beyonce

Beyonce – born Beyonce Giselle Knowles on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas – is an internationally renowned vocalist and songwriter in the fields of R&B, pop, hip/hop, and soul. She is also a motion-picture actress, having landed roles in Dreamgirls, The Fighting Temptations, and Austin Powers in Goldmember.

She first earned recognition as a founding member of Destiny’s Child, whose hit singles like “Say My Name,” “Independent Women, Part 1,” and “Bootylicious” helped the group amass album sales of nearly 18 million in the United States.

In 2003, Beyonce officially went solo with Dangerously In Love, fueled by the smash hit, “Crazy In Love.” The album won five Grammy Awards, distinguishing Beyonce as only the fifth female artist in music history to have achieved such a feat. Her 2006 sophomore effort, B’Day, sold relatively well, yet its success paled to that of its predecessor. In November 2008, Beyonce released I Am… Sasha Fierce, a double album on which she assumed the alter-ego of her onstage persona.

After an extended courtship, Beyonce married rapper/entrepreneur Jay-Z in April 2008.

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• VIDEO: Beyonce Reheases for Comeback Concert (Behind the Scenes)

  
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  Beyonce shares some behind the scenes footage of her preparing / rehearsing for her upcoming Revel shows in Atlantic City. The concerts will be the singers first since giving birth to daughter Blu Ivy back in January. Clearly now back in shape and hungry as ever, we once again get to see the work ethic that goes into ...
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• Beyonce Rehearses For Atlantic City Shows

  
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  Some may question my decision to post Beyonce ‘s Behind The Scenes: making of Revel concert however part of the Y&Y ethos is to Inspire and Educate. This particular video definitely fits in the Inspire category, for all aspiring music artists and even those doing it now you should watch this video and feel ...
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• Really? Michelle Obama Says She Would Trade Places With Beyoncé

  
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  When asked by People Magazine , who is the one person in the world she would be if they could trade places, First Lady Michelle Obama said — wait for it — superstar  Beyoncé Knowles . SEE ALSO: Bain Gaffe Exposes Cory Booker’s Ties To Big Money “Gosh. If I had some gift, I’d be Beyoncé, I’d be ...
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• Michelle Obama and Beyoncé Continue Their Love Affair

  
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  Last month, Beyoncé posted an open letter to the First Lady on her website, that ended with, "Thank you so much for every single thing that u do for us — I am proud to have my daughter grow up in a world where she has people like you to ... More »
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• Jay-Z in run for ‘Dad of the Year’ award

  
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  London, May 25 (IANS) Singer Jay-Z and British reality TV star Jack Osbourne, who became fathers recently, are in the run for the ‘Dad of the Year’ award.Jay-Z’s wife Beyonce Knowles gave birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter in January, while Osbourne is a month into parenthood with baby Pearl. Both of [...]
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• L.A. Songwriting Series: NiRe Alldai

  
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  As far as pure songwriting goes, many people tend to ignore the contributions of artists who are responsible for modern genres such as hip-hop and house music. But there’s no denying the cultural and financial impacts of these art forms, or of the influence of people who have mastered a music that has found its [...]
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• Everybody Loves Beyonce: Michelle Obama Wants To Be Her, Nicki Minaj Inspired By Her [VIDEO]

  
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  Beyonce is having the best week ever, as usual. The “Love On Top” singer is the role model for one of the biggest role models for black girls everywhere–Michelle Obama. Must Read:  Things To Do In Miami Besides The Beach After Beyonce penned a letter to Michelle, letting her know that she’s inspired ...
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• "Gosh. If I had some gift, I’d be Beyoncé. I’d be some great singer."

  
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  ““Gosh. If I had some gift, I’d be Beyoncé. I’d be some great singer.”” - In an interview with  People  that hits newsstands Friday, the first lady was asked, “If you could be someone else, who would you be?” Michelle Obama kinda wants to be Beyonce - POLITICO
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• Memorial Day Weekend 2012 Party Guide! The Hamptons Edition

  
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• Love you, B, but that shit CRAY. $1,000?!

  
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  Love you, B, but that shit CRAY. $1,000?!
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• 5 Celebrities Who Say They Can’t Cook

  
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  Some people were born not to cook! Sure, they can improve their skills with lessons or with time, but these 5 stars insist they just don’t belong in the kitchen. Some say they can barely make toast, while others prefer to dine out in restaurants instead of cooking and so have never developed any culinary skills. ...
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• Best & Worst Dressed Girl Groups of All Time

  
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  Girl groups: They sing. They dance. They look good. They inspire little girls to be a little slutty in their formative years. And some have done it better than others. Their outfit choices were integral with their success. As you’ll see on this list, the best dressed have risen to the top, while the ‘hos and the ...
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• Michelle Obama on Swimsuit Woes, Bedtime with the President, And Wanting to be Beyoncé

  
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  Despite her widely admired bod (her arms practically have their own fan club), Michelle Obama says she doesn’t relish putting on a swimsuit, which we all know is a soul-sucking experience sometimes.. In fact, she told People , she steadfastly avoids being photographed in one. Continue reading » Follow ...
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• Anderson Cooper Kicks Cosmetic Surgery Obsessed Mom Off Show: ‘You’re Dreadful’

  
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  Anderson Cooper, adorable journalist and part time entertainer, interviewed British semi-celebrity Sarah Burge on Tuesday’s episode of his daytime talk show, presumably to get some advice about his wrinkles and bulges. What followed did not exactly go according to plan, but it was fifty times more awesome. Cooper ...
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• Beyonce Remembers The Late Robin Gibb

  
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  Beyonce is very emotional about the passing of The Bee Gees star, Robin Gibb . The singer paid tribute to Mr Gibb, who passed away Sunday, by writing a message on her website for fans and family to see. Blue Ivy s mom wrote: "The Bee Gees were an early inspiration for me, Kelly and Michelle . We ...
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• VIDEO – Beyonce shows off her abs and swagger in old pool video “It does not matter boo, I whooped you!”

  
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  This cute video of Beyonce playing pool a few years ago surfaced on Necole Bitchie. The singer is showing off her abs, dancing, talking smack, and gloating. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• BET Awards 2012 Nominees Announced

  
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  The nominees for the 2012 BET Awards were unveiled and leading the way with seven nominations is Kanye West. Beyonce followed with six nominations, while her husband Jay-Z received five noms. The BET awards will take place on July 1 at Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium, hosted by The Avengers star Samuel L. Jackson.
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• So THIS Is Why Mathew Knowles Never Let Beyonce Speak...

  
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  This looks like some old footage from when Bey was still in Destinys Child. It appears that Bey (and possibly Kelly were out with friends just being regular girls, hanging out with the homies shooting a game of pool and then Bey started acting ratchet. This actually made like her more because that stiff, boring ...
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• [AWARDS] Kanye & Beyoncé Lead 2012 BET Nominees

  
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  E já foram anunciados os nomeados para os BET Awards deste ano. Kanye West e Beyoncé são os mais nomeados para 7 e 6 categorias respetivamente. Jay-Z está nomeado para 5 categorias. A cerimónia de entrega irá decorrer a 1 de Julho em Los Angeles e será apresentada por Samuel L. Jackson. Confiram em baixo a ...
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• BET Awards Nominations

  
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  Kanye West and Beyonce Knowles lead 2012 BET Awards nominations, als confirm Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj to perform. Beyonce Knowles BET Awards 12 Nominations Best Female R&B Artist Marsha Ambrosius Beyoncé Mary J. Blige Melanie Fiona Rihanna Best Male R&B Artist Chris Brown Bruno Mars ...
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