Probably the most 'in charge' of any female artist I've seen onstage... she is a force of nature -- delivering one of the most enjoyable well-paced shows I've seen in years.'' However, she noted that Knowles is ``so steeped in professionalism that what should be magical can become mechanical.'' Noting influences by Tina Turner and Barbra Streisand during the tour, Ann Powers of Los Angeles Times writes: ``She somersaulted while suspended in a harness.
Barbra Streisand
Ann Powers