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Celeb News: The reviews are in... (Who Run the World?)
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The reviews are in... (Who Run the World?)
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Originally posted by Entertainment Weekly
Well, it’s not the epic battle of the sexes some expected, but Beyoncé‘s new “Run the World (Girls)” video is certainly a contender for best dance video of the year so far.
Last night, the R&B diva premiered the video for the first single from her upcoming album, 4, on American Idol. In the Francis Lawrence-directed clip, Beyoncé and more than 200 dancers breath new life into the Major Lazer-sampling cut.
With all due respect to her contemporaries, no one brings it like Beyoncé when it comes to her steps—intricate, fun, and executed flawlessly. Britney Spears’ moves are all but gone. And though Gaga tried, she couldn’t hold a candle to her two-time partner in crime, especially in “Video Phone.”
So here’s Queen B, leader of an angry army in the Mojave Desert, stepping in the name of girl power.
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Excuse Me, Lady Gaga, Beyonce's Back: 'Run The World (Girls)' Video Review
Posted Thu May 19, 2011 1:30am PDT by Billy Johnson, Jr. in Hip-Hop Media Training
Who runs the world?
Yesterday, I would have said Lady Gaga.
After seeing Beyoncé's new video, "Run The World (Girls)," the first single from her album "4," out next month, I humbly bow down to the Houston queen.
Ever since Beyoncé appeared alongside Lady Gaga in the "Paparazzi" singer's 10-minute, Quentin Tarantino-inspired video "Telephone," I have been concerned about the former Destiny's Child frontwoman's next move.
Clearly, Beyoncé admires Gaga's fearless approach to overstepping artistic boundaries, an approach that catapulted her into position as the nation's biggest pop star. I sensed some competitiveness on Beyoncé's part and assumed she would plot a way to reclaim her throne.
But I wasn't sure how she would pull it off. She has too many lucrative endorsement deals and White House ties at stake to start dabbling in shock value.
Beyoncé unveils her masterful game plan in the "Run The World (Girls)" video: She simply opts to outdo her old self by stepping up her costuming and choreography.
"Run The World (Girls)," an anthem that champions women "strong enough to bear the children then get back to business," is arguably her best video in her near 15-year career. The militaristic themes borrow from both Tina Turner's sci-fi film "Mad Max" and Janet Jackson's epic "Rhythm Nation" music video. Plus, Beyoncé revisits imagery from some of her own classic visuals "Déjà Vu," "Baby Boy," and "Crazy In Love."
Beyoncé and her army of sexy background dancers seduce and intimidate the riot squad that is supposed to contain them. Beyoncé's wardrobe varies from armor and a high priestess headdress to lingerie and runway couture.
The shots are edgy. In one scene, wearing a white Cruella de Vil-esque evening gown, Beyoncé holds on chain leashes two monstrous, salivating hyenas. In another, she thrusts her right fist in the air as a car behind her is engulfed in flames.
While the set design is compelling, the true treat is Beyoncé's dancing. Beyoncé has always been a good dancer, but never on par with Ciara or Janet at her peak. Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" dance-along video is cute. "Run The World (Girls)" is "America's Best Dance Crew" fly.
For most of the choreography, Beyoncé takes a minimalistic approach, sometimes focusing on a singular movement that accentuates the sample of Major Lazer's "Pon de Floor"'s rapid, dancehall riddim. She opens with an intricate, 20-second shoulder bounce that will make the girls in Bankhead, Atlanta drill teams proud. Other dances focus on her legs, feet, or hands. She even works in some late '80s hip hop moves.
It's refreshing to see Beyoncé, at this stage of her career, making a return embodying the passion and hunger of a new artist with a whole lot to prove.
Apparently, her year off afforded her a second wind. Maybe someone should tell Lady Gaga not to get too comfortable. Honey B is back.
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hip...-video-review/
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It would appear that Beyonce has made the best pop video of 2011.
You know when people were going "well that Beyonce single's a bit of a wet Wednesday isn't it" and other people were going "well wait for the video it'll be like 'Single Ladies' all over again" and people were going "that doesn't seem very likely really does it though" and then the video was endlessly trailed then delayed and everyone was running around going "this is a fiasco, Beyonce's over, abort, abort, wheel out the ballad"?
Well the people who said the video would sort everything out were right.
This is incredible.
Horse: amazing.
Ox: amazing.
Woman in cage: amazing but only because she is an empowered woman who runs the world and has chosen to be in the cage OBVIOUSLY.
Lion: amazing.
Red flags: amazing.
Mutley style dance move at 0:56: amazing.
