Beyoncé is keeping it 100 for Coachella.
More details have emerged about her top secret performance, as she ups her dancer count from around a dozen to 100 ahead of the desert festival, according to TMZ.
Insiders say that ‘Yoncé decided to raise the number this week, and that she is getting in “Formation” at a larger studio to accommodate her army of dancers. The troupe has reportedly signed nondisclosure agreements.
Aside from 100 dancers, Beyoncé’s Coachella set will also have other show-stopping elements. Fans can expect lights, visuals, and more, according to the report. Queen Bey is reportedly looking to wow viewers even more than usual since she was forced to cancel her Coachella set last year due to pregnancy.
While some details have leaked, the mystique remains. Her lengthy rehearsals are reportedly so secretive that even execs at her label are in the dark about the performance. Recent reports indicate that she’s been holding 11-hour practice sessions with security guards keeping things under wraps.
Mrs. Carter will headline Coachella on April 14 and 21. The Weeknd and Eminem are also co-headlining the two-weekend festival, which will include performances from Cardi B, SZA, Tyler, the Creator, Migos, and more. After that, Queen Bey and JAY-Z will launch their joint “OTR II Tour” in June.
Beyoncé is getting in “Formation” for Coachella. As of last Tuesday, Queen Bey was reportedly in 11-hour rehearsals for the festival.
Sources say that ‘Yoncé has been practicing at a high-profile studio in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. Seven security guards are making sure that only approved dancers, choreographers, and technicians are allowed into the facility.
‘Yoncé is keeping things secretive. The security guards are not allowing any unwanted guests, recordings, or photos, as per the report.
Queen Bey’s Coachella performance is a long time coming. Last year, she backed out of the festival due to her pregnancy with twin babies Rumi and Sir Carter. She vowed to return in 2018.
Now, she’s back and prepping for what could be an epic two-weekend adventure as she headlines Coachella April 14 and 21. The three-day fest also includes co-headliners The Weeknd and Eminem.
Following Coachella, Beyoncé will head out on the “On the Run II Tour” with JAY-Z. The hotly-anticipated global trek is set to run from June 6 in Cardiff through Oct. 4 in Seattle.