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source (http://www.freehostz.com/celebrity_vocals/others.html). In only his second year in the NBA, LeBron James became just the 5th player to average at least 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists for an entire season, along with Oscar Robertson (6 times), John Havlicek (2 times), Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan (1 each). E3 - "Dangerously In Love", Grammys, 2004. Frustration with Cleveland management have fueled talk that James will leave the franchise when his rookie contract expires, although James has denied that he is looking to leave the organization. C6 - During a live performance of "Emotions", Kodak Theatre, 2002. Despite his prodigious talents, James failed to lead his Cleveland Cavaliers to the playoffs in his first two years in the league, while fellow 2003 Draftees Carmelo Anthony and Dwayne Wade experienced some playoff success. D6 - She hits it in her song "Happy Face". [1] (http://www.snopes.com/photos/commercials/lebron.asp) A similiar commercial involves Mike Vick of the NFL throwing a pass into the upper deck of a stadium during practice.

Besides her awards gained during her solo performing years, Beyoncé also has a host of other awards with Destiny's Child. The Coca Cola brand Powerade sports drink included James in a series in which an off duty sports reporter and crew accidently catch James during his teams practice making 5 shots in a row from full court which was made possible by computer effects. 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. On March 2005, bubble gum brand Bubblilicious launched the "Lebron James Lemon Lime" flavor. "I find the whole Beyoncé thing really mystifying. Much like one of his predecessors, Michael Jordan, James has been signed by many companies to sell their products via advertisements, including Coca Cola, which contracted him to sponsor their Sprite product. Simon Cowell, CEO of the BMG publishing house has openly criticized Beyoncé Knowles in the January 2005 edition of Esquire magazine. At 20 years and 110 days of age, he is more than two years younger than the previous record holder Kobe Bryant (22 years 161 days) and Magic Johnson (22 years 231 days).

She is also set to play Deena Jones in the adaptation of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, set for release in 2006. On April 19, 2005, after recording 32 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists against the Boston Celtics, James became the youngest player to reach 3,500 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists. The film is scheduled for release in 2005. Barry was 21 years, 261 days old when he scored 57 for the San Francisco Warriors against the New York Knicks, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. 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. At 20 years, 80 days old, James eclipsed Rick Barry as the youngest player to score 50 or more points in a game. In a Universal Music poll conducted in 2004, Beyoncé beat out Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to be crowned the "Princess of Pop". On March 20, 2005, James scored 56 points in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.

Both have also made the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. The second-year star reached the mark at 20 years, 20 days, breaking the record held by Lamar Odom, who was 20 years, 54 days when he posted a triple-double for the Los Angeles Clippers on December 30, 1999 -- James' 15th birthday. 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. On January 20, 2005, James achieved yet another milestone as he became the youngest player in league history to record a Triple-double with 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as the Cavaliers rolled to a 107-101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The same year, Beyoncé was Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher just couple minutes after ruining Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood. At 19 years, 272 days old, James was a full 277 days younger than Bryant had been when he reached the mark. Unlike Beyoncé's own singles, the song did not become popular, although the movie was a moderate success. Kobe Bryant had previously held the record, having reached his 2,000th point at 20 years, 183 days.

and recorded a song for it called "Fighting Temptation", with rappers Missy Elliott, Free, and MC Lyte. On November 27, 2004, he scored his 2,000th point, becoming the youngest player ever to attain that mark. Around the same time, Beyoncé starred in the movie The Fighting Temptations opposite Cuba Gooding Jr. James is often associated with fellow rookie sensation Carmelo Anthony, though he has begun to separate himself as he continues to improve while Carmelo's image has taken multiple hits. It, too, went on to become one of the biggest hits of 2003, dominating radio airplay for the fall of 2003. He was named Rookie of the Year and nearly led his team, previously the worst in the NBA, to the playoffs. 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. During his rookie season, James largely met the extremely high expectations placed on him.

"The way the world is now, who cares?" said Chapman Grant, "who knows? If the old guy were alive, he might have enjoyed it.". Cleveland confirmed his selection as the #1 pick over a month before the draft, and contract negotiations were concluded some time in advance. President Grant's great-grandsons Ulysses Grant Dietz and Chapman Foster Grant, spoke up on Knowles' behalf. Because James was seen as a consensus first pick, the 2003 NBA Draft Lottery was described by many as the "LeBron Lottery." James's hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, successfully drew the first pick. Grant. He then signed a contract with Nike for $90 million over 7 years. 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. To the surprise of no one, LeBron officially declared for the draft on April 25, 2003.

