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People in the News
Beyonce
Presents the life and accomplishments of the popular singer and actress who started her success as a member of the group Destiny's Child.
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First published November 8, 2006
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January 7, 2016
‘‘Beyoncé (people in the news)’’ is a Biography written by Terri Dougherty. Before I started reading the book, I had some questions about Beyoncé. I wanted to know how she got famous, where she was born and what kind of a person she was. From what I read in the Biography, I understood that she always wanted to be famous. Beyoncé was born in Houston, Texas on September fourth, 1981.
When Beyoncé was nine years old, her parents brought her to an event in Houston called ‘‘the People’s Workshop’’. It was an event where people performed in front of talent scouts. In the audience there was a woman who asked her to try out for a group called Girl’s Tyme. She became part of the group and joined them when they performed in local events thus building her reputations as a singer and dancer. Beyoncé used to be chubby in her younger days so, she decided to get thinner to become attractive. She was a talented dancer because her parents put her in dance school before she could talk or walk.
Should I ever get the opportunity to meet Beyoncé I would ask her two questions. First, Is she’s happy being famous and if she thought that she would make it this far. Beyoncé also became famous by appearing in movies. In 2003, Beyoncé released her first song called ‘‘Dangerously In Love’’. With her song ‘‘Dangerously In Love’’ she earned five Grammy Awards and got on the Hot-100 number-one singles billboard.
As I read the book I began to question if the book was really a biography as it had so many interesting facts. Could one person have such an interesting life? I did some research and confirmed that the book was really a biography. Five facts that everyone should know about Beyoncé are first, she is a strong woman. Second, she loves to help others and participating in charities. Third, she’s is married and has a daughter. Fourth, she stars in many movies and finally has a great voice and is an excellent dancer.
The most exciting thing I learned from her is that she never gives up and tries her best in everything she does. However, the most disappointing thing I discovered was that she is not as successful as she used to be with hits in the last couple of years. I would recommend this book to everyone who loves music and learning about famous musicians. Reading this book will also motivate you to do your best.
When Beyoncé was nine years old, her parents brought her to an event in Houston called ‘‘the People’s Workshop’’. It was an event where people performed in front of talent scouts. In the audience there was a woman who asked her to try out for a group called Girl’s Tyme. She became part of the group and joined them when they performed in local events thus building her reputations as a singer and dancer. Beyoncé used to be chubby in her younger days so, she decided to get thinner to become attractive. She was a talented dancer because her parents put her in dance school before she could talk or walk.
Should I ever get the opportunity to meet Beyoncé I would ask her two questions. First, Is she’s happy being famous and if she thought that she would make it this far. Beyoncé also became famous by appearing in movies. In 2003, Beyoncé released her first song called ‘‘Dangerously In Love’’. With her song ‘‘Dangerously In Love’’ she earned five Grammy Awards and got on the Hot-100 number-one singles billboard.
As I read the book I began to question if the book was really a biography as it had so many interesting facts. Could one person have such an interesting life? I did some research and confirmed that the book was really a biography. Five facts that everyone should know about Beyoncé are first, she is a strong woman. Second, she loves to help others and participating in charities. Third, she’s is married and has a daughter. Fourth, she stars in many movies and finally has a great voice and is an excellent dancer.
The most exciting thing I learned from her is that she never gives up and tries her best in everything she does. However, the most disappointing thing I discovered was that she is not as successful as she used to be with hits in the last couple of years. I would recommend this book to everyone who loves music and learning about famous musicians. Reading this book will also motivate you to do your best.
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Beyoncé Knowles is a very talented star in singing, dancing, and acting. She started with neighborhood friends called Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LaToya Luckett. At an early age she showed her talent and started performing. “At an early age, Beyoncé Knowles showed her talent for singing and an interest in performing.” (Dougherty 11)She was a very shy girl at her school, and her personality changed after singing. Her parents weren’t against her talent nor were strict about her singing more that working. Her parents realized the meaning of their daughter’s gift. In conclusion, Beyoncé was once a beginner to become a leader.
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Beyoncé’s parents were very happy for her especially her father who took it seriously. Mathew Knowles , was Beyoncé’s father. He was helping her perform and set up practice for her. “… it was her father who set up a practice and performance schedule…” (Dougherty 8) Mathew cared too much about his daughter, he quit his job to help her. After quitting, the family ended up with financial issues. The outcomes were more than the incomes. In conclusion, this shows that Beyoncé’s parents are kind and care about their daughter.
