Beyonce
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4, 1981), often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American R & B artist, actress and fashion designer. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child. Knowles became famous in the late 1990s as lead singer of R & B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Even Beyonce perfumes has established itself as the best seller worldwide.
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During the hiatus of Destiny's Child released their album Knowles' debut solo, Dangerously in Love, 2003, which gave rise to two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 - "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy" and became one of the most successful albums of that year, gave her a then record-bind five Grammy Awards. [2] After the breakup of Destiny's Child in 2005, Knowles released her second solo album, B'Day, in 2006, and included the hits "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar". Her third solo album I Am ... Sasha Fierce, released in 2008, played four commercially successful singles, "If I Were a Boy", "Single Ladies (Put a ring on it)," "Halo" and "Sweet Dreams". The album helped Knowles earning six Grammy awards in 2010, breaking the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night. [3] Three years later, Knowles released her fourth solo album, 4 (2011), who became her fourth consecutive number one albums on the Billboard 200 as a solo artist. This made her the second female artist and the third artist overall, to have her first four studio albums debut on top of the chart.
Besides his work in music has Knowles also launched a career as an actor. She debuted in the 2001 musical film Carmen: A Hip presence of the clusters before appearing in major films, including Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), Dreamgirls (2006), which earned her two Golden Globe nominations, and Cadillac Records (2008). In 2004 introduced Knowles and her mother, her family's fashion line, House of Dereon. In June 2010 she was ranked first on Forbes list of the 100 most powerful and influential musicians in the world [4], and the second on its list of the 100 most powerful and influential celebrities in the world. [5]
Knowles's work has given her numerous awards and honors, including 16 Grammy Awards, 11 MTV Video Music Awards, a Billboard Millennium Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Destiny's Child. In 2009, Billboard named her Top Radio Songs Artist of the 2000s decade [6] and ranked her as the 4th overall Artist of the decade (and as the first female artist of this period). [7] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which also recognized Knowles as top Certified Artist of the 2000s. [8] [9] In the U.S., Knowles has sold over 11.2 million albums and 25 million singles. She has also sold 75 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. [10] In 2010, Knowles was VH1 on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.
In November 2009, Knowles was named artist of the decade of the observer. [190] In December 2009, Billboard magazine ranked Knowles 4th Artist of the 2000s decade [7] and named her the most successful female artist of the 2000s as well as the top radio artist. [6] Knowles was also ranked 15th on Billboard magazine's list of top 50 R & B / hip hop artists of the past 25 years (1985-2010). [191] In February 2010 the recording industry Association of America (RIAA), listed Knowles as the top certified artist of the decade, with a total of 64 certifications, including albums, digital tracks, ringtones, master and music videos. [8] In August 2010, Knowles was ranked 52nd on VH1's list of the 100 greatest artists of all time. [11] In 2011 was ranked Root newspaper Knowles 13 on its list of the 100 most influential African Americans. [192] In May 2011, Keith Caulfield and Gary Trust of Billboard magazine listed Knowles at number 17 on its list of the Top 20 Hot 100 songwriter of having co-written eight singles that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She was one of only three women on this list. [193] In September 2011, it was known that Knowles had set a new Guinness World Record for most tweets per second of her pregnancy. [194] On September 29, 2011, "Crazy in Love" was number one on VH1's list of The 100 Greatest Songs of the 2000s. [195] In October 2011 Prefix magazine listed Knowles at number one on their list of the best female R & B singer, writes that "What is almost unbelievable crazy is that not only can Beyonce sings better than anyone else out there, but she can dance better than anyone else out there, and unlike almost every artist, she can do both. "[196]
Knowles performing "Listen" during "The Beyonce Experience" in Munich, Germany
During his career, Knowles received many awards and achievements. In 2007 she became the first female artist to be awarded the International Artist Award at the American Music Awards. [197] At the 2008 World Music Awards Knowles was honored the legend award for outstanding contribution to the art. [198] She was also honored with the Billboard Millennium Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, in recognition of her career achievements and influence in the music industry. [199] Knowles is one of the most honored artists from the Grammys, and the third among the women artists, [200] with a total of 16 Grammy Awards-13 as a solo artist and three as a member of Destiny's Child. [201] [202] Her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, was listed as one of the 200 definitive albums in music history of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. [203] In September 2009, Knowles has sold 75 million albums worldwide as a solo artist, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. [10]
