Beyonce fans (affectionately called the #Beyhive) are already buzzing in anticipation for her NFL halftime show on Christmas Day, but it looks like Christmas is coming early for the diva herself as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has unwrapped news of a HUGE sales update to prominent entries of her catalog.

On Tuesday (December 17), the RIAA upgraded the sales attached to over 60 of the ‘Upgrade U’ diva’s biggest hits including ‘Halo’ and ‘Single Ladies’ – which now reign as her first two Diamond-certified singles.

For context, “Diamond” refers to sales of over 10 million in the United States.

With the updates, Beyonce’s cumulative solo single sales now sit at 161.5 million – making her the second best-selling female artist of all time (for singles).  Only Rihanna, with 183 million singles sold, has more.

Further, Bey now owns 82 Gold and 53 Platinum singles – breaking Taylor Swift‘s record for most among female acts (70 Gold, 49 Platinum).

Rih previously held the record among Black female singers (57 Gold, 45 Platinum). Among all acts, Youngboy Never Broke Again has the most Gold hits (98) while Drake leads with the most Platinum (80).

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