Last night, after her jaw-dropping performance, including the equally exciting reveal, Beyonce returned to her dressing room backstage at the Nokia Theatre to well-wishes, hugs, and celebration. “I’m free!” the expectant star said to the room of friends and family, “We’re all free!” Best friends and Destiny’s Child band mates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams were also present in the dressing room to share in the joy. When husband Jay-Z joined the party, with Kanye West asking “Where is Beyonce?,” the noise from the room was filled with more congratulations and hugs. “That was an eventful night, to say the least,” Jay said when he returned from the room to the hallway. Read More!

In October, Beyonce will be among those who will perform in honor of Michael Jackson. The superstar will perform via satellite on the “Michael Forever: Tribute Concert” event. She is set to perform one of her favorite Jackson 5 songs in a “unique, never-before-seen performance.” In an official statement regarding Beyonce’s inability to be at the event in-person: “A lifelong Michael fan, Beyoncé really wanted to be involved in this tribute concert … Due to scheduling issues she can’t be there in person, but this performance is not to be missed!”

The concert, sanctioned by Katherine Jackson, is set to be held in Cardiff, Wales on October 8. Other performs include members of the Jackson family, Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, and Smokey Robinson. Beyonce has always cited Michael Jackson as the reason why she is an artist; calling him her “hero.”

Beyonce is set to perform at New York’s famous Roseland Ballroom for a string of four special performances this month: August 14, 16, 18 and 19. For these special nights, Beyonce will perform the entire collection of her critically-acclaimed album, 4. This is great news for Beyonce fans, being the first album to have every track performed live. The ballroom will be standing-room only for all concertgoers in the audience. Find details for ticket availability below. Read More!

In just 4 weeks, Beyonce’s fourth studio album 4 has been certified platinum by the RIAA. The album, released on June 28, debuted at the top spot of the Billboard 200 Album Chart; it then stayed at the #1 for a second consecutive week. Currently, the album holds the 4th spot on the chart.

The album features executive production by Beyonce, tracks written by Diane Warren and Frank Ocean, and includes songs “Countdown” and “Best Thing I Never Had”. Pick up your copy on iTunes, or the deluxe version at Target.

In a recent interview with PrideSource.com, Beyonce talks about her gay fans and how they inspire her. In the interview, the singer addresses her affect on her gay fans by helping them be “free and confident.” Beyonce also speaks on her upcoming role in A Star is Born, and even talks about her friend, Lady Gaga. Continue reading to read the transcript. Read More!

Beyonce’s upcoming film, A Star is Born is “the biggest opportunity of her life.” The movie, to be directed by Clint Eastwood, will be the singer’s newest film since 2008′s Cadillac Records.

Head over to CNet.com to view an interview with Beyonce talking about the opportunity to star in a role taken on by legends Judy Garland and Barbara Streisand, and how she’s going to juggle filming and her new album 4.

MTV announced nominations for the 2011 MTV VMAs, and Beyonce is up for 3 from her single “Run the World (Girls): Best Cinematography, Best Choreography by Frank Gatson, and Best Female Video.

Fans can vote for Beyonce’s Best Female Video nomination on MTV.com. The awards will are live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on August 28th at 9pm EST.