Beyonce Experience

Singer Beyonce is finally, finally saying something about the fact she & hip-hop mogul Jay-Z are husband and wife. The couple, who married six months ago, have yet (up until now) publicly acknowledge their union. But B talked to Essence mag about her life with J -- and how very special it is.

"What Jay and I have is real. It's not about interviews or getting the right photo op. It's real," Beyonce Knowles said.

And, after being grilled by the interviewer about their big day and Beyonce stating, "You're gonna get me in trouble," she revealed that they had a small wedding in NYC. They kept it intimate, the bootylicious babe said, because she doesn't think of herself as a "traditional woman," and she didn't want the drama. "It's been my day so many days already," she told the mag.

American R&B singer songwriter Beyonce Knowles is reportedly set to retire from her singing career. Beyonce, who is 26-years-old, was in the news recently for having tied the knot with Jay-Z and she is now back in the limelight with news of an impending retirement.

According to what her cousin Angelica Knowles told sources, the diva is currently working on a new album, but it will be her last, New York Daily reported. Further, it seems that she will be spending her days scouting talent for her new hubby Jay-Z's upcoming label, The Carter Music Group. Beyonce's first protege is rumoured to be an R&B artist named Chelsea Thomas. None of her representatives could be reached for comments.

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Just two weeks after exchanging vows with longtime boyfriend Jay-Z, it looks like Beyonce is following in his footsteps -- calling it quits from music, like Jay-Z attempted after the release of the Black Album. According to a report from New York's Daily News, the singer's cousin, Angelica Knowles, claims that Beyonce's next album will be her last as a recording artist, as she takes on a role behind the desk. Apparently, Beyonce will help her new husband scout talent for Jay-Z's new label.

Jay-Z is said to be on the verge of inking one of the biggest deals in music history with Live Nation Inc., reportedly worth $150 million. Via the deal, Live Nation would obtain a stake in everything from Jay's music to his music-related business for 10 years, as well as publishing, licensing and other rights. The company would also finance Jay'z entertainment venture, Roc Nation, which is rumored to include a record label, music publishing, talent consulting and managing projects.

This is where B would fit in, searching for new talent. Beyonce's first protégé is rumored to be an R&B artist named Chelsea Thomas. Reps for the singer could not be reached for comment.

Beyonce is refusing to confirm rumours she has said yes to Jay-Z’s marriage proposal, insisting the media will be the last to know of any developments in her love life.

The bootylicious singer says she has become accustomed to the fame game, and has learned how to keep her personal life - personal.

Beyonce told Vibe Magazine: “I keep my personal life to myself and it is what it is. And even my personal life - because I don’t talk about it - people try to start things to make me talk about it.

“They say, ‘Oh well, if we say something’s going wrong, then maybe she’ll talk about it, and then we’ll get to find out.’ But I’m smarter than that - I already know the tricks!”