In 2014, there's been no denying Beyonce's power. Pop culture's royal highness has continued a remarkable life and career... 
In 1998, Beyonce, second from right, was known simply as another member of Destiny's Child, a four-member girl group who released a self-titled debut that year and had a breakthrough with the remix of their single "No, No, No, No." 
Beyonce performs with Kelly Rowland, left, and Michelle Williams -- the final version of the group that put her on the map -- for President-elect George W. Bush during a pre-inaugural event in Washington on January 19, 2001. 
When Beyonce took the stage in Melbourne on April 29, 2002, she was just a year away from releasing her first solo album, "Dangerously In Love." 
In November 2002, before they tied the knot, Jay Z and Beyonce fueled rumors that they were dating by becoming musical collaborators. Beyoncé appeared on Jay Z's 2002 single "03 Bonnie & Clyde," and he appeared on her single "Crazy In Love" the following summer. 
A decade before she wowed viewers at the 2013 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Bey jammed with Carlos Santana during the Super Bowl XXXVII Pregame Show in San Diego on January 26, 2003. 
Having stepped out on her own, Beyonce presents the humanitarian award to Michael Jackson at the 2003 Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas on October 27, 2003. 
The singer is affectionately referred to as Queen Bey, not in the least because of her heralded work ethic, which is often put to good use on stage. Here, she performs during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York on August 28, 2003. 
Beyonce was right back at the Super Bowl in 2004, performing the national anthem to kick off Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1. 
At the 46th Grammy Awards Show in February 2004, she joined Prince on stage to perform a medley of his hits. She left the ceremony with five Grammys in hand. 
Although her solo career had taken off by 2005, Beyonce still performed with Destiny's Child that year in Sydney on the heels of their 2004 album, "Destiny Fulfilled." 
After releasing another best-seller with 2006's "B'Day" and starring in "Dreamgirls" that same year, Beyonce was readying to release a third solo album, "I Am ... Sasha Fierce" when she took the stage at the 50th Grammy Awards Show on February 10, 2008. Somehow, she snuck in a secret marriage to Jay Z that April. 
Beyonce during the filming of her hugely popular music video "Single Ladies (Put A Ring on It)." 
In 2011, Beyonce stole the show at the MTV Video Music Awards when she walked the red carpet and, with the careful placement of her hands, revealed that she was expecting. The star and husband Jay welcomed Blue Ivy in January 2012. 
When Beyonce's daughter with Jay Z, Blue Ivy, was born in 2012, the couple shared a photo of their newborn on their website. A hand-written note accompanying the photos reads, "We welcome you to share our joy." 
Just months after giving birth, Beyonce was red-carpet ready at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 7, 2012. 
Beyonce found herself at the center a firestorm in 2013 after it was revealed she used a "backup track" to sing the national anthem at the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 21. 
After the inauguration dust-up, Beyonce had something to prove when she held a news conference for her Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on January 31. After belting out "The Star-Spangled Banner," the singer paused and turned to the press and asked: "Any questions?" 
Kelly Rowland, Beyonce and Michelle Williams reunited as Destiny's Child to perform during the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on February 3, 2013, in New Orleans. 
In early April 2013, the singer and her husband were once again the subject of critical headlines when they took a trip to Cuba to celebrate their fifth anniversary. 
In May 2013, Beyonce was the subject of pregnancy rumors as observers noted that her dress to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala conveniently covered her midsection. The speculation grew stronger after she had to cancel a concert due to exhaustion and dehydration. She denied that she was pregnant. 
In September 2013, Jay Z and Beyonce once again topped the Forbes list of biggest-earning celebrity couples. 
In December, Beyonce stunned fans by releasing a surprise "visual album." The project was well-received and shot to No. 1, spawning platinum hits like the single "Drunk In Love." 
Beyonce performs "Drunk in Love" at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 26. 
Time magazine has praised Beyonce as an industry tastemaker. In April, the magazine called Bey one of the 100 most influential people in the world. 
In May, Beyonce found herself literally caught between her husband and her sister, Solange Knowles, who is seen here at the far right. A video of an alleged fight between the rapper and his sister-in-law surfaced online, marking a rare dark moment in Beyonce's otherwise golden life and career. 