Wobbly leg open/close thing at 1:08: could do with Beyonce passing her hands from knee to knee for that full 'dad at a wedding disco' feel, but still amazing.
Two gentlemen in red hats that look like berets but aren't being the new 'Single Ladies' ladies: amazing.
Beyonce stealing something from a chap's top pocket: not amazing - petty crime can be the start of a destructive downward spiral.
Beyonce with a man in a headlock: amazing.
Beyonce with two hyenas on leads: the exact opposite of not amazing.
Beyonce crawling through a man's legs: amazing.
Beyonce in front of a water canon like a riot chic version of Lady Gaga being hit by a tidal wave: amazing.
Dress made of shiny bits of something or other: amazing.
Metal ring fingernail things: amazing.
Standing in front of a burning car like in the 'Crazy In Love' video: amazing.
Beyoncebosomhoist at 2:30: amazing.
Strobing at 2:31: amazing.
David Brent-does-'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' dance routine and frock combo at 2:37: amazing.
Bottomwobble at 2:42: amazing.
Backwards chorus line legkick at 2:49: amazing.
Salute at 2 amazing.
Legs in the air at 3:06: amazing.
Upside down in a sandpit: amazing.
Hair whip at 4:02: amazing.
IN SUMMARY
Amazing.
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Originally posted by MTV
Most of you know by now that I'm a huge Beyonce fan. This past year has been pretty torturous for me since she was kind of MIA, so I went a little crazy when her new single “Run the World (Girls)” finally debuted! Since then, she’s been everywhere, and I am so not complaining. Her new album cover is AMAZING. Last night during American Idol, she premiered the video for the single, and it has everything you could possibly want from a Bey video: a gorgeous set, amazing dance moves (that I'm sure we'll be seeing popping up all over YouTube), tons of high fashion, and Beyonce riding an effing horse. BAMF. And as always, the best part about the song—which is only enhanced with the visual--is the message of girl power. Taking on an all-male police squad, Bey and her army of girls challenge authority and destroy any notion of women being inferior. My favorite scene? When immediately after singing "Boy I'm just playing / Come here baby / I hope you still like me" and writhing on the ground, she switches it up by ending with "F you, pay me!" and flips off the camera. Okay, okay, enough of the social commentary; how amazing was her wardrobe?! Bey donned everything from couture Givenchy and Alexander McQueen to Gareth Pugh and Pucci—I don’t even think I can pick a favorite look. And the dancing, OMG. I’m sorry, but after watching this video, there is no way you can argue that she's not the best pop star out there. Though I’m a Bey stan through and through, I am willing to admit that the song itself isn’t my favorite of hers, but the video has definitely taken it to a new level for me. I can't wait to see it live! Speaking of which, have you seen the pictures of Bey performing on Oprah!? CANNOT WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK. I have a feeling the Beyonce-mania isn’t going away any time soon, and I couldn’t be happier. Now I’m just crossing my fingers that she makes it to MTV in the next few months...
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Originally posted by E!
For anyone still laboring under the illusion that Beyoncé does not mean business, well, just watch this video.
Described by B herself as "futuristic," "electronic" and "African," the 29-year-old fused all that and more into a still remarkably cohesive music video for "Run the World (Girls)," the first single from her new album 4, due out June 28.
Sure, anyone with two X chromosomes may be ready to grab some armor, suit up and join the Beyonce army after watching this, though the XY folk aren't left out, either: there are lions! Chains! Drooling hyenas! Cars on fire! Riot police! A close up of the old one-fingered salute! And did we mention, Beyoncé getting her groove on in a hot, sandy desert in less than modesty-protecting outfits?
Bottom line: Beyoncé may have just wangled her way into song of summer territory. And just think, there's not an egg-hatching in sight.
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Originally posted by US Magazine
Beyonce's back -- and ready to take over the planet.
The global superstar, 29, dropped the much-anticipated debut video off her upcoming fourth album on Wednesday's American Idol.
The clip for "Run the World (Girls)" re-imagines the diva in a nearly post-apocalyptic, tribal world. In the video, Beyonce rolls around in the dirt, struts before exploding cars and keeps two hyenas on chain-leashes.
Oh, and there's lots of larger-than-life, outre costumes -- and plenty of sexy, spastic dancing that made Beyonce famous.
Watch her craziest, most epic video yet, above!
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Originally posted by MSN
We haven't been this excited about a pop star's dance moves since Beyonce's 'Single Ladies'.
Seriously, guys — we dare you to take your eyes off Beyonce's legs in the music video for 'Run the World (Girls)'.
