'Hey Queen!': Michelle Obama's Message to Beyoncé Is Perfection

@ 2026 Equal Entertainment LLC.
All rights reserved

        'Hey Queen!': Michelle Obama's Message to Beyoncé Is Perfection
    The former First Lady congratulated Queen Bey on Homecoming, her lauded new concert film.
 Neal Broverman
          
          Apr 18, 2019
          
        
Neal Broverman
Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
 See Full Bio 
                  Follow:
                  
There's a lot of ugliness in today's news (President Trump, Attorney General Barr, etc.), but there was a glimmer of beauty when Michelle Obama released a lovely video honoring Beyonce's Homecoming.
The former First Lady, long a fan of Beyonce, was reacting to the pop superstar's new concert film, which chronicles her historic performance at Coachella. Not only was Beyonce the first African-American woman to headline the nation's biggest music festival, but she made her show a statement, honoring the traditions of America's historically Black universities and colleges.
"Hey Queen!," Obama said at the start of her heartfelt video, before reveling in the historic Black leaders, thinkers, and poets that Beyonce honored in Homecoming; people who Obama says paved the way for "folks like us." 
1555606859

        
        FROM OUR SPONSORS
        
    

        
        The Latest
        
    
Culture
        Billy Porter says work is drying up for Black & queer artists in Trump's America
    The award-winning actor and activist says artists are losing ground as No Kings protests take aim at Trump’s agenda.
Christopher Wiggins
People
        Entertainer Ts Madison calls out Republicans’ anti-trans politics of fear
    Ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility, Ts Madison spoke on CNN about anti-trans laws, the harassment she’s received, and the need for stronger legal protections.
Christopher Wiggins
States
        Tennessee House passes de facto transgender registry bill
    Republican lawmakers say it’s about health data. Critics say it’s about tracking trans people.
Christopher Wiggins
Elections
        Democrat Chris Pappas in dead heat with John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race
    An Emerson survey shows the gay Democratic congressman and former Republican senator virtually tied in the open-seat race to replace Jeanne Shaheen.
Christopher Wiggins

        
        More For You
        
        Donald Trump attacks trans women in Women’s History Month proclamation
    
Christopher Wiggins
Mar 13, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump host a Women’s History Month Celebration at the White House on March 12, 2026, in Washington, DC. 

        Heather Diehl/Getty Images
    
        President Donald Trump used a presidential proclamation marking Women’s History Month to again spotlight policies targeting transgender Americans, tying a national observance honoring women’s achievements to an agenda that LGBTQ+ advocates say has steadily eroded federal recognition and protections for trans people. Keep Reading →

        Did you know over half of HIV-positive people in the world are female?
    
Desiree Guerrero
Mar 09, 2026
Globally, 53% of people living with HIV are women and girls.

        Stasia04/Shutterstock
    
        Here in the U.S., we often think of HIV as a problem that primarily affects gay and bisexual men — however, the reality is that the virus also affects millions of women worldwide. Keep Reading →

        California doctor first to face lawsuit under Texas' bounty hunter abortion pill ban
    
Ryan Adamczeski
Feb 03, 2026
A doctor from California is the first to be sued under a Texas law that allows private citizens to go after healthcare practitioners who provide abortion medication.

        Shuttershock Creative
    
        A doctor from California is the first to be sued under a Texas law that allows private citizens to go after healthcare practitioners who provide abortion medication. Keep Reading →

        13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know
    
Ryan Adamczeski
Feb 03, 2026
Here are some local and national organizations dedicated to fighting HIV in the Black community, and the resources they provide. 

        Shuttershock Creative
    
        As Black people continue to contract HIV at disproportionate rates, it's clear that the public health policies of their elected officials are failing them. But that doesn't mean they're facing the pandemic alone. Keep Reading →

        Transgender Girl Scouts have sold over 71,000 boxes of cookies with the help of journalist Erin Reed
    
Ryan Adamczeski
Jan 28, 2026
There's still time for you to buy some.
Sheila Fitzgerald/Shuttershock.com
    
        Halfway through cookie season, transgender Girl Scouts have sold more than 71,000 boxes — and they're still going. Keep Reading →

