Aug. 9: After wrapping up their tour, Beyoncé jetted off to an unknown location for some rest and relaxation. She posted a series of photos to Instagram, including one of herself posing seductively in a jersey with "Carter" on the back and "4" on both sides (the number has great significance to Beyoncé and Jay — it's the day of the month on which both of them were born, as well as the name of Beyoncé's fourth album. The following day, Bey posted more photos of herself enjoying a glass of wine and playing on the beach with Blue.
Aug. 20: According to a report from Us Weekly, Beyoncé has been seeking out divorce advice from her good friend Gwyneth Paltrow. A source told the magazine that the singer "sought Gwyneth Paltrow's advice as she plans her split," adding that the couple will separate in the Fall after completing their On the Run tour dates overseas.
Aug. 21: Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, was asked about the couple's rumored marital troubles by TMZ, and she responded by saying that "everything is perfect" and that "the haters are gonna hate."