Beyonce >>>> On-Stage Outfits: Fashion Style: 2008 Grammy Awards

On-Stage Outfits

Beyonce and Tina Turner

Talk about moves. These two ladies burned up the stage in head-to-toe silver ensembles that were as hot as their performance of "Proud Mary."

Beyonce >>>> Cuffs: Fashion Style: 2008 Grammy Awards

Cuffs

Beyonce Knowles
What accessory stood out at this year's Grammy awards? Look no further than to the wrists of these starlets at the bold and beautiful cuffs. The pointed edge of Beyonce's wide Lorraine Schwartz design provides nice sharp angles to complement her wave-like dress. The diamond Caviar Cuff is worth half a million dollars.

Beyonce... Fashion Styles

Style Profile - Beyonce Knowles

Ever wanted to have the same fashion sense and style as your favourite Hollywood stars and divas but can't afford a stylist? Well read on for some hot tips and fashion pointers without the big budget... This month we take a closer look at the star style of singer, actress and all-round DIVA - BEYONCE KNOWLES!Beyonce Knowles - actress, songwriter and lead singer of popular group Destiny's Child is glamorous, gorgeous and talented.At just 20 years of age, this gal defines success and style. With one movie already under her belt, starring as Foxxy Cleopatra in the Austin Powers sequel "Goldmember", Beyonce has also enjoyed incredible success and fame as part of her work with Destiny's Child. In fact her voice and style is coveted by many wannabe popstars.This young lady is daring, sexy and loves to flaunt her voluptuous figure. She can often be seen sporting mini skirts and asymmetrical pieces that compliment her exotic complexion. Beyonce's favourite colours include baby pink, aqua, violet, silver and gold.To achieve Beyonce's look, the key is colour and more colour!Beyonce is very much into pastel colours and denim. Pastel colours like pink and baby blue work well with denim.Team an asymmetrical top with a denim miniskirt and some coloured kitten heels in turquoise or pink - and the end result is Beyonce-perfection!To further compliment this look, in the makeup department, let your eyes be the focus. Try golden pinks and blue shadows on the lids, with a dark liner inside the inner rims of your eye. Combine this with a peachy pink gloss and ooo-la-la, you'll be looking bootylicious too! - Belinda Tartagliamailto:fashion@femail.com.au

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Beyonce... Pregnant .... And Married???

Is Beyonce Pregnant?? And Married??

Sources close to the singer say Beyonce is hiding more than a secret wedding with Jay-Z, which supposedly happen last month: "Beyonce is giving nothing away. She's always been close to her parents and open about wanting a large family of her own one day."Well everyone is getting pregnant these days; it has to be something in the air that is highly contagious for women in relationships. :)Beyonce and Jay-Z have been together for about 4 years, when Jay-Z proposed last May on holiday in Cannes in the south of France. After their rumored wedding, they got matching tattoos of the Roman numeral IV on their fingers instead of rings.One thing they are good at is being private. They are not that type of couple to give daily reports about their relationship on the press… I love that about them!!So is this secret marriage a sign of a hidden pregnancy?? Let’s say Beyonce’s family believes in marriage before kids. Friend says: "Beyonce and Solange have been brought up with strong Christian beliefs. Part of that belief is to be married before having children."Four years ago, at the age of 17, Beyonce's sister, Solange, married her American footballer boyfriend Daniel Smith in the Bahamas after finding out she was pregnant.As for Beyonce’s spokesman, of course he doesn’t say anything good that’s worth his paycheck: "We do not comment on our client's private matters." BOOring!!!(Photos of Beyonce and Jay-Z at Autumn-winter 2009 Emporio Armani fashion show in Milan. Beyonce new darker hair rocks!! Doesn't she look pregnant there??!)Source
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Beyonce Pregnant.....

