Knowles Clan vs. Jennifer Hudson

You know, I would be lying if I said I didn't see this coming because, really...we all KNOW it was going to happen. Beyonce and her brood are all up in arms about the critics' worship of Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls and the lack of attention that Beyonce is getting.

Critics love love love Dreamgirls and in particular, the film’s breakout star, Jennifer Hudson. And despite the fawning early praise (which can be a turnoff) we’re all ready to love love love the movie and the ingenue too. But what’s that funny smell? It’s the scent of sour grapes, and it’s coming from the direction of the film’s queen diva, Beyoncé. According to MediaTakeout.com, the singer and her parents are “furious over all the attention that Jennifer Hudson is receiving. According to a Dreamgirls insider, Beyoncé’s parents let Jennifer know exactly how they felt… The insider explains, ‘Jennifer attended the screening of the movie and [acknowledged] Tina & Mathew Knowles, but they pretended not to see her… and Mathew threw Jennifer the ugliest look.’” A source also tells the site that Mathew Knowles angrily called up the film’s director and “let him have it,” demanding that the flick be reedited to highlight Beyoncé, but the studio disregarded the demand. The source also says Beyoncé “burst into tears” when she first saw her character’s portrayal in the movie. Beyoncé, formerly friendly with Hudson, has even joined in on the bad blood. The source relates this story of the time the entire cast was featured on Oprah: “Backstage, Beyoncé hugged [and] greeted everyone, but did not say a word to or even look in Jennifer’s direction. Jennifer was used to Mathew—who was always on set—being shady to her, but this was the first time Beyoncé expressed any dislike or discomfort toward her. Finally, Jennifer went and spoke to Beyoncé, but Beyoncé acted just as distant and shady as her parents did at the movie screening.” Jealousy among singers working together? This sounds like it could be the plot of a musical…

You know what, I have just about had it with the steam rolling machine that is the Knowles Clan. Beyonce is talented and all, but she is not all that. I don't understand what the big freaking deal is. There will ALWAYS be someone more talented than someone else. Just because Beyonce was the queen of Destiny's Child does not mean she can be the queen of Dreamgirls, or anything else for that matter. And why was she so upset about her character's portrayal? Does she not remember shooting any of the scenes or reading the script? I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for Jennifer Hudson to get an Oscar nod for this and I haven't even seen the movie yet. Because nothing would be more satisfying than watching Ms. Hudson serve some humble pie to that bitch and her parents okaaaay. By the way, Beyonce, can you do something with your regular talking voice, because that ghetto accent has gots to go...and while we are at it, can you please refund the $1.98 I spent to download two of your songs that someone told me were good, but SUCKED. And the crying...no excuse for that mess. Pick your spoiled ass up off the ground and do better next time...if there is a next time. There is plenty of spotlight for everyone, unless someone else outshines you, then you get NOTHING! Thank you and goodnight. [out]