Beyonce doesn't feel complete until she's wearing perfume

Beyonce Knowles says she would never leave the house without wearing her favourite scent.

The singer-and-actress - who recently launched her second fragrance, doesn't feel complete until she's wearing perfume.

"I feel like fragrance is one of the most important accessories a woman can have - it's sexy, it says something, and it's that final touch, like putting on a gorgeous pair of stilettos," Contactmusic quoted Beyonce as telling Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine.

"One of the things I remember from being a little girl is how I loved watching my mother getting ready to go out and she'd spray on her perfume. It was this gorgeous blast that would linger in the room after she'd gone and it would remind me of her. I thought it was so sophisticated and glamorous, so feminine and sexy.

"To me, even if you are dressed to kill and everything is looking fabulous, you are still not done without that touch of fragrance. It's the cherry on top of the cake."

Beyoncé named highest-earning artist

Beyoncé has been named the highest-earning music artist of 2010.

The 'Single Ladies' singer, who claimed to be on a career hiatus this year while she works on her new album, was listed ninth in the Forbes Highest Hollywood Earners Of 2010 list.

The star is estimated to have earned $87 million over the last 12 months from a number of high-profile endorsements and her 'I Am... World Tour', which saw her play over 100 live shows and gross $103 million.

Television host Oprah Winfrey topped the magazine's tally - which also included sportsmen and film directors - having amassed a $315 million fortune in the last year. Avatar creator Jamed Cameron finished second with $210 million.

Further down the list, Britney Spears and Lady GaGa came in at 13 and 14, having earned $64 million and $62 million respectively.

Tina Knowles: 'Beyoncé, Jay-Z great parents'

Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles has admitted that she is impatient for her daughter and husband Jay-Z to have children.

Speaking to People, Knowles insisted that the couple will be "great parents" because they are good people.

"Of course I am [ready for her to have a baby]. What grandmother isn't? I can't wait," she said.

"They're good people and they're really positive and they're talented and they've had a lot of practice with my grandson – their nephew. So I know they're going to make great parents."

Beyoncé recently insisted that she is used to speculation surrounding her possible pregnancy.

Beyoncé dons disguise for TV appearance

Beyoncé pretended to be a model named Sarah for a surprise appearance on the Today Show last week.
The ''Why Don't You Love Me?' singer featured during a segment promoting her mother Tina's new fashion line.
The show's co-host Hoda Kotb began screaming in shock after realising the true identity of the model.

Beyoncé, who was sporting frizzy hair and a black dress, said: "[My mother] has always been my biggest supporter so I was very excited to do this for her."

She also revealed that she is still working on her "up-tempo" new album, commenting: "Now I'm trying to go take a break and I can't help it, I just have to go into the studio."

Lady GaGa 'buys whip for Beyonce

Lady GaGa reportedly gave Beyoncé a diamond whip and lingerie for her 29th birthday.

GaGa apparently wanted to give the RNB star "something special" as the pair have remained friends since recording 'Telephone' together last year.

A source told The Sun: "The whip was made out of hundreds of diamonds and leather.

"When Beyoncé received it she squealed with excitement. The dressing room was decorated with balloons and banners."

GaGa allegedly presented Beyoncé with the whip and matching underwear in Jay-Z's dressing room, before singing 'Happy Birthday' to her. They then shared a bottle of champagne together to celebrate.

Beyonce and Jay-Z Say Goodbye to a Nice Vacation as They Ready For the VMAs

Beyonce and Jay-Z continued their European vacation yesterday, relaxing on a yacht off the coast of Nice, France. They soon docked on dry land and took off in a chauffeured car with lots of luggage. The couple have been making the most of their time in the sun, riding jet skis and enjoying their romantic dinners as they tour Italy and France. Beyonce even busted out her bikini — and dance moves — on the deck in St. Tropez last week. The musical couple's trip is coming to a close as they'll be returning to the states in time for his shows with Eminem in NYC and to appear at the VMAs next month. Beyonce is nominated for five moonmen, while Jay-Z racked up four nods himself.

Beyoncé gets 'Brooklyn' tattoo?

Beyoncé has reportedly been seen sporting a new tattoo.

According to Media Takeout, the R&B superstar was recently photographed at a New York City event with a tattoo on her left hand that reads 'Brooklyn'.

It is still unknown if the tattoo is permanent or temporary but an eyewitness has claimed that the tattoo "looked real".

It was recently reported that Jay- Z and Beyoncé are moving to Pennsylvania.