Born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé Knowles first captured the public's eye as lead vocalist of the R&B group, Destiny's Child. She later established a solo career, becoming one of music's top-selling artists with sold-out tours and a slew of awards. Knowles has also starred in several films, including the Academy Award-winning, Dreamgirls. Also an entertainer turned businesswoman, Beyoncé has started a clothing line, House of Dereon and a line of fragrances. She married fellow musician Jay-Z in 2008 and gave birth to their first child, Blue Ivy Carter on January 7, 2012.
“I just have to say, I feel so good to be on this stage. I have the best fans in the world. Now, my doctors told me not to perform tonight, but there was no way in the world. I just have to say that you all have given me so much inspiration and I just want to thank you guys.”
Antwerp, Belgium (5.15.13)
“I’m not gonna try to be cool, forget being cool. I’m gonna be honest, I’m gonna be sad, I’m gonna be passionate, I’m gonna be vulnerable. I’m gonna sing from my heart.”
Excerpt from The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons From Extraordinary Lives by Katie Couric.
“I’m not gonna try to be cool, forget being cool. I’m gonna be honest, I’m gonna be sad, I’m gonna be passionate, I’m gonna be vulnerable. I’m gonna sing from my heart.”
Excerpt from The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons From Extraordinary Lives by Katie Couric.
Excerpt from The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons From Extraordinary Lives by Katie Couric.
Excerpt from The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons From Extraordinary Lives by Katie Couric.
Excerpt from The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons From Extraordinary Lives by Katie Couric.
Excerpt from The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons From Extraordinary Lives by Katie Couric.
