The singer's latest record isn't perfect, but it offers a glimpse of her evolving musical identity, critics say

Queen Bey is independent, sex-positive and successful, but how empowering are her lyrics and business practices?

Criticism of the pop singer's booty shaking reflects our society's discomfort with black women -- and their bodies

Along with music videos for all the songs

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Beyoncé's work over the last decade is groundbreaking — but it is also filled with questions and contradictions.

She claims she wrote Destiny's Child's songs. This isn't her first time stealing credit

The pop giant darkens her face and causes a stir. But what about taking blood money from Libya's ruling family?

Multiple credits aren't a sign of weakness—ask the Beastie Boys—and there's no doubt whose vision drives "Lemonade"

Celebrity culture seems to have abandoned the "healthy butt" trend.

The Brits were almost as excited as we were when the Duke and Duchess met the King and Queen of Brooklyn

Today's catch: Actors With Action Figures, Beyonce's new track, Pippa's triumphant return and more

Sure, she's gained a few pounds -- and she doesn't feel bad about it "for a second"

Because Queen Bey has notoriously little control over her image, and has never portrayed herself as "independent"

When pop culture so often degrades black women, recognizing shared experiences in Beyoncé's album is revelatory