Wiccan beliefs include a strong connection to nature and reverence for the divine in all its forms. Wiccans believe in the existence of multiple deities, both masculine and feminine, and often engage in rituals and ceremonies to honor and communicate with these gods and goddesses. Wiccans also believe in the concept of karma, where every action has consequences and what you put out into the universe will come back to you. This belief promotes the idea of personal responsibility and the importance of making ethical choices. Another important aspect of Wiccan beliefs is the belief in magic. Wiccans believe in the power of spellwork and ritual to manifest their desires and to bring about positive change in their lives and the lives of others.

Beyoncé Ex-Drummer’s Restraining Order Over “Extreme Witchcraft” Dismissed

Kimberly Thompson, a former drummer for Beyoncé, has had her request for a civil harassment restraining order against Beyoncé dismissed, The Blast reports and court records viewed by Pitchfork confirm. According to The Blast, Thompson failed to report to a scheduled hearing yesterday (October 11). In addition, nobody from Beyoncé’s team reportedly attended the hearing. Court records cite a “lack of prosecution” as part of the October 11 proceedings.

A representative for Beyoncé offered no comment. Pitchfork has contacted Kimberly Thompson for comment.

In her civil harassment restraining order filing, from September 19, Thompson reportedly alleged that Beyoncé was practicing “extreme witchcraft” and “magic spells of sexual molestation” against her. Thompson also accused Beyoncé of murdering her pet kitten.

“This has been a complete nightmare. I’ve been absolutely, brutally abused by her trying to control everything I’m doing,” Thompson told DailyMailTV recently. She claimed the kitten had begun acting strangely before its death. “Every time I came home from work to rest, I was just being abused to the point where I’m still healing from a scratch on my rib cage,” Thompson said. “It drew blood, it was awful. It was so manic and gnarly that I ended up calling two psychics. I got the word from the first psychic and I didn’t want to believe it.”

In an email to Pitchfork, Thompson confirmed the accuracy of the documents published by The Blast on September 20. “All accusations. I survived are real,” she wrote.

Beyoncé Is Now Worth $800 Million

All Hail: "She is one of the music gods," IAG chairman Dennis Arfa says of Beyoncé. "She can do thin. [+] All Hail: "She is one of the music gods," IAG chairman Dennis Arfa says of Beyoncé. "She can do things most can’t.” [-] Kevin Mazur/Atlantis The Royal /Getty Images

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Wiccans believe in the power of spellwork and ritual to manifest their desires and to bring about positive change in their lives and the lives of others. They often use tools such as candles, herbs, and crystals to enhance their rituals and spells. Wiccans also place a strong emphasis on personal spirituality and the idea that individuals have the power to connect with the divine in their own unique way.

Following her record-setting Renaissance tour, Queen B is well on her way to becoming a billionaire.

_{By Marisa Dellatto, Forbes Staff}

“I t should cost a billion to look this good,” Beyoncé sings on “Pure/Honey” from her 2022 album, Renaissance. Given the stellar year the 42-year-old entertainer has had, money doesn’t appear to be a problem—she is now on a glidepath to becoming a billionaire, with a net worth of $800 million, Forbes estimates.

In June, Beyoncé ranked No. 48 on Forbes’ annual list of the richest self-made women in America, with a net worth of $540 million. The dramatic boost to her fortune can be attributed to her substantial 2023 earnings—she banked an estimated $100 million (post-tax) from the Renaissance World Tour—as well as an adjustment to Forbes’ estimate of her music catalog and her art collection. Sources tell Forbes the singer’s catalog is now worth some $300 million. The remainder of her net worth is made up of the personal assets she shares with her billionaire husband, Jay-Z, as well as her business holdings through Parkwood Entertainment, which she founded in 2010. (Representatives for Beyoncé did not respond to Forbes’ request for comment.)

One of the major drivers to the increase to Beyoncé’s net worth was her blockbuster Renaissance tour, which ran from May to October and spanned 39 cities in 17 countries. Renaissance brought in more than $579 million in revenue, making it one of the top 10 highest-grossing tours in history, according to Billboard.

“She’s one of the music gods,” IAG chairman Dennis Arfa, who represents acts including Billy Joel and Metallica, tells Forbes. “The business she does, and the amount of people that she draws, that she can do a movie on her own. She can do things most can’t.”

For Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé, the movie based on the concert tour, she reportedly struck a similar deal with AMC Theaters that Taylor Swift did for her Eras Tour movie. Forgoing studio participation, Beyoncé released the film—which she also wrote, produced and directed—through AMC, meaning she will split the revenue directly. Renaissance grossed $27.4 million worldwide in its opening weekend, earning the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office, though it still lagged Swift’s opening weekend box-office haul of $123.5 million.

