“Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' came out 4 years ago. Here's (some of) what she's done since - Chron.com” plus 1 more

Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' came out 4 years ago. Here's (some of) what she's done since - Chron.com

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Culture // Beyonce

Abigail Rosenthal

Beyoncé's album
1of39

Beyoncé's album "Lemonade" was released four years ago on April 23, 2016. Here are a few things the Houston native has been up to since.

 
After
2of39

After "Lemonade" was released, Beyoncé  headed out on the Formation World Tour. Here, Beyoncé performs during the Formation World Tour at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, in New Orleans.

Daniela Vesco/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images
Beyoncé on the Formation World Tour
3of39

Beyoncé on the Formation World Tour

Daniela Vesco/INVL
Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Estadio Olimpico on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by 13th Witness/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images)
4of39

Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Estadio Olimpico on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by 13th Witness/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images)

13thWitness/INVL
Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Frank Micelotta/Parkwood EntertainmentPictureGroup/Sipa USA/TNS)
5of39Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Frank Micelotta/Parkwood EntertainmentPictureGroup/Sipa USA/TNS)PictureGroup/TNS
\Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Carter Finley Stadium on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. (Photo by Daniela Vesco/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images)
6of39

\Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Carter Finley Stadium on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. (Photo by Daniela Vesco/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images)

Daniela Vesco/Associated Press
Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in her hometown, Houston. (Photo by Daniela Vesco/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images)
7of39

Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in her hometown, Houston. (Photo by Daniela Vesco/Invision for Parkwood Entertainment/AP Images)

Daniela Vesco/INVL
On Feb. 12, 2017, Beyoncé gave a 9-minute performance at the Grammys while pregnant with twins. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
8of39

On Feb. 12, 2017, Beyoncé gave a 9-minute performance at the Grammys while pregnant with twins. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

 
Beyoncé during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
9of39

Beyoncé during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS
Beyoncé performs during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
10of39

Beyoncé performs during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

Larry Busacca/Staff
Beyoncé, pregnant with twins, performed
11of39Beyoncé, pregnant with twins, performed "Love Drought" and "Sandcastles," songs off of her "Lemonade" album, at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. She was draped in a sheer, gold, belly-hugging gown and matching headpiece.Matt Sayles/INVL
Beyoncé won Best Urban Contemporary Album for 'Lemonade' and Best Music Video for 'Formation,' at The 59th GRAMMY Awards.
12of39

Beyoncé won Best Urban Contemporary Album for 'Lemonade' and Best Music Video for 'Formation,' at The 59th GRAMMY Awards.

Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
A few months later, Beyoncé gave birth to twins Rumi and Sir Carter on June 13, 2017.
13of39

A few months later, Beyoncé gave birth to twins Rumi and Sir Carter on June 13, 2017.

 
In April 2018, Beyoncé  headlined both weekends of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. She later released the performance in Netflix documentary,
14of39

In April 2018, Beyoncé  headlined both weekends of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. She later released the performance in Netflix documentary, "Homecoming." (Courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment)

Courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment / Courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment
Beyoncé performs onstage during first weekend of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival  on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California.
15of39

Beyoncé performs onstage during first weekend of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival  on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California.

Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella
Beyoncé performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 in Indio, California. She performed songs across her entire catalog. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
16of39

Beyoncé performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 in Indio, California. She performed songs across her entire catalog. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella
Beyoncé reunited with the original members of Destiny's Child during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. / AFP PHOTO / Kyle GrillotKYLE GRILLOT/AFP/Getty Images
17of39

Beyoncé reunited with the original members of Destiny's Child during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. / AFP PHOTO / Kyle GrillotKYLE GRILLOT/AFP/Getty Images

KYLE GRILLOT/AFP/Getty Images
Beyoncé performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California.
18of39

Beyoncé performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California.

Kevin Mazur, Contributor / Getty Images for Coachella
Over a year later, Beyonce and Jay-Z's surprise joint album
19of39

Over a year later, Beyonce and Jay-Z's surprise joint album "Everything Is Love" was released on June 16, 2018 while the couple was on their OTRII World Tour. (Parkwood/Roc Nation)

Parkwood/Roc Nation / TNS
Beyoncé and Jay-Z perform on the 'On The Run II' tour at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Beyoncé 's hometown, Houston, Texas.
20of39

Beyoncé and Jay-Z perform on the 'On The Run II' tour at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Beyoncé 's hometown, Houston, Texas.

Raven Varona/Parkwood/PictureGroup, Contributor / Raven Varona/Parkwood/PictureGroup
Beyonce and Jay-Z perform on the 'On The Run II' tour at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. They performed songs solo and as a couple.
21of39

Beyonce and Jay-Z perform on the 'On The Run II' tour at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. They performed songs solo and as a couple.

Raven Varona/Parkwood/PictureGroup
Beyoncé on the 'On The Run II' tour at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas.
22of39

Beyoncé on the 'On The Run II' tour at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Raven Varona/Parkwood/PictureGroup
Beyoncé starred as Nala in Disney's live-action adaptation of
23of39

Beyoncé starred as Nala in Disney's live-action adaptation of "The Lion King." (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images

ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Donald Glover, who played Simba, attended the World Premiere of Disney's
24of39

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Donald Glover, who played Simba, attended the World Premiere of Disney's "THE LION KING" at the Dolby Theatre on July 09, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
Donald Glover, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, and Chiwetel Ejiofor attend*ed the World Premiere of Disney's
25of39

Donald Glover, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, and Chiwetel Ejiofor attend*ed the World Premiere of Disney's "THE LION KING" at the Dolby Theatre on July 09, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
26of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
27of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
28of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
29of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
30of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
31of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
32of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
33of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
34of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
35of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
36of39Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
Before taking the stage, the singer promoted her partnership with Hamburger Helper to help fight hunger. Food donations are being collected at her concert sites.
37of39Before taking the stage, the singer promoted her partnership with Hamburger Helper to help fight hunger. Food donations are being collected at her concert sites.Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
The star with her hometown pastor, Rudy Rasmus, of St. John's Downtown.
38of39The star with her hometown pastor, Rudy Rasmus, of St. John's Downtown.Melissa Phillip/Chronicle
A food donations bin sits on stage at the news conference.
39of39A food donations bin sits on stage at the news conference.Melissa Phillip/Chronicle

Four years ago today, Beyoncé dropped her album "Lemonade," complete with an entire movie on HBO.