Knowles has been a musical inspiration among many contemporary artists, including Rihanna, [204] Alexandra Burke, [205] Leona Lewis [206] Jessie J, [207] Nicki Minaj, [208] JoJo [209] and Nicole Scherzinger [ 210] Minaj have quoted Knowles as one of her idols and admire her for being "so driven." [208] Adele has also stated that Knowles is one of her idols [211] and has revealed to Rolling Stone that she was inspired by Knowles' alter-ego to create their own named Sasha Carter. The composite of Sasha Fierce and late country icon June Carter pulled out when she has to give himself a shot of confidence. [212] Trey Songz, [213] Keri Hilson, [214] Jazmine Sullivan [215] and Miranda Lambert [216] have also mentioned that they are fans of Knowles' music. Kelly Rowland revealed in an interview with MTV News that Knowles was one of the artists she was inspired by when recording his second solo album, Ms. Kelly. [217] Miley Cyrus told Seventeen magazine that she would like to be like Knowles, said "She's the ultimate woman. You look at her and you do not mind, I wonder what her personal life looks like. You look at her and you go , is that girl on the stage a superstar. You do not care about anything else, you care only about her music so I hope it would be me in the future "[218] Lady Gaga, in an interview for her MTV special Lady Gaga : Inside Outside Told, revealed that she was inspired by Knowles advance .. to be famous. She said "You know, I never said Beyonce this, but I remember about my grandmother's couch crying and a Destiny's Child video came on. I remember watching Beyoncé thinking:" Oh, she is a star. I want it. I want to be on MTV. "And now I'm in music videos with Beyonce." [219] The actress Gwyneth Paltrow revealed to Harpers Bazaar UK she studied Knowles much of her live concerts, while learning to become a Musical in the film Country Strong. [220] Katy Perry told InStyle magazine that she saw the Knowles for certain "trend-setting inspiration," and stated that she assumed Knowles glowing legs. [221] Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry revealed that she was disappointed that she never became a mega star as Knowles and told Billboard magazine, "the temptation to be such a great entertainer and performer Beyonce [is] so great, I would adore to do some of sent her track record with the songs is phenomenal, .. I wish we had so many hits. " [222] In an interview with Extra, Simon Cowell and LA Reid asked for their thoughts on Knowles. Cowell said: "Ambitious, talented, competitive She defines this new form of what I call super Popstars, and they are all girls right now It's like a new super-species that literally want to rule the world ..." [223] Reid added, ". She arguably may be the most talented artist alive" [223]
Knowles' music video for "Single Ladies (Put a ring on it)" has achieved fame for its intricate choreography, which has been credited to have started the "first major dance craze of both the new millennium and the Internet." [81] This led to a legion of imitations and parodies of men and women around the world to post videos of themselves on YouTube trying to do the choreography. [224] Celebrities have also tried the choreography, including Justin Timberlake, [82] Joe Jonas [83] Tom Hanks [84] and U.S. President Barack Obama. [85]
Other ventures
Clothes lines
Knowles and her mother introduced House of Dereon, a ready-to-wear contemporary women's fashion line, in 2005. The concept is inspired by three generations of women in the family, named Dereon Knowles celebrates grandmother, Agnèz Dereon, who worked as a seamstress. [225] According to Tina Knowles, reflecting the style of the line best Knowles' taste and style. [226] was launched in 2006, products from House of Dereon public exhibitions during the group's shows and tours during Destiny Fulfilled Era. [227] [228] The store, that is available across the U.S. and Canada, sells sportswear, denim along with fur, outerwear and accessories, including handbags. Knowles is also working with House of Brands, a local shoe company, to produce a range of footwear for House of Dereon. [ 229]
In 2004 founded Knowles and her mother, her family's company Beyond Productions, which provides state and brand management for House of Dereon. [230] In early 2008 they launched Beyoncé Fashion Diva, a mobile game with an online social networking component, with the House of Dereon. [230] In July 2009, launched Knowles and her mother a new junior clothing label, Sasha Fierce for Dereon, for back-to-school sales. The collection, inspired by Knowles' stage presence, consists of sportswear, outerwear, bags, shoes, eyewear, lingerie and jewelry. [231] The clothing line was taken up by department stores including Macy's and Dillard's and stores, Jimmy Jazz and against all odds. [231] In May 2010, teamed with Knowles' clothing store C & A to drop her Dereon clothing line marked, Dereon by Beyonce for C & A. The collection was only available in the Brazilian C & A shops. [232]
Products and endorsements
In 2002, Knowles signed a promotional deal with Pepsi to appear in two television commercials, and radio and Internet advertising and merchandising promotional materials. [233] A 2004 Pepsi TV commercials in the theme of "Gladiators" featured Knowles with singer Britney Spears, Pink and Enrique Iglesias, [234] and the following year with Jennifer Lopez and David Beckham entitled "Samurai". [235] Knowles range of commercial deals and products also includes beauty care products and perfumes. She has worked with L'Oreal for 18 years of age. [236] In 2004, Knowles launched her fragrance, True Star, with Tommy Hilfiger. The advertisement for the fragrance is in black and white and Knowles singing a cover version of "Wishing on a Star", which she earned $ 250,000. [237] The following year, Knowles launched her second fragrance by Hilfiger, True Star Gold. [238] In 2007, Knowles appeared in an ad campaign for Emporio Armani Diamonds fragrance. [239]
In March 2009, Knowles appeared in a commercial for the Nintendo DS game "Rhythm Heaven". [240] In January 2010, Knowles signed a three-year support deal with Vizio. [241] She has also starred in two television commercials for "Style Savvy," a fashion video game for Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi. Five designs from her house Dereon clothing line was available for download in the game. [242] In February 2010, Knowles launched her first fragrance, Heat. [243] She remake her cover version of "Fever" for the fragrance television commercial. The commercial was banned daytime TV in the UK, after getting 14 viewer complaints. The commercial begins with a picture of Knowles seems to lie naked in a room, had been considered "too sexually provocative" to be seen by young children and was not shown before 07:30. [244] In February 2011 Knowles launched her second fragrance, Heat Rush. [245] In April 2011 were Knowles sued by American game developer, Gate Five, for more than $ 100 million, claiming that she "destroyed [their] activities ... for fun." [246] Knowles has changed her plans for a game called "Star Power: Beyonce". forcing the company to fire 70 employees weeks before Christmas 2010, [246] Knowles' third fragrance, Pulse, launched in September 2011 [247].
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