Beyoncé Act III Release Rumors Shut Down by Official Sources

The Truth Behind the May Release Rumors and Fan Theories

Fans eagerly waiting for the third installment of Beyoncé’s trilogy will have to wait a bit longer. Despite a wave of online rumors suggesting that Act III would drop in early May, official sources and Beyoncé’s own team have stepped in to clear the air.

The hype reached a fever pitch following the massive success of Renaissance (2022) and Cowboy Carter (2024). However, as of Tuesday, April 28, the excitement has been met with a reality check.

 

 

 

 

 

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Reliable Sources Shut Down the Buzz

On the Today show, hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones addressed the speculation directly. Jenna revealed that a "very reliable source" contacted her in the early hours to confirm that the album is not arriving next week.

"We don’t want you to be disappointed, so brace yourself," Jenna told viewers. While she confirmed the album is definitely coming eventually, she made it clear that the first week of May is not the date.

This is unequivocally false!!

— Yvette Noel-Schure (@yns1118) April 28, 2026

Rep Denounces Viral Fan Theories

The rumors were further fueled by a fan-generated timeline circulating on social media. This "leaked" strategy suggested a massive rollout tied to the upcoming Met Gala and Vogue magazine.

The theory was quickly dismantled by Beyoncé’s longtime publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure. Responding directly to the claims, she stated, "This is unequivocally false!"

What We Know So Far

While the wait continues, the rejection of these rumors suggests that Beyoncé is maintaining her signature "surprise" strategy. Since the project is part of a confirmed three-act project, fans are staying alert for official clues from Parkwood Entertainment rather than social media leaks.