Shauna has been writing and editing things for cash and prizes for well over a decade, and while her first love is pop culture and celebrity dish, she's also done work for Fortune 500 companies and even written a book. Feel free to contact her at goldengateblond at the gmail -- but keep in mind she really hates people who refer to themselves in the third person, so never ever do that with her. Seriously. (Man, does she hate that.)
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5. ‘Sweet Dreams’ – Top Beyonce Videos
'Sweet Dreams' was the seventh video from Beyonce's 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' album, and she described it as more "graphic" than the others, with the intent to "take Sasha to the next level."
In the clip, her alter-ego wears a golden robot suit designed by French fashion designer Thierry Mugler and performs against a green screen with CGI effects to create a void-like digital canv
6. ‘Countdown’ – Top Beyonce Videos
The 'Countdown' video shows Beyonce at several different stages of her pregnancy, and makes references to the art, fashion and dance styles of bygone eras, often mashing up several at the same time. For example, one of the outfits she wears -- cropped pants, a black turtleneck and exposed socks -- slyly winks at both Audry Hepburn and Michael Jackson...
7. ‘Video Phone’ Feat. Lady Gaga – Top Beyonce Videos
For the 'Video Phone' clip, Beyonce asked a very famous friend to co-star: Lady Gaga. And while the beginning of the stylish video pays homage to Quentin Tarantino's 1992 film 'Reservoir Dogs,' Mother Monster spent her time on the shoot paying tribute to someone else -- Beyonce herself...
8. ‘Love on Top’ – Top Beyonce Videos
Inspired by the music video for 'If It Isn't Love' by R&B group New Edition, Beyonce's 'Love on Top' clip starts with the singer in a black leotard, high-top sneakers and a medal-adorned military cap, performing with five male dancers in a sun-drenched New York City penthouse studio overlooking the Hudson River.
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9. ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ – Top Beyonce Videos
While Beyonce showed off her 'Naughty Girl' back in 2004, she was headed to altar to get married in 2011 for her stunning 'Best Thing I Never Had' video. The picturesque clip kicks off with a steamy shot of a barely dressed Beyonce showing some skin in white lingerie as she sings into the camera...
10. ‘Naughty Girl’ – Top Beyonce Videos
In the 'Naughty Girl' clip, Beyonce and Usher do a dance inspired by the fancy footwork of Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire in the 1950s musical comedy, 'The Band Wagon.'
Of course, since the song samples Donna Summer's 'Love to Love You Baby,' the disco era is involved, too -- but hey, why not...
John Legend + Bridget Carrington Shine with ‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine’ on ‘Duets’
After doing an Aretha Franklin song last week, John Legend challenged Bridget Carrington to take on another Motown legend: the great Gladys Knight.
Robin Thicke + Olivia Chisholm Make a Mess of ‘Crazy in Love’ on ‘Duets’
Robin Thicke and Olivia Chisholm made the rather unfortunate decision to tackle Beyonce's 'Crazy in Love' and uh ... where do we start?
Jennifer Nettles + John Glosson Do a Powerful Version of ‘How Great Thou Art’ on ‘Duets’
During their rehearsal, Jennifer Nettles told John Glosson that she really wanted to "focus on his voice this week" (which we think is a good overall plan for any singing competition, really).
10 Cover Songs More Famous Than the Original
In 10 Cover Songs More Famous Than the Original, we explore some tracks that prove not all hits are unique. Many pop artists have churned out unforgettable chart-topping songs over the years, but sometimes, it's the cover versions that become more famous than the original.