        Most Popular
        
Mental Health
        How Ozempic is impacting gay men's body image—and ability to bottom
    Everything you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks of this trending drug. 
Ariel Messman-Rucker
National
        While claiming Iran’s new leader is gay, Trump says ‘YMCA’ won him the gay vote. It didn’t
    As the Iran war continues, Trump keeps invoking LGBTQ+ people, citing their persecution to defend military action while claiming their political support.
Christopher Wiggins
News
        Gay adult actor Seth Peterson dies at age 28
    The actor, who rose to prominence through his projects with Helix Studios, was announced dead in a social media post over the weekend.
Elaina Patton
States
        Pennsylvania House approves Malcolm Kenyatta’s marriage equality bill to update outdated state law
    The measure now heads to a Republican-controlled Senate, where similar efforts have stalled before.
Christopher Wiggins
States
        Cities in Texas and Florida install new rainbow walkways as Republicans crack down on Pride crosswalks
    From San Antonio to Miami Beach, city officials are moving forward with Pride observations despite state efforts to strip them away.
Jacob Ogles
Crime
        Gay drag artist murdered in Virginia shooting
    Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray was well known in the Petersburg community.
Christopher Wiggins

Site Navigation

'Hey Queen!': Michelle Obama's Message to Beyoncé Is Perfection

The former First Lady congratulated Queen Bey on Homecoming, her lauded new concert film.

The Latest

Billy Porter says work is drying up for Black & queer artists in Trump's America

The award-winning actor and activist says artists are losing ground as No Kings protests take aim at Trump’s agenda.

Entertainer Ts Madison calls out Republicans’ anti-trans politics of fear

Ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility, Ts Madison spoke on CNN about anti-trans laws, the harassment she’s received, and the need for stronger legal protections.

Tennessee House passes de facto transgender registry bill

Republican lawmakers say it’s about health data. Critics say it’s about tracking trans people.

Democrat Chris Pappas in dead heat with John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race

An Emerson survey shows the gay Democratic congressman and former Republican senator virtually tied in the open-seat race to replace Jeanne Shaheen.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.

J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization

15 Romantic Lesbian Films With Swoon-Worthy Happy Endings

56 Pix of the Happiest Burlesque On Earth (for Women)

Lux Pascal is 'incredibly proud' of her big brother Pedro Pascal for defending trans people

Study: Many Women Prefer Gay Male Porn Because It's 'Authentic'

More For You

Donald Trump attacks trans women in Women’s History Month proclamation

Did you know over half of HIV-positive people in the world are female?

California doctor first to face lawsuit under Texas' bounty hunter abortion pill ban

13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know

Most Popular

How Ozempic is impacting gay men's body image—and ability to bottom

Everything you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks of this trending drug.

While claiming Iran’s new leader is gay, Trump says ‘YMCA’ won him the gay vote. It didn’t

As the Iran war continues, Trump keeps invoking LGBTQ+ people, citing their persecution to defend military action while claiming their political support.

Gay adult actor Seth Peterson dies at age 28

The actor, who rose to prominence through his projects with Helix Studios, was announced dead in a social media post over the weekend.

Pennsylvania House approves Malcolm Kenyatta’s marriage equality bill to update outdated state law

The measure now heads to a Republican-controlled Senate, where similar efforts have stalled before.

Cities in Texas and Florida install new rainbow walkways as Republicans crack down on Pride crosswalks

From San Antonio to Miami Beach, city officials are moving forward with Pride observations despite state efforts to strip them away.

Gay drag artist murdered in Virginia shooting

Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray was well known in the Petersburg community.

Latest Stories

Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week.

'Hey Queen!': Michelle Obama's Message to Beyoncé Is Perfection

The former First Lady congratulated Queen Bey on Homecoming, her lauded new concert film.

FROM OUR SPONSORS

The Latest

The award-winning actor and activist says artists are losing ground as No Kings protests take aim at Trump’s agenda.

Ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility, Ts Madison spoke on CNN about anti-trans laws, the harassment she’s received, and the need for stronger legal protections.

Republican lawmakers say it’s about health data. Critics say it’s about tracking trans people.

An Emerson survey shows the gay Democratic congressman and former Republican senator virtually tied in the open-seat race to replace Jeanne Shaheen.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.

More For You

Most Popular

Everything you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks of this trending drug.

As the Iran war continues, Trump keeps invoking LGBTQ+ people, citing their persecution to defend military action while claiming their political support.

The actor, who rose to prominence through his projects with Helix Studios, was announced dead in a social media post over the weekend.

The measure now heads to a Republican-controlled Senate, where similar efforts have stalled before.

From San Antonio to Miami Beach, city officials are moving forward with Pride observations despite state efforts to strip them away.

Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-McCray was well known in the Petersburg community.