AceShowbiz - Fans of Beyoncé Knowles are buzzing with excitement as rumors suggest the singer might soon release her surprise album, Act III. The speculation gained momentum in late April when Beyoncé commemorated the 10th anniversary of her acclaimed album Lemonade with a stunning set of Instagram photos.

On Monday, April 27, Beyoncé posted images of herself wearing a ruffled purple YSL gown, which many followers noticed echoed the iconic yellow dress she donned in the Lemonade visuals. The resemblance sparked widespread excitement within the Beyhive, who took the photos as a potential teaser for new music.

Comments flooded the post, with one fan boldly declaring, SHE COMING. Others pointed out that Beyoncé has increased her social media activity recently; prior to these posts, her last Instagram update was in February, further fueling speculation about an imminent album launch.

Beyond the album chatter, some fans theorized that Beyoncé's heightened presence on social media might be connected to her forthcoming role as a co-chair at the 2026 Met Gala, scheduled for Monday, May 4. Since she is confirmed to attend this prestigious event, many wonder if she might unveil a surprise project during this rare public appearance.

Here’s a detailed rundown of everything known about the rumored Beyoncé album:

Earlier this year, excitement surged when Beyoncé, 42, dropped the trailer for Renaissance Act II during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11. Fans quickly noticed visual elements that seemed to connect to her past work, sparking hopes for a follow-up album.

However, Beyoncé’s public relations representative, Yvette Noel-Schure, directly addressed and dismissed the circulating rumors about the Act III album. Responding to an X post claiming the album was “100% complete” with only vinyl pressings pending and expected before June 2026, Noel-Schure declared the information “unequivocally false.”

The original X post had also mentioned the album featuring “two big features” and suggested the Met Gala would mark the official start of this new era, but these claims were firmly denied by Beyoncé’s team.

Adding to the clarity, during the Tuesday, April 28 episode of Today With Jenna & Sheinelle, hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones addressed the rumors head-on. Bush Hager explained that a “very reliable source” had informed them overnight about the supposed album release, but quickly emphasized that it was not from Beyoncé herself.

Jones stressed that while the source was fairly trustworthy, the information wasn’t confirmed by the singer. Both hosts agreed to manage fans’ expectations by confirming that Act III would not be released anytime soon, particularly not in May.

“I think it’s good, though,” Jones said, “Because that way, no one is disappointed. You know what I mean? Because she’s such a lovely human. I don’t think she wants anyone to wait around and then it doesn’t happen.”

Despite the current setbacks, both Bush Hager and Jones assured viewers that the Act III album is indeed forthcoming—just not immediately.

For context, Beyoncé’s most recent album, Cowboy Carter, was released in March 2024, marking her latest official project to date.

While fans eagerly await the next chapter in Beyoncé’s musical journey, the speculation around the timing and content of Act III remains unconfirmed by official sources. Meanwhile, her upcoming appearance at the 2026 Met Gala continues to be a focal point of anticipation, with many hoping for an unexpected announcement or performance.

Until then, the Beyhive will likely keep a close eye on any hints or clues dropped by Beyoncé across her social media platforms and public events.