This page will contain external links about Beyonce Knowles, as they become available.Beyoncé Knowles(Redirected from Beyonce Knowles) Beyoncé in 2004 with her five Grammys.Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, (born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is an African-American R&B singer, actress, and chief songwriter and producer in the group Destiny's Child. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is usually referred to by only her first name, Beyoncé, which is now her stage name, but has come to be called "Beyoncé Knowles" by many in the media. Her debut solo album, 2003's Dangerously In Love, topped both the R&B and pop charts in America, as well as the main album charts in Canada and the UK. The album has spawned four top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 including "Crazy In Love" featuring boyfriend Jay-Z, "Baby Boy" featuring Sean Paul, "Me Myself & I", and "Naughty Girl" all of which were back-to-back multi-week number ones on said chart during last summer and fall. Beyoncé has won five Grammy Awards for her solo work and three as a member of Destiny's Child. As a teen, she attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, where she honed her musical talents. Destiny's ChildBeyoncé and Destiny's Child toured as an opening act for both Christina Aguilera and TLC before their first album, also called Destiny's Child. The band is managed by her father, Matthew Knowles, who is acknowledged as a strong force in Beyoncé's life. Beyoncé is the main songwriter for the group and is generally regarded as its leader. The group has currently returned from a hiatus since 2001, when its three current members, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, each decided to temporarily pursue solo careers. The group's self-titled album, released in 1998, was produced by Wyclef Jean and Jermaine Dupri and featured the platinum-selling, number one Hot 100 single "No, No, No". The album itself also went platinum. Destiny Child's second album The Writing's On The Wall released in 1999 featured two number one hits in "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name". ("Bug-A-Boo" and "Jumpin' Jumpin'" were also popular singles off the album.) "Say My Name" won two awards at the 2001 Grammys for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best R&B Song, the latter of which was awarded to the songwriters, which included Beyoncé herself. The next album, Survivor, proved to be another smash, going to number one on both the American Billboard 200 and R&B Albums charts, and on the Canadian album chart, as well as being generally successful around the world. Two singles from the album went to the top of the Billboard Hot 100: "Independent Women" (Part 1) and "Bootylicious", with the album's title track reaching number 2. "Independent Women" (Part 1) had been the theme song for Charlie's Angels in late 2000, prior to the album's 2001 release. The title track "Survivor" would win the band their second Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. The album's fourth and final single, "Emotions", was a cover of the Bee Gees hit of the same name; it continued the group's impressive string of top ten hits. In 2004, the group began receiving threats from an obsessed fan from San Diego, California named LaToya Langford. Primarily aimed at Beyoncé, the threats caused major setbacks for the group. Langford continued the threats, until her arrest on August 23, 2004 in home in San Diego home. After Langford's arrest, safety seemed apparent and the release of Destiny Fulfilled went through. "Lose My Breath", "Soldier" and "Girl" all of these reached the top 10 Billboard album and singles charts respectively. On June 13, 2005, it was announced the group will disband after their world tour ends in the fall of 2005. [1] (http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/13/music.destinys.child.ap/index.html) Solo careerIn 2001, Beyoncé won the Songwriter of the Year award, from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Pop Music Awards. She is the first African American woman and the second woman of any race to win the award. Beyoncé then turned to acting, starring alongside Mekhi Phifer in the MTV TV movie Carmen: A Hip Hopera without any previous training.This movie was the modern day equivalent to the 1954 musical Carmen which starred Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge. In the summer of 2002, Beyoncé co-starred in the film Austin Powers in Goldmember opposite Mike Myers' role of Austin Powers, as Foxxy Cleopatra. The