After Jay Z's infamous scuffle with Beyonce's sister, the power couple faced numerous rumors that their relationship was on the rocks. But when they started their joint "On the Run" summer tour in Miami on June 25, they held a united front, playing their never-before-seen wedding video and showing footage of daughter Blue. 
At the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, Beyonce was awarded with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award, which is given to "exemplary musicians who have made an incredible and long-lasting impact on pop culture." The singer accepted the award on August 24, 2014 from her husband, Jay Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy. 
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- The song features Bey and some "girlfriends" prancing in and around a high-rise
- The song is from the platinum edition of her self titled album "Beyonce"
- Beyonce was the top-earning woman in music for 2014
(CNN) -- Social media is all abuzz with the latest video from the Queen B herself -- Beyonce.
It's a silly little dance ditty called "7/11."
It's Bey and some "girlfriends" prancing in and around a high-rise -- mostly in their underwear -- vamping for the camera.
It's a low-budget affair, but still scoring big with her fans. The video quickly racked up hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and was trending on Twitter and Facebook. Even convenience store chain 7-Eleven saw fit to capitalize on the buzz.
Upon further review #Beyoncé711 is going on my fav Bey videos of all time list. The über cuteness is everything.
— iTrice 6 (@tricebhasstyle) November 22, 2014
We see you @Beyonce standing up with your @slurpee up, putting up with your Slurpee up. #711 http://ift.tt/1r5VR8W
— 7-Eleven, Inc. (@7eleven) November 21, 2014 So, what's the occasion? Beyonce has a new album coming out on Monday, giving the video all weekend to generate interest and presumably sales.
It's really not even a new album. It's a platinum edition of 2013's "Beyonce," which includes a few extra songs and a higher price tag.
Top earning woman
Beyonce is good at raking in the cash.
The superstar singer has topped the Forbes list of the top-earning women in music for the second in a row.
In the list released earlier this month, Beyonce earned an estimated $115 million for 2014, more than doubling 2013's $53 million, which topped last year's list.
Queen Bey still reigns. The release of a chart-topping secret album and a highly successful joint tour with husband Jay Z helped Beyonce maintain her top spot on the list for the second year in a row. She made $115 million. 
Taylor Swift can indeed "Shake It Off" with the year she's been having, raking in $64 million. A platinum album and endorsement deals with Diet Coke and CoverGirl have made for a lucrative 2014. 
Pink puts in work. She reportedly grossed more than $1 million per city for 85 concerts and snagged a gig as a CoverGirl spokeswoman, which helped put her in the green with $52 million. 
Rihanna stirs both controversy and the money pot. Her massive fan base and strong social media presence (more than 37 million followers on Twitter and 90 million on Facebook, according to Forbes) complement her hits and place her at No. 4 on the list with $48 million. 
Katy Perry didn't tour as much as some of the others on the list, but she has her own Coty fragrance and endorsement deals with Pop Chips and CoverGirl for earnings of $40 million. 
A new album and a return as a judge in "American Idol" raised Jennifer Lopez's visibility and income to $37 million this year. Her performance with Pitbull on "We Are One," the official song of the FIFA World Cup, didn't hurt, either. 
Touring and her "Bangerz" album made Miley Cyrus a pretty wealthy 20-something. She earned $36 million. 
Celine Dion may not be as much in the limelight, but her continued Las Vegas residency and concerts in Europe have given her a healthy bottom line. Like Cyrus, she pulled in $36 million. 
Lady Gaga is down a bit from her peak of peak of $90 million in 2011, but $33 million isn't so bad. 
Britney Spears' gig with a Las Vegas residency helped balance the less-than-stellar sales of her "Britney Jean" album to earn her $20 million. Photos: Top-earning female musicians "Beyonce played 95 shows during our scoring period, bringing in an average $2.4 million per city," Forbes reports. "She added endorsement deals from the likes of H&M and Pepsi -- plus her self-titled surprise album, which hit iTunes in December 2013 and quickly became one of the year's top sellers -- to send her income into nine-figure territory."
Taylor Swift came in second with $64 million in earnings. Pink ranked No. 3 with $52 million, followed by Rihanna with $48 million and Katy Perry with $40 million.
Forbes bases its list on calculating income from record and merchandise sales, touring, endorsements, publishing and other ventures, without deducting for management and/or attorney fees.
It's good to be Queen B.
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