Earlier this week, the popular online dictionary added a few new entries to its online database. The latest word drop—which includes over 1,500 new dictionary terms—highlights different fandoms that span across media, entertainment, gaming, music, and more. Beyoncé’s “Beyhive” was among those that made the cut. The phrase, commonly used to describe Beyoncé’s fanbase and online community, has been around since the early to mid-2000s, but gained steam in the 2010s.
“These words are new terms popping up everywhere, plus some words you may already know that have recently been added to the dictionary,” the company shared in an X(formerly Twitter) post. “As fandoms grow, the language that fans use to describe themselves becomes more common. Potterhead, Trekkie, Swiftie, Deadhead, Whovian, and Beyhive are just a few terms you might have come across!”
Beyoncé’s Net Worth Surpasses $1 Billion
In other news, Beyoncé has reached a financial milestone few entertainers ever touch, officially entering the billionaire ranks.
Forbes confirmed the achievement back in December, placing her among a select group of artists whose careers have translated into lasting wealth. The moment follows the runaway success of her Cowboy Carter tour. This genre-bending run pushed country music into stadium-sized territory. Even by Beyoncé’s standards, the scale of the accomplishment is striking. Launched in April with a marquee opening in Inglewood, California, the tour stretched across North America before wrapping in July in Paradise, Nevada.
Over 32 shows, Beyoncé delivered performances that proved as lucrative as they were ambitious. Pollstar reported more than $400 million in ticket sales. Additionally, merchandise brought in an additional $50 million. The numbers place Cowboy Carter among the highest-grossing tours in modern music history.
