Beyonce

BeyoncÈ Giselle Knowles, 25, from Texas is a singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, model and philanthropist. She is also the founding member, chief songwriter and co-producer of Destiny’s Child, one of the biggest selling female acts of all time having sold more than 33 million records worldwide. When Beyonce won the 2001 ASCAP Pop Songwriter Of The Year Award, she became the first African-American woman ñ and the second woman ever ñ to receive that honour.

Destiny’s Child burst on the music scene in 1997 with their multi-platinum single, No, No, No, from their self-titled album. Their album, The Writing's On The Wall, released in 1999, went on to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide, driven in part by three Top 10 hits: "Jumpin, Jumpin", "Say My Name" and "Bills, Bills, Bills", which spent nine weeks at number 1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

The multi-talented R&B star Beyonce released her debut solo album Dangerously In Love in June 2003. Beyonce’s film career too continues to climb ñ in 2001 she starred in MTV’s Carmen, in 2002 she appeared as Foxy Cleopatra in Austin Powers in Goldmember, and in 2006 she co-starred with Cuba Gooding Jr. in The Fighting Temptations. She is also the spokesperson for L’Oreal.

Beyonce Knowles has confirmed her place in the UK’s musical affections by scooping Best International Female at the Brits 2004 Awards Ceremony. Beyonce pictures and lyrics are much sought after by her worldwide fans.