Beyoncé Warned Over Las Vegas Sphere Tour Footage

Beyoncé has received a cease-and-desist letter from Sphere Entertainment Group over a video interlude in her 'Cowboy Carter' tour that depicts her interacting with a digital version of the Las Vegas Sphere. The company alleges unauthorized use of their intellectual property and demands that the footage be removed by May 5, threatening legal action if the request is not met. This dispute follows unsuccessful negotiations for a possible Beyoncé residency at the Sphere, with Beyoncé instead slated to perform at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Sphere management states that rumors of a Beyoncé residency at their venue are misleading. In response to the letter, Beyoncé's fanbase, known as the Beyhive, has mocked the venue's actions on social media. The contested visual remains widely discussed as the tour continues.