movie is in The Guinness Book of World Records as the Highest Box Office Comedy Film gross . She also recorded a song entitled "Work It Out", for the movie soundtrack. "Work It Out" was a top 10 hit in the UK and a top 40 hit in the Netherlands, Australia, and Ireland, despite being Beyoncé's biggest flop to date in her home country; in America, radio barely played the song and the video received very minor exposure, only on digital video channels, MTV Jams and VH1 Soul. During the fall of 2002, Beyoncé was the featured vocalist on Jay-Z's smash single, "'03 Bonnie And Clyde". The couple are engaged, and current rumours say that they will marry soon. In the spring of 2003, Beyoncé remade a duet with Luther Vandross, called "The Closer I Get To You", originally performed by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. In this version, the vocal parts are flipped around, with Luther taking Roberta's part and Beyoncé taking Donny's. The song was included both on her debut solo album and on Luther's Dance With My Father set, and they shared the Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals. In 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album Dangerously In Love. Its first single, "Crazy In Love", featured a propulsive riff and a guest rap from Jay-Z and rapidly became one of the biggest hits of that summer, staying at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for ten weeks. Dangerously In Love went to the top of the album charts in the UK and Canada, as well as on both the American pop (Billboard 200) and R&B charts. This album has sold in excess of 6 million copies worldwide. When single and album simultaneously topped the pop charts in both the US and the UK, she became the first act to achieve this feat since Men At Work in 1983 - in the '60s and '70s, it was performed by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Rod Stewart. On the televised celebration of July 4 in 2003, Beyoncé came under controversy from the Grant Memorial Association for her performance of "Crazy In Love", in which she danced in a "patently inappropriate" way on the steps of the tomb of President Ulysses S. Grant. President Grant's great-grandsons Ulysses Grant Dietz and Chapman Foster Grant, spoke up on Knowles' behalf. "The way the world is now, who cares?" said Chapman Grant, "who knows? If the old guy were alive, he might have enjoyed it." Towards the end of the summer, "Baby Boy", Dangerously In Love's second single, which featured reggae star Sean Paul, began to climb the charts. It, too, went on to become one of the biggest hits of 2003, dominating radio airplay for the fall of 2003. Around the same time, Beyoncé starred in the movie The Fighting Temptations opposite Cuba Gooding Jr. and recorded a song for it called "Fighting Temptation", with rappers Missy Elliott, Free, and MC Lyte. Unlike Beyoncé's own singles, the song did not become popular, although the movie was a moderate success. The same year, Beyoncé was Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher just couple minutes after ruining Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood. Fresh off the success of "Baby Boy", Beyoncé released her third solo single, "Me Myself And I" towards the end of 2003; Dangerously In Love's fourth single, "Naughty Girl", came out in mid-2004. Both have also made the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. In a Universal Music poll conducted in 2004, Beyoncé beat out Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to be crowned the "Princess of Pop". Beyoncé is currently in post-production for The Pink Panther in which she plays role of Xania, appearing opposite Steve Martin who plays Inspector Clouseau. The film is scheduled for release in 2005. She is also set to play Deena Jones in the adaptation of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, set for release in 2006. ControversySimon Cowell, CEO of the BMG publishing house has openly criticized Beyoncé Knowles in the January 2005 edition of Esquire magazine. "I find the whole Beyoncé thing really mystifying. She's not sexy, she hasn't got a great body and she's not a great singer." He went on to defend Ashlee Simpson, something even the paper's editors found outrageous. Hit singles
Solo Awards
Besides her awards gained during her solo performing years, Beyoncé also has a host of other awards with Destiny's Child. Filmography
Endorsements
Discography
Vocal Profile
