Beyoncé Distancing from Meghan Markle: A Strategic Move

0:00Welcome to Entertainment and celebrity news today, two minutes of pop culture that matter. Reports say Beyoncé is quietly pulling away from Meghan Markle. Insiders claim that Duchess has made repeated efforts to build a high-profile friendship with the singer. Both women are now 44 years old. Meghan and Prince Harry moved to Montecito, California in 2020 after stepping back from royal duties. Early in their new life, Meghan got puppet praise from Beyoncé. That came right after Meghan's big 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. The singer called her courageous and inspiring at the time. Meghan has since launched projects like her Netflix cooking series and a lifestyle brand to make her Mark and Hollywood. People close to the situation say Meghan's moves look to eager. She has shown up at events connected to Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, who was 72. That includes inviting her on Meghan's podcast last year and attending a gala honoring Tina earlier this month. Industry watchers see it as strategic networking.

1:00Beyoncé guards her inner circle very closely. She prefers friendships that develop on their own without pressure. Sources say pushing too hard makes her step back to keep things polite but distant. Her team watches for any hints of using the connection for gain. The two were last pictured together in 2019 at a London movie premiere. Beyoncé greeted her warmly then. Now, the singer stays courteous in public but limits private access, avoiding any drama. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.