A rep for the singer never returned MTV News' request for comment and now, nearly two weeks later, details about the video shoot are coming out. According to Ace Showbiz, the video will be directed by music video auteur Francis Lawrence, who has gone behind the lens for Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Pink and Bey's former girl group, Destiny's Child.
Rumor has it that 200 African dancers and eight choreographers were hired for the clip. Fan sites such as BeyonceDaily.com have posted blurry pictures that appear to show the singer on the set of the video, which is reportedly for the song called "Girl."
In the snapshots, Beyoncé is seen rocking her hair done up in a faux-hawk, wearing a white jumpsuit and sunglasses. The outfit is reportedly Givenchy couture. According to online message boards, auditions were held for dancers in Los Angeles (which may or may not contradict the info accompanying the NYMag.com photo).
The songs is a "female empowerment/girl power type of song that is a definite club banger with Top 40/Worldly appeal," according to one commenter who talked about the open call after his friend attended. "The beat is driven by a sample of a popular club song that a lot of you will probably recognize. There's a breakdown in the song that is described as absolutely disgustingly sick! Definitely an anthem in the style of her singing." The post also backs up the claim that there will be upwards of 200 dancers in the video.
Rumors are floating around that Beyoncé's new album may drop this June. Sony Music Australia boss Denis Handlin told The Telegraph in Australia [LINK] that "it was just amazing." He added that while he was in New York, the star herself was on hand to play some of the new music.
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