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. He also earned MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American Game, the EA Sports Roundball Classic, and the Jordan Capital Classic. This album has sold in excess of 6 million copies worldwide. Basketball and to the All-USA First Team. 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. Mary won a third state title, and James, for an unprecedented third time, was named Mr. 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. Despite the distractions, St. Vincent-St.

In 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album Dangerously In Love. James's team was forced to forfeit one of their wins as a result. 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. James appealed, and a judge blocked the ruling, reducing the penalty to a two-game suspension, allowing him to play the remainder of the season. In this version, the vocal parts are flipped around, with Luther taking Roberta's part and Beyoncé taking Donny's. When James later accepted two jerseys from a Cleveland sports store worth $845 in exchange for him posing for pictures to be displayed on its walls, the OHSAA stripped him of his eligibility. 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. Under the OHSAA guidelines, no amateur may accept any gift valued over $100 as a reward for athletic performance.

The couple are engaged, and current rumours say that they will marry soon. Gloria James touched off a firestorm of controversy when she was allowed to use her son's future earning power as collateral to secure a bank loan to buy an $80,000 Hummer H2 for his 18th birthday, prompting an investigation by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). During the fall of 2002, Beyoncé was the featured vocalist on Jay-Z's smash single, "'03 Bonnie And Clyde". Celebrities such as Shaquille O'Neal were attending his games, a few of which were being televised nationally on ESPN2 and on pay-per-view. "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 petition was unsuccessful, but it led to an unprecedented level of attention on him as he entered his senior year. "King" James was already on the covers of Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine. She also recorded a song entitled "Work It Out", for the movie soundtrack. LeBron then attempted to declare for the NBA draft, petitioning for an adjustment to the rule stating that a player must finish high school in order to be eligible.

The movie is in The Guinness Book of World Records as the Highest Box Office Comedy Film gross . Mary failed to defend their title as it moved up to the more-challenging Division II. 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. Vincent-St. 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. St. She is the first African American woman and the second woman of any race to win the award. He also began using the nickname "King" James.

In 2001, Beyoncé won the Songwriter of the Year award, from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Pop Music Awards. Basketball and a spot on the All-USA First Team. [1] (http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/13/music.destinys.child.ap/index.html). In James's junior year, he averaged 29 points and 8 rebounds and was once again named Mr. On June 13, 2005, it was announced the group will disband after their world tour ends in the fall of 2005. He added to his resume by being first-team all-state in high school football. "Lose My Breath", "Soldier" and "Girl" all of these reached the top 10 Billboard album and singles charts respectively. Basketball" and USA Today selected him for the All-USA First Team, making him the first sophomore to be honored with such a nomination.

After Langford's arrest, safety seemed apparent and the release of Destiny Fulfilled went through. He was named Ohio's "Mr. Langford continued the threats, until her arrest on August 23, 2004 in home in San Diego home. Mary won another state title. Primarily aimed at Beyoncé, the threats caused major setbacks for the group. Vincent-St. In 2004, the group began receiving threats from an obsessed fan from San Diego, California named LaToya Langford. He averaged 25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals as a sophomore as St.

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. Mary High School 2000 State Championship team. The title track "Survivor" would win the band their second Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Vincent-St. "Independent Women" (Part 1) had been the theme song for Charlie's Angels in late 2000, prior to the album's 2001 release. James first captured attention following a solid freshman year for the Division III St. 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. His combinations of size, strength, and athletisism have many people predicting him to become the greatest player of all time.

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. Although he primarily plays the small forward position, he is capable of playing point guard and shooting guard as well. ("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. Today James, who stands 6 feet 8˝ inches (2.05 m) and weighs 241 pounds, is one of the most versatile players in the NBA. 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". A neighborhood couple befriended the boy and taught him basketball, for which he almost immediately showed a gift. The album itself also went platinum. The identity of James's father has always been a mystery; the Akron Beacon Journal has reported that he is dead.

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". Born to a single mother, James was raised by her and a succession of her boyfriends, many of whom had criminal records. 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. LeBron James (born December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio) is an NBA basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Beyoncé is the main songwriter for the group and is generally regarded as its leader. ISBN 1886228744. The band is managed by her father, Matthew Knowles, who is acknowledged as a strong force in Beyoncé's life. Morgan, David Lee: LeBron James: The Rise of a Star, Gray & Company Publishers 2003.

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. ISBN 0312322291. As a teen, she attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, where she honed her musical talents. Martin's Griffin 2003. Beyoncé has won five Grammy Awards for her solo work and three as a member of Destiny's Child. Jones, Ryan: King James: Believe the Hype, St. 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