Is Beyonce's New Video "Formation" too Politically Charge? - See for Yourself

With an expected stellar appearance at Super Bowl 50 from the world's best living performer, Beyonce, she has taken an opportunity use her celebrity to address America's social injusitice and hate made towards her family.

Beyonce's new video Formation alludes to the city of New Orlean's history—from visuals that conjure the free Creole women to Hurricane Katrina and her daughter.  The video opens with the clip features shots of Queen B lying on top of a sinking New Orleans police cruiser as well as a graffiti’d wall that says, “Stop shooting us.”

There’s also a scene of a black child in a hoodie dancing in front of a line of police officers in riot gear. At one point a man holds up a newspaper called “The Truth” with an image of Martin Luther King Jr. on the front page captioned, “More than a dreamer.” Blue Ivy Carter, Beyonce’s daughter, also appears in the video.

The video is viewable for now. so click on it below.  You know the tidal and Youtube war will have the video gone in a minute.  I never understand why you have to pay for what used to be free?  To me the social media is free advertising by fans that help drive demand for consumers to make purchase.

Beyonce on September Issue of Vogue

For the highly sought after September Issue cover of Vogue, Beyonce Knowles-Carter takes the fashion world by storm. In this month's issue, Beyonce captured a little of her Sasha Fierce take charge personality revealing a firm body with a mix of flirty sexy, sophistication and beauty.

In order to capture the beauty that is Beyonce, Vogue contracted the famous fashion photographer, Mario Testino.  Testino mentioned, "my inspiration for the shoot was to capture the innocence and romanticism that is Beyonce."

For the photo shoot, Vogue spared no expense.  On the issue, Beyonce wore a $12,000 embellished gown by Marc Jacobs with a $4800 sequined coat.

There is a rumor that she is juggling a few secret projects that may involve a new album, movie role or even a baby.  Either way I feel this is one of the best covers I have ever seen for Vogue.

As usual, critics are questioning why a pop-star is on the cover of a fashion magazine?  To answer your question, Beyonce is influential and has the most pull/power in the entertainment industry. Beyonce won over 20 Grammys, net worth is over $400 million and a cultural icon.  There should not be a question of why Beyonce is on this month's cover. The question is why she hasn't earned the job like Lauren Hutton who has appeared on Vogue's cover over 20 times.