A Destiny’s Child reunion may not be happening anytime soon, but Kelly Rowland is bringing her groupmates together for her new album.

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Can’t get enough of Beyoncé’s Pepsi “Mirrors” commercial? Well, you’re in luck. Pepsi serves up some behind-the-scenes footage from the global campaign. Witness all the details that went into making the 60-second spot—from the wardrobe to the choreography. Plus, you can hear more of B’s new song “Grown Woman.”

“It was an exciting artistic collaboration building this Pepsi campaign around my new song, ‘Grown Woman,’” said B. “It felt so emotional when I was trying on all the costumes from my past. I was surrounded by so much of my history, especially on the 10th anniversary of ‘Crazy in Love.’”

Her stylist Ty Hunter reminisced on some of her iconic looks, from the “Crazy in Love” jean shorts and red pumps to the gold dress from the “Run the World (Girls)” video.

Choreographer Frank Gatson Jr. set out to revolutionize the dance world with the new routine. “The movement that we tried to create was a little bit of fun, a little bit of country, a little bit of inner city urban,” he explained.

B summed up the commercial’s concept. “It’s being proud of who you were, but living in the now and living in the moment,” she said. “I’m very proud of how far I’ve gone and who I am now and who I’m surrounded by. This is really a beautiful concept and it makes me proud.”

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z celebrate their fifth anniversary today. To honor the occasion, the superstar couple jetted to Havana, Cuba. They were mobbed by fans as they walked through the streets. Sporting box braids, Beyoncé soaked up the culture as she took photos on her personal camera, while Jay smoked a cigar and wore a straw fedora.

They dined at renowned restaurant La Guarida on Wednesday night with Bey’s mother Tina and Jay’s mother Gloria. Bey enjoyed the honey chicken and sipped daiquiris, and posed with the restaurant staff. Police had to step in to deal with the crowds, who gathered to catch a glimpse of the Carters.

On Thursday, they toured colonial Old Havana and lunched on the rooftop terrace of another restaurant with a majestic view of the harbor.

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Jay-Z assembles an all-star cast for the soundtrack to The Great Gatsby. The Roc Nation mogul, who serves as executive producer of the film and soundtrack, has worked closely with writer/producer/director Baz Luhrmann on the eclectic project over the past two years, blending the Jazz Age sensibility of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel with hip-hop and traditional jazz.

“The Great Gatsby is that classic American story of one’s introduction to extravagance, decadence, and illusion,” said Jay-Z. “It’s ripe for experimentation and ready to be interpreted with a modern twist. The imagination Baz brought to Moulin Rouge! made it a masterpiece, and Romeo + Juliet’s score wasn’t just in the background; the music became a character. This film’s vision and direction has all the makings of an epic experience.”

Jay-Z’s own “No Church in the Wild” is included in the film, along with a new song entitled “100$ Bill.” The first single will be the haunting “Young and Beautiful” by Lana Del Rey.

The diverse lineup also includes original music from Fergie, Q Tip, Florence + The Machine, and will.i.am. Beyoncé and André 3000 duet on a cover of Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black,” Emeli Sandé remakes Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love,” and Jack White reinterprets U2′s “Love Is Blindness.”

The soundtrack arrives on May 7, while the movie hits theaters on May 10. See the tracklisting and hear a clip of “Back to Black” in the trailer below.

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Beyoncé had the BeyHive buzzing after posting a mysterious trailer teasing an announcement on 4.4.13. Now the pop icon shares her big secret with the world, rolling out a new commercial for Pepsi as part of her $50 million deal.

In the 60-second spot, entitled “Mirrors,” Queen B takes a trip down memory lane. She looks into a mirror as she recreates the dance moves from her iconic videos including “Crazy in Love,” “Single Ladies,” and “Bootylicious,” plus debuts a never-before-seen dance routine to her new Timbaland-produced song “Grown Woman.”

“Embrace your past, but live for now,” says B as she sips an ice cold Pepsi.

The Jake Nava-directed ad is part of Pepsi’s “Live for Now” global campaign, which encourages fans to embrace the NOW. “I had so much fun collaborating on this campaign with Pepsi,” said Beyoncé. “I got to re-live some of my favorite past characters and looks. It was the first time I saw those costumes in years and it was very emotional. I’m proud of those moments and they all connect in some way and have helped me evolve into who I am today.”

Today also marks Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s five-year wedding anniversary. Congrats to the Carters!

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Get ready, BeyHive. Beyoncé has posted a brief video teasing an announcement on 4.4.13 at 9 a.m. EST. In the six-second clip, the pop diva wears black cutoff shorts and the “Single Ladies” glove as she stands in an empty studio. A tribal instrumental plays in the background. The video doesn’t reveal much, only displaying the date and the hashtag #BeyHereNow.

April 4, 2013 carries significance because it is the five-year anniversary of Bey’s marriage to Jay-Z. Four also marks her and Jay-Z’s birthdate.

Could it be new music? A new album announcement? Or something completely different? Watch and weigh in below.

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Beyoncé is going “Back to Black” with some help from André 3000. The pop icon and OutKast rapper are teaming up for a remake of the late Amy Winehouse’s classic.

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Earlier this month, reports surfaced that Beyoncé was working on a remix to her chopped and screwed record “I Been On” featuring some Houston rap all-stars. Now Bun B unleashes the trill remix featuring himself, Z-Ro, Scarface, Willie D, Slim Thug, and Lil Keke.

“While you sleepin’ and snorin’, we creepin’ and pourin’/ Baddie Bey and the Bun, baby you can’t ignore ‘em,” raps Bun, who dedicates the song to his fellow UGK member Pimp C.

“This for Pimp C. Screw. H Town. PA,” he wrote.

H-town stand up.

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