Mercury News, California — Beyonce released an unexpected new album over night, available on iTunes, featuring 14 songs and 17 videos. more info

CNN Showbiz — On a single she released earlier this year, Beyonce sang, "I'm a grown woman / I can do whatever I want." With a surprise album release, she proved that true. more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Just before midnight last night, Beyonce announced a surprise self-titled album released exclusively on iTunes (because CDs are like so over), and then just after midnight she released it to the world. That is like such a classic God move. More »Be... more info

Tuneage — WWTB: AMENDED Beyonce released a new album today. Beyoncé - BEYONCÉ (buy it on iTunes) That’s right, this HBIC didn’t even announce it, she just released it and I would be wrong not to include it in my WWTB because, you know, it’s Beyoncé... more info

Sky News — The singer cuts out the "middle man" and offers her latest collection of songs and videos as a download-only album. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The singer pulled off one of the best-kept secrets in recent music history -- she had a new album, and it was already available for purchase. Without as much as a hint, Beyonce stealthily released her new album. more info

USA Today Music — The star surprised the world with a new album. more info

The Independent — It has been long rumoured that Beyoncé was set to return in the near future with something spectacular.     more info

USA Today Music — It has 14 new tracks and 17 videos. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Queen Bey has done it again. more info