While most big-wigs were in Cali for the Academy Awards last night, Beyonce was spotted chill-axin at La Esquina in New York City wearing her new blonde one…?

The Dreamgirls star is getting ready to start filming her new movie ?Cadillac Records?, in which she?ll be portraying legendary soul singer Etta James.?

Of Beyonce playing her character, Etta recently told press: ?It?s a privilege and an honor to have somebody like that girl. I don?t think she looks like me, but that?s all right. They can fix that up.?? (Source)

I’m likin’ the shorter style…but I dunno bout that color?!?