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Beyoncé has very good taste in clothes and music, she is very glamour and into fashion. One of her best hits were the single girls where she was inspired from the Supremes. “ The glamour and style of the Supremes, shown here in a 1967 performance, inspired Beyoncé.”(Dougherty 21). She also have made sacrifices, she attended summer camp for three years. On the camp, they took the time to make their music talent perfect. They began their days by running then practicing singing. In conclusion, she did everything to be at her best
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Beyoncé Knowles admits that she really had a bad taste in clothes. At the age of fourteen, Beyoncé didn't have the extraordinary fashion abilities as she has know. She even admits to the media that her taste of fashion at the age of fourteen was horrible. "'My style back then could be describes as bad...," (Dougherty 28). She especially talks about the ugly shoes she used to wear. Beyoncé used to wear platform tennis shoes compared to what she wears now. Today, Beyoncé mostly wears signed heels and Christian Louboutin shoes. In conclusion, her taste turned from horrible to terrific.
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Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles, was the manager of Beyoncé, LaTavia, and LaToya. After years of succeed, everything was because of Mathew Knowles who quit his job to help these girls. Then years after that, LaToya and LaTavia decided to let go of their manager. They said he was selfish and wanted everything for himself while he was the one who made sure they are professional artists. "they accused Mathew Knowles of "greed,insistence on control, self-dealing and promotion of his daughter's interests at their expense."(Dougherty 40). Not all media believed what these girls said. Beyoncé didn't know what to do, she tried to stand up besides both her dad and her best-friends. To conclude, people have to stop treating other unfairly.
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Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland,and Michelle Williams made an album named Destiny's child. The three girls practiced so much that they almost never had time for themselves. They were very successful after that. Beyoncé started being famous more and more everyday. One of their best hits, where they won their Grammy, "Say My Name." "Graciously accept their Grammy for best rhythm and blues song."(Dougherty 49). The Destiny's Child started in 1990's and ended when Beyoncé's group pretty much separated in 2005. Thus, Beyoncé still kept getting popular and famous day after day.
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After many years in Destiny's Child, Beyoncé was very talented in singing. Beyoncé Knowles had enough talent to move into a higher level. "Although Beyoncé enjoyed performing with Destiny's Child, it was becoming more and more apparent that she had enough talent to take her beyond the group."(Dougherty 54). Beyonce then knew there were many things to do outside her trio. Although, Beyoncé didn't want to be a diva, and separated from the girls who made her a star. If Beyoncé wanted her career to continue, then she has to strike out on her own. Beyoncé decided to make her exist grateful and without problems. In conclusion, Beyoncé has to find out a way to exit the group nicely.
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After trying to leave Destiny's Child, Beyoncé succeeded. Just after exiting, it was possible for Beyonce to act and make a solo album. "Acting and a solo album were both possibilities for Beyoncé..."( Dougherty 54). Beyoncé didn't completely quit the group, she told them that they would still meet. Also, Beyoncé told her group that they would just take a break from recording and touring. Beyoncé wasn't the only one to move on, Rowland and Williams also has solos to record. In conclusion, everyone needed to move on with their careers.
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Beyoncé decided to move on with her life and not miss any opportunity she has. Beyoncé then started in MTV , playing the lead role. "MTV executives who thought she might be right to play the lead role of the Network's 2001 productions Carmen."(Dougherty 55). A Hip- Hopera sent a request for Beyoncé that she take a look at the script. Beyoncé was very surprised for this opportunity she had. She was happy they chose her to play the part. As Beyoncé never acted before, she wanted to take this challenge. In conclusion, in rather to succeed people have to try hard and challenge themselves, just like Beyoncé.
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As the reader can see in the reviews above, Beyoncé has shown lots of improvements throughout her practice. Beyoncé learned lots of skills after her role as Carmen." The role as Carmen gave Beyoncé to extend her performing talent beyond music and allowed her to grow in other ways..." (Dougherty 56). Beyoncé showed many improvements after exiting her group. She became stronger in singing without the help of anyone. As Beyoncé said, she grew up a lot. Thus, Beyoncé did show progress.
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Beyonce had been participating in singing to the audience. Beyonce was acting without knowing it herself. "... she had been acting without realizing it." (Dougherty 57) Beyonce was asked by lots of producers if she wanted to act in movies. Beyoncé would say no because it required acting and no part of her singing, Beyoncé's role as Carmen required lots of singing. To conclude, Beyoncé has to get any opportunity in front of her.
