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Beyoncé vows to change ‘Renaissance’ lyric amid backlash from disability community

Beyoncé has vowed to alter the lyrics to one of her new songs after receiving criticism from the disability community.

Los Angeles Times

Beyoncé wears Brisbane designer's bodysuit in Renaissance album art

Brisbane designer Bethany Cordwell says she was contacted by the pop star's team earlier this year. When she saw Beyoncé wearing her design on her album art, she couldn't believe it.

ABC News

Beyoncé to remove offensive word from new song on 'Renaissance' album after backlash

“The word, not used intentionally in a harmful way, will be replaced,” a spokeswoman for Beyoncé wrote in a statement.

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Beyoncé to remove offensive word from new song

Beyoncé is the second artist to remove an offensive term for disabled people from a new song after complaints

The Independent UK

Beyoncé will be making a slight tweak to 'RENAISSANCE' after backlash

An ableist slur called out online prompted a quick reaction from Queen Bey.

Mic

Beyonce to remove 'deeply offensive' lyric from song on new album after backlash

The song features on the star's highly-anticipated seventh studio album Renaissance

Manchester Evening News

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is a landmark expression of Black joy (and you can dance to it)

LOS ANGELES — Consider the wiggle released.

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Beyonce to remove ‘ableist slur’ in new song after receiving backlash from fans

Beyoncé has confirmed that she will remove the ableist term pointed out by fans in a new song from her album Renaissance

Evening Standard

Beyoncé to change Renaissance lyric containing ableist slur

A spokesperson for the musician confirmed that she will remove the offensive term for disabled people from her new song, Heated

The Guardian - UK

Beyoncé slammed by disability charity over lyric used in new album

It comes just weeks after Lizzo used the same word - and received backlash - for her song Grrrls

Manchester Evening News

Beyonce to re-record song after being slammed for 'deeply offensive' lyrics

Singing superstar Beyoncé responded after coming under growing pressure to re-record track Heated on her new album Rennaissance having been criticised for using an ableist slur

Daily Mirror

Beyoncé to remove ableist slur from Renaissance track after criticism

Singer’s representative said term was ‘not used intentionally in a harmful way’

The Independent UK

First Thing: alarm at nominations for election deniers

Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are in running for crucial state roles. Plus, tributes paid to Nichelle Nichols

The Guardian - UK

Yes we can! Music, comedy and books to inspire confidence

From Megan Thee Stallion’s brag-rap to Rose Matafeo’s breakup standup, our critics round up the best art devoted to empowerment

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The Independent UK

Beyoncé faces backlash over ableist slur in lyrics to new Renaissance track ‘Heated’

Lyric has been described as a ‘slap in the face’ to the disabled community

The Guardian - AU

When Beyoncé dropped the same ableist slur as Lizzo on her new album, my heart sank

Just weeks after Lizzo responded to my viral tweet by changing her lyrics, Queen Bey has made the same mistake on Renaissance

The Independent UK

She’s That Girl: How Beyoncé harnesses surprise and reinvention to stay at the top

The release of Beyoncé’s euphoric seventh album, ‘Renaissance’, is yet another reminder of the star’s undeniable power, writes Nicole Vassell

Axios

Apple and Spotify roll out red carpet for Beyoncé's new album

It's been six years since her last solo album, which made her the highest-paid musician in the world that year.

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Los Angeles Times

'The category is Bey': Beyoncé sings about her scars, and her sister on 'Renaissance'

Ignore the leaks — Beyoncé's seventh studio album "Renaissance" has officially arrived. As hinted, it's an all-encompassing album for the dance floor, blending house, disco, Afrobeat and more on a 16-song body of work, that compels you to simply "Move."

The Independent UK

Beyoncé says her Birkin bags are ‘in storage’ as she name drops new favourite bag Telfar in album

The singer listed some of her favourite designer brands in her new album, Renaissance

Evening Standard

What is Beyonce’s net worth? Singer drops seventh album Renaissance

Beyoncé has signed endorsement deals with Pepsi, L’Oreal, American Express, Samsung, and Ford.

Los Angeles Times

6 takeaways from Beyoncé's head-spinning, body-moving 'Renaissance'

Six years after her landmark LP "Lemonade," Beyoncé has returned with the bracing, ravenous album two terrible years demanded.

Manchester Evening News

Beyonce is sending Twitter wild over £12 NastyGal accessory everyone needs

The Crazy in Love singer has released a teaser video wearing a Western inspired look

Daily Mirror

Beyoncé breaks silence on Jay-Z cheating scandal and Solange lift incident on new album

Beyoncé has released her highly-anticipated album, Renaissance. She sings about her husband Jay-Z and her sister Solange in some of the songs

Evening Standard

Renaissance: fans and critics react as Beyoncé cements her place in history as the Queen of pop

Move aside mere mortals: Beyoncé’s new album confirms her top spot in pop history

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