated fans to a live performance of their duet, Brown Skin Girl.
The Single Ladies singer stunned in a canary yellow dress, with tasteful ab-flashing cutouts all accessorised with a fan of yellow feathers behind her.
More surprises lay in store for the crowd as Queen Bey made not one, but two, outfit changes into equally jaw-dropping looks.
Shortly before her performance, the singer was steeped in controversy for accepting a $24million (£19million) payday for the concert despite the anti-LGBTQ policies of the United Arab Emirates.
Other celebrities like David Beckham and Robbie Williams faced similar backlash last year for appearing in Qatar during the World Cup.
On Twitter, Beyonce’s fan base erupted as critics claimed her wealth and fame had been “largely, if not entirely” gained through her “LGBTQ+ fans”.
Others also argued she “doesn’t need a penny” of the paycheque, but still agreed to perform.
However, many praised the singer following the concert, saying that despite her hiatus, she is still “so far beyond the current music industry’s standard that it’s glaringly obvious she’s one of the few examples of musical excellence”.
The singer’s concert marked the launch of a new luxury hotel, Atlantis The Royal, in Dubai.
Beyonce’s statement gown made a splash for the singer’s first concert in years
The textured yellow gown was made by Atelier Zuhra and styled by KJ Moody, featuring thigh-high slits on both legs and a sheer corset that highlighted the mum-of-three’s abs.
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The textured yellow gown was made by Atelier Zuhra and styled by KJ Moody, featuring thigh-high slits on both legs and a sheer corset that highlighted the mum-of-three’s abs.
The singer sweetly introduced her surprise guest
Teasing the next song in her setlist, Beyond told the crowd: “Where are all my brown skin girls? Give it up for my baby, my brown skin girl, Miss Blue Ivy Carter.”
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Teasing the next song in her setlist, Beyond told the crowd: “Where are all my brown skin girls? Give it up for my baby, my brown skin girl, Miss Blue Ivy Carter.”
11-year-old Blue Ivy stood her own, harmonising with her mum
The young singer opted for a different colour theme rather than matching her mum, wearing a red sparkling blazer and trousers, covered with a matte red skirt and gently accessorised with large gold hoop earrings.
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The young singer opted for a different colour theme rather than matching her mum, wearing a red sparkling blazer and trousers, covered with a matte red skirt and gently accessorised with large gold hoop earrings.
Beyonce’s second outfit featured a red princess-cut dress with gold sequins
Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran created the look, featuring long, embellished gloves and a corset that highlighted the singer’s enviable curves, enhanced by a steel halo behind the singer’s head.
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Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran created the look, featuring long, embellished gloves and a corset that highlighted the singer’s enviable curves, enhanced by a steel halo behind the singer’s head.
The Halo singer’s final outfit featured bright pink knee-high boots
In an ensemble created by Ukranian designer Frolov, Beyonce flaunted her cleavage in a low-cut, sheer mini-dress with bright pink shorts underneath and a statement sparling bust piece, complete with long silver and pink gloves and dangling earrings.
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In an ensemble created by Ukranian designer Frolov, Beyonce flaunted her cleavage in a low-cut, sheer mini-dress with bright pink shorts underneath and a statement sparling bust piece, complete with long silver and pink gloves and dangling earrings.
The singer’s eye-catching performance included Lebanese dance troupe the Mayyas
Beyonce’s first concert in years was sure to make a spectacle, featuring the Mayyas, winners of America’s Got Talent season 17, as well as a 48-person all female orchestra called Firdaus.
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Beyonce’s first concert in years was sure to make a spectacle, featuring the Mayyas, winners of America’s Got Talent season 17, as well as a 48-person all female orchestra called Firdaus.
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