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After she refused the other opportunities, she wanted to be the perfect one so she agreed to acting and singing. Beyoncé agreed that if there was any roles that had to do with singing she will take it. Many people wanted her because of the role of Carmen. John Lyons wanted Beyoncé to play the role of Foxxy." Beyoncé's performance in Carmen caught the attention of producer John Lyons..." (Dougherty 58). Beyoncé didn't really want to act in this show because if required more acting than singing. In conclusion, this is one of the best opportunities Beyoncé would have.
March 22, 2015
March 22, 2015
At age seven, Beyoncé's performance in a talent show singing "Imagine" by John Lennon won fifteen and sixteen-year-olds. The biography, Beyoncé, was written by the author, Terri Dougherty. Beyonce's path into becoming a worldwide singer wasn't simple. On the contrary, she had to win a talent show, went to High School of the Performing and Visual Arts and the Alief Elsik High School. Additionally, she was part of the choir at St. John's United Methodist Church.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is a popular R&B, pop, soul American singer as well as a songwriter and actress. She was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston,Texas and currently lives in Los Angeles, California. During her childhood, she participated in dancing and singing competitions. For instance, "At an early age, Beyoncé Knowles showed her talent for singing and an interest in performing” (Dougherty 11). Her reputation began in 1997 when she became lead singer of the group, Destiny's Child. To conclude, Beyoncé career had different stages since she was in a group and then became a solo artist.
Beyoncé group, Destiny's Child, became world's best-selling girls group. It was directed by Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles, a Xerox sales manager. Their first song was named "Killing Time" which on the soundtrack of the movie, Men in Black. Their most successful song clearly was "Say My Name" which won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards. Sadly, the group decided to give their group a time-out to conduct solo careers after launching their album, 8 Days of Christmas. For example, "Although Beyoncé enjoyed performing with Destiny's Child, it was becoming more and more apparent that she had enough talent to take her beyond the group" (Dougherty 54).
After quitting Destiny's Child, she became a solo artist and called herself a "modern-day feminist". For this reason, her songs are mainly about love, relationships, and female empowerment. She sold seventy-five million records as a solo artist and sixty million with Destiny's Child. This made her the best-selling music artists and Billboard named her the Top Radio Songs Artist of the decade. Today, the most viewed of her songs is "7/11" followed by "Halo". In conclusion, Beyoncé career as a solo artist increased her fame.
Beyoncé had to achieve many challenges before becoming the famous R&B and pop singer she is today. Her dad directed her first group, Destiny's Child. Later on, she quit that group and continued her career as a solo artist. The biography, Beyoncé, was written by the author, Terri Dougherty. Beyoncé's fame wasn't easy to achieve since she had to participate in various talent shows and high schools as well as a group as well as going on a tour with Jay-Z.
At age seven, Beyoncé's performance in a talent show singing "Imagine" by John Lennon won fifteen and sixteen-year-olds. The biography, Beyoncé, was written by the author, Terri Dougherty. Beyonce's path into becoming a worldwide singer wasn't simple. On the contrary, she had to win a talent show, went to High School of the Performing and Visual Arts and the Alief Elsik High School. Additionally, she was part of the choir at St. John's United Methodist Church.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is a popular R&B, pop, soul American singer as well as a songwriter and actress. She was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston,Texas and currently lives in Los Angeles, California. During her childhood, she participated in dancing and singing competitions. For instance, "At an early age, Beyoncé Knowles showed her talent for singing and an interest in performing” (Dougherty 11). Her reputation began in 1997 when she became lead singer of the group, Destiny's Child. To conclude, Beyoncé career had different stages since she was in a group and then became a solo artist.
Beyoncé group, Destiny's Child, became world's best-selling girls group. It was directed by Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles, a Xerox sales manager. Their first song was named "Killing Time" which on the soundtrack of the movie, Men in Black. Their most successful song clearly was "Say My Name" which won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards. Sadly, the group decided to give their group a time-out to conduct solo careers after launching their album, 8 Days of Christmas. For example, "Although Beyoncé enjoyed performing with Destiny's Child, it was becoming more and more apparent that she had enough talent to take her beyond the group" (Dougherty 54).