Kelly Rowland Says Beyonce Is Not Pregnant
R&B singer Kelly Rowland has laughed off reports her close pal Beyonce Knowles is pregnant, insisting her former Destiny's Child bandmate would be "mad" if she heard the latest rumors.
Reports Knowles is expecting surfaced online last month, just days after her secret New York wedding to hip-hop superstar Jay-Z.
The newlyweds have so far refused to confirm they have become husband and wife, let alone address the pregnancy rumors, but Rowland - who was a guest at their nuptials - insists Knowles is not about to enter motherhood.
However, Rowland has also continued to dodge questions about the widely reported wedding, saying: "Everybody keeps talking about this wedding that supposedly happened. That's a question that you'd have to ask her!"
Of the baby rumors, the Work singer laughs, "You know what's funny about this, all three of us (Destiny's Child members) have been pregnant at one time. We were on stage and supposedly we looked pregnant! I think that it happens, people say that all the time and there are so many rumors about a wedding, so many rumors about so much stuff that it (Beyonce being pregnant) is probably next in line. I mean, even before (there were) the wedding rumors (there) were baby rumors; before the wedding rumors there were wedding rumors, you know what I mean? So, no, there's no truth to that. She would be mad, she'd be like, 'I'm what?'"

Beyonce... CelebrityThing!

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Beyonce/ Dereon Clothing

These jeans are not only bootylicious; they are also Beyonce approved! House of Deréon is named after Beyonce's grandmother who was a brilliant seamstress. Her grandmother taught her mother Tina Knowles and Tina has been designing Beyonce's clothes ever since. Celebrity fans include Beyonce, Michelle, and Kelly from Destiny's Child.


Solis talks with Tina and Beyonce Knowles on the House of DereonAt the 2005 New York Fashion Week, Steve Haas and Jose Cabaltera of Solis chat with Tina Knowles and the House of Dereon in an exclusive interview about the hot new collection.Tina Knowles looking as gorgeous as usual came up and greeted us with a warm hug.Steve: Hi Tina. The line and booth look great!Tina: Thank you. Well, it’s our first day at the New York Project Fashion Tradeshow and honestly you are the first specialty store I have spoken with.Jose: Great. We just love Beyonce and it's great to see the line looking so sharp on your first showing.Tina: We are very please with the product and excited about everything.Steve: So what makes the House of Dereon special?Tina: The fit.... it’s the fit… Beyonce is curvy and our denim help accent and help create a nice curvy fit...Steve: The washes are great Tina. You have really put together a nice collection. The detailing on the denim is amazing.Tina: Thanks it’s been a lot of hard work. We want a quality jean with great detailing, a complementing fit that delivers a fashion statement.Jose: So what are the price points?Tina: The prices are in line with the market from $100-150.Steve: When’s the first delivery?Tina: We planed our first shipments for November.Steve: Just in time for Holiday…. Great timing.Jose: Can’t wait to get them into our retail locations!Tina: You two are so sweet!Jose: Thanks again Tina, and have a great show!The interview with Tina was wonderful. She was so warm and friendly and just glowing in the excitement of this new line!Beyonce Knowles fashion choice is daring yet glamorous. Her voluptuous figure is making way for a new style in the fashion market. Tina Knowles, mom of superstar diva Beyonce is the action behind all the glitterati flair.The House Of Dereon honors the woman who worked as a seamstress for a living and started Tina's love of fashion. The mission of these fashions is to fuse celebrity power and design artistry into a brand of global importance ... a house of aspiration and inspiration ... where entertainment and fashion merge seamlessly. Beyonce has been quoted saying, "To me, this is the greatest way to enter into the fashion world. “Debuting at Solis, Macy's and other Federated stores in December will be a denim collection that includes jeans in the $100 - $150 range. This line has been inspired by three generations of women who have joined together in a labor of love. It is named after Tina Knowles' mother and Beyonce's grandmother. The Knowles women have described the fashion line in three words, Kick, Couture and Soul. "Beyonce is the kick, I am the couture, and Agnes is the soul," Tina Knowles points out. "We just didn't want to slap a name on clothes. We wanted something Beyonce would be happy to wear. This is a serious fashion line."With a powerhouse team of designers including Heather Thomson Schindler to back up the fashion Diva’s style that can be worn everyday, the line has a broad target market - ages 13 to 40 - with a look that blends Beyonce's style with the elegance and sophistication of couture. "It's fashion that's attainable," says Tina KnowlesKnowles points out that 10 percent of the House of Dereon proceeds will go to charities such as the Bread of Life program for the homeless at St. John's United Methodist Church in Houston.It’s no doubt that this new line will go far. The House of Dereon is fanatic about perfect fitting and everyday style. Keep a lookout for their luxury line focusing on evening wear, fur and leather that will be unveiled Spring 2006.Written by Steve Haas and Amanda Goodall

