From Independent Women To Bow Down Bitches: Why I've Fallen Out Of Love With Beyonce

Posted: 18/03/13 | Updated: 01/05/13

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First she stripped down to her pants for GQ, then she started wearing exotic animals skins all over the place and now her much-anticipated new single is a bit of a joke. MyDaily's Celebrity Writer Ellen Stewart on why she's fallen out of love with Beyonce...

Hello, my name's Ellen and I'm a recovering Beyoholic. It's been two months since I last squealed with delight over anything Beyonce related and I'm feeling pretty crappy about it. My love affair with Bey began way back when (aka 1998) with a little Destiny's Child track called No, No, No. Since then B's had her ups and downs but I've always been there cheering from the sidelines... Until now.

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On Sunday night I waited with bated breath for Beyonce's first new single in TWO years hit the Internet, but soon after pressing play I found myself asking, "Is this some kinda joke?" Genuinely, what happened to the "all the women who are independent"? Where was all the "who run the world, girls"? Beyonce, the ULTIMATE image of female empowerment was suddenly singing, “I know when you were little girls you dreamt of being in my world. Don’t forget it. Respect that. Bow down bitches.”

Hey Bey, who the hell are you talking to? Me? Your loyal and devoted fan. Yeah I wanted to be in your Say My Name, Bills Bills Bills and not to mention Single Ladies world but hey, if you'd rather I just knelt at your feet while you call me a bitch I'm not really down with that.

Ever since she stripped down to her knickers for GQ magazine, Beyonce's been in my bad books, but I thought it was a blip. A blip that would be dealt with by the release of her new hands-in-the-air-singing-into-a-hairbrush single, but no.

Who is this new Beyonce? This 'yeah I'm a massive success and now all you little people can get stuffed' Beyonce. Whoever she is, I'm not sure I like her. Bring back cowboy hat Bey... NOW.

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Cowboy hat Beyonce was a highpoint, along with Austin Powers Beyonce, Irreplaceable Beyonce and, of course, mum to baby Blue Beyonce. New Beyonce is a stranger and bares no relation to the girl who said she was too hot for boys, that threw her pager out the window and wouldn’t go out with someone who couldn’t pay their own bills.

Here have a listen and try and tell me you don't agree...

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  • 1998

    Kelly Rowland, Beyonce, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Robertson at the Shine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

  • 1998

    Beyonce rocked a camouflage dress at a live performance at HMV.

  • 2000

    On stage at Party in the Park.

  • 2000

    Destiny's Child hit the Grammy Awards in all white.

  • 2000

    Destiny's Child wear matching yellow outfits.

  • 2000

    Beyonce performed at the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards.

  • 2001

    Destiny's Child wear denim, crop tops and rhinestones.

  • 2001

    The singer opted for sheer and sparkly at the Grammy Awards.

  • 2002

    Doing her best Foxxy Cleopatra impression in a glittering gold dress.

  • 2003

    Looking lovely in a full length floral dress at the VH1 Divas Duets.

  • 2003

    She rocked the LBD for the Entertainment Industry Foundation Party.

  • 2003

    Perhaps not her finest fashion moment. Beyonce at the NBC Today Show Summer concert series.

  • 2003

    She dazzled the crowds at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.

  • 2004

    She dressed down in UGGs to announce the pre-game activities for the Super Bowl.

  • 2004

    Beyonce launching her Tommy Hilfiger fragrance.

  • 2004

    Reunited with Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland at the 2004 Jingle Bell Ball.

  • 2005

    Beyonce got glammed up for the opening of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club in Atlantic City.

  • 2006

    Beyonce backstage at the MTV's Total Request Live.

  • 2006

    Who else could look this good in a nude mini dress? Another backstage pose after her appearance on MTV's TRL.

  • 2006

    Beyonce rocked canary yellow at a chaity event.

  • 2007

    Anothe glam look for the opening of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club, this time in Las Vegas.

