Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce is a very talented singer and has a very interesting life. Beyonce Knowles was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. Her birth name is Beyonce Giselle Knowles. She was born into a family with two siblings. Her success began when she was 7 years old and singing in the church choir. She and her friend formed a group that sang in backyards and her mom's beauty parlor. The group performed in local events but they got their big break on Star Search. She was inspired by the "Jackson 5" and "The Supremes." When Beyonce got older she and three other people started a hip-hop group called "Destiny's Child." She was the lead singer of the group and wrote lyrics for all of their songs. The group had many hits and won two Grammy Awards in 2001, five Grammy's in 2004 and another in 2006. Through the years 2002-2006 she concentrated on her solo career. People have helped with her music like Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, Sean Paul and legendary Luther Vandros. Not only is Beyonce a singer she is an actress too. She was one of the stars in the movie, Austin Powers in Goldmember. Beyonce recently starred in The Pink Panther and the soon to be released Dreamgirls.  She is also the spokesperson for L’Oreal Cosmetics. Beyonce is continuing her career which is acting and singing.

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For more information:
http://www.beyonce-knowles.com 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyonce
http://www.taod.com/modules.php?name=site&profile=beyonce
http://www.netglimse.com/celebs/pages/beyonce_knowles/index.shtml

By Enrico & Austin

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