After quitting Destiny's Child, she became a solo artist and called herself a "modern-day feminist". For this reason, her songs are mainly about love, relationships, and female empowerment. She sold seventy-five million records as a solo artist and sixty million with Destiny's Child. This made her the best-selling music artists and Billboard named her the Top Radio Songs Artist of the decade. Today, the most viewed of her songs is "7/11" followed by "Halo". In conclusion, Beyoncé career as a solo artist increased her fame.
Beyoncé had to achieve many challenges before becoming the famous R&B and pop singer she is today. Her dad directed her first group, Destiny's Child. Later on, she quit that group and continued her career as a solo artist. The biography, Beyoncé, was written by the author, Terri Dougherty. Beyoncé's fame wasn't easy to achieve since she had to participate in various talent shows and high schools as well as a group as well as going on a tour with Jay-Z.
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January 11, 2015 “Beyoncé Knowles has known since she was a child that she wanted to be a performer and has devoted her life to becoming a superstar.” (Dougherty, 8) This biography about Beyoncé was written by Terri Dougherty. When Beyoncé was just a child she knew that she wanted to become a singer. Her parents paid for Beyoncé to have singing lessons; one day her singing teacher told Beyoncé’s parent that she had a true talent, but they never realized that until when she preformed in a talent show at school. Her dad quit his job and became devoted to her dream. But then they started to have money problems because Beyoncé’s mom was the only one working and didn’t get a lot of money. After achieving fame, Beyoncé needed to start watching what she eats and was very busy, sleep was her only luxury. When Beyoncé became a teen she started a group called Destiny’s Child. Destiny’s Child’s members are Beyoncé Knowles, LaTavia Roberson, Kelly Rowland, and LeToya Luckett. But they got separated and they became trios with Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle William. Now Beyoncé is married with Jay-Z and have a baby girl named Blue-Ivy. As one can see, Beyoncé had financial problems when she was young but nothing have ever stopped her to continue her dream.
During my research I had to answer questions about my Beyoncé. Beyoncé became famous because she has three amazing talents. She can sing, dance, and act. All her life Beyoncé was allergic to perfume, but now all different types of perfumes were made just for Beyoncé. In 2000 Beyoncé met Jay-Z met for the first time. Beyoncé’s first role was in a MTV movie Carmen. Beyoncé is also known as Queen-B. In 2005 Destiny’s Child said goodbye to their fans in Tokyo, Japan. Beyoncé is a hero all around the world because she brings joy all around the world to her fans and others. In conclusion, Beyoncé is a very successful and famous singer, everybody knows her.
This biography has been a delightful book to read. Beyoncé’s life has been full of surprises. This book has been very interesting because I learned more about Beyoncé, who is my idol. Beyoncé never gave up on her dream, even in the worst circumstances. Beyoncé is now 33 and have a husband and child, but she can still dance and sing. I recommend this book to any fan of Beyoncé. This biography talks about how Beyoncé was just a child until she became this famous fabulous singer, actress, businesswoman, and dancer. As one can see, this biography is interesting and just perfect to everybody especially Beyoncé fans who want to discover more about their idol.
During my research I had to answer questions about my Beyoncé. Beyoncé became famous because she has three amazing talents. She can sing, dance, and act. All her life Beyoncé was allergic to perfume, but now all different types of perfumes were made just for Beyoncé. In 2000 Beyoncé met Jay-Z met for the first time. Beyoncé’s first role was in a MTV movie Carmen. Beyoncé is also known as Queen-B. In 2005 Destiny’s Child said goodbye to their fans in Tokyo, Japan. Beyoncé is a hero all around the world because she brings joy all around the world to her fans and others. In conclusion, Beyoncé is a very successful and famous singer, everybody knows her.
This biography has been a delightful book to read. Beyoncé’s life has been full of surprises. This book has been very interesting because I learned more about Beyoncé, who is my idol. Beyoncé never gave up on her dream, even in the worst circumstances. Beyoncé is now 33 and have a husband and child, but she can still dance and sing. I recommend this book to any fan of Beyoncé. This biography talks about how Beyoncé was just a child until she became this famous fabulous singer, actress, businesswoman, and dancer. As one can see, this biography is interesting and just perfect to everybody especially Beyoncé fans who want to discover more about their idol.
