Beyoncé and Jay-Z, music royalty, have achieved so much in their professional lives that just their presence alone will get them a standing ovation—at least in Italy. In incredible footage obtained by TMZ, the couple was filmed leaving Aurora restaurant in Capri and garnered applause from bystanders witnessing their greatness. The owner of the restaurant even got a hug from Jay-Z. Must be nice: This content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The two were also seen holding hands out in the streets that night: This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Bey and Jay-Z just wrapped the European stretch of their On The Run II tour, playing their last show in Nice, France on July 17. Their next show is tomorrow night in Cleveland, Ohio. Alyssa Bailey News and Strategy Editor Alyssa Bailey is the news and strategy editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>First the Louvre, now the Roman Colosseum? Beyoncé and Jay-Z have their sights set on renting out the iconic Italian landmark, according to Italian paper, Il Messaggero. Bey filed a request with the local government back on July 7 and 8, which would've overlapped with the Rome stop of their On the Run II tour. However, the request was denied, because Italian scientist Alberto Angela had already reserved the space, according to the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage. It looks like we'll still have a chance to see exactly what the Carters had planned though, since Beyoncé has since filed another request for the Colosseum, which is still under review. No dates for when the Carters might have access to the landmark space have been revealed as of yet. The last time Jay and Bey rented out a historic site, we came away with the gorgeous video for the summer banger, "Apeshit," which was shot in the Louvre in Paris, and is the lead single from their impressive, surprise joint album, Everything Is Love. For now, the two are now headed back to the States for the North American leg of the OTRII, which kicks off on July 25 in Cleveland. It wraps on Oct. 2 in Vancouver. You can see all the dates here. Worst To Best: Every Jay-Z Album Ranked<doc-sep>In Europe, the news that Beyoncé and Jay Z, the world’s major music power couple, are trying to rent the Roman Coliseum, the Italian capital's most famous historic landmark, to film a new video, has been received with mixed reactions. A first attempt by the couple to privately take over the Coliseum for the night of July 7 had been denied by Italian officials due to a simple scheduling conflict: The ancient monument had already been reserved by Alberto Angela, a popular, media friendly paleontologist specializing, among other things, in the Roman Empire. But the Carters, as the celebrity couple is known, were not deterred by that refusal and are still negotiating for a new filming date, according to the Italian press. “Nothing seems too good or too big for them,” comments Le Point of France, where they caused a stir in May after it became public that they had arranged the filming of a video inside the Louvre Museum. “An umpteenth way to prove to the world that they are a couple of imperial singers, certainly.” Some music commentators see the couple’s efforts to film pop music videos at globally recognized, venerable art institutions as a new step in a joint career that more than most mixes celebrity, money and megalomania. According to Forbes Jay Z and Beyoncé together are worth $1.3 billion. It's been reported that the couple counts on the support of the Italian Minister of Culture, which thinks their Coliseum video would serve as great advertising with their young fans. If they arrive at a deal, filming likely won't occur before the end of their tour, On The Road, which finishes in Seattle on October 4. youtube Last May, France was stunned after it went viral that the couple had managed to shoot in complete secrecy a video for their latest album in the world’s most famous museum in Paris. They filmed Apeshit at the Louvre at night and in the greatest discretion. The video, scored by French critics as “the height of the megalomania of Beyoncé and Jay-Z,” shows them and their troupe dancing and singing in front of various iconic works including the "Mona Lisa" and Jacques Louis David’s "The Coronation of Napoleon." Apeshit, which has been translated into French as Excitation Sauvage, is the second track on their joint new album, Everything is Love. It was shot in the galleries and the plaza outside the museum and is a six-minute video that begins with the Carters standing in front of the Mona Lisa - Beyoncé in a lavender pantsuit and Jay-Z in a light green suit - with scantily-clad dancers swaying sensually around them. Some critics find the video to be “a deliberate statement on the marginalization of black figures in predominantly white Western art by the two most prominent African Americans in pop culture,” according to the Telegraph. BefonceFrance The video includes close-ups that single out black figures in paintings such as Veronese’s "Wedding at Cana," Géricaults' "The Raft of the Medusa" and Marie-Guillemine Benoist’s "Portrait of a Negress." In any case, the effort proved successful as the clip currently has collected 84 million views on YouTube. And contributed to blow up the entrances to the Louvre, which has seized the opportunity to create a tour dedicated to Apeshit. "Now the Louvre, which already has a tour based on the US rapper will.i.am's hit 'Smile Mona Lisa,' has created another based on the Carters' night in the museum," writes The Local. "It follows through 17 paintings and sculptures which are featured in the clip, going from the monumental white Greek marble 'Nike of Samothrace' to Marie Benoist's 'Portrait of a Negress.'" As for their intention to occupy the Roman Coliseum, Le Point thinks that “the splendid scenery will allow Queen B and Jay-Z to stage a new grandiose clip with their usual air of excessivenes. And it will not be surprising if, in a few months, we find them at the top of the Corcovado in Brasil or the Pyramids of Giza.”