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Beyonce performed at the Gillette Stadium in Boston on August 1.

Beyoncé ensured her fans were able to get home safe after attendees of her Aug. 6 show in Washington, D.C.’s FedEx Field were forced to shelter in place due to heavy rain and lightning. The Grammy award-winning singer, who has been on tour since May in support of her “Renaissance” album, paid $100,000 to keep train stations running for an extra hour after her show got a late start as a result of the stormy weather.

“Due to inclement weather that may delay the start of tonight’s Renaissance World Tour at FedExField, Metro will extend the last train by an extra hour beyond the extended closing previously announced,” the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said in a press release. “The additional hour will be funded by the Tour to cover the $100,000 cost to run more trains, keep all 98 stations open for customers to exit, and other operational expenses.”

After the rain started pouring (and just an hour or so before the show was set to begin) fans were advised by the Twitter account for FedEx Field to shelter in place for their safety: “Due to lightning in the area, we are currently under a shelter in place order,” they wrote. “Fans outside of gates and in the parking lots are asked to return to their cars. All fans inside of the stadium are asked to shelter in place under covered concourse areas and ramps until further notice.”

Fan-captured videos of the chaotic scene circulated online and showed fans standing in hallways and ramps inside the stadium. Beyoncé was eventually able to hit the stage later that night and performed the second of two concerts at FedEx Field. The tour will make its final stop on Sept. 27 at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome.

The Beyhive is getting previews of Beyoncé’s latest fragrance during her global “Renaissance” tour. In photos and videos posted to Twitter, fans are sharing snaps of the singer’s perfume samples, which are being handed out in front of various venues.

“They’re giving samples of new perfume and it smells amazing! I need to order mine,” wrote one user.

Beyoncé officially revealed her new eau de parfum late last month with a short teaser on social media.

Available exclusively on Beyoncé’s website, the scent retails for $160 and can be preordered now. Orders will begin shipping in November, but only to the U.S. and Canada. Those who purchase the fragrance will also get “a special gift,” though only while supplies last.

Beyonce performed at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 30.

Beyonce performed at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 29.

Lexus is hitting the road with Beyoncé's RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR alongside her BeyGOOD Foundation as the exclusive automotive partner of the U.S. leg of the tour. The leading luxury car brand will support the mega superstar's nonprofit with a donation to help small, minority-owned businesses.

Lexus will join BeyGOOD Foundation and its Black Parade Route to help small business owners impacted by economic inequities through a variety of grant opportunities and/or sustainability support services. Lexus' donation expands the BeyGOOD commitment by providing an additional $10,000 each to two grant recipients in all tour cities.

"Lexus is honored to be part of Beyoncé's RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR and contribute to BeyGOOD Foundation's mission focused on economic equity," said Mia Phillips, senior manager, advertising and media for Lexus. "We are confident this collaboration will make a significant impact on entrepreneurs in every city we touch."

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter's BeyGOOD Foundation launched the Black Parade Route in 2020 as an initiative to amplify and promote Black-owned and small businesses. Carter committed $1 million to support small businesses in 10 cities in the U.S. as well as regions in the United Kingdom. Throughout the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, the business impact luncheons will be held to celebrate grant recipients in Chicago, New York, Charlotte, N.C., Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, and New Orleans.

Since Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour began in May, it has become not only one of the greatest concert events in history, but also a fashion show for people of all ages. Last month, Beyoncé partnered with Amazon for an exclusive collection of Renaissance merchandise. Now, supporters can choose from Drop 2.0.

The second of four upcoming drops features a five-piece, limited-edition edit with new exclusive tees and a sticker pack, all of which are available along with all the products from Drop 1.0. This collaboration offers customers around the world access to never-before-seen product and memorabilia styles that are only available online, via Beyoncé’s official Amazon Store and the Amazon Music Artist Merch Shop.

Take a look at all of the Renaissance World Tour products that you can shop from Drop 2.0 below.

Beyonce performed at the Ford Field stadium in Detroit on July 26.

Social media has provided extensive coverage of Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour thus far. The stellar vocals, cowboy hat-clad attendees and epic dance routines have dominated feeds since Queen B first stepped onto the stage in Stockholm on 10 May, but the happenings backstage have stayed largely out the public eye – until now.

Exclusively for Vogue, photographer Rafael Pavarotti ventured behind the scenes during her explosive London performances, to capture the mood before, during and after her breathtaking sets. “The live energy is incomparable,” he says of the one-of-a-kind assignment. “It literally was something unique that I’ve never seen or felt before.”

Beyonce performed at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago on July 23.

Beyonce performed at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago on July 22.

Beyonce performed at the Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on July 20.

Beyonce performed at the L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville on July 17.

IVY PARADISE and custom PARK TRAIL on stage for Renaissance World Tour.

Beyonce performed at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville on July 15.

Beyonce performed at the Lincoln Financial Field stadium in Philadelphia on July 12, 2023.

Beyonce thanked her fans for the European leg of the Renaissance World Tour. Also, CRW Productions posted some professional videos from the tour.

Beyonce performed at the Rogers Centre stadium in Toronto, Canada on July 9, 2023.

Beyonce performed at the Rogers Centre stadium in Toronto, Canada on July 8, 2023.

Beyoncé fans in Pittsburgh will not be seeing the Renaissance tour as originally planned. The concert date that was scheduled for August 3 has now been canceled.

“Due to production logistics and scheduling issues, unfortunately, the August 3rd Pittsburgh stop of the Renaissance World Tour will not be taking place,” reads a statement from Acrisure Stadium.

The venue said that refunds would be issued automatically at the point of purchase.

Fans that had planned to see Beyoncé on September 13 in Seattle will have to wait an extra day. Lumen Field confirmed that the Renaissance tour stop would take place on September 14 “due to production logistics and scheduling conflicts.”

Kansas City was expecting Beyoncé on September 18 but that date has now been postponed until October 1 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The reason for the delay was also cited as “production logistics and scheduling issues.”