D6 - She hits it in her song "Happy Face" C6 - During a live performance of "Emotions", Kodak Theatre, 2002 E3 - "Dangerously In Love", Grammys, 2004 source (http://www.freehostz.com/celebrity_vocals/others.html) This page about Beyonce Knowles includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Beyonce Knowles News stories about Beyonce Knowles External links for Beyonce Knowles Videos for Beyonce Knowles Wikis about Beyonce Knowles Discussion Groups about Beyonce Knowles Blogs about Beyonce Knowles Images of Beyonce Knowles |
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source (http://www.freehostz.com/celebrity_vocals/others.html). Sandler and Jackie Titone later worked together again in the Rob Schneider comedy Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, which Sandler executive-produced. E3 - "Dangerously In Love", Grammys, 2004. On Sunday, June 22, 2003, he wed model Jackie Titone, whom he met on the set of Big Daddy. C6 - During a live performance of "Emotions", Kodak Theatre, 2002. Sandler graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1991. D6 - She hits it in her song "Happy Face". He left the popular show in 1995 to focus on his acting career. Besides her awards gained during her solo performing years, Beyoncé also has a host of other awards with Destiny's Child. Sandler quickly made a name for himself by performing amusing original songs on the show, including The Chanukah Song. She's not sexy, she hasn't got a great body and she's not a great singer." He went on to defend Ashlee Simpson, something even the paper's editors found outrageous. Sandler was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live in 1990 and became a featured player the following year. "I find the whole Beyoncé thing really mystifying. Miller immediately recommended Sandler to Saturday Night Live producer, Lorne Michaels. Simon Cowell, CEO of the BMG publishing house has openly criticized Beyoncé Knowles in the January 2005 edition of Esquire magazine. He was then discovered by comedian Dennis Miller, who caught Sandler's act in Los Angeles. She is also set to play Deena Jones in the adaptation of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, set for release in 2006. Sandler started performing in comedy clubs by spontaneously taking the stage at a club in Boston. The film is scheduled for release in 2005. He also was a performer for the MTV game show Remote Control, on which he made appearances as the characters "Trivia Delinquent" or "Stud Boy.". Beyoncé is currently in post-production for The Pink Panther in which she plays role of Xania, appearing opposite Steve Martin who plays Inspector Clouseau. In the late 1980s, Sandler portrayed "Smitty" on The Cosby Show (1985-1989). In a Universal Music poll conducted in 2004, Beyoncé beat out Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to be crowned the "Princess of Pop". Adam Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is a Jewish American actor, comedian, producer, and musician who was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire. Both have also made the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Shh...Don't Tell. Fresh off the success of "Baby Boy", Beyoncé released her third solo single, "Me Myself And I" towards the end of 2003; Dangerously In Love's fourth single, "Naughty Girl", came out in mid-2004. Stan and Judy's Kid. The same year, Beyoncé was Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher just couple minutes after ruining Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood. What's your Name?. Unlike Beyoncé's own singles, the song did not become popular, although the movie was a moderate success. What the Hell Happened To Me!. and recorded a song for it called "Fighting Temptation", with rappers Missy Elliott, Free, and MC Lyte. They're All Gonna Laugh at You!. Around the same time, Beyoncé starred in the movie The Fighting Temptations opposite Cuba Gooding Jr. Bench Warmers (2006) (currently in pre-production). It, too, went on to become one of the biggest hits of 2003, dominating radio airplay for the fall of 2003. Click (2005) (currently announced start of production) (also producer). Towards the end of the summer, "Baby Boy", Dangerously In Love's second single, which featured reggae star Sean Paul, began to climb the charts. The Longest Yard (2005). "The way the world is now, who cares?" said Chapman Grant, "who knows? If the old guy were alive, he might have enjoyed it.". Spanglish (2004). President Grant's great-grandsons Ulysses Grant Dietz and Chapman Foster Grant, spoke up on Knowles' behalf. 