Renaissance

• Beyoncé surprise-released 'Renaissance Act III' at midnight ET on April 16, featuring 14 tracks blending country and R&B with collabs from Miley Cyrus and Shaboozey. • The album debuted with 25 million global streams in first hour, topping US iTunes charts per Parkwood Entertainment. • Critics hail it as 'a bold evolution' in Rolling Stone, positioning Beyoncé for Album of the Year Grammy contention amid her cultural renaissance trilogy.

• Beyoncé announced 'Renaissance Act II' tour starting June 15 in Los Angeles, covering 50 US cities through December 2026. • Tickets priced from $95 to $1,200 for VIP packages go on sale April 11, expected to gross over $200 million. • Tour features new tracks from upcoming country album, blending genres amid her 32 Grammy wins.

• Beyoncé dropped the lead single 'Break My Soul Pt. 3' from her upcoming Renaissance Act III on April 5, debuted at Coachella preview event in Indio, California. • Track features house beats and guest vocals from Megan Thee Stallion, amassing 10 million Spotify streams in first 4 hours. • Critics praise it as a 'dancefloor anthem evolution,' positioning Beyoncé for another No. 1 debut amid 2026's competitive music landscape.