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Beyoncé Knowles seen on May 06 2008 in New York, NY. Beyonce Knowles came out to support her man, Jay-Z, as she hit up Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z’s concert after-party at 40/40 Club in NYC on May 6, and was definitely on Chanel overload! I'm not saying she doesn't look amazing, but between the belt, necklaces, gloves, and bag... it's a little much! To get Beyonce's megawatt look for less, start with a slinky black shirtdress (like LaROK's Kayak Shirt Dress in Black), and pair with a high-waisted patent leather belt (similar to Jack Rabbit Collection's Patent Leather Breathless Belt in Black). Next up, pile on the chain (check out Gemma Redux's Libby Necklace with Green Onyx) and pearl necklaces, grab a pair of black leather gloves and a killer bag and you'll be set for a night on the town. It seems that the internet community is up in arms lately due to Beyonce's risque new ad campaign for her House of Dereon Baby Collection, which features tiny young girls in full faces of makeup and wearing super skimpy clothing. Many feel the disturbing ads cross the line, with the young girls wearing lipstick, boas and three-inch spike heels. Um... creepy much! One internet blogger said of the ads, "What is the next ad going to look like? Babies wearing gold metallic bikinis while five-year old boys throw Monopoly money on them? Let our children be damn children at least ’till the age of 8. Then they can worry about bikini waxes and putting out." Ouch! What do you think- did B's new ad campaign go too far?




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Beyoncé Knowles seen on Feb 24 2008 in New York, NY. Beyonce was spotted leaving dinner at La Esquina in NYC on February 24 sportin' a new blonde 'do... making me wonder, is it a wig? Her real hair? Extensions? Either way, I like it. Don't ask me why, but I think Beyonce rocks the blonde. Do you? For her look, B stuck to black, wearing a warm parka (check out LaROK's Jetsetter Max Parka in Black) with black denim (like Deener's High Waist Cigarette Jean in Tar). Beyonce accessorized with a black patent leather bag (similar to Lesa Wallace Handbags' Franko Bag in Black) and big gold hoops (like Rebecca Norman Jewelry's Large Hammered Hoops in Vermeil). It seems that Barack Obama's daughters, Malia and Sasha, are big fans of Beyonce, as well as Hannah Montana (like the rest of the world), but have only one thing to say about Britney and Paris: "yuck". Obama told US Weekly, "they got to meet Beyonce backstage at a concert and they just love her to death. They're pretty down on Britney and Paris and all of that. They think that's very `yuck'." Rude! That is cute however that they love B so much, she is pretty universally loveable.


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Beyoncé Knowles seen on Dec 02 2007 in Los Angeles, CA. Beyonce was spotted strutting through LAX on December 2 like it was her own personal runway, as the diva headed to catch her plane to Paris to enjoy some downtime with her boo, Jay Z. Rocking a much darker 'do (which I think makes her look amazing), Beyonce definitely dressed up for the airport, wearing a snakeskin coat over a basic tank and grey jeans (like Pierce Jeans' Miami Tyler Straight Leg Jean in Dolphin Grey). Beyonce accessorized her outfit with a sky-high pair of maroon heels and a big, roomy bag (check out Dutchy Handbags' Sassy Doc Bag in Brandy) perfect for carrying everything she needed to bring onto the plane. In Paris until the 10th, Beyonce and Jay Z stayed at Hotel Meurice and enjoyed all of the finer things in life on their trip. From fine dining at such exclusive eateries as L'Avenue to shopping at ultra-luxe stores as Chanel and Dior, it seems that this dynamic duo sure knows how to pamper themselves (but then again, this is Beyonce we're talking about!). Also, word has it that the couple enjoyed a show at the Crazy Horse Cabaret... because even Jay Z and Beyonce like to get a little frisky every now and again. Talk about an unforgettable trip to the city of lights!


Beyoncé Knowles seen on Jul 31 2007 in New York, NY. Beyoncé was all smiles and waves as she left MTV's TRL Studios in New York on July 31, looking casual and polished as she headed to her waiting car. Wearing medium-dark jeans (like 7 for All Mankind's A Pocket Jean in New York Dark, how fitting because she's in New York!) with a vintage "Nets" tee-shirt (Raw 7's Bee Tee in White is also a vintage-inspired graphic tee), diamond bracelets and detailed silver hoops (similar to Michele Michel Jewelry's Garden Earrings), I just wish Beyoncé would lose that uber-tacky Louis Vuitton bag! B has said this week about how she doesn't like going onto the internet very much, because she doesn't like reading hurtful things about herself on gossip-sites. Beyoncé says "There's one or two sites that I can go to. But if I go on the Internet and try to see what people are saying, I'll probably want to crawl under a rock. I'm still human and certain things, it just hurts, so I try not to read the Internet too much.” That's part of being in the spotlight, B- people are always gonna talk! Apparently though, the rest of the world was searching for Beyoncé on the internet this week, all due to that infamous fall of hers at her concert. In case you didn't know, she tripped going down stairs at a recent show, and this little blunder made her the number 1 internet search over the past week. Oh Beyoncé!

Beyoncé Knowles seen on Oct 24 2006 in Sydney, Australia. Beyonce must be overjoyed that her new single, Irreplaceable, is doing so well, due to how it raised sales of her flop-esque album "B'Day" 169 percent, when in weeks prior the album had basically disappeared from the Billboard listing. Beyonce's first two singles, the mediocre Déjà Vu and the shriekfest otherwise known as Ring The Alarm, were predictable and didn't have the catchy hooks that Irreplaceable features. Another thing going for the catchy jam is it's chock-full-of-attitude music video, which shows a smokin' hot Beyonce kicking her cheatin' man to the curb. In the video, just when her man thinks she wants to kiss and make up, she snatches his necklace from him and strips him of his sweatshirt, both of which she obviously bought him. Ah, nothing better than a song where a freeloader gets kicked out onto his butt! On a promotional tour for her new album in late October, Beyonce hit up Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, in clean dark jeans and a black military coat. Keep putting out hits like Irreplaceable B, I know for a fact it's on loop on my iPod right now!

Beyoncé Knowles seen on Jul 19 2006 in Los Angeles, Ca. Recently releasing her summer smash hit "Déjà vu" with boo Jay-Z, Beyonce is sizzling all over the place! In her sexy capris, like our Stitch's Seminole Cropped Jean in Medium Wash and a saucy top similar to our Lotta Stensson Drawstring Disco Top in Coral, Beyonce is definitely ready to hit the town to promote her new slammin' song. What I really want to know is whether or not she will reunite with her former Destiny's Child bandmates anytime soon, because although they claimed that their previous album would be their last together, I listened to "Bills, Bills, Bills" the other day and got nostalgic!

Beyoncé Knowles seen on May 19 2006 in Cannes, France. Beyonce strolls through the streets of Cannes, France as she exits the Martinez Hotel. Looking chic and casual in white Theory Mena Shorts and a flowy tank similar to our Ella Moss Marley Tank, Beyonce accessorizes with a floppy sunhat and oversized sunglasses as she waves to her fans. For this crisp spring look, you don't have to go to Cannes, simply slip into Theory's classic white shorts and you're all set for a sun-drenched weekend getaway.

Beyoncé Knowles seen on Apr 25 2006 in New York City, New York. Beyonce and longtime boyfriend Jay-Z hit up one of their favorite New York eateries, Da Silvano Restaurant in New York City. The Tuscan establishment is known for its high-profile clientele including Lindsey Lohan, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson. Beyonce took advantage of the warm weather and opted for Stitches Cherokee cutoffs, a striped tank and a hook and eye knit cardigan.

Beyoncé Knowles seen on Mar 26 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Beyonce jumped on the bandwagon with stars such as Britney SPears and Mariah Carey as she officially entered the perfume market in March of '05 when she helped launch Tommy Hilfiger's, Tommy Hilfiger's newest perfume "True Star". Knowles chose this beautifully detailed frock from Lotta Stensson for the event and paired ip up with some dark denim jeans. Stensson's frocks are great for looking glam at more casual events, especially when paired with jeans. Beyonce's style icon status def went up with the fabulous ensemble!

Beyoncé Knowles seen on Jan 13 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Beyonce knows that light denim is perfect for daytime. Thats why True Religion's Joey jeans (in the wash Easy Rider) are a great way to get around town before the sun goes down.

Beyonce..Celebrity Profile

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Birth Name
Beyonce Knowles

Birth Date
09/04/1981

Birthplace
Houston, Texas

Claim to Fame (or Shame)

She's been giving white people a license to shake it since the early '90s, when she was the most sizzling member of Destiny's Child. Now, this singer-songwriter-dancer has made it into the Webster's Dictionary (see bootylicious) and triumphed as a solo artist. But she's not flying solo in the love department. B. and Jay-Z don't flaunt their love too much, unless holding hands at Nicks games counts. Very cool, we know. Not cool, though, is he way she keeps making movies like The Pink Panther.

Credits
27 Movies, 5 TV appearances, 17 awards

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Family
Father: Matthew KnowlesManaged the group "Destiny Child" as well as Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Solange's solo careers
Mother: Tina KnowlesDesigned clothes for the group "Destiny Child" and for her daugther Beyonce as a solo artist; with daughter Beyonce, formed the clothing line, House of Deréon
Sister: Solange KnowlesBorn June 24, 1986; R&B artist

Notes
"Every day I look into the mirror and find something wrong. My legs could be more muscular, my waist just a little smaller and my boobs could be a little bigger. But, I would never have surgery." - Knowles quoted to People, Oct. 21, 2002"I guess I'm a daredevil. I guess that's my dangerous side, I like to jump off boats and cliffs and things like that!" - Knowles quoted in People, March 16, 2004"I just wanted people to really hear me, hear my voice and my tastes. For the first time, I wasn't afraid, I didn't feel limited. I wanted people to hear my range, because I can sing like a rapper, I can flow, I can sing soul songs, I can do rock, and I wanted people to hear that." - Beyonce on breaking out as a solo artist, quoted in Vanity Fair, November 2005"I make black records. I write records like I speak, and I don't try to change my songs so everyone else likes them." - Beyoncé, to Blender magazine, October 2006"People want me to be mean or arrogant and extravagant, so everyone just expects something different when they meet me." - Knowles quoted in Us, March 17, 2003"She's something like a phenomenom. Beyonce has the ability to do a movie, do a group project, then come back and do her own thing or whatever she chooses." - Kim Burse (director of A&R at Music World) Vibe, September 2002"We will remain together as long as we have fun on stage and make good records. But I wouldn't suggest this as a career for anyone." - Beyonce Knowles to Reuters, July 8, 2002Beyonce Knowles was named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People for 2004name pronounced BEE-YAWN-SAY

Milestones
(2001) Acting debut as the lead in "Carmen: A Hip Hopera" an MTV made-for-television filmBegan music career at the age of seven(2005) Co-designed with her mother, Tina Knowles a line of apparel for young women named the House of Dereon collection(2006) Co-starred with Steve Martin in a prequel to the 1964 Peter Sellers original film "The Pink Panther"(2000) Destiny's Child loses another member and decide to remain as a trio(2000) Destiny's Child replaced two of their original members(2005) Earned five Grammy nominations, two as a solo artist and three for Destiny Fulfilled, the final album for Destiny's Child(2007) Earned two Grammy nominations including one for her collaboration with Shakira, "Beautiful Liar"(2002) Film debut as Foxxy Cleopatra in "Austin Powers in Goldmember"(2004) Performed "The Star Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXXVIII from Reliant Stadium in HoustonPerformed as "Destiny Child" on Star Search(2003) Received 6 grammy nominations, including Record Of The Year for her debut solo album, Crazy In Love(1998) Released first album (Destiny's Child); album went platinum(2006) Released second solo album B'Day, which hit US stores one day after her 25th birthday; earned 4 Grammy nominations(2002) Replaced Britney Spears as the Pepsi Spokeswoman(1997) Signed to Columbia Records(1999) Sophomore album (Destiny's Child) reached top ten Billboards upon its release(2006) Starred as Deena, the Diana Ross-like lead in "Dreamgirls," an adaptation of the Broadway musical; received Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical and Best Original Song for Listen(2003) Starred as a single mother and was the love interest to Cuba Gooding's character in "The Fighting Temptations"

Beyonce... News

Fametastic
Jay-Z orders a watermelon replica of wife Beyonce Knowles’ boobs
Tuesday July 15th, 2008 at 3:12 pm by Lucy
What do you get the guy that has everything? A watermelon sculpture of his wife’s bust, of course!
Rapper Jay-Z reportedly asked for the fruity model of wife Beyonce Knowles‘ chest to be on display in his luxury hotel suite while he was in Abuja, Nigeria for the Africa Rising festival last week.
A source told the Mirror: “One giant watermelon was split in two and ornately carved into a mould of Beyonce’s boobs.
“Two cherries were used as nipples.”

Kelly Rowland: 'Destiny's Child To Reunite In 2009'
For new material...
by Jason Gregory
20 July 2008
Photo by: WENN

US R&B group Destiny’s Child have discussed reforming, according to Kelly Rowland, a former member of the trio.Rowland said the group – which also featured Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams – had “never split up”.“We are as close as we always were, like sisters, and may do some projects next year,” she told the News of the World.The girl-group’s final album ‘Destiny Fulfilled’ was released in 2004. Since they parted company, each member has launched successful solo careers, with Knowles also achieving notoriety as an actress.

Beyoncé... Latest Photos

2008
BRA-TOP
The newlywed plays off her curves in a skimpy tie-bottom yellow bikini while relaxing deckside on a yacht. The bra-top helps add balance to a full figure in a string bottom, while the jeweled pattern and bright color distracts from any trouble area.

2008
LONGHORN GAL
Don't mess with Texas: Houston native Beyoncé shows

her love for her home state while arriving Thursday

at London's Heathrow Airport. Earlier in the week, the singer threw a lavish 22nd birthday bash for younger sis Solange.

2008
NEON COLORBLOCK
Not content with just one of summer's hottest nail shades,

Beyoncé doubles up with a yellow base and electric pink tips.

"Nails have become a fashion statement,

an accessory to an outfit," says Valinoti.

Beyoncé... Biography

Born: 4 September 1981
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Best Known As: Singer of "Crazy in Love" and "Irreplaceable"

Name at birth: Beyoncé Knowles

Beyoncé's 2003 solo debut album, Dangerously in Love, won her five Grammy Awards, including best contemporary R&B album and best female R&B performance. Only 21 when the album was released, Beyoncé already was a pop music veteran: she had spent years with the all-female R&B group Destiny's Child, which won its own Grammys with hits like "No No No" and "Say My Name." Destiny's Child was formed and managed by Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles, and Beyoncé gradually became first among equals in the manner of Diana Ross and the Supremes. (She was named ASCAP's Songwriter of the Year in 2001, the first African-American woman ever to win that award). Destiny's Child went on hiatus in 2002 and Beyoncé went solo, appearing as sexy secret agent Foxxy Cleopatra in the Austin Powers sequel Goldmember and adding a hit single, "Work It Out," to the movie's soundtrack. In 2003 she had another hit with the single "Crazy in Love" (featuring rapper Jay-Z). Knowles also continued her screen career in 2003, co-starring with Cuba Gooding, Jr. in The Fighting Temptations. Destiny's Child reunited in 2004 to record the album Destiny Fulfilled, but then formally split up amid much fanfare at the end of 2005. In 2006 Beyoncé released another single with rapper Jay-Z, "Déjà Vu," from her solo album B'Day and had a number one hit with "Irreplaceable." That same year she appeared as Deena in the musical drama Dreamgirls (co-starring Eddie Murphy). She and Jay-Z were married on 4 April 2008, according to reports from People magazine.


Originally billed as Beyoncé Knowles, she now prefers to be known by the single name Beyoncé, in the manner of Prince and Sting... She and Stevie Wonder won a Grammy award in 2006 their duet "So Amazing."