50 First Dates (2004). Grant. Stupidity (2003) (documentary). On the televised celebration of July 4 in 2003, Beyoncé came under controversy from the Grant Memorial Association for her performance of "Crazy In Love", in which she danced in a "patently inappropriate" way on the steps of the tomb of President Ulysses S. Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) (documentary) (voice only). When single and album simultaneously topped the pop charts in both the US and the UK, she became the first act to achieve this feat since Men At Work in 1983 - in the '60s and '70s, it was performed by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Rod Stewart. Anger Management (2003) (also executive producer). This album has sold in excess of 6 million copies worldwide. The Hot Chick (2002) (Cameo) (also executive producer). Dangerously In Love went to the top of the album charts in the UK and Canada, as well as on both the American pop (Billboard 200) and R&B charts. A Day with the Meatball (2002) (short subject). Its first single, "Crazy In Love", featured a propulsive riff and a guest rap from Jay-Z and rapidly became one of the biggest hits of that summer, staying at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for ten weeks. Eight Crazy Nights (2002) (voice) (also writer and producer). In 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album Dangerously In Love. Deeds (2002) (also executive producer). The song was included both on her debut solo album and on Luther's Dance With My Father set, and they shared the Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals. Mr. In this version, the vocal parts are flipped around, with Luther taking Roberta's part and Beyoncé taking Donny's. Punch-Drunk Love (2002). In the spring of 2003, Beyoncé remade a duet with Luther Vandross, called "The Closer I Get To You", originally performed by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. The Animal (2001) (Cameo) (also executive producer). The couple are engaged, and current rumours say that they will marry soon. Little Nicky (2000) (also executive producer and writer). During the fall of 2002, Beyoncé was the featured vocalist on Jay-Z's smash single, "'03 Bonnie And Clyde". Big Daddy (1999) (also executive producer and writer). "Work It Out" was a top 10 hit in the UK and a top 40 hit in the Netherlands, Australia, and Ireland, despite being Beyoncé's biggest flop to date in her home country; in America, radio barely played the song and the video received very minor exposure, only on digital video channels, MTV Jams and VH1 Soul. The Waterboy (1998) (also executive producer and writer). She also recorded a song entitled "Work It Out", for the movie soundtrack. Dirty Work (1998) (Cameo). The movie is in The Guinness Book of World Records as the Highest Box Office Comedy Film gross . The Wedding Singer (1998). In the summer of 2002, Beyoncé co-starred in the film Austin Powers in Goldmember opposite Mike Myers' role of Austin Powers, as Foxxy Cleopatra. Bulletproof (1996). Beyoncé then turned to acting, starring alongside Mekhi Phifer in the MTV TV movie Carmen: A Hip Hopera without any previous training.This movie was the modern day equivalent to the 1954 musical Carmen which starred Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge. Happy Gilmore (1996) (also writer). She is the first African American woman and the second woman of any race to win the award. Billy Madison (1995) (also writer). In 2001, Beyoncé won the Songwriter of the Year award, from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Pop Music Awards. Mixed Nuts (1994). [1] (http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/13/music.destinys.child.ap/index.html). Airheads (1994). On June 13, 2005, it was announced the group will disband after their world tour ends in the fall of 2005. Coneheads (1993). "Lose My Breath", "Soldier" and "Girl" all of these reached the top 10 Billboard album and singles charts respectively. Shakes the Clown (1992). After Langford's arrest, safety seemed apparent and the release of Destiny Fulfilled went through. Going Overboard (1989). Langford continued the threats, until her arrest on August 23, 2004 in home in San Diego home. Primarily aimed at Beyoncé, the threats caused major setbacks for the group. In 2004, the group began receiving threats from an obsessed fan from San Diego, California named LaToya Langford. The album's fourth and final single, "Emotions", was a cover of the Bee Gees hit of the same name; it continued the group's impressive string of top ten hits. The title track "Survivor" would win the band their second Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. "Independent Women" (Part 1) had been the theme