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A critic wrote in the magazine: "The world gave a collective 'whoa' when Beyonce unleashed her 'Single Ladies' video, but to see those dance moves come to life at the 2009 VMAs was beyond eye-popping." [158] Erika Ramirez of the same publication placed the performance at number two on her list of Beyoncé's five biggest TV performances. [159] "
Ashley Chrisha Marie Everett (born April 19, 1989) [ 1] is an American dancer and actress. She is best known as lead backup dancer and dance captain for Beyoncé, and has worked with such artists as Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo, Tina Turner, Ciara, Sean Paul and Anitta. She frequently features in high-profile music videos, television ...
Musically, "Single Ladies" is an upbeat-dance-pop and R&B song, [18] and features dancehall and bounce influences. [19] According to Jonah Weiner of Blender , the song makes a clear reference to marriage [ 20 ] while Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune felt that the lyrics had a connection with "post-breakup". [ 21 ] "
The accompanying music video for "Diva" was directed by Melina Matsoukas. It shows the singer and backup dancers in a warehouse, and presents a choreography similar to that of her previous single "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008). Beyoncé also appears in different Thierry Mugler couture pieces.
The Huffington Post wrote that Beyoncé largely brings back the elements that made "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"'s video a hit, citing women's empowerment and a brand new dance. [120] Jarett Wieselman of the New York Post complimented Beyoncé's wardrobe and dancing in the video, and wrote that the choreography ensures the lyrics, "my ...
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, honoring the best music videos from the previous year between June 2008 to June 2009, were presented on September 13, 2009, at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and televised by MTV. The ceremony was hosted by Russell Brand . Beyoncé, Green Day, and Lady Gaga were tied for the most-awarded acts of the ...
Beyoncé has officially entered not only her “country era” but also her “history-making country era,” as her newly released singles “Texas Hold ’Em” and “16 Carriages” hit No. 1 ...
JaQuel Knight (born August 6, 1989) is an American choreographer and dancer. Born in North Carolina and raised in Atlanta, he has worked with Beyoncé on many of her most notable dances, including on "Single Ladies", "Formation" and the historic Coachella performances which she headlined. [1]