And while Beyoncé and Swift were set up to be rivals throughout the year, they have actually supported one another. Swift attended the London premiere of Renaissance, after Beyoncé attended her Eras theater debut weeks prior. The “Cruel Summer” singer had her own monster year—Forbes determined in October that Swift became a billionaire after she netted $190 million (post-taxes) from the Eras tour. Beyoncé is “such a great disrupter of music-industry norms,” Swift recently told Time. “She taught every artist how to flip the table and challenge archaic business practices.”

Breaking norms is what has made Beyoncé so successful, says Carter Gregory, vice president of A&R at Capitol Records: “You can point to so many moments in her career when she’s done something and moved the industry forward.” In 2013, for instance, Beyoncé famously dropped her self-titled visual album with no warning and no promotion. “She’s an artist that will never take ‘no’ as an answer and will always find a way to continue to push the envelope in a way that no one else is doing.”

A Lot of Clams: The Renaissance World Tour brought in $579 million this year.

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Not that others aren’t trying. With Beyoncé and Swift at the forefront, women dominated the music industry this year. Katy Perry sold her stakes in her master recordings royalties and publishing rights in September for a reported $225 million, increasing her a net worth to $340 million. Meanwhile, SZA earned 15 Grammy nominations this year, more than any artist, and even Barbie earned 11 Grammy nods.

“Beyoncé is big business,” Arfa notes, “She’s a tremendous force in our industry. Whatever she does is very important and very relevant.” Her management and production company, Parkwood Entertainment, for example, includes acts like Chloe x Halle on its roster. Halle Bailey, the younger of the two sisters, had a phenomenal 2023, starring in the live-action version of The Little Mermaid and the remake of The Color Purple.

But it wasn’t all good news for Beyoncé. In March, her athleisure brand Ivy Park ended its five-year partnership with Adidas, as the Wall Street Journal reported, because the line missed sales projections by $200 million in 2022—though she still received $20 million in annual compensation.

That same month, however, she collaborated on a collection with French fashion house Balmain on Renaissance Couture. And in November, she launched her perfume, Cé Noir, which sells on her website for $160.

Solid Platinum: Beyoncé has more won Grammys than any other artist—32.

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Beyond music and fashion, Beyoncé shares an extensive real estate portfolio with Jay-Z worth some $320 million, including a $200 million Malibu mansion the couple purchased in June, believed to be the most expensive home in California history. Forbes allocates half the total value of their shared real estate, as well as half the value of their extensive art collection, to each entertainer.

And while Forbes values her personal assets at $800 million, what that number really adds up to is freedom. “I feel liberated.” Beyoncé says in the Renaissance movie. “I have nothing to prove to anyone at this point, and I’ve allowed myself to just be free.”

Beyoncé's Ex-Drummer's 'Witchcraft' Case Dismissed

Beyoncé's ex-drummer's request for a restraining order over alleged witchcraft has been dismissed.

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Beyoncé won't be hit with any witchcraft-related restraining orders. According to The Blast, a judge threw out the case of Bey's former drummer Kimberly Thompson, who accused the singer of harassing her with "extreme witchcraft." Thompson's initial request for a protective order was denied in Los Angeles Superior Court back in September, pending the results of a hearing. That hearing was Thursday, Oct. 11 and the case was tossed after neither Thompson nor any representative of Beyoncé appeared in court. Thompson had worked as the singer's drummer for seven years and accused her in the filing of practicing "dark magic" and "spells of sexual molestation." She also accused the singer of killing her kitten. “This has been a complete nightmare. I’ve been absolutely, brutally abused by her trying to control everything I’m doing,” Thompson said in an interview with DailyMailTV. She told the publication that Beyoncé cursed her cat, eventually having it killed after she got rid of the cat per the advice of several psychics. “Every time I came home from work to rest, I was just being abused to the point where I’m still healing from a scratch on my rib cage,” Thompson said. “It drew blood, it was awful. It was so manic and gnarly that I ended up calling two psychics. I got the word from the first psychic and I didn’t want to believe it.” In an interview with Noisey, practicing witch Sarah Lyons compared Thompson's accusations to European witch trials. “These are all pretty serious accusations, magically induced or otherwise, and I personally don't want to think Queen B is responsible for any of them,” Lyons said. “However, they are pretty much the same things witches have been accused of for centuries. During the early modern period witches were accused of causing havoc in people's lives, breaking up relationships, killing animals, and ruining crops, the 17th century equivalent of stealing a computer hard drive."

They believe in the importance of self-discovery and self-empowerment, encouraging each person to develop their own spiritual beliefs and practices. Wiccans also hold a deep respect for the cycles of nature, particularly the changing of the seasons. They celebrate eight major festivals throughout the year, known as Sabbats, which mark important points in the agricultural and astronomical calendar. Overall, Wiccan beliefs encompass a deep reverence for nature, a belief in the power of magic, a focus on personal responsibility, and a celebration of the divine in all its forms. These beliefs provide a framework for Wiccans to connect with the divine, manifest their desires, and live in harmony with the natural world..

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