  • 2008

    One of the singers finest red carpet moments. She stepped out in an Armani gown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala.

  • 2009

    Beyonce topped the best dressed lists at the Golden Globe Awards in an Elie Daab gown teamed with a dazzling diamond necklace by Lorraine Schwartz.

  • 2010

    Beyonce looked white hot at the launch of the Lorraine Schwartz's 2BHAPPY jewellery collection.

  • 2011

    The singer announced her pregnancy at the 2011 MTV video Music Awards. She looked stunning in this asymmetrical Lanvin gown.

  • 2011

    Beyonce at the launch of her Pulse fragrance.

  • 2011

    Beyonce at the Pulse fragrance launch.

  • 2011

    Pregnant Beyonce wore a black maxi when hosting the screening of Live at Roseland.

  • 2012

    Beyonce attends the Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Emma Stone
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03:31 PM on 03/31/2013
I'm sorry, but anyone who past or present - really thought Beyonce was a figurehead for female empowerment, feminism or independence is foolish. She is no different from the vast majority of other pop artists cashing in on her life, looks and body to make a buck. It's surprising it's taken one single for people to realise this.
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eeverettm
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01:43 PM on 03/21/2013
She wants us to bow down to her new god, Lucifer. Notice how she is always making the sign of the All-Seeing Eye (eye of Lucifer) with her hands, just like her hubby JayZ whose name refers to him as JehovahGod, the alpha and the omega. Beyonce, you have let JayZ deceive you in your belief. You are a naive simpleton seduced by fame, the almighty dollar and lucifer's servant JayZ. Sad to see others in the crowd making the sign, not knowing what it stands for.
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Tayvion Meadows
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01:37 PM on 03/21/2013
Ellen, I applaud your efforts but you clearly are not a Beyonce fan for two reason 1) This is not a single it is actually a mash up of two songs and if you WERE a TRUE fan you would have comprehended that it was just a buzz track mean to cause up a stir. 2) You are not a fan BECAUSE IF YOU WERE you would have understood she was not talking to her fans at all in this song, but NAYSAYERS who have talked down about her and her success for years, calling her pregnancy fake, saying she has no talent, she is washed up etc etc. She was showing us that she has another side just like the rest of us and wanted to vent. Lets talk about GQ, i hate women who think like you. WOMEN should embrace their bodies and their sexuality, she is a mother and she showed women you can still be fit and sexxy after doing one of the hardest things in the world, giving birth. Furthermore I find it appalling that you think this was not her regular image, she has danced around in leotards and taken racy photos for campaigns most of her career, where have you been?
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The Funky-S
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06:52 AM on 03/19/2013
I totally agree with the views of the writer of this article, too!
And I forgot to mention that your Superbowl performance was a joke too.

Come on Bey! You can do better than this!
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paulie boy
Justice for all..not the few
54 Fans
02:09 AM on 03/19/2013
The song is rubbish, and what has happened to her hair? If my wife got up in the morning and her hair looked like that, she would wash and straighten it, before going to work and before being seen in public..
She was such a pretty girl, now she is a mess.
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paulie boy
Justice for all..not the few
54 Fans
02:05 AM on 03/19/2013
Beyonce, has lost the "magic" . Just flaunting your body does not make you a number one pop or rock star.
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Alison Christoforidou
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09:12 PM on 03/18/2013
Beyonce's new record is total garbage.
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Alison Christoforidou
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09:11 PM on 03/18/2013
Where's my comment gone???
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The Funky-S
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08:42 AM on 03/19/2013
Same here - my initial comment has also disappeared, but my subsequent one has been posted. And it wasn't offensive either!
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Alison Christoforidou
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09:10 PM on 03/18/2013
Unfortunately, Beyonce's new record is, in a word - garbage. I too used to be (please note the past tense) a massive fan ....... not any more and if she keeps churning garbage out like this, I won't be bothering to buy anymore of her records. What a shame, as she really can sing.
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