celeb news The REAL reason Kelly Rowland left the Today Show: Beyonce questions

[LesFleur]

Kelly Rowland has an agreement for interviewers to not ask Beyonce questions - she was there to promote the movie Mea Culpa.

 

But the interviewer repeatedly asked about Beyonce's latest releases...and didn't get the hint when Kelly responded "I'm so proud of her"

 

You can see her irritation at being asked in the interview

 

 

Full interview

They used a Destiny's Child performance from 2001 despite Kelly performing solo on the Today show

 

Edited February 22 by LesFleur

[Tudors]

Was she there to talk about Claritin again?

[JoAddams]

not this drama with Kelly 

[Rotunda]

Kelly was asked Bey questions at another interview recently and didn’t walk out though. 

[KingWitch]

But they said she left an hour before her segment was supposed to start? This is confusing especially since she's answered Beyoncé questions on multiple occasions

[naval23]

Michelle would never 

 

And she's a C list at best. Making demands of interview questions is not in her lane

[Rotunda]

Also Kempire is a loser 

[ontherocks]

I don't remember her in the Spice Girls 

[professor2000]

14 minutes ago, Rotunda said:

Kelly was asked Bey questions at another interview recently and didn’t walk out though. 

Yeah but she was very clearly annoyed in that interview too.   (I thought that without even seeing the Kempire video)
 

Tbh Kelly shouldn’t have to deal with the Bey questions atp.  But she kinda to blame for that too, but whatever.  
 

 

[99sandthe2000s]

it's so disrespectful to do this, and it's been going on for decades at this point. Kelly and Michelle can't go anywhere and promote their own projects without being harassed about Beyonce. 

 

[Josh]

Beyonce's association with her is why anyone cares about Kelly in 2024

[taylamour]

Regardless of respect towards Kelly, but why would anyone think she would go on and spoil Beyoncé's project? 

[SinnerCity]

3 minutes ago, Josh said:

Beyonce's association with her is why anyone cares about Kelly in 2024

Please. Kelly has made a name for herself, she's contributed a lot to pop culture worldwide (Being a mentor to Little Mix on the X Factor UK for instance) She's got hits under her belt (Commander, When Love Takes Over, etc.) 

 

She's not under Bey's shadow and interviewers need to stop always bringing Bey up when she's there to promote her movies, music etc. 

 

 

[shyboi]

I'm sorry but the hosts are just rude. They need to stop doing this. 

 

I was very annoyed when they could not stop asking Gaga about Britney on all those red carpet interviews, they obviously know that's annoying and they are not there for that.

[LesFleur]

6 minutes ago, Josh said:

Beyonce's association with her is why anyone cares about Kelly in 2024

1.5 billion views. Released 2002.
A classique

Still picking up certifications worldwide for her many hits:

 

 

[SinnerCity]

1 minute ago, shyboi said:

I'm sorry but the hosts are just rude. They need to stop doing this. 

 

I was very annoyed when they could not stop asking Gaga about Britney on all those red carpet interviews, they obviously know that's annoying and they are not there for that.

Gaga has always shown love to Britney and she genuinely loves to bring women up, especially Britney. Christina always being asked about Britney is a different story though.

[Josh]

Just now, LesFleur said:

1.5 billion views. Released 2002.
A classique

Still picking up certifications worldwide for her many hits:

 

 

Yeah thanks to Nelly he was hotter than Destiny's Child then

[Josh]

3 minutes ago, SinnerCity said:

Please. Kelly has made a name for herself, she's contributed a lot to pop culture worldwide (Being a mentor to Little Mix on the X Factor UK for instance) She's got hits under her belt (Commander, When Love Takes Over, etc.) 

 

She's not under Bey's shadow and interviewers need to stop always bringing Bey up when she's there to promote her movies, music etc. 

 

 

Then why do people only care about her when in regard of Beyonce? She would be a fad just like Cheryl Cole if not for Beyonce

[shyboi]

6 minutes ago, SinnerCity said:

Gaga has always shown love to Britney and she genuinely loves to bring women up, especially Britney. Christina always being asked about Britney is a different story though.

 

no but seriously, it was a big moment for Gaga and they were really trying to push her to say something and on top of that to elaborate even further, I mean. Time and place.

 

About Christina, I don't really feel bad for the good old sis, it comes with the territory. Plus she is moooooore than used to at this point, she's fine. 

Edited February 22 by shyboi

[QueenBeyoncé]

Stop asking Kelly & Michelle about Beyoncé! I be annoyed for them 

[LesFleur]

29 minutes ago, Josh said:

Yeah thanks to Nelly he was hotter than Destiny's Child then

 

 

Charts[edit]

Weekly charts[edit] Chart (2009–2010) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[97] 6 Australia Dance (ARIA)[98] 2 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[99] 3 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[100] 2 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[37] 1 Brasil Hot 100 Airplay (Billboard)[45] 9 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[46] 22 Canada AC (Billboard)[101] 26 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[102] 19 CIS (TopHit)[103] 2 Croatia (HRT)[104] 1 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[38] 1 Denmark (Tracklisten)[105] 2 Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[106] 1 Euro Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[107] 1 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[108] 7 France (SNEP)[109] 2 Germany (Official German Charts)[110] 2 Global Dance Songs (Billboard)[111] 1 Hungary (Dance Top 40)[112] 8 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[39] 1 Ireland (IRMA)[40] 1 Israel (Media Forest)[113] 1 Italy (FIMI)[41] 1 Luxembourg Digital Songs (Billboard)[114] 1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[115] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[116] 5 Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[117] 6 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[118] 7 Norway (VG-lista)[119] 3 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[120] 1 Romania (Romanian Radio Airplay)[121] 1 Scotland (OCC)[122] 2 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[42] 1 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[123] 4 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[124] 2 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[43] 1 UK Singles (OCC)[44] 1 UK Dance (OCC)[125] 1 US Billboard Hot 100[126] 76 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[127] 1 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[128] 1 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[129] 29

