REPORT: BEYONCE MAY MOVE TO BOYFRIENDS RECORD LABEL

Music King Jay Z. and Sexy Girlfriend Beyonce

R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles has sparked reports she is planning a move to boyfriend Jay-Z's Def Jam label, so that he can help to oversee her career.The singer is currently signed to Sony's Columbia imprint, but with her contract due to expire after her next two albums, Knowles is reportedly looking to make a move to Island Def Jam so she can team up with Jay-Z in a professional capacity.An industry source tells Page Six, "Jay-Z has been trying to get her to Def Jam for a while. He would love to oversee her career -- he kind of does anyway."But the insider warns that Sony will not let Knowles go without a fight, adding, "Sony has had a bad year -- all the hit acts, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and the 'American Idol' kids, are all on BMG. "They can't afford to lose Beyonce. They'll probably mortgage the farm to keep her. Which means a lot more money for Beyonce -- and Jay-Z if they get married." Representatives for Sony, Knowles and Jay-Z have yet to comment.

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BEYONCE EMBARRASSED BY HER MONEY

Beyoncé Knowles is embarrassed by her wealth.The singer-turned-actress has earned millions during her hugely successful career but admits she isn't comfortable being super-rich. Beyoncé, who is reported to have made around $16 million last year alone, told Pride magazine: "I never imagined I would be so blessed. I just wanted to be financially stable and it embarrasses me. I don't feel comfortable talking or thinking about it. I'm not a flashy girl, and I don't flaunt it."Meanwhile, Beyoncé's long-term lover Jay-Z has made himself even richer this week.The rap mogul is selling his clothing company Rocawear to the Iconix Brand Group for a whopping $204 million. Although Jay-Z is selling the company, he will remain in charge of all product development, marketing and licensing for the fashion business, which reportedly has annual retail sales in excess of $700 million. Jay-Z said: "Iconix is pioneering a new brand management model and by combining Rocawear with their platform, my team and I can focus on our strengths in design and lifestyle."

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BEYONCE CLEARED OF HEPATITIS A

Beyoncé Knowles does not have hepatitis A.The singer-and-actress was involved in a food scare at the recent Sports Illustrated party in Hollywood which meant she could have been exposed to the infection. Beyoncé's spokesperson, Alan Nierob, has now revealed the 'Dreamgirls' star cannot be at risk because she didn't eat any food at the bash. Nierob said: "Thank goodness neither one of us ate. According to the health department, she wasn't at risk."Beyoncé, along with other guests who attended the Valentine's Day party, was contacted by the Los Angeles County Department of Health on Tuesday to be informed that a catering worker had been diagnosed with acute hepatitis A.The department of health had recommended guests who ate uncooked food at the party or 13 other events catered by Wolfgang Puck Catering from February 1-20 should be vaccinated. Other guests at risk include Leonardo DiCaprio's former lover model Bar Refaeli. Hepatitis A can be transmitted in contaminated food or through the poor hygiene of an infected person.Symptoms include nausea, mild fever, and aching muscles. In severe cases the disease can cause liver failure. Most patients recover fully after two months.

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BEYONCE'S FATHER COULD NOT WATCH PHOTO SHOOT FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

Matthew Knowles And Daughter Beyonce

Beyoncé Knowles' father refused to watch her pose in a skimpy bikini for Sports Illustrated magazine.The singer - who was terrified about appearing on the cover of the magazine's famous annual swimsuit issue - has revealed her father Matthew,who is also her manager, couldn't bear to see her pose in revealing beachwear. Beyoncé said: "Kelly Rowland showed up. My mom was there, so was my nephew. Dad was going to come, but he said, 'Well, I'll meet you in Orlando aftert he shoot. I'm not so sure that I want to see this. All my blessings -you're a big girl. But I'm not so sure I want to see it.' "Beyoncé - who is following in the footsteps of Elle Macpherson, Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks by posing in a swimsuit for the magazine - embarked on a strict diet to prepare for the shoot. She said: "I had to watch what I ate, which was tough because the shoot was right after Thanksgiving. At dinner, I kept thinking, 'This extra piece of pie will show up.'"I always make sure I celebrate it up, but I was so terrified with every little thing I ate this year."The shoot took a lot of guts. I'm a really shy person. Everyday I play a character and I had to tap into that."The 25-year-old singer-and-actress is proud of the photographs and can't wait to show them to her children - when she has them. Beyoncé said: "These are photographs I can show my kids some day. I can say,'See, momma was beautiful. Look how good I looked!' "

BEYONCE UP FOR 'SOUL TRAIN' AWARDS

Beyoncé Knowles has received three Soul Train Music Award nominations.The singer-and-actress is up for Best Female Album for 'B'Day', Best Female Single for 'Irreplaceable' and the Michael Jackson Award for Best Music Video. Mary J Blige has two nominations, Best Female R'n'B Soul Single for 'Take Me as I Am' and Best Female R'n'B Soul Album for 'The Breakthrough'. Leading the male nominations are John Legend, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and Yung Joc.Legend, who won the Best Male Album and Best Male Single accolades at last year's ceremony, has been named in these categories again - for 'Once Again'and 'Save Room' respectively. Brown is also nominated for Best Male Single, for 'Yo (Excuse Me Miss)', and Best Male Album for 'Chris Brown'. The 21st Anniversary Soul Train Music Awards will take place on March 10 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