The Mad Max-y video was filmed by Water for Elephants director Francis Lawrence over three days in Los Angeles and the Mojave Desert, and features more than 200 dancers and exotic animals.
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If you’re a Beyonce fan and you’re also seeking a really good exercise plan, look no further than the video for Run The World (Girls).
Set to the delightful sampling sounds of Vybz Kartel and Major Lazer’s Pon De Floor, Beyonce delivers a – quite literally – stomping performance for her new track.
In an effort to prove that ladies do it best, the soulful singer is seen in a number of fabulous outfits which, to be honest, look excruciatingly painful to both stand up and sit down in. Let alone do a ton of jogging in…
Nonetheless, the diva looks stunning as she battles against a bunch of men armed with riot shields and hangs out with her pet hyenas.
All a little too much to take in? Take a deep breath and click the play button on the video above.
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The Queen has finally arrived.
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Who run this MOTHA!
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yess Bey get those reviews 
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Video Of The Year
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poor atrl the video loved everywhere 
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Entertainment Weekly spilled the tea in more ways than one. 
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VEVO REVIEWS 'RUN THE WORLD'
The World, According To Beyonce.
Posted In: Top 5, VEVO, Video Premiere. Posted By: Carlye on 05.19.2011
Beyonce‘s new video for “Run The Wold (Girls)” tops out on the totally badass scale, but there’s so much going on that it’s practically a cinematic slideshow, with too many moments we don’t want to miss.
The deserted, almost pre-apocalyptic world B creates for herself and the gaggle of ladies she presides over is one with a ton of fire and scared men. And it looks downright awesome.
Though there’s likely a million more (did you see that tiger?!), here are the Top 5 reasons why we’d want to live in a world completely run by girls. Namely, a girl named Beyonce:
5. Riots, though occasional and not preferred, would have a little less Molotov cocktail, and a little more West Side Story.
4. We’d wear our hearts on our sleeve, and our deadly sharp weapons on our fingertips. Using the pinpad at the grocery store to enter four-digits codes might be tricky, but if the store clerk gets impatient, well, with these knife-rings, odds are they won’t.
3. What, did you think we’d still be walking dogs? Please. Couture and exotic animals only for trips to the park. Zoo animals and ball gowns are reserved for vacations
2. Equestrian sports can come in handy in case a lady militia needs to band together. Also? No better way to enter a party.
1. We’d all be able to dance well. Really well. Even if you’re stuck on the backlines because your steps aren’t in check from missing the first day of boot camp, at least you’d get to wear hammer pants without fashion blogs making fun of you.
Want to see what else a diva-run world would look like? Check “Run The World (Girls)”, over on VEVO.
http://blog.vevo.com/the-world-according-to-beyonce/
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Video Of The Year
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there was a marie claire review as well. But yesss! go bey!
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VEVO REVIEWS 'RUN THE WORLD'
The World, According To Beyonce.
Posted In: Top 5, VEVO, Video Premiere. Posted By: Carlye on 05.19.2011
Beyonce‘s new video for “Run The Wold (Girls)” tops out on the totally badass scale, but there’s so much going on that it’s practically a cinematic slideshow, with too many moments we don’t want to miss.
The deserted, almost pre-apocalyptic world B creates for herself and the gaggle of ladies she presides over is one with a ton of fire and scared men. And it looks downright awesome.
Though there’s likely a million more (did you see that tiger?!), here are the Top 5 reasons why we’d want to live in a world completely run by girls. Namely, a girl named Beyonce:
5. Riots, though occasional and not preferred, would have a little less Molotov cocktail, and a little more West Side Story.
4. We’d wear our hearts on our sleeve, and our deadly sharp weapons on our fingertips. Using the pinpad at the grocery store to enter four-digits codes might be tricky, but if the store clerk gets impatient, well, with these knife-rings, odds are they won’t.
3. What, did you think we’d still be walking dogs? Please. Couture and exotic animals only for trips to the park. Zoo animals and ball gowns are reserved for vacations
2. Equestrian sports can come in handy in case a lady militia needs to band together. Also? No better way to enter a party.
1. We’d all be able to dance well. Really well. Even if you’re stuck on the backlines because your steps aren’t in check from missing the first day of boot camp, at least you’d get to wear hammer pants without fashion blogs making fun of you.
Want to see what else a diva-run world would look like? Check “Run The World (Girls)”, over on VEVO.
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poor atrl the video loved everywhere |
lol everyone but Atrl loves it. 
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lol everyone but Atrl loves it. |
atrl is tasteless 
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I think she will be the big winner at the VMAs this year. 
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