Year-end charts[edit] Chart (2009) Position Australia (ARIA)[130] 28 Australia Dance (ARIA)[131] 8 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[132] 12 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[48] 5 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[133] 92 CIS (Tophit)[134] 22 Denmark (IFPI)[135] 8 Europe (European Hot 100 Single)[49] 6 France (SNEP)[136] 20 Germany (Official German Charts)[137] 10 Hungary (Dance Top 40)[138] 40 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[139] 15 Ireland (IRMA)[140] 16 Italy (FIMI)[141] 16 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[142] 3 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[143] 19 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[144] 36 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[145] 20 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[146] 8 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[47] 2 UK Singles (OCC)[147] 20 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[35] 1 Chart (2010) Position Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[148] 9 US Dance/Electronic Digital Songs (Billboard)[149] 36 Decade-end charts[edit] Chart (2000–09) Position Germany (Official German Charts)[150] 59 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[36] 33

Certifications[edit]

Certifications for When Love Takes Over

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[151]	2× Platinum	140,000^
Austria (IFPI Austria)[152]	2× Platinum	60,000*
Belgium (BEA)[153]	Gold
Canada (Music Canada)[154]	Gold	20,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[155]	Platinum	30,000^
France (SNEP)[156]	Gold	150,000*
Germany (BVMI)[158]	Platinum	300,000^
Italy (FIMI)[159]	Platinum	20,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[160]	Gold	7,500*
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[161]	Platinum	40,000*
Sweden (GLF)[162]	Gold	10,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[163]	Platinum	30,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[61]	2× Platinum	1,200,000‡
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Edited February 22 by LesFleur

[Josh]

Just now, LesFleur said:

 

 

Charts[edit]

Weekly charts[edit] Chart (2009–2010) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[97] 6 Australia Dance (ARIA)[98] 2 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[99] 3 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[100] 2 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[37] 1 Brasil Hot 100 Airplay (Billboard)[45] 9 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[46] 22 Canada AC (Billboard)[101] 26 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[102] 19 CIS (TopHit)[103] 2 Croatia (HRT)[104] 1 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[38] 1 Denmark (Tracklisten)[105] 2 Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[106] 1 Euro Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[107] 1 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[108] 7 France (SNEP)[109] 2 Germany (Official German Charts)[110] 2 Global Dance Songs (Billboard)[111] 1 Hungary (Dance Top 40)[112] 8 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[39] 1 Ireland (IRMA)[40] 1 Israel (Media Forest)[113] 1 Italy (FIMI)[41] 1 Luxembourg Digital Songs (Billboard)[114] 1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[115] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[116] 5 Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[117] 6 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[118] 7 Norway (VG-lista)[119] 3 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[120] 1 Romania (Romanian Radio Airplay)[121] 1 Scotland (OCC)[122] 2 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[42] 1 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[123] 4 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[124] 2 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[43] 1 UK Singles (OCC)[44] 1 UK Dance (OCC)[125] 1 US Billboard Hot 100[126] 76 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[127] 1 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[128] 1 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[129] 29

Year-end charts[edit] Chart (2009) Position Australia (ARIA)[130] 28 Australia Dance (ARIA)[131] 8 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[132] 12 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[48] 5 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[133] 92 CIS (Tophit)[134] 22 Denmark (IFPI)[135] 8 Europe (European Hot 100 Single)[49] 6 France (SNEP)[136] 20 Germany (Official German Charts)[137] 10 Hungary (Dance Top 40)[138] 40 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[139] 15 Ireland (IRMA)[140] 16 Italy (FIMI)[141] 16 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[142] 3 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[143] 19 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[144] 36 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[145] 20 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[146] 8 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[47] 2 UK Singles (OCC)[147] 20 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[35] 1 Chart (2010) Position Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[148] 9 US Dance/Electronic Digital Songs (Billboard)[149] 36 Decade-end charts[edit] Chart (2000–09) Position Germany (Official German Charts)[150] 59 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[36] 33

Certifications[edit]

Certifications for When Love Takes Over

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[151]	2× Platinum	140,000^
Austria (IFPI Austria)[152]	2× Platinum	60,000*
Belgium (BEA)[153]	Gold
Canada (Music Canada)[154]	Gold	20,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[155]	Platinum	30,000^
France (SNEP)[156]	Gold	150,000*
Germany (BVMI)[158]	Platinum	300,000^
Italy (FIMI)[159]	Platinum	20,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[160]	Gold	7,500*
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[161]	Platinum	40,000*
Sweden (GLF)[162]	Gold	10,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[163]	Platinum	30,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[61]	2× Platinum	1,200,000‡
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

And Kelly was a dumbass for not sticking with the Guetta collabs. She could had a hit with Calvin Harris if she worked with him

[Dr. Alexander]

Realistically, what else are they going to ask her about? She’s not interesting because she isn’t a big actress in film or television, she doesn’t release music, and her solo career was incredibly underwhelming.

 

We don’t want to hear about your kids and husband 24/7….

[LesFleur]

3 minutes ago, Josh said:

And Kelly was a dumbass for not sticking with the Guetta collabs. She could had a hit with Calvin Harris if she worked with him

At least they gave us this everlasting BOP.

 

 

ga

[QueenBeyoncé]

55 minutes ago, ontherocks said:

I don't remember her in the Spice Girls 

Of course not she actually has singing talent