NEWS: Beyonce Speaks About Billboard Copycat Speculation

Following her performance of 'Run The World (Girls)' at the Billboard Music Awards, Beyonce has received some criticism claiming that her entire performance was a copy of Italian singer Lorella Cuccerini.

In an interview with AOL Music, Beyonce has addressed these accusations.

'My makeup artist showed me the performance of Lorella Cuccarini a year ago, and it inspired me so much. I then met with the talented people who worked on it. The technology and concept were so genius. Thank God for YouTube or I would have never been exposed to something so inspiring. I never worked so hard on anything in my life as that performance for the Billboard Awards.'

VIDEO: Is Beyonce's Billboard Performance A Copy ?

Beyonce's show-stopping Billboard Award performance has been accused of rip-off of a performance from Italian singer Lorella Cuccarini.

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PICTURE THIS: Celebs Walk The Red Carpet At The Billboard Awards 2011

Check out who wore what on the red carpet at the Billboard Awards 2011 which took place last night in Las Vegas.

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VIDEO: Billboard Award 2011 Performances

Check out Rihanna and Britney Spears performance of 'S&M (Remix)' from last night. The two were amongst the line up of acts that graced the stage at the Billboard Awards in Las Vegas.

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VIDEO: Beyonce Performs 'Run The World' At The Billboard Awards 2011

After 5 years out, the Billboard Awards 2011 took place last night in Las Vegas and saw Beyonce take to the stage for a live performance of her new single 'Run The World'. 

The singer was also presented with the Millennium Award at the show for her musical achievements to date; her mother, Tina Knowles, and her newphew, Julez, presented her with the award.

After thanking her mother and father in her acceptance speech, Bey also thanked fellow Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. She also thanked LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, two members of the original Destiny's Child line up.

Before closing her acceptance speech, the 'Single Ladies' singer gave a special thanks to her husband Jay-Z.

'I’d like to thank my best friend. I don’t want to put you on the spot because I know they probably putting the camera in your face right now but I love me some Jay-Z'.



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