BEYONCE has backed out of CLINT EASTWOOD'S remake of "A Star Is Born". She issued a statement saying, quote, "For months we tried to coordinate our schedules to bring this remake to life but it was just not possible.

"Hopefully in the future {Clint and I} will get a chance to work together."

Eastwood said recently he probably won't start working on the movie until early next year. (--Which actually isn't that far off.)