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The Pop Star We Need Right Now

Music and culture have changed dramatically since Beyoncé’s last album, but she’s poised to push them forward—again.
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Are you ready to “release the wiggle”? Beyoncé’s new album will soon test America’s appetite for dancing—and her ability to adapt to the times.

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Irreplaceable

When Beyoncé’s seventh solo album, , arrives on Friday, we will find out what pop’s most ingenious superstar.

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