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One of the most recognizable characters in modern-day R&B, Beyoncé first rose to fame as the siren-voiced centerpiece of Destiny's Child before embarking on a multi-platinum solo career in 2001. Booming record sales, Grammy awards, movie roles, and a romance with rapper/CEO Jay-Z combined to heighten her profile in the 2000s, making the singer a virtual mainstay in the entertainment world. While some media outlets derisively championed Paris Hilton as "the next Marilyn Monroe," Beyoncé was a much better contender for the role, her glittering pop culture persona only matched by her success onscreen and on record.

Born in Houston in September 1981, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles began performing at age seven, winning upwards of 30 local competitions for her dancing and vocal abilities. She also joined her cousin Kelly Rowland and classmates LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett in forming an adolescent vocal group. Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé's father and Rowland's legal guardian, signed on to be the girls' manager, eventually quitting his full-time job to focus on their efforts. This situation would ultimately lead to the creation of one of the most popular female R&B groups of all time -- Destiny's Child.

Destiny's Child gained momentum throughout the 1990s, appearing on Star Search in 1992 (under the name Girl's Tyme) and weathering several lineup changes before signing to Columbia Records in 1997. Four studio albums later, the group has officially become the best-selling female group of all time, with such smash hits as "Jumpin' Jumpin'," "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Say My Name," and "Survivor" bolstering the girls' momentum despite a continued string of lawsuits from former members Roberson and Luckett (who contested Mathew Knowles' management, claiming he withheld profits and unjustly favored his daughter and niece). In 2001, Beyoncé, Rowland, and replacement member Michelle Williams allowed themselves a break from the group to pursue individual solo careers. Before landing several movie roles, Beyoncé became the first African-American female artist and second woman ever to win the annual ASCAP Pop Songwriter of the Year Award. An appearance in the MTV drama Carmen: A Hip Hopera quickly followed, but it was her role as Foxxy Cleopatra in 2002's Austin Powers in Goldmember that established Beyoncé as a true Hollywood star.

While her inclusion on the movie's soundtrack failed to chart nationally, Beyoncé's full-length solo debut, 2003's Dangerously in Love, reached multi-platinum status. Featuring collaborations with Sean Paul, Missy Elliott, OutKast's Big Boi, and romantic interest Jay-Z, the album spawned a total of four Top Ten singles and garnered the singer five Grammys. Destiny's Child reconvened the following year to release Destiny Fulfilled; upon completing the resulting tour, the group issued one final album, a greatest-hits compilation entitled #1's, and subsequently disbanded. Beyoncé turned her full attention to her burgeoning solo career, releasing the sophomore effort B'day in September 2006 and, three months later, turning in an award-winning performance for the movie musical Dreamgirls. The singer then embarked on the Beyoncé Experience concert tour, releasing a live DVD in November 2007.

The following year proved to be another busy one as Beyoncé Knowles landed the role of Etta James in Cadillac Records, a musical biopic that explored the heyday of Chicago's Chess Records. Shooting commenced in February 2008, with Beyoncé also serving as co-executive producer. One month before the film's December release, the singer released her third studio album, I Am...Sasha Fierce. The double-disc effort emphasized her two distinct personalities, allowing Beyoncé to explore both mainstream sounds and traditional R&B. ~ Andrew Leahey, All Music GuideMore

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Halo
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Freakum Dress
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Suga Mama
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Jun 23rd, 8:00pm
Me, Myself And I
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Jun 19th, 11:55pm
Flaws And All
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Irreplaceable
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Fan Comments

Nov 19th, 4:59pm
i luv the video when i first saw it on MTV AM on Monday or Tuesday i was like wow who is the other girl (i knew the song by the beat) and when it went off it sed lady gaga and i think that the video iz cool with the outfits and guns
Nov 19th, 12:59pm
Beyonce - minha cantora perferida
- na minha opiniao a melhor cantora de todo o mundo da musica
Nov 19th, 9:36am
Keep doing your thing beyonce. One day I wish that I can meet and sing a song with ya. Much props
Nov 12th, 4:30pm
Beyonce My Idol!♥ Ur The Best! Don't Ever stop doing what U do! Ur truly Amazing!♪
Nov 12th, 10:46am
BEYONCE, I LOVE WHAT YOU DO!!! PLEASE KEEP IT UP!!!
I CANT WAIT FOR 'VIDEO PHONE' VIDEO TO COME OUT. I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THAT VIDEO SINCE YOUR ALBUM DROPPED!!! I CANT WAIT FOR YOUR NEXT ALBUM!!! CONTINUE TO DO YOU. F**K THEM HATERS BEY ;)
Nov 11th, 5:05pm
omg beyonce i love you never stop what your doing and im so glad u did halo !
Nov 9th, 8:53pm
Hey Beyonce i just love your song sweet dreams
Nov 8th, 9:36am
ohhhhhhhhhhh Beyonce ma talented Diva star...............love u and ur hits
Nov 6th, 8:41pm
i luv beyonce sh da chick
Nov 6th, 4:08pm
I Love Beyonce shes My Idol :)