TMZ — Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar just destroyed the big opening at the BET Awards -- mixing fire and water in spectacular fashion. Bey led the charge at the Microsoft Theater in downtown LA, singing "Freedom," before bringing out Kendrick… more info

ET Online — The artists brought their show-stopping stage presence to this year's BET Awards and started the show off in style. more info

The Mirror — The stars opened the show on Sunday with an explosive performance of Freedom more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — If Beyoncé’s “Formation” video was all about the proverbial water rising, then she turned the faucets on again for her introduction to the BET Awards on Sunday. In a powerful, politically and aesthetically charged opening number... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — If Beyoncé’s “Formation” video was all about the proverbial water rising, then she turned the faucets on again for her introduction to the BET Awards on Sunday. In a powerful, politically and aesthetically charged opening number... more info

People.com — Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with a rousing performance of their song Freendom more info

PopSugar — Beyoncé hasn't attended the BET Awards since 2012, but she broke that streak on Sunday night when she showed up as a surprise (hey, she's all about surprises). Queen Bey opened the show with a flawless performance of "Freedom" and had the crowd in... more info

E! Online — Now this is how you start an awards show! Never one to shy away from a good surprise, Beyoncé pleasantly shocked us all by opening up the 2016 BET Awards.  While... more info

The Mirror — Drake, Rihanna and Beyonce lead the nominations more info

Guardian Music — She’s no longer a mere pop star, but a cultural and political icon – so what does it mean to be a Beyoncé fan today? As her Formation World Tour arrives in London, Sasha Frere-Jones considers the court of Queen BeyIt was March 2001. ... more info