Coverage dated February 11, 2024

Beyoncé announces new album during 2024 Super Bowl after Verizon commercial hints at music drop

Headline from CBS News

Beyoncé announced she's dropping a new album, minutes after starring in a clue-laden Verizon commercial about "breaking the internet" aired shortly after the 2024 Super Bowl​ halftime show.

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14 articles, oldest first.

  1. NPR

    Beyoncé announces release of the 2nd part of her 'Renaissance' album in Super Bowl ad (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Verizon ad includes scenes of Beyoncé breaking a block of ice at a lemonade stand, and later running for office. Two songs were released online, and the full album is out next month.

  2. The Guardian

    Beyoncé announces Act II of Renaissance at the Super Bowl and releases two singles (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Two new country-themed songs, Texas Hold ’Em and 16 Carriages, were added to streaming ahead of the album’s 29 March release

  3. Time

    Beyoncé Drops New Music After Super Bowl Commercial (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Beyoncé released two new singles and announced a new album during the Super Bowl

  4. People

    Beyoncé Announces Release Date for New Album During 2024 Super Bowl: 'Act II' (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Beyoncé has set her sights on her next success — and it's another chapter of 'Renaissance!'

  5. NPR

    Beyoncé releases two new songs during the Super Bowl, teasing more to come (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Beyoncé teased, confirmed and dropped new music in the span of less than an hour during Sunday's Super Bowl. She released two songs, Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 carriages," promising more in March.

  6. NBC News

    Beyoncé announces 'Act II' following Super Bowl ad (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Beyoncé announced a new album and dropped two singles on Sunday moments after she hinted that new music was coming during a Super Bowl ad for Verizon.

  7. Rolling Stone

    Beyoncé Announces New Album 'Act II', Releases 2 Singles (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Beyoncé announced her eighth studio album in a commercial partnership with Verizon on Sunday during the Super Bowl.

  8. Black Enterprise

    Beyoncé Steals Super Bowl With New Album Announcement (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    "Act II" comes out next month, and the Bey Hive is already buzzing about it.

  9. Entertainment Weekly

    Beyoncé drops new music following Verizon Super Bowl ad (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Beyoncé dropped two new songs, 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages,' and announced a date for 'Renaissance: Act II,' following a Verizon Super Bowl ad.

  10. Polygon

    Beyonce said ‘drop the new music’ at the Super Bowl, then she did (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    Beyoncé and Verizon team up for a Super Bowl commercial, with a big tease at the end and two new songs. Her next album, Renaissance Act 2, has a release date

  11. CBS News

    Beyoncé announces new album during 2024 Super Bowl after Verizon commercial hints at music drop (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Beyoncé announced she's dropping a new album, minutes after starring in a clue-laden Verizon commercial about "breaking the internet" aired shortly after the 2024 Super Bowl​ halftime show.

  12. The Daily Caller

    Beyonce Announces New Album In Super Bowl Ad (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Beyoncé has set the music world abuzz once again with the announcement of Part II of her acclaimed 2022 album "Renaissance," in a Super Bowl ad Sunday.

  13. The Hollywood Reporter

    Beyoncé Announces Country-Tinged ‘Renaissance: Act II’ Album on Super Bowl Sunday, Drops Two New Songs (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Beyoncé on Sunday teased new music on her website and on social media, and in an Verizon ad.

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