Beyoncé
Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Businesswoman
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Beyoncé Beyoncé is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. One of the world's best-selling music artists, she has won 32 Grammy Awards — more than any other artist — and is celebrated as one of the greatest entertainers of her generation.
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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her vocal ability, artistic reinventions, and live performances, she is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 21st century. Credited with shaping popular music, Beyoncé is often deemed one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
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This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Beyoncé. American singer (born 1981)
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Early life Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas, on September 4,...
Early life Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas, on September 4, 1981
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Birth of Beyoncé.
personalIn 1990, a nine-year-old Beyoncé enrolled in Parker Elementary School, a music...
In 1990, a nine-year-old Beyoncé enrolled in Parker Elementary School, a music magnet school in Houston, where she performed with the school's choir
careerAfter LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, Girl's Tyme continued performing as an...
After LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, Girl's Tyme continued performing as an opening act for established R&B girl groups
careerIn 1995, Mathew left his job to manage the group, which halved the Knowles...
In 1995, Mathew left his job to manage the group, which halved the Knowles family's income, leading to them moving into separate apartments
careerBeyoncé in 2001 The group adopted the name Destiny's Child in 1996, based upon...
Beyoncé in 2001 The group adopted the name Destiny's Child in 1996, based upon a passage in the Book of Isaiah
careerIn 1997, following an appearance on the soundtrack for the film Men in Black,...
In 1997, following an appearance on the soundtrack for the film Men in Black, they release
careerThe media often used the term "bootylicious"—a portmanteau of "booty" and...
The media often used the term "bootylicious"—a portmanteau of "booty" and "delicious"—in reference to her curvaceous figure; the phrase was popularized by Destiny's Child's 2001 single of the same name
personalWriting for Rolling Stone, music journalist Touré noted that she became a...
Writing for Rolling Stone, music journalist Touré noted that she became a "crossover sex symbol" after the release of Dangerously in Love (2003)
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