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That sexy working mom: The secret maneuvering behind the Beyoncé comeback

A post-baby Beyoncé looks as great as ever.
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Revel, the new resort along the Atlantic City Boardwalk, will host Bey's firstthree shows as a mom.
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New dad Jay-Z returned to the concert circuit soon after the arrival of daughter Blue Ivy Carter in January, with benefits in February, SXSW shows in March and the European component of the Watch the Throne tour lined up for early May.

Beyoncé is proving that she can bounce back just as easily with the news of a trio of shows over Memorial Day weekend — her first performances since giving birth.

Tickets for the exclusive concerts go on sale April 6, but apparently Beyoncé has a much larger comeback in mind.

The Houston-born pop star's back-to-back concerts on May 25, 26 and 27 will mark the grand opening of Revel, an impressive mega-resort going up along the beachfront in Atlantic City, N.J.

Tickets for the exclusive concerts go on sale April 6, but apparently Beyoncé has a much larger comeback in mind: The New York Post is reporting that Jay-Z has approached Live Nation about a full-scale tour.

According to the publication's source, "Just weeks after the birth of Blue Ivy, Jay met with Live Nation to discuss a tour for Beyoncé. He wanted a deal worth about $150 million, but they countered with a lower offer."

Columbia Records chairman Rob Stringer claims that the touring plan for 4, Beyoncé's most recent album, is "extensive" — plus, the star is already working on two follow-up albums.

Are you as excited as we are to see Bey back in action?

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Saddle up

Beyoncé blazing into Houston on highly anticipated Cowboy Carter tour

Photo by Blair Caldwell

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Beyoncé officially announced her Cowboy Carter tour, and it's coming to Houston. The star had teased a big announcement in January, but held off out of respect for the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Beyoncé will play two hometown shows in support of her 2024 album, June 28 and 29, 2025 at Houston's NRG Stadium.

The "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" singer also will make stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey, London, Paris, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta.

Fans can now sign up for presale tickets.

Beyoncé won album of the year for Cowboy Carter at the Grammys on Sunday, February 2, delivering her - at last - the show's elusive top award.

The superstar, who is both the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammys history, has been up for the category four times before and many feel she has been snubbed by its top honors.

“It’s been many, many years,” Beyoncé said in her speech. “I want to dedicate this to Ms. Martell,” she said, referencing Linda Martell, the performer who became the first Black woman to play the Grand Ole Opry.

In winning Album of the Year with Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé has become the first Black woman to win the top prize in the 21st century. Cowboy Carter also won the Grammy for Best Country Album.

The Associated Press and Alex Bentley contributed to this report.

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