Report: Howard Stern Fooled By Doctored Beyonce Recording

Access Hollywood - April 23, 2009 7:09 AM PDT
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NEW YORK, NY -- A reportedly doctored recording of Beyonce Knowles sounding out of tune at a "Today" show appearance last year, which shock-jock Howard Stern played on his Sirius radio show on Wednesday, is a fake, according to a man who told TMZ he made it.

"It's a little bit crazy. No one in their right mind would sound like that, and no one would cheer for someone singing like that," the unnamed alleged audio-perp told TMZ Wednesday afternoon.

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The controversial recording, played by Stern on his show on Wednesday morning, had the shock jock questioning whether Beyonce can sing.

Hours after playing the audio, Beyonce's dad and manager, Matthew Knowles, quickly slammed those who doubted his singing superstar daughter's pipes.

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"If no one took the time to look at the biggest Inauguration in the history of America then shame on them," he said in a statement released to Access Hollywood. "If no one took the time to listen to Beyonce sing 'America the Beautiful' and 'At Last' at the Neighborhood Ball for the first dance of President Obama and the First Lady, and they question Beyonce's vocal ability, they've gotta be an idiot.

"At 12 years into her career, the last thing someone should be questioning is her vocal ability," Knowles statement continued. "That would be like questioning if Kobe Bryant could shoot a jump shot. The vocals were obviously altered."

And Beyonce too, responded to the recording, though she took a different spin -- thanking the person for creating the stir.

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"I haven't heard it but it sounds completely ridiculous," Beyonce told MTV while at the junket for her forthcoming film "Obsessed." "Everyone's heard me sing and it's perfect timing, actually, because I'll be on the 'Today' show tomorrow singing 'Halo,' or tonight you can watch me sing live on David Letterman ! It's perfect promotion, whoever came up with that idea."

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  • Kevea
    OMG HE'S AN IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted November 16, 2009 6:43 AM PST
  • Alexandria
    he need too get the %@!*# on hatn tryna start a roomer too get a couple dollars off of it yes beyonce can sing gtfo
    report abuseposted June 10, 2009 6:11 AM PDT
  • Alexandria
    he need too get the %@!*# on hatn tryna start a roomer too get a couple dollars off of it yes beyonce can sing gtfo
    report abuseposted June 10, 2009 6:11 AM PDT
  • Armon D
    This is an quiet day of day one. On six tha results will be already.
    report abuseposted May 18, 2009 7:52 AM PDT
  • Niah
    Is someone actually questioning Beyonces singing ability? WTF! She is the best. We all need HaTeRs. If you dont have haters, you are doing something wrong. Howard...you should have known better than that. I LOVE U B!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted April 30, 2009 9:01 AM PDT
  • Akeem Jones
    Beyyonce' that is so funny. You have so many damn haters. if they wanted to starta rumor you would think they would start one that's actually BELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep doing your thing, ma!!! Love One of your biggest fans Akeem Jones aka "Luva Boi"(My artist name)
    report abuseposted April 29, 2009 5:54 AM PDT
  • Aaliyah B
    its no way in hell yall actually blieve dats beyonce
    report abuseposted April 28, 2009 9:59 AM PDT
  • Aaliyah B
    Howard is such a hater and so immature for releasing that.
    report abuseposted April 28, 2009 9:58 AM PDT
  • kimmy
    ariel b beyoce isnt annoying i believe everyone is intitled to thier own opoion but u just a hata n if she is that anoyion then y u tlkin n readin bout ha?
    report abuseposted April 23, 2009 5:39 PM PDT
  • chauffeur
    I'm shocked and appalled!!!! Not about the tape, I just didn't know Howard Stern still had a radio show. He's always been a total loser who has made a living out of being crude and humiliating. People who listen to his show should be ashamed. I also didn't know Beyonce was going to be on Letterman tonight. That rocks.
    report abuseposted April 23, 2009 1:48 PM PDT
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