BEYONCE BURNOUT

Hey, was that Beyonce rubbing elbows backstage at Red Bank's Count Basie Theatre on Saturday following the Jersey Shore Rock-N-Soul Revue concert?

And was that Ms. Knowles and her entourage Monday afternoon mingling in the food court at Monmouth Mall in Eatontown?

The answer to both of these questions is no -- it just seems like Beyonce is everywhere. And while nothing in life is guaranteed, there's a really, really good chance the Dreamgirls star will be walking the red carpet Sunday night prior to the Academy Awards ceremony.

Seriously, though: The ubiquitous singer/actress -- and reigning Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl -- ought to spend some time out of the spotlight before she wears out her welcome.

She might want to follow Jennifer Lopez's attempt to scale down her presence in the public eye. Five years ago, that would have been a ridiculous statement to make because back then J.Lo was what Beyonce is right now. But Lopez began to tone it down around the time she married husband No. 3, Marc Anthony, who may or may not have been influential in her not being everywhere all the time.

Then again, Beyonce's man in recent years has been Jay-Z, who hasn't been the type to keep a low profile, ever. During his so-called retirement from rap music, not only did Jay-Z perform concerts and contribute to other artists' albums -- including Beyonce's -- he also appeared with her at awards shows and other high-profile events.

All things considered, maybe Beyonce visiting the Jersey Shore isn't that far-fetched. With a seemingly endless appetite for attention, experience as a swimsuit model and summer just a few months away, the conditions are pretty close to being perfect.