Jay-Z and Beyonce visited their good friend President Barack Obama at the White House on Thursday ... and from the looks of it, Hova felt right at home underneath the presidential seal. 
While they didn't announce their candidacy, Bey & Jay -- along with Tina Knowles, Trey Songz and the rest of their entourage -- did snap a couple of pics inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jigga is in a head of state of mind.
Filed under: Beyonce Knowles, Politix
The baby boy Beyonce's dad, Mathew Knowles, may or may not have sired definitely doesn't resemble him in one major way: The kid has baby mama Alexsandra Wright's last name.
There's no mention at all of Mathew on little Nixon's birth certificate -- the box titled "NAME OF FATHER" is blank.
So for now Nixon won't have Mathew's last name -- except on the $8,200-a-month child support check Mr. Knowles must pay.
A DNA test is scheduled for March 1.
Filed under: Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
Beyonce's father, Mathew Knowles, has just been ordered to support baby Nixon, at least temporarily ... TMZ has learned.
An L.A. judge just ordered Knowles to pay $8,200 a month in child support, retroactive to February 1. Knowles must also pay 100% of uninsured medical costs.
Alexsandra Wright claims she had an 18-month relationship with Knowles and he's the baby daddy of Nixon -- born February 4.
Wright's lawyer, Neal Hersh, went to court today asking for support and the judge granted it.
But Knowles will take a DNA test March 1 ... and the long-term support issues hinge on the outcome.
It's interesting -- Knowles has not flat out denied he's the daddy. And in fact, he gave Alexsandra $10,000 in January to cover uninsured medical costs and baby stuff.
UPDATE: The Judge ordered Knowles to pay Wright $20,750 for the month of January.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
Beyonce's father, Mathew Knowles, has not acknowledged he's the baby daddy of Alexsandra Wright's child, but a judge may force him to pay child support -- at least until DNA results are in.
Alexsandra claims she had an 18 month relationship with Knowles and that he's the father of Nixon, who was born February 4.
In an L.A. court this AM, Lance Spiegel, lawyer for Mathew Knowles, and Neal Hersh, Alexsandra's attorney, talked support numbers with the judge. The numbers that were thrown around were in the $20,000 a month range. 
Spiegel claims Mathew paid $10,000 for hospital costs related to the birth.
Spiegel said a DNA test will be performed March 1.
The judge just took a recess for lunch, without deciding if Knowles will have to pay support ... and if so, how much.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
TMZ has obtained a photo of the alleged love child of Mathew Knowles -- aka Beyonce's dad -- and while Knowles has yet to take a DNA test ... we kinda see a resemblance.
Alexsandra Wright -- who claims she had an 18 month affair with Knowles -- filed a paternity suit against him back in October and gave birth on February 4. Wright's lawyers are in court today, trying to get Knowles to pony up child support -- so far, sources say, he hasn't paid a cent.
For his part, Mathew has skirted the issue, telling TMZ, "We are not aware of the birth of a child. Mr. Knowles has never had a DNA test. These rumors are untrue."
Filed under: Baby Watch, Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
Beyonce Knowles has a new half-brother -- if you believe Alexsandra Wright.
Wright -- who filed a paternity suit against Mathew Knowles back in October -- gave birth last Thursday to a baby boy. The name ... Nixon. Priceless.
Wright -- who once appeared on "Scrubs" -- claims she had a relationship with Knowles that lasted 18 months. And, sources say, Wright claims she and Mathew picked out the baby name together. We're guessing they were watching "Frost/Nixon."
Sources tell us Wright has a court date next week in an attempt to dislodge some support money from Mathew. We're told Alexsandra hasn't gotten a penny from Mathew for the baby.
Mathew Knowles' rep tells TMZ, "We are not aware of the birth of a child. Mr. Knowles has never had a DNA test. These rumors are untrue."
Filed under: Baby Watch, Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
Even with no makeup, a bed head weave and a sleepy face, Beyonce still looks better than you when she wakes up in the morning.