BEYONCE AND HER FAVORITE FOODS

Beyoncé Knowles insists she looked like a "cotton bud" in 'Dreamgirls'.The normally curvaceous singer-and-actress went on a liquid-only diet to slim down for her role as Motown singer Deena Jones in the movie, but admits she didn't like her smaller physique. She told Britain's Elle magazine: "I didn't recognise myself during filming because I looked like a cotton bud and that wasn't a nice feeling. I look better with a few pounds on my bones."In 'Dreamgirls' - which is loosely based on the career of sixties girl group The Supremes - Beyoncé's character is asked to become the lead singer of The Dreamettes after original lead vocalist Effie White - played by Jennifer Hudson - is deemed too large. Beyoncé admits she found her drastic crash-course diet a nightmare and couldn't wait to start eating again, because she loves her "fattening" foods.The 25-year-old star, who is dating rapper Jay-Z, said: "I love fried fish, fried shrimp and all different types of pasta. If it's fattening, I love it! The trouble is it goes to my sides, my hips and my butt real quick."

BEYONCE AND SHAKIRA TEAMING UP

Beyonce And Shakira

Beyoncé Knowles and Shakira are teaming up for a duet.The 'Bootylicious' diva and the hip-shaking Latino singer are collaborating on a track called 'Beautiful Liar' which will feature on the special-edition reissue of Beyoncé's latest solo album, 'B'Day'. Beyoncé - who is currently starring in 'Dreamgirls' - said that deciding to work with Shakira was easy, because she's always been a fan of her music. Beyoncé said: "I've always loved her and I've always wanted to work with her and the song fits perfectly."'Beautiful Liar' tells the story of two women who stand up to a double-dealing man who is trying to bed them both. Beyoncé explained to MTV: "It basically talks about two women. The same guy is trying to get at both of them but instead of them fighting, they're saying, 'He's a beautiful liar, let's not fight, let's stick together - forget him!' I think it's a great concept."Before becoming a global superstar as a solo artist and acclaimed acctress, Beyoncé was the lead singer of Destiny's Child. The reissue of 'B'Day' will also come with a DVD featuring five new videos.

BEYONCE STILL GETS 'STAR STRUCK'

Beyonce At 'Dreamgirls' Opening

Beyonce Knowles still gets staruck in Hollywood.The 25-year-old star was so overwhelmed when she saw Diana Ross - who Beyonce's 'Dreamgirls' character is loosely based on - that she was too nervous to speak to her. Beyoncé told Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper: "I was so nervous, it was like she wasn't real."She is such a legend, and I had been studying her for so long, and suddenly she was right next to me."I was too nervous to say anything because I didn't know how she felt about the movie, but she told me she was a big fan and wishes me luck. I felt I could breathe again." 'Dreamgirls', which was inspired by the true story of 60s singing sensations Diana Ross and The Supremes, is Beyonce's biggest movie role to date.The multi-talented star shot to fame with girl group 'Destiny's Child' before having huge success as a solo artist. Beyonce, whose is rumored to be engaged to US rapper Jay-Z, is hoping 'Dreamgirls' will be a real boost for her movie career. She also revealed she may focus on acting rather than singing in the future. Beyonce said: "After this movie, I feel that I'm an actor."If there's another movie like this that I'm able to be a part of, then I would be willing to put music to the side."

DID BEYONCE BUY A WEDDING DRESS ?

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Beyoncé Knowles has bought a white dress - sparking more wedding rumors.The singer-and-actress, who is rumored to be tying the knot with her rapper lover Jay-Z, saw the blue Guy Laroche dress worn by Hilary Swank when she won an Oscar for 'Million Dollar Baby' in a shop window and fell in love with it. Beyoncé rushed back to the New York store the next day and bought the dress in white without even trying it on. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "The staff were so sweet, gracious and soft-spoken. This dress could easily be worn as a wedding gown."Meanwhile, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been house hunting.The couple looked at several properties in the Dominican Republic during a recent trip, including Oscar de la Renta's Casa de Campo - a gated community featuring private beaches, four private golf courses, three polo fields,clay tennis courts and 20 swimming pools. Properties in the private estate range from $3-6 million. It was reported that the couple were planning a Caribbean wedding last December.The couple were over heard talking about a special "four-day" celebration on a yacht off the Caribbean island of St. Barts to mark Jay-Z's 37th birthday. The birthday bash was thought to be a cover and that Beyoncé, 25, and the hip-hop mogul - who have been dating for four years - were secretly preparing to tie the knot.

The Happy Couple Jay Z. And Beyonce