This week, Beyoncé worked her magic and did the impossible. She made Michelle Obama's fight against childhood obesity look cooler and more fashionable than ever before. The pop chart diva revamped her 2007 hit "Get Me Bodied," and dubbed the new version "Move Your Body" in support of the first lady's "Let's Move!" healthy eating campaign.
"Move Your Body" exploded after Tuesday, racking up nearly 1.5 million YouTube video plays in less than a week. In the video, the "Halo" singer, dressed in short shorts, knee high socks, and heels, storms into a junior high school cafeteria and leads a group of students through eight missions that involve various dance moves.
Without any special effects, costume changes, or celebrity guests, Beyoncé manages to create one of her most compelling videos to date. In a behind-the-scenes clip, students discuss their struggles to make better eating choices, and Beyoncé explains her desire to help spread Michelle Obama's encouraging message.
"It's all about promoting the benefits of healthy eating and exercise," she said. "But what we want to do is make it fun by doing something that we all love to do. And that's dance."
According to the Washington Post, Michelle Obama's team was not involved with making the video, but thought it was a good idea. A representative said the clip is "a great example of how people can get involved with ‘Let's Move!' and bring this message to more and more young people."The video will be shown at schools as part of an initiative sponsored by the National Association Of Broadcasters, the American Association Of School Administrators, the National Middle School Association, and the National School Boards Association.
Beyoncé isn't the only celebrity encouraging kids to stay fit. Wayne Brady also joined the cause with Thursday's release of his hip-hop, dance video "You Are What You Eat" from his kids album, "Radio Wayne."
There were plenty more big music news stories this week. It was announced that Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch would be re-created in Las Vegas. Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora's bout with alcohol is taking him to rehab. "American Idol" found stiff competition with new talent show "The Voice." And, music great Phoebe Snow died at the young age of 58.Now that we've gotten you up to speed on the latest happenings in the world of music, we hope it satisfies you until our recap next week. See you then.
THIS WEEK'S TOP 5 MUSIC NEWS STORIES
1) Let's Get Physical -- Beyoncé helps fight youth obesity with music video
2) Never Say Never -- Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch to get new address
3) Blame It On The Alcohol -- Bon Jovi guitarist heads to rehab
4) New Kids On The Block -- "The Voice" brings competition for "American Idol"
5) R.I.P. -- Phoebe Snow dead at 58
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