As always, the Houston native has been busy since. She's won a couple Grammys, went on two world tours, headlined Coachella, starred in "The Lion King," produced and curated the film's soundtrack... oh yeah, and she had twins.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 'LEMONADE': 'Dissect' podcast takes a deep dive into Beyoncé's 'Lemonade'

See a few things Beyoncé has done since she dropped "Lemonade" on April 23, 2016.

HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: Beyoncé will always be H-town vicious

Abigail Rosenthal joined Chron.com in 2020. Previously, she was a digital reporter for Gannett and the Austin American-Statesman. She loves dogs, music and "Legally Blonde."

Beyonce’s ‘Black Is King’ Reimagines ‘The Lion King’ in New Trailer (Video) - TheWrap

Posted: 28 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT

Beyonce has turned the songs she wrote for the "Lion King" companion album "The Gift" into a new visual album, "Black Is King," that will debut on Disney+ on July 31.

In a joint release announcing the film, Disney and Parkwood Entertainment say that "Black Is King" will reimagine the story of "The Lion King" to provide more lessons for "today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns" and to honor "the voyages of Black families, throughout time."

"'Black Is King' is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture. The film highlights the beauty of tradition and Black excellence," Disney and Parkwood said.

Also Read: Beyonce Calls Out Bias in Music Industry During Graduation Speech (Video)

Released last year alongside Disney's remake of the classic animated film, which starred Beyonce as Nala, "The Lion King: The Gift" features guest appearances from Black artists like Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Jay-Z, and Blue Ivy Carter. Those guest artists will also appear in "Black Is King," which has been in production for a year.

This is Beyonce's third visual album following her self-titled album in 2013 and her critically acclaimed 2016 album "Lemonade," which premiered on HBO and became the best-selling album of that year.

Watch the trailer for "Black Is King" in the clip above.

Making Beyonce's 'Lemonade': 12 Videos From the Filmmakers Who Got It So Gorgeous (Videos)

  • Everyone seems to agree: "Lemonade" is a true cinematic beauty. Pause the hour-long film at any time and you have a perfectly shot freeze-frame of Beyonce being intimidating, tender, or full of life. Credit goes to Beyonce for her focused creative vision, but also to these directors who brought their own styles to the table and helped make "Lemonade" such a visual feast.
  • Kahlil Joseph is one of the fastest rising stars in the short film world. His style is highly influenced by Terrence Malick, whom he worked under as an editor. He has also collaborated with Kendrick Lamar.
  • In his music video for Flying Lotus' "Until The Quiet Comes," Joseph begins and ends the film with his central figure floating underwater. There is a similar scene in "Lemonade" during the "Pray You Catch Me" segment where Beyonce floats through an underwater bedroom.
  • Melina Matsoukas is a music video director whose filmography contains a gold mine of A-List music stars: Ludacris, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Ciara have all worked with her.
  • Matsoukas won a Grammy in 2013 for her video for Rihanna's "We Found Love," which depicted a rocky, drug-infested relationship that quickly turns violent after a reckless honeymoon period.
  • "Lemonade" is the 13th collaboration between Matsoukas and Beyonce. They also worked together earlier this year on "Formation," a song and video that have both been praised as anthemic.
  • Dikayl Rimmasch is a director who loves making films in highly contrasted black and white, such as this short film he made featuring Beyonce and Jay-Z as a modern day Bonnie and Clyde.
  • Rimmasch loves playing with shadows and figures placed against spotlights, and his style can be seen during the black-and-white segments of "Lemonade," such as the scene with Serena's cameo appearance.
  • On the other end of the spectrum is Jonas Akerlund, who loves using saturated colors and dramatic, exciting shots. The scene where Beyonce takes a baseball bat to a car "Big Lebowski"-style can probably be attributed to him.
  • If you want to see Akerlund at his most bizarre, check out his short film, "The Hidden," an art piece about the chaos that lies within the human mind. Echoes fill the soundscape, water and strait jacket sleeves flail at the camera, and the pacing draws you into a false sense of calm before jarring you with a scream.
  • Then there's Mark Romanek, one of the greatest music video directors of all time. Romanek was honored in 1997 at the MTV VMAs and has won three Grammys for his work with Johnny Cash and Janet and Michael Jackson.
  • His video with Cash was a cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt," and its meditation on Cash's mortality, shortly before his death, has earned it a reputation as one of the greatest videos of all time.
  • Romanek was responsible for filming the "Sandcastles" segment from "Lemonade," using soft light and intimate close-ups to show Beyonce and Jay-Z at their most vulnerable.
1 of 13

More work by the artists responsible for "Lemonade"

Everyone seems to agree: "Lemonade" is a true cinematic beauty. Pause the hour-long film at any time and you have a perfectly shot freeze-frame of Beyonce being intimidating, tender, or full of life. Credit goes to Beyonce for her focused creative vision, but also to these directors who brought their own styles to the table and helped make "Lemonade" such a visual feast.