The 28-year-old pop diva greeted her fans from her hotel balcony in Rio on Monday.
No word when she'll get to greet her father's alleged illegitimate child.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles' mom -- the original costume designer for Destiny's Child -- has filed for divorce from her husband Mathew Knowles.
Tina Knowles filed divorce papers in Harris County, Texas last month, in an attempt to end their almost 31-year marriage. In the documents, it says Tina and Matthew "ceased to live together as husband and wife on or about January 5, 2009" -- the exact day of their 30th wedding anniversary.
Back in October, Mathew was hit with a paternity lawsuit from a woman who's not his wife -- no word if that affected Tina's decision to pull the plug.
Mathew has been Beyonce's manager for years, so there could be a ton of cash up for grabs in the split.
The couple has two children together: Beyonce and Beyonce's younger sister.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Beyonce Knowles, Dirty Divorces
There's a wave sweeping through Hollywood.
In the last few weeks, Rihanna, "Real Housewives of ATL" star NeNe Leakes, Queen Latifah and Beyonce have all been seen sportin' similar Kate Gosselin meets '80s new wave highlighted hairdos.
A Flock of Seagulls meet a flock of divas!
Filed under: Beauty, Beyonce Knowles, Rihanna
Beyonce and Jay-Z dropped $1200 on lunch at Nello's in NYC yesterday and left a $500 tip ... because they can.
Accompanied by an entourage of about ten bodyguards, we're told the music super tippers ordered white truffles, lobster salad and a bottle of Dom.
Think about that while eating your Mickey D's Happy Meal today.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beyonce Knowles
TMZ has learned a woman has filed a paternity case against Beyonce's dad, Mathew Knowles.
We've learned Alexsandra Wright filed the case in L.A. County Superior Court. Wright lives in L.A. -- she works in the name-branding business. We're told she's in her late 30s.
Wright, who is 6-months pregnant, filed the case last week, alleges Knowles is the father. Sources say Wright is repped by Neal Hersh, who is currently repping Lamar Odom in the prenup negotiations with Khloe Kardashian.
Mathew has been married to Tina Knowles since 1980.
Mathew could not be immediately reached for comment. Ditto Neal Hersh.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Beyonce Knowles, Exclusives
This is the woman who has sued Beyonce's dad, Mathew Knowles, claiming he's the father of her child.
Alexsandra Wright had a small role on one episode of "Scrubs" -- in an episode titled "My 15 Minutes," which aired back in 2001.
Wright is not actually an actress -- but this being L.A., everyone dabbles in it from time to time.
Filed under: Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles has a fierce court battle brewing with Abercrombie & Fitch -- because the clothing company claims something seriously stinks about her soon-to-be released fragrance line.
A&F just filed a federal lawsuit against Beyonce, claiming her upcoming line of products called "Sasha Fierce" -- which includes a fragrance -- is a knock-off of their own line of smelly good liquid which is simply named "Fierce."
In the suit, which was filed in Ohio, Fitch claims they sent Beyonce a cease and desist letter in 2008 when she started applying for "Sasha Fierce" trademarks.
The suit says Bey's peeps rejected the demand by saying the general public would have no problem telling the difference between the two companies' products.
A&F is suing to stop Bey from putting out the perfume under the "S.F." name -- or doing anything that would "confuse, mislead, or deceive others" into believing her line of products has anything to do with theirs.
UPDATE: 6:14 PM PT Beyonce's rep, Alan Nierob, just issued the following statement: "There is no fragrance line directly or indirectly associated with Beyonce that has the name 'Sasha Fierce' or anything using the word 'Fierce.'"
Coty also issued this statement: "Coty is excited about its newly announced partnership with Beyonce Knowles. Details related to the fragrance, including the official name, will be revealed prior to the launch in early 2010. We can confirm at this time, however, that the terms Fierce and Sasha Fierce are not being used as names of a Beyonce fragrance."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Beyonce Knowles
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