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Beyoncé graces the Atlantis The Royal Broad Contemporary Weekend, a lavish new resort on January 21, 2023, in Dubai, while Solange Knowles is honored as “Pupil-In-Place” at USC Thornton College of Music in collaboration with Saint Heron.
Highlights from a Star-Studded Evening
- A rare behind-the-scenes gathering featured Beyoncé, Solange, Monica, and Patti LaBelle during the Newark finale of “The Boy Is mine Tour.”
- Monica expressed her gratitude to Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Solange for their enduring support and friendship.
- Cameo performances by Lola Brooke and Ne-Yo infused additional star power into the event.
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The Grand Finale of “The Boy Is Mine Tour”
The closing night of Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine Tour” at Newark’s Prudential Center was nothing short of extraordinary. On Friday (November 21), the concert attracted an extraordinary lineup including beyoncé, Solange Knowles, and Patti LaBelle.
Monica took to Instagram to share snapshots and videos from the concert. Among them were moments featuring Kelly rowland alongside labelle on stage as well as intimate behind-the-scenes interactions with Beyoncé and Solange. In her post’s caption she wrote: “Tonight was filled with love and respect. Our sister[[[[Kelly Rowland](who has been phenomenal every night) brought out an icon [Patti LaBelle].”
“Kelly,” she continued enthusiastically, “you are a true class act! The bond you share with Bey is truly inspiring! You all have consistently shown me what genuine love looks like.” She also expressed her admiration for Solange saying: “I cherish each one of you.” Check out her post below.
A Night Enhanced by Special Guests
Lola Brooke joined Monica on stage during this memorable evening bringing an electrifying energy while performing her hit “Don’t Play With It.” Additionally,ne-Yo‘s performance delivered smooth vibes along with his classic hits including a live rendition of “So Sick.”
A Heartfelt Thank You to Brandy
No party would be complete without gratitude; Monica thanked Brandy for another unforgettable evening on tour stating: “Creating history together for over 27 years! It’s been amazing watching you shine brighter in your role!” This sentiment reflects their long-standing partnership in music that continues to resonate deeply within their fanbase.
The Impactful Journey of “The Boy Is Mine Tour”
This tour has attracted numerous celebrities since it’s launch in October. As reported earlier byRap-Up, Rihanna made a surprise appearance at one show held at Kia Forum where both Beyoncé and JAY-Z were spotted among attendees. Furthermore,Khalani showered Brandy with flowers during an earlier stop after treating fans to a performance that included her song “Folded.”.
“Whenever you’re here,” Khalani remarked warmly addressing Brandy directly,” I hope everyone gives you flowers every day because you deserve it! Our vocal bible—our Black Cinderella—has been doing this since she was just fifteen!”