beyonce life and career

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles born September 4, 1981 often known by the mononym Beyonpronounced /biˈjɒnseɪ/ bee-YON-say is an American recording 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 rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.
During the hiatus of Destiny's Child, Knowles released her debut solo album Dangerously in Love in 2003, which spawned the number one hits "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy" and became one of the most successful albums of that year, earning her a then record-tying five Grammy Awards. Following the group's disbandment in 2005, Knowles released her second solo album, B'Day in 2006. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and included the hits "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar". Her third solo album I Am... Sasha Fierce was released in 2008, and included the anthemic "Single Ladies Put a Ring on It, which achieved fame for its intricate choreography, prompting a legion of imitations and parodies from men and women all around the world. The album earned Knowles six Grammys at the 52nd Grammy Awards, breaking the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night
Apart from her work in music, Knowles has also been involved in acting. She made her debut in 2001, in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera, and also starred in the film adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical, Dreamgirls 2006, which earned her two Golden Globe nominations. In 2004, Knowles and her mother introduced their family's fashion line, House of Deréon, and has also endorsed brands such as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal. In June 2010, Knowles was ranked second on Forbes list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential celebrities in the world and first on its list of the Most Powerful and Influential musicians in the world
Knowles has earned numerous awards and accolades. She is one of the most honored artists by the Grammys, and third among female artists a total of 16 Grammy Awards 13 as a solo artist and 3 as a member of Destiny's Child. In 2007, she became the first female artist to be awarded the International Artist Award at the American Music Awards. Knowles was ranked the 4th Artist of the 2000s decade by Billboardand was listed the most successful female artist of the decade, as well as the top radio artist of the decade The Recording Industry Association of America RIAA listed Knowles as the top certified artist of theTo date, she has sold 75 million records worldwide making her one of the best-selling music artists of all
Contents
* 1 Life and career
o 1.1 1981–1996: Early life and career beginnings
o 1.2 1997–2001: Destiny's Child era and depression
o 1.3 2002–04: Solo career, films, and Dangerously in Love
o 1.4 2004–07: Destiny's Child reunion, films, and B'Day
o 1.5 2008–09: Marriage, I Am... Sasha Fierce, and films
o 1.6 2010–present: Untitled fourth studio album
* 2 Artistry
o 2.1 Music and voice
o 2.2 Stage and alter ego
o 2.3 Public image
* 3 Influences and legacy
* 4 Other ventures
o 4.1 Clothing lines
o 4.2 Products and endorsements
* 5 Philanthropy
* 6 Filmography
* 7 Discography
* 8 See also
* 9 References
* 10 External links
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