Gigwise — Usher also comes under fire... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Artists utilizing and exploring their sexuality through music isn't news -- it's part of their self-expression. But today, as much as ever, pop music’s biggest players, especially female -– be it Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry or Nikki M... more info

Guardian Music — The trend for fashion icons to be of indeterminate ethnic origin does not excuse Beyoncé's 'African Queen' photoshootBeyoncé, one of the most high-profile black women in the world, was recently asked to take part in a photo shoot celebrating the "A... more info

Pop Crunch — Beyonce in Blackface has some fans of the hitmaker making the “Gurl Puhleeze!” Face. The “Sasha Fierce” siren is raising eyebrows and cries of racial insensitivity for appearing in Blackface in a photospread for a French fashion magazine. Les... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Editors of a French fashion magazine have defended a controversial photoshoot featuring Beyonce in dark make-up, insisting the singer's face was "voluntarily darkened" for the spread. more info

ContactMusic — Editors of a French fashion magazine have defended a controversial photoshoot featuring BEYONCE in dark make-up, insisting the singer's face was "voluntarily darkened" for the spread.The Crazy In Love hitmaker has come under fire for the African-them... more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Irish rockers U2 will perform at the Glastonbury music festival this year, joining Britain's Coldplay and U.S. singer Beyonce as the main headline acts. more info

Gigwise — Singer was behind idea, publication says... more info

Guardian Music — The Edge made the announcement in a video speech played at the NME Awards ceremonyIt was the worst kept secret in the music world, but more than a few music fans will be reaching for their wellies and sunglasses following the confirmation by U2 that ... more info

ContactMusic — BEYONCE has caused controversy by darkening her face for a photo-shoot paying tribute to the African musician FELA KUTI.BEYONCE, the acclaimed American singer, has caused controversy after she posed for a recent photo-shoot with a darkened face, repo... more info