Beyonce reveals new album title

Pop superstar Beyonce has announced that her eagerly anticipated new album will be entitled "4" - a title she says is particularly significant to her.

The 29-year-old explained to Billboard the meaning behind the title for her fourth solo studio record.

The Run The World singer said: 'We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me.

'It's the day I was born, my mother's birthday, and a lot of my friends' birthdays are on the fourth; April 4 is my wedding date.'

When asked about how she came to develop the new album, she added: 'I recorded more than 60 songs; everything I ever wanted to try - I just did it.'