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Beyonce Knowles took the stage at the Bermuda Music Festival last night before flying to Miami, slipping into a bikini and grabbing a fruity drink on the beach today. While Jay-Z is back in New York talking about starting a family with his wife, Beyonce is busy writing to her fans about her upcoming arrival – her new album. She wrote:

I have worked on this album for close to one year. I have taken the time so I can create my sound. Something that says who I am at this stage in my life. I have poured my heart and soul into it. It is my baby. It is the most time I have spent on any project since my first records as a member of Destiny's Child when I was 15 years old. I have recorded over 70 songs and have created a sound that reveals all of me. I am in a different place right now and I wanted people to see the many sides of me. The music is upbeat for the dance, fun side and it is reflective, passionate and serious for the personal side. I have taken risks here. I am not afraid and my music will explain it all. There is no label or tag on my sound. It's me and I am so excited to share it with the world on November 18.

Sounds like it's been a prolific time for Beyonce, and if she can keep churning out the catchy dance tracks and ballads, it's sure to be another hit to add to her impressive resume.

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Back in May Reverend Run's daughters, Vanessa and Angela Simmons, came out with a shoe line sweetly named Pastry. Now the sisterly duo is expanding their repertoire to include apparel and handbags. The Spring line will consist of satin and spandex dresses, embroidered denim, stretch charmeuse tops, French terry hoodies and pants, and more.

Much like their sneakers, the collection is going to be colorful and lighthearted. Look for the aforementioned pieces in stores such as Against All Odds and Drjays.com starting January 25. In the meantime, do you see yourself buying any pieces from the Pastry clothing and handbag collection?

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You may recognize Angel and Vanessa Simmons from MTV's reality show "Run's House." The hip hop princesses, who launched their own sneaker line, Pastry on Sunday, are the daughters of ex-Run-D.M.C. star Reverend Joseph "Run." The pair's first collection, dubbed Cake, is comprised of four sneakers: Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Mousse, Sprinkles and Red Velvet. Each style is designed to look like the cake it represents. That's not where the sweetness ends, though. Each shoe, $65, comes with lip gloss that tastes and smells like the respective sneaker. Next up is a collection called Fab Cookie! I wonder what goodies will be whipped up for that line...

Although the line hasn't hit online stores yet, it has been reported that DrJays.com will soon be carrying it. If you're a sneaker gal, be sure to snag one of the delicious Simmons concoctions!

To see some more photos of the girls and the sneakers, read more