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Beyonce’s New Wax Figure Sparks Outrage, ‘That’s Not Queen Bey, That’s Becky
Replicating the queen of pop, Beyonce, in wax is no small feat. Yet, the Grévin Museum in Paris has found itself at the center of a social media storm over their latest attempt. Unveiled earlier today, the new wax figure has fans in an uproar, accusing the museum of whitewashing the global icon.
“Baby, that’s Addison Rae,” one Instagram user quipped in the comments on The Neighborhood Talk’s post. Another chimed in, “That’s Becky, not Beyonce.” Critics are questioning why the wax figure’s skin tone is noticeably lighter than Beyonce’s, echoing concerns raised in the past about similar representations of other celebrities. Just last year, the same museum faced backlash for a wax figure of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, which many felt resembled Mr. Clean more than the actor himself.
The Rock responded to the controversy by announcing that his team would reach out to the museum to correct “important details,” including his skin color. The museum acknowledged the mistake, attributing it to the reference photo and challenging lighting conditions, and they made the necessary adjustments. Whether Beyonce will take similar steps remains to be seen, as she has yet to address the situation publicly.
This isn’t the first time a wax figure of Beyonce has caused an uproar. In 2017, Madame Tussauds faced a wave of criticism for a figure that fans felt didn’t accurately capture her features or skin tone. The museum eventually promised to adjust the figure’s styling and lighting in response to the outcry.
What do you think of the Grévin Museum’s new Beyonce wax figure? Do you agree with social media users’ reactions? Share your thoughts in the comments section below and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for more updates on this unfolding controversy.
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Lisa Boostani creates a mesmerizing tidal realm in “Ocean”
Lisa Boostani’s “Ocean” takes you deep into a sensory world where body, spirit, and myth come together, beyond the surface of genre. Boostani makes a soundscape that is both ethereal and deeply human by combining the broad essence of psychedelic pop with the strong appeal of alternative rock.
Her voice rises as if it is coming from deep within her, shaped by emotion rather than action. She intentionally channels the intangible, turning weakness into strength rather than a source of pain, and “Ocean” tells people to get involved in this inner world, not just watch it. This release is an integral part of her first EP, “One,” which will come out in March 2026 and is based on love, sensuality, and unity.
If “Ocean” is any indication, the EP will show sensuality not as something pretty, but as a kind of spiritual intelligence, a way to know yourself by connecting with others. The song’s textures and structure have an aquatic quality, moving between clarity and delirium, rhythm and freedom. Its emotional focus is on immersion instead of resolution.
The striking quality of “Ocean” is the blend of the mystical worlds. Boostani understands that strength often shows up as gentleness and that deep feelings are better expressed through frequencies than words. She wants people to see consciousness as immediacy, sensation as truth, and openness as an undeniable strength.
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NOAH. captures the unspoken signals in enchanting R&B track “That’s Bless”
“That’s Bless” captures the unspoken late-night message, the smile that was exchanged from afar, and the feeling you sense but are afraid to say. NOAH. offers a song with a smoky R&B feel and lyrics that capture unspoken tension, firmly in the realm of emotional ambiguity, where connection is clear but not defined.
This piece concerns the subtle discomfort of mixed signals and quiet longings, when looks say more than words ever could. NOAH. handles the theme with restraint, letting the chemistry simmer rather than explode. NOAH.’s delivery shows a confident gentleness, recognizing that some feelings don’t need strict definitions to be real.
In “That’s Bless,” he captures the essence of connection and the compelling allure that endures, even when both parties pretend it is not there. The composition is based on real-life events, and it acknowledges that specific attachments endure in the heart long after one has persuaded oneself of having progressed.
“That’s Bless” is at the crossroads of closeness and distance, clarity and confusion. The song doesn’t resolve the tension it talks about, and that’s what makes it so powerful. It sums up the connection we say we don’t want but keep coming back to in memory, rhythm, and pulse.
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