song for Charlie's Angels in late 2000, prior to the album's 2001 release. Two singles from the album went to the top of the Billboard Hot 100: "Independent Women" (Part 1) and "Bootylicious", with the album's title track reaching number 2. The next album, Survivor, proved to be another smash, going to number one on both the American Billboard 200 and R&B Albums charts, and on the Canadian album chart, as well as being generally successful around the world. ("Bug-A-Boo" and "Jumpin' Jumpin'" were also popular singles off the album.) "Say My Name" won two awards at the 2001 Grammys for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best R&B Song, the latter of which was awarded to the songwriters, which included Beyoncé herself. Destiny Child's second album The Writing's On The Wall released in 1999 featured two number one hits in "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name". The album itself also went platinum. The group's self-titled album, released in 1998, was produced by Wyclef Jean and Jermaine Dupri and featured the platinum-selling, number one Hot 100 single "No, No, No". The group has currently returned from a hiatus since 2001, when its three current members, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams, each decided to temporarily pursue solo careers. Beyoncé is the main songwriter for the group and is generally regarded as its leader. The band is managed by her father, Matthew Knowles, who is acknowledged as a strong force in Beyoncé's life. Beyoncé and Destiny's Child toured as an opening act for both Christina Aguilera and TLC before their first album, also called Destiny's Child. As a teen, she attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, where she honed her musical talents. Beyoncé has won five Grammy Awards for her solo work and three as a member of Destiny's Child. The album has spawned four top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 including "Crazy In Love" featuring boyfriend Jay-Z, "Baby Boy" featuring Sean Paul, "Me Myself & I", and "Naughty Girl" all of which were back-to-back multi-week number ones on said chart during last summer and fall. Her debut solo album, 2003's Dangerously In Love, topped both the R&B and pop charts in America, as well as the main album charts in Canada and the UK. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is usually referred to by only her first name, Beyoncé, which is now her stage name, but has come to be called "Beyoncé Knowles" by many in the media. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, (born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is an African-American R&B singer, actress, and chief songwriter and producer in the group Destiny's Child. Vocal range: 3.5 octaves (C3-F6). Lowest notes: C3,. Highest notes: C6, D6 possibly F6. Voice type: Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano. Destiny Fulfilled (2004; in Destiny's Child) #2 U.S. 3+ million. #1 UK 4+ million. Dangerously in Love (2003; solo) #1 U.S. Survivor (album) (2001; in Destiny's Child) #1 U.S. #1 UK 4+ million. The Writing's On The Wall (1999; in Destiny's Child) 9+ million. Destiny's Child (album) (1998; in Destiny's Child) 1+ million. McDonalds. Tommy Hilfiger. L'Oreal. Pepsi. Dreamgirls (2006) (currently in pre-production). The Pink Panther (2005) (currently in post-production). Fade to Black (2004) (documentary). The Fighting Temptations (2003). Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002). Entertainer of the Year: 2004. NAACP Image Awards
Award for "Entertainer of the Year" - Female: 2004. The Sammy Davis, Jr. Best Female R&B/Soul Album(Dangerously in Love): 2004;. Soul Train Music Awards
New R&B Artist: 2003. Hot 100 Award for Most Weeks at No.1: 2003;. Hot 100 Female Artist: 2003;. New Female Artist: 2003;. Billboard Music Awards
TRL's First Lady Award: 2004. TRL Awards
Artist of the Year-Top 40 Radio: 2004. Radio Music Awards
BET Awards
Capital Awards
Best Female Video("Naughty Girl"): 2004. Best Choreography("Crazy in Love"): 2003;. Best R&B Video("Crazy in Love"): 2003;. Best Female Video("Crazy in Love"): 2003;. MTV Video Music Award
Brit Awards
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for her duet with Luther Vandross for "The Closer I Get To You";. Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Dangerously In Love 2";. Grammy Awards-2004
2003: "Me, Myself And I" - #4 US; #11 CAN; #11 UK. 2003: "Baby Boy" (featuring Sean Paul) - #1 US (9 weeks); #1 CAN (2 weeks); #2 UK. 2003: "Crazy in Love" (featuring Jay-Z) - #1 US (8 weeks); #1 CAN (2 weeks); #1 UK (3 weeks). |