Beyoncé Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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Beyoncé
Beyoncé is an award-winning American singer and actor. She is married to Jay-Z, and the couple share three children. Beyoncé rose to fame with the girl group Destiny's Child and has since had an incredibly successful solo career that includes 32 Grammy Awards.
- Full name: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter
- Born: September 4, 1981
- Hometown: Houston, Texas
- Net worth: $500 million
- Children: Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir
- Genre: R&B, hip-hop, pop
- Top tracks: "Cuff It," "Halo," "Irreplaceable," "Sweet Dreams"
- Top albums: Dangerously In Love, B'Day, I Am... Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé, Lemonade
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By the Time Beyoncé Was 10 She’d Already Recorded at Least 50 Songs
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Beyoncé Is the Most Beautiful Music Star, According to Science
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Malibu Mansion Is the Most Expensive Property Purchase in California History
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Beyoncé’s Signature Hair Look for Her ‘Renaissance’ Album Required Patience and Lots of Maintenance
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Beyoncé Has the ‘Same Type of Intensity’ While Recording as Michael Jackson, According to His Former Producer

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Jay-Z Lost a Competition for Aaliyah’s Romantic Attention

Aaliyah had two men competing for her attention. Jay-Z, who was interested in her, reportedly wasn't thrilled about this.

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Published on October 14, 2024

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z posing together in 2004

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé Are ‘Sending a Message’ on Diddy Case, Attorney Says

Jay-Z and Beyoncé's lawyer recently spoke out after Piers Morgan posted an interview containing false claims regarding the couple and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Here's what the lawyer said about the couple 'sending a message.'

by Lauren Weiler

Beyonce and Jay-Z posing next to each other at the premiere of 'Lion King'.

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Beyoncé Once Confronted an Actor Who Was Flirting With Jay-Z

Beyoncé has shown a couple of times how protective she was of Jay-Z and their marriage, as she’s been willing to confront anyone who might pose a threat to them.

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Taylor Swift’s Grammys Outfit Has Royal Fans Seeing a Kate Middleton Connection

Taylor Swift accessorized a white gown with black gloves at the Grammys not unlike Kate Middleton did at a 2023 red carpet event.

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Published on February 5, 2024

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Miley Cyrus Turns Heads With Barely There Mesh Dress at 2024 Grammys

Miley Cyrus is nominated for six awards at this year's Grammys, including Album of the Year for 'Endless Summer Vacation.'

by Megan Elliott

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U2 at the Grammys Through the Years

Since 1988, Irish rockers U2 have won 22 Grammys. At Sunday's ceremony, they'll perform live from the Sphere in Las Vegas.

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Celine Dion Said 1 of Her Music Videos Is a ‘7 Minute Movie’

Celine Dion made one of the most over-the-top music videos of the 1990s. The "Because You Love Me" singer explained what was going on in the supernatural clip.

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Published on August 3, 2024

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What Britney Spears Found Hilarious About ‘…Baby One More Time’

“...Baby One More Time” was Britney Spears’ first No. 1 single. Here’s what made it different from all her other chart-toppers.

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Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’ Music Video, Explained!

Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" inspired one of the best and trippiest music videos of all time. The director of the clip explained it's about people who are "kind of vampires."

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How Beyoncé Once Reacted to Kelly Rowland’s Song About Their Rivalry

Kelly Rowland once reflected on what it was like to finally open up about her feelings towards Beyonce on the record ‘Dirty Laundry'.

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Beyoncé accepts the Innovator Award onstage during the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Psychic Says Beyoncé Is Finally ‘Breaking Free’ After ‘Expectations Held Her Back’

Here's what a celebrity psychic is predicting for Beyoncé following the success of her 'Cowboy Carter' album.

by Michelle Kapusta

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Madonna Had a Cowboy Era Before Beyoncé

Beyoncé recently turned a lot of heads by releasing 'Cowboy Carter', a tribute to cowboy culture. Madonna also made a statement with her cowboy video.

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Nancy Sinatra’s Explanation of ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin” Proves Why Beyoncé Sampled It

Beyoncé set the internet ablaze when she sampled Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'." "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" paved the way for great Beyoncé songs.

by Matthew Trzcinski

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What Paul McCartney Thinks of Beyoncé Covering The Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’

Beyoncé surprised everyone by releasing her version of The Beatles' "Blackbird." Paul McCartney had a strong reaction to the cover on social media.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Dolly Parton wears a plaid shirt and a white cowboy hat. Beyoncé wears a black shirt and a white cowboy hat.

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Beyoncé Makes Major Updates to Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ on ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyoncé takes on Dolly Parton's classic song "Jolene" on her new album. Here are the changes she made to the song's message.

by Emma McKee

Beyoncé wears a black shirt with a white cowboy hat.

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How The Beatles Fit Into Beyoncé’s Country Album, ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyoncé covers The Beatles' 'Blackbird' on 'Cowboy Carter.' Here's what Paul McCartney said about the inspiration behind the 1968 song.

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Beyoncé wears a silver jeweled dress, sunglasses, and a cowboy hat in the spirit of her new album, 'Cowboy Carter.'

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Beyoncé’s New Album Is Inspired by an Incident That Made It ‘Very Clear’ Country Music Didn’t Welcome Her

Beyoncé’s new album comes March 29. She hinted at an unpleasant incident that inspired her new collection of country music.

by Emma McKee

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How a Beyoncé Song Changed Rihanna’s Life

When Rihanna was still part of a girl group, she auditioned for a producer by singing a song by Beyoncé. The producer went on to write Rihanna hits.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Married couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z wear formalwear and gesture to the camera at the 66th GRAMMY Awards

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Beyoncé Goes Cowboy-Chic With Blinged Out Western Look at New York Fashion Week

Since debuting her country-inspired single 'Texas Hold 'Em,' Beyoncé's Texas roots are showing, and fans love it.

by Ali Hicks

Anna Osceola and Jon Hamm kiss as confetti rains down on the Chiefs at Super Bowl LVIII

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All of the A-List Celebrities Spotted at Super Bowl LVIII

While you were watching Taylor Swift, Usher, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z, tons of A-list celebrities were enjoying Super Bowl LVIII in person.

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Clint Eastwood at a special New York screening reception for 'Jersey Boys'.

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Clint Eastwood Felt Beyoncé Could Be the Next Ella Fitzgerald After ‘A Star Is Born’

Although Beyoncé never officially worked with Clint Eastwood in ‘A Star Is Born’, Eastwood was very much looking forward to collaborating with the singer.

by Antonio Stallings

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What Aretha Franklin Really Thought of Beyoncé

Aretha Franklin revealed what she thought of Beyoncé as a feminist. Franklin also released a disco version of a Destiny’s Child song.

by Matthew Trzcinski

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Beyoncé Was Once Grabbed By a Fan Who Had to Be Removed From the Stage

A fan clearly crossed a line with Beyonce while she was on stage.

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Destiny's Child on the red carpet. Kandi Burruss wrote one of their big hits, "Bug-a-Boo."

Kandi Burruss Knew Beyoncé Would Be a Star When She Worked With Her on ‘Bug-A-Boo’

Kandi Burruss co-wrote Destiny's Child's singles "Bills, Bills, Bills," and "Bug-a-Boo." The 'RHOA' star says Beyonce was a stand out.

by Brenda Alexander

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Beyoncé’s No. 1 Songs From Worst to Best

Some Beyoncé songs are absolutely iconic but others aren't talked about very much anymore. Here's a look at 20 years of No. 1 hits.

by Matthew Trzcinski

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Beyoncé Nixed ‘Halo’ Lyrics and Just Sang Gibberish Instead

Beyoncé's "Halo" was co-written by a rock star whose work Queen B admired. The tune became a huge hit in the United States.

by Matthew Trzcinski

India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'

‘Bridgerton’: Shonda Rhimes Calls Queen Charlotte the Beyoncé of the Show

Shonda Rhimes said it was easy to center a 'Bridgerton' spionoff on Queen Charlotte because she is like a world famous star.

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Kate Middleton now the Princess of Wales, then Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge departs after visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum during an official visit to Cambridgeshire on June 23, 2022 in Cambridge, England

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More Fans Want to Know About Kate Middleton’s Diet Than Beyoncé or Kim Kardashian

As the Princess of Wales, young people around the world look up to Kate Middleton and according to new data they are really interested in her diet.

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Magic Johnson Was Not Happy with Beyoncé’s Grammys Record Celebration: ‘It Was Extremely Disrespectful’

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' lost out on wthe Grammy Award for Album of the Year, prompting criticism from others including retired basketball star Magic Johnson.

by Chris Malone