This should quiet down the Beyoncé haters for just a moment. The Albertina Museum in Vienna called Beyoncé a "cheek" after discovering that a Beyoncé impostor showed up for an exclusive tour. But the look-alike was hired not by Beyoncé, but, by a local radio station as a prank. Vienna media was outraged after the real star of "Obsessed" was seen shopping.
"Tabloid dailies Oesterreich and Heute said the R&B diva had been due to visit the Albertina, one of the Austrian capital's most famous museums which attracts around one million visitors each year. Recent visitors include Hollywood stars such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
"But Beyonce, who gave a concert in Vienna on Tuesday, decided to do some shopping instead, sending a look-a-like to the museum and be photographed with Albertina director, Klaus Albrecht Schroeder, according to the reports. The museum was understandably put out and said it would protest to the star's management. 'What a cheek,' Albertina spokeswoman Verena Dahlitz told the Austrian news agency APA"
The real Beyoncé was taking a walk of the historic city center. Earth Times reports Kronehit radio "explained the station had hired a German singer and model for the prank. 'We'll call the Albertina to say we meant no harm,' manager Andrea Hilber said. 'It was a great museum tour.' "
REALLY? It was a "prank"? Is that what they are saying now?
Umm nice try Rod, thanks but we all know Matthew and Tina hired that "model" ... Who knows, maybe they hired a "singer" too for a few studio sessions!
Posted by: Sasha Not So Fierce | 30 April 2009 at 11:49
i don't think daddy knowles hired this bey impersonator, it was obviously a hoax. but not that it doesn't give matthew and tina some ideas for the future,.
Posted by: Eddy | 30 April 2009 at 11:53
There are obviously some very deluded people here. Radio stations sometimes pull hoaxes. They admitted to it. Beyonce had nothing to do with this. Get over it and get a life.
Posted by: Carly | 30 April 2009 at 11:56
Of course it was an impostor!
Beyonce would never, ever EVER consider blowing off an important historical museum to shop for shoes!
Wake up people and stop drinking the Bey Haterade! It's probably tasty at first but obviously leaves a very bitter after taste!
Posted by: Tandio | 30 April 2009 at 12:08
"It's probably tasty at first but obviously leaves a very bitter after taste!"
Like a certain someone's singing or her performance in Dreamgirls ...
:)
Posted by: Sasha Not So Fierce | 30 April 2009 at 12:26
Here's the picture of who they thought was Beyoncé...LOL. Those silly Austrians:
http://www.krone.at/krone/S13/object_id__143134/hxcms/
Posted by: Mark Andrew | 30 April 2009 at 13:35
lol @ sasha
Posted by: Delmonte | 30 April 2009 at 13:38
Nope not calming down the Beyonce haters at all. Sasha and Eddy y'all need be ashamed of yourselfs, now you seeing conspiracies everywhere.
Posted by: Ricky | 30 April 2009 at 13:41
@ Mark:
Thanks and that girl looks nothing like Beyonce ... Nothing lol
Posted by: Shemar | 30 April 2009 at 13:45
People want this woman to fail so much and yet she never does. Howard Stern and the whole darn internet media saying she fake sings. Now this crap. Beyonce made $85 million last year doing what she loves. Most of you make $30,000 (if that) doing something you HATE!
Posted by: Jones83 | 30 April 2009 at 14:57
I'd say Cadillac Records, Pink Panther 2, etc were failures.
Who cares how much Bey made, she still talks country and ghetto..just because someone "makes money" doesn't mean they're great. Are you saying 50 Cent is a genius? What about Rick Ross? What about Lil Wayne?
There are outstanding singers and actors who don't make $85 million a year and can sing and act circles around BeyBey.
Posted by: Jarrett | 30 April 2009 at 15:04
Is that you Tina Knowles @ JONES83?
Cute new lil screen name...they got you on internet duty now?
Posted by: Katt | 30 April 2009 at 15:15
This is funny! Why would they send that poor looking woman to impersonate Bey, LOL! Its so sad that folks still believe it was Beyonce who sent the impersonator! She gets so much HATE, but she doesn't let it get her down. I love her music and she is so TALENTED! Maybe she isn't your cup of tea, but some of the over-the-top HATE is Ridiculous! I don't like Britney Spears, but girlfriend has made a formidable career for herself and I can respect that. I don't have to go on blogs and post hateful mess just because I don't like her!
Posted by: Isis | 30 April 2009 at 15:30
that chick looks nothing like beyonce. i guess we all look like, huh? especially to the germans and austrians
Posted by: Faison | 30 April 2009 at 18:58
I don't think it is all hate ... I think it's plain exhaustion. I mean we have been beaten over the head with this chick for over a decade. People are sick of looking at her ... that's why a backlash is forming against her. No other pop icons - MJ, Janet, Madonna, Prince - none of 'em - have been as wildly overexposed as Beyonce, even at their peaks. It is pure insanity. On the other hand, as rapidly as tastes change I don't blame her ... get yours while you can. Personally I don't really see what all the fuss is about, but she's doing her thing so I guess it's all good.
Posted by: S. Flemming | 01 May 2009 at 06:35