Beyonce has attacked an alleged recording of her performance on the Today Show, saying that allegations that she can't sing are ridiculous.

The recording was first aired on the Howard Stern show and is said to be a 'board' mix of Beyonce lip syncing on the popular US TV show.

However, when questioned about the recording Beyonce said the story was “completely ridiculous, adding: "Everyone's heard me sing and it's perfect timing, actually, because I'll be on the ’Today’ show tomorrow singing 'Halo', or tonight you can watch me sing live on David Letterman! It's perfect promotion, whoever came up with that idea."

Reports following the Howard Stern show airing suggest that the tape of the mix was fabricated and later leaked.

Beyonce's father, Matthew Knowles, also attacked the recording in a statement.

He said: "If no one took the time to look at the biggest Inauguration in the history of America then shame on them. If no one took the time to listen to Beyonce sing 'America the Beautiful' and 'At Last' at the Neighborhood Ball for the first dance of President Obama and the First Lady, and they question Beyonce's vocal ability, they've gotta be an idiot.

“At 12 years into her career, the last thing someone should be questioning is her vocal ability. That would be like questioning if Kobe Bryant could shoot a jump shot."

(by Daniel Melia)