<doc-sep>Advertisement They earned a combined $147million last year, according to Forbes. And Beyonce, 36, and Jay-Z,48, clearly aren't afraid to spend up big when it comes to vacations, as the power-couple were spotted aboard a superyacht with a $1.4million (£1.1million) weekly rental fee in Italy on Sunday. The On The Run II performers were joined by their one-year-old twins Rumi and Sir Carter for the family holiday in the Ponza region on the seas, on which they looked totally relaxed and happy. Living it up: Beyonce, 36, and Jay-Z, 48, apparently aren't afraid to spend up big when it comes to vacations, as the musical power-couple were spotted aboard a superyacht with a $1.4million weekly rental fee in Ponza, Italy on Sunday Halo hitmaker Beyonce was spotted carrying one of the rarely-seen twins whilst wearing a a billowing floral dress and a headscarf. The tiny tot was dressed for warm weather in a tank top and diaper. Meanwhile, Jay-Z - whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter - went casual for the day at sea in sweatpants and a white T-shirt, looking as though he was in total relaxation mode for the journey. Taking on the role of family photographer was Jay-Z's mother, Gloria Carter. Later on, when the sun emerged from behind the clouds, the All The Single Ladies hitmaker went for a wardrobe change, slipping into a red dress and a broad brimmed straw sunhat. Family day: Halo hitmaker Beyonce was spotted carrying one of the twins whilst wearing a a billowing floral dress and a headscarf. Also seen are Jay-Z [R] and his mother, Gloria Carter [L] High sea adventure: The On The Run II performers were joined by their one-year-old twins Rumi and Sir Carter for the family holiday on the seas Nice chunk of change: The couple earned a combined $147million last year, according to Forbes Costume change: Later on, when the sun emerged from behind the clouds, the All The Single Ladies hitmaker went for a wardrobe change, slipping into a red dress and a broad brimmed straw sunhat Height of luxury: The super yacht is owned by US billionaire Shahid Khan , who is also the owner of NFL team the Jacksonville Jaguars Pool with a view: Life on deck is rather fabulous indeed The superyacht is owned by US billionaire Shahid Khan, who is also the owner of NFL team the Jacksonville Jaguars. In addition to that team, the self-made billionaire who moved to the United States from Pakistan at the age of 16 also owns Championship team Fulham. The Kismet yacht, valued at over $180million, is 312ft long and boasts a multi-level swimming pool and a helipad/basketball court. Big spender: In addition to the boat, the self-made billionaire who moved to the United States from Pakistan at the age of 16 also owns Championship team Fulham All the mod-cons: The Kismet yacht, valued at over $180million, is 312ft long and boasts a multi-level swimming pool and a helipad/basketball court Pricey: The luxury yacht boasts multiple dining areas - no doubt perfect for the family unit Beyonce, who is the most nominated woman in Grammy Award history, gave birth to twins Rumi and Sir in June last year, and is also mother to daughter Blue Ivy, six. The couple seemed in good spirits on the outing, amid claims they are expecting their fourth child - rumours that were only accelerated when Beyonce took to the stage in Paris last Sunday clad in a skintight bodysuit. She looked sensational as she wowed fans with another energetic performance, yet fans were convinced that she is expecting her fourth child with husband Jay-Z. Ocean workout: It even has a gym High life: An outdoor seating area on the boat Giving it her all for her performance in Paris, the Love On Top hitmaker dazzled in a figure-hugging white bodysuit that she teamed with denim hot pants and a colourful sequinned jacket. MailOnline previously contacted representatives for Beyoncé for comment. While already parents to Blue, six, and their one-year-old twins, the Beyhive has been quick to note that Beyoncé and Jay Z have quite an affinity for the number four. Beyonce was born on September 4 while Jay Z (real name Shawn Carter) has a birthday on December 4. The couple were married on April 4, 2008. Both performers have albums related to the number; Beyoncé released 4 in 2011 while Jay Z's 4:44 was finished in 2017. Dinner is served: The superyacht's dining room is shown here with stunning carpets Not so Lil' Yachty: The boat boasts many decks and features lavish additions Room with a view: One of the many guest rooms again displayed lavish features and various sofas Tinkle on the ivory: The yacht even has a piano for the use of its more musical guests Sail on to the salon: The boat includes a salon for its guests' beauty needs complete with a pedicure chair and hair washing sink Stairway to heaven: Yet another deck on the glorious ocean vessel boasted a spiral staircase<doc-sep>
Beyoncé and Jay Z are one of the most powerful couples in the world, but even that privilege comes with its limitations. As hard as it is to believe, someone actually rejected them, specifically, their attempt to film a mysterious video project at Rome’s Colosseum. Beyoncé and Jay Z had submitted a formal request to use the historic site as a background for a shoot on July 7 and 8, at the time that the duo were performing in the city’s Stadio Olimpico on their On the Run II tour. The request was ultimately denied, though, because they didn’t ask with enough lead time and the Colosseum was already accounted for on those dates; Italian scientist Alberto Angela had previously booked the space, according to the Italy Ministry of Cultural Heritage, as the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero notes. You can’t argue with first come first serve, and Beyoncé and Jay Z aren’t trying to, either, as they’ve allegedly submitted a second request to film. (Although those dates have not yet been revealed, leaving an even thicker layer of fog around the whole project.) They’re aware that the Colosseum is a “very complicated place.” Bey knows that firsthand, though, as she has already filmed inside of it. Back when she had just released her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, she starred in an iconic Super Bowl ad for Pepsi alongside Pink and Britney Spears. The gladiator-themed commercial, where the trio reject emperor Enrique Iglesias’ male gaze and instead toss him to a lion, was shot at the real-life venue, according to AdAge. Still, Beyoncé and Jay Z had a lot less trouble locking down the Louvre for their “Apes**t” video. Impressively, it only took one month for the shoot to come together, though the pair had been building up a relationship with the museum over the past decade. “Beyoncé and JAY-Z visited the Louvre 4 times in the last 10 years,” a museum spokesperson said in a statement to The FADER. “During their last visit in May 2018, they explained their idea of filming. The deadlines were very tight but the Louvre was quickly convinced because the synopsis showed a real attachment to the museum and its beloved artworks.” Considering how much they pulled off in a just a month, imagine what they’d do with a longer lead time at Colosseum.