Beyonce on the cover of the latest Giant Magazine.

The Essence Music Festival returns to New Orleans July 3, 4 and 5, 2009 with Beyoncé headlining a star-studded lineup of performers.In celebration of the event’s 15th anniversary, the festival will offer a 15% discount on select tickets from Dec. 1, 2008 through Jan. 31, 2009.

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This weeks “Who You Smashing” features Sanaa Lanthan, Beyonce Knowles and actress Regina Hall. Cast your votes below.

Beyonce Knowles-Carter performed “Single Ladies” during the 2008 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Beyoncé pictures performing live on Saturday night live inside.Beyonce talks President-Elect Barack Obama, Kanye, Rihanna, and her hit Saturday Night Live sketch with former boy bander Justin Timberlake with NYC’s Power 105.1 Ed Lover & Free In The Morning on Tuesday.

MTV’s TRL finale “Total Finale Live” with guests,Snoop Dogg,Kid Rock,Diddy,La La,Nelly,Ludacris and Beyonce. More pictures inside.

Beyonce appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and performed Single Ladies and If I Were A Boy. Also featured the skit / sketch with Justin Timberlake.