May 29, 2015
The amazing biography about Beyoncé is written by Terri Dougherty. Beyonce Knowles is born on September 4 in Houston, Texas. Her parents enrolled in dance class. She loved it so much that they started entering her in talent competitions. When she was nine, she became part of the group Girl’s Tyme. The group soon started to perform on the national television show Star Search but loses. Mathew Knowles becomes the manager of a new group featuring his daughter and several other girls. A few years after, a recording contract has been signed with Elektra Records, but the deal falls through soon after the girls began recording their first album. In 1996, Columbia Records signed the group to a contract and they named themselves Destiny’s Child. Two years after that, their the group released their first album. Soon, they changed the members of the group. Soon, one of them quit the group. After a few months, the group decided to continue as a trio. The Destiny’s Child released a new album. After that, the group decided to take a break. Each of them had a solo career. Then, Beyoncé appeared in an MTV movie. She appeared in many movies after. She then started her clothing line then appeared in the movie Dream Girls. In 2006, she continued her acting career and released her second album B-Day.
During this book, I found many interesting questions about Guevara. The first question was: How is this book a biography. It’s a biography because it talks about someone’s life. The second question I had was: How did this person became famous. He became famous by appearing in movies, singing, and dancing. And Finally, the last question I had was: How did this person treat others. She treated others nicely and respectfully. As one can see, those were some questions about Beyoncé’s life that interested me.
After reading this amazing book written by Terri Dougherty, I had some recommendations. First, I would recommend this book to people who like biographies. Second, I would recommend this book to people who like to read about successful people. And last but not least, I would recommend this book to every one because it is very well written and detailed.
During this book, I found many interesting questions about Guevara. The first question was: How is this book a biography. It’s a biography because it talks about someone’s life. The second question I had was: How did this person became famous. He became famous by appearing in movies, singing, and dancing. And Finally, the last question I had was: How did this person treat others. She treated others nicely and respectfully. As one can see, those were some questions about Beyoncé’s life that interested me.
After reading this amazing book written by Terri Dougherty, I had some recommendations. First, I would recommend this book to people who like biographies. Second, I would recommend this book to people who like to read about successful people. And last but not least, I would recommend this book to every one because it is very well written and detailed.
May 28, 2015
The book i read was about Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter. She was born on september 4 1981 in Houston, Texas Beyonce is married to Jay Z and has a baby girl Blue Ivy. Beyonce is a world wide singer who is famous for her amazing talent. Beyonce became interested in dance after she won her school talent show she then entered dance class. Her parents divorced when she was 13. They got back together and separated finally on 2010. Beyonce was sometimes found at church crying. Beyonce is nicknamed "Queen Bee". Because Beyonce has insecurities she has made an alter ego Sasha Fierce who is strong and not afraid. This name Sasha fierce was also one of her album names "I am Sasha Fierce." Something no one will believe was that Beyonce was teased at school for her big ears she was nicknamed dumbo.Beyonce starred in Beyonce is like all of us she has went through bad times but still managed to make music for her lovers.
In the book I read I will answer three questions Who inspired Beyonce? List five Facts about Beyonce? and the last what question do you still have about Beyonce?
People who inspire Beyonce are Anita Baker, Diana Ross, Rachell Farelle and Oprah Winfrey.
List five facts
-Beyonce favorite treat is pizza
-Suffered depression for 2 years
-Was a member in destiny child
-Starred in the film DreamGirls
-Invented word Bootylicious
I still ask myself why did the two members quit the destiny child group?
I recommend this book to Beyonce fans and people who are inetrested in her life. This would be the best book if you listen to her music. Also I recommend it to all girls to read.
In the book I read I will answer three questions Who inspired Beyonce? List five Facts about Beyonce? and the last what question do you still have about Beyonce?
People who inspire Beyonce are Anita Baker, Diana Ross, Rachell Farelle and Oprah Winfrey.
List five facts
-Beyonce favorite treat is pizza
-Suffered depression for 2 years
-Was a member in destiny child
-Starred in the film DreamGirls
-Invented word Bootylicious
I still ask myself why did the two members quit the destiny child group?
I recommend this book to Beyonce fans and people who are inetrested in her life. This would be the best book if you listen to her music. Also I recommend it to all girls to read.
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May 20, 2015The majority know of Ms. Beyoncé Knowles and recognizes her as an amazingly beautiful and extremely talented performer. She sings, dances, and wows the crowds with her winning smile. Terri Dougherty gives us an inside scoop on her life before and during her continuous rise of fame. We come to understand and watch her transition from a shy child to a flamboyant super star with goals and aspirations. Her life journey through singing begins with her participation in the group named Destiny’s Child. This group of girls, including Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, rose to fame with hit songs such as Say My Name and Survivor. Releasing her first album in 2003, Beyoncé went solo and was still headed to fame.
Dougherty vividly explains how where parents were completely involved with making sure her career took off with success by starting early like getting her singing lessons. Her father, in the beginning of this journey left work and made helping Beyoncé reach full potential and became her full time supporter. I don’t want to give all of the details but this book is a fantastic read for those interested in finding more out about Beyoncé. This book gave me new insight into her life that I did not know before which leaves this a very well written, resourceful book. I would recommend it because I enjoyed reading about her life; someone else may find the same satisfaction I did upon reading.
Dougherty vividly explains how where parents were completely involved with making sure her career took off with success by starting early like getting her singing lessons. Her father, in the beginning of this journey left work and made helping Beyoncé reach full potential and became her full time supporter. I don’t want to give all of the details but this book is a fantastic read for those interested in finding more out about Beyoncé. This book gave me new insight into her life that I did not know before which leaves this a very well written, resourceful book. I would recommend it because I enjoyed reading about her life; someone else may find the same satisfaction I did upon reading.
December 19, 2010
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February 13, 2015I think that its going to be the life of Beyonce Knowles Carter from 1981
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December 7, 2016
The biography "Beyonce (People In the News)" was written by Terri Dougherty . It is about the Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter. Beyonce was born on September 4 1981 in Houston, Texas, she is married to Jay Z and has a daughter named Blue Ivy. Beyonce is a world wide singer who is famous for her amazing talent. Singing wasn't her only talent though, Beyonce became interested in dance after she won her school talent show. She later entered a dance class to improve her skills. Her parents divorced when she was 13, they got back together and called it quits for the last time in 2010. This was hard on Beyonce, she was sometimes found at church crying. Later on in her life she developed insecurities, she wasn't going to let this from stopping her do what she loves so she has created an alter ego named Sasha Fierce who is strong and not afraid. This inspired her to make an album dedicated to this alter ego "I am Sasha Fierce." Beyonce also struggled with insecurities in her school. She was nicknamed Dumbo because of her "big ears" Beyonce definitely went through some tough times, but she still managed to stay strong and make music for all of her fans. Beyonce was a part of a singing group, Destiny's Child, alongside Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, she was the lead singer, sadly that group has ended and she is a solo artist making her own music. Today Beyonce is still famous and has released an amazing album called Lemonade. The name of the album was inspired by the quote "If life gives you lemons make lemonade." Her grandmother had her own version of this quote. The album is about her struggles and all of the struggles of black women.
Nowadays, Beyonce is looked up to by her fans. She is thought of as a hero by myself and others. I think thats she's a hero because she stands up for what she believes. Beyonce is a feminist and I really like that about her. Many people think feminism is a preference of the gender of women but its actually wanting equality for both genders and as a women in a big industry she should stand up for her rights as a woman. Beyonce is also a part of the black lives matter movement. In one of her concerts she dedicated her intro to call out the names of all the innocent black victims who have been killed. She is a black women making a change to our world. You can learn a lot of lessons from Beyonce's life, her ups and downs and how she managed to come over her depression. An important lesson we can learn from her is that we should never give up on our dreams, just keep on trying until you get it. Beyonce taught us that even in her worst moments she managed to surround herself in positive energy to get through them. Beyonce has came a long way and thats thanks to all of her inspirational figures in her life more . Beyonce was inspired by Prince, Donna Summer, Sade Adu,, Janet Jackson, and, Anita Baker.
In conclusion, my favorite part of this biography was that I learned so many new things from a woman I looked up, I definitely didn't know half of the things that were in the book. What I didn't like was that the lexile was kind of low for me. Next time I take a book I would take a higher lexile to challenge myself. I would recommend this book to middle schoolers because the lexile would be a good fit. If you listen to Beyonce's music or are a fan, I do recommend this book, you will learn a lot. Its a good thing to learn knew things about someone who's making so many good changes in the music industry
Nowadays, Beyonce is looked up to by her fans. She is thought of as a hero by myself and others. I think thats she's a hero because she stands up for what she believes. Beyonce is a feminist and I really like that about her. Many people think feminism is a preference of the gender of women but its actually wanting equality for both genders and as a women in a big industry she should stand up for her rights as a woman. Beyonce is also a part of the black lives matter movement. In one of her concerts she dedicated her intro to call out the names of all the innocent black victims who have been killed. She is a black women making a change to our world. You can learn a lot of lessons from Beyonce's life, her ups and downs