Beyonce Giselle Knowles
Born: September 4, 1981
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Beyonce's father, Matthew Knowles, manages Destiny's Child. Her mother, Tina Knowles, designs their glittering costumes. Solange Knowles, her sister (they're about 5 years apart) has released her debut album. She dances with her big sister during DC-3 concerts.
She and her group were discovered by Whitney Houston. One of her favorite songs is "Lovefool" by the Cardigans. Her favourite item of clothing is a pair of pathwork metallic boots. She writes & produces many of the group's songs, including smash hits "Jumpin Jumpin", "Bootylicious", "Nasty Girl", "Independent Women", "Happy Face" and "Apple Pie a la mode".
Trivia:
Lead singer of the singing group Destiny's Child.
Toured with Christina Aguilera as her opening act. (2000)
Toured with TLC as their opening act (1999)
Has a cat named Master P
Attended The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas.
Once appeared on "Star Search" (1983).
In 2001 she became the first African-American woman to ever win the ASCAP Pop Songwriter of the Year Award.
Is a fan of Middle Eastern music and dance.
The Radio Music Awards, MTV Europe Video Music Awards and Billboard Awards are among the awards shows she has performed on in 2003. She also performed at a South African AIDS benefit show in November 2003, organized by Bono of U2 to combat the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa.
Won 5 Grammys, including Best Contemporary R & B Album for "Dangerously In Love", she took home the most awards for this year's (2004) show. [8 February 2004]
She has Creole heritage on her mother's side of her family.
Was voted number 1 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties
Her favorite rapper is Wyclef Jean.
She and Jay-Z are buying a house in Miami as well as in London, England.
Ranked #7 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002).
Aunt of Daniel Julez J. Smith, son of her sister, Solange and her husband, Daniel.
Sister-in-law of football player, Daniel Smith.
Great Beyonce pic link:
http://www.absolutely.net/Beyonce_Knowles/f1.htm
