The singer was once near the top of PETA’s ‘hitlist’ because of frequent sightings of her wearing fur coats.
A member even won an auction to have lunch with her, only to confront her with video footage showing animals being skinned for fur.
But the group has decided Knowles is now fur-free - and sent her a fake fur throw as a wedding present to mark her marriage to Jay-Z last week (ends4Apr08).
The accompanying note reads,

“From all of us at PETA, we wish you much happiness in your life together. Please accept this faux-fur throw with many good wishes and a hope from us that together, you’ll be a fur-free couple!”

PETA Vice President Lisa Lange says, “Celebrities know that the easiest way to keep PETA off their backs is by keeping fur off their backs. Time will tell if Beyonce is truly committed to being fur-free, but all indications are that she’s become a real ‘dreamgirl’ for fur-bearing animals.”
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Singer/songwriter ALICIA KEYS has publicly congratulated rapper JAY-Z and his new wife BEYONCE KNOWLES, who were married in a top-secret ceremony last week (ends06Apr08).
Although the couple’s representatives have yet to confirm the wedding took place, it has been reported Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, and Knowles exchanged vows on Friday evening (04Apr08) and then threw a lavish party at the rapper’s TriBeCa apartment in New York.
And Keys couldn’t be happier for the newlyweds.
She tells U.S. magazine OK!,

“All the best wishes possible, and I think that love is beautiful and when you love somebody, just let it shine and shine bright.”

Keys is the second star to extend warm wishes to the couple. Mary J. Blige offered her congratulations to Jay-Z, her current tourmate, at a concert on Saturday (05Apr08), before launching into her hit song You’re All I Need.
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Rapper JAY-Z was spotted walking in New York City without a wedding ring on Monday (07Apr08) - just three days after he reportedly married his longtime love BEYONCE KNOWLES.
However, when a video cameraman for website TMZ.com congratulated Jay-Z on getting married, the hip-hop superstar replied, “Thanks, man.”
The couple’s representatives have yet to confirm the wedding took place.
It has been widely reported Jay-Z - real name Shawn Carter - and Knowles exchanged vows on Friday evening (04Apr08) and then threw a lavish party at the rapper’s TriBeCa apartment in New York.
Singers John Legend, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige and rapper Snoop Dogg have all since extended their warm wishes to the couple.
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After years of speculation, singer Beyoncé Knowles wed her longtime boyfriend, rapper Jay-Z, on Friday, a friend of the couple tells PEOPLE.

Though there is no official confirmation, the friend says, “It happened earlier this evening. Jay wanted it to be a really private affair - close friends and family.”

The ceremony was followed by a lavish party at the rapper’s Tribeca apartment that drew Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles, her father/manager Mathew, her sister Solange, her Destiny’s Child mates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and the couple’s friend Gwyneth Paltrow.

The wedding buzz began when the couple went to get a marriage license at a village hall in Scarsdale, N.Y., on Tuesday.

DJ Cassidy, a favorite of Jay-Z, was hired to spin - and the gig was no bar mitzvah. “Cassidy mentioned a week ago that he was really excited for the Jay Z and Beyoncé’s wedding party to happen,” says the friend.

Early Friday morning, workers erected a white tent atop the building in Tribeca, where Jay-Z owns a penthouse apartment. Not long after, an SUV carrying what seemed to be AV equipment arrived, followed by deliveries of party rentals and flowers.

A source tells PEOPLE that Amy’s Orchids was hired to provide 50,000 to 60,000 white orchid blooms from Thailand for a “big party.” At the apartment, waiters were seen practicing their service.

A couple since 2002, Jay-Z, 38, and Knowles, 26, always kept quiet about their relationship, even as they were photographed together on romantic holidays around the world.

Still, marriage seemed to be in the cards - eventually. “I never pictured myself as a bride,” she told Cosmopolitan in January 2006, “but after my sister’s wedding, I did start thinking about what kind of wedding I’d want. I don’t think I want a big one.”

People.Com

My Bee!!!!!!!

For constant updates on what’s going on today, head over to TMZ.Com to see any new updates on who’s coming in and out of that building with the tent on the roof.

For Beyoncé and Jay-Z, April showers brought flowers – and a possible wedding. On a rainy Friday in New York City, crews delivered floral arrangements, candelabras and a tent into Jay-Z’s Tribeca apartment building.

The wedding buzz began when the couple went to get a marriage license at a village hall in Scarsdale, N.Y., on Tuesday. “It’s [happening] tonight,” says a source. “A lot of their friends are booking hotel rooms.”

Early Friday morning, workers erected a white tent atop the building, where Jay-Z owns a penthouse apartment. Not long after, an SUV carrying what seemed to be AV equipment arrived, followed by deliveries of flowers and party rentals.

More evidence of an impending wedding? Likely guests have been gathering in New York. Producer Rodney Jerkins, who is working on Beyoncé’s new album and is a friend of Jay-Z’s, zipped into town a couple of days ago. Beyoncé’s former Destiny’s Child bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, are also here, coyly divulging in a YouTube video that they are camped out at a Manhattan hotel, giggling about “sisters” getting together.

And of course, there’s Jay-Z, who reportedly hopped a flight from Boston, where he performed last night, to New York this morning.

Friends of the couple say they are very eager for the nuptials to happen. “It’s about time,” says producer Dallas Austin. “I think it’s great that they’re getting married.”

People.Com

Ok so I’m almost ready to launch the brand new Beyonce Daily! But give me a few days to get everything situated.

Anyway, here’s a little info about the wedding that’s supposed to take place today thanks to Perez Hilton:

“-BEYONCÉ’s dressing room is set up in gym with a vanity and flowers
-There are secret service everywhere inside…they swept the place
-Fridge stocked with JAY-Z’s favorite champagne
-There was a platform - maybe for the ceremony
-Tables were set for about 30, so the event will be intimate”

Here’s also an article about B&J taking out a marriage license thanks to COB:

Beyonce Knowles and her longtime rapper beau Jay-Z have taken out a marriage license, and they only have a few days to get married before it expires. People magazine is reporting that, according to a source, the pair took out a license on Tuesday morning. The document is valid for 60 days. Beyonce’s rep didn’t deny the report but told People, “No comment.” Jay-Z’s spokesperson could not be reached for comment. Beyonce, 26, and Jay-Z, 38, have kept details of their romance very low-profile since they started dating back in 2002. The lovestruck couple have collaborated on a few projects together, including Jay-Z’s song ‘03 Bonnie & Clyde, as well as Beyonce ’s solo hit Crazy In Love, in 2003.