Beyoncé Replaces Sphere Visuals on Tour Following Cease-and-Desist

Beyoncé has removed a visual interlude featuring Las Vegas' Sphere venue from her Cowboy Carter tour after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Sphere Entertainment Group, which claimed the use was unauthorized and misleading, fueling rumors of a possible residency. The original video showed a giant Beyoncé picking up the Sphere from the Las Vegas Strip, but it has now been replaced with footage of Allegiant Stadium, where Beyoncé is scheduled to perform in July. The cease-and-desist letter argued that the depiction of the Sphere was used without permission and could confuse fans about her tour plans. Sources report that negotiations for a Beyoncé residency at the Sphere previously fell through, and the change in visuals serves as a nod to her Allegiant Stadium shows instead. Parkwood Entertainment, Beyoncé's company, shared the updated interlude online, signaling the tour's pivot away from the Sphere controversy. The swift response underscores Beyoncé’s adaptability in the face of legal disputes while maintaining the momentum of her tour.