MISGUIDED MAGAZINE SPRING 2020

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BEYONCÉ
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is a multi-platinum,
Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter,
record producer, and actress who’s acclaimed for her
thrilling vocals, videos and live shows.
Beyoncé first captured the public’s eye as lead vocalist
of the R&B group Destiny’s Child. She later established
a solo career with her debut album Dangerously in Love,
becoming one of music’s top-selling artists with sold-out
tours and a slew of awards.
Beyoncé is the first female artist to debut at No. 1 on the
Billboard 200 with her first five studio albums. Her selftitled
fifth studio album was the fastest-selling album
distributed in iTunes history, having sold more than 80,000
copies in three hours, and more than 800,000 copies
throughout the weekend it was released alone. Knowles
has also starred in several films, including Dream Girls.
She married hip-hop recording artist Jay-Z in 2008 and the
couple has three children.
At the 2010 Grammy Awards, Knowles walked away with
six honors — the most wins in a single night by a female
artist at the time. By 2013, Knowles had won 16 Grammys.
One year after she canceled a planned appearance at
Coachella because of her pregnancy, Knowles took the
stage for an eagerly anticipated performance at the April
2018 music festival. The first black woman to headline the
event, Knowles wowed attendees and critics alike.
In addition to acting and performing, Knowles ran a clothing
line called House of Dereon with her mother. She also
launched her own fragrance, Heat, in 2010. Throughout her
career, Knowles has served as a spokesperson and model for
several other brands, including L’Oreal and Tommy Hilfiger.
Source: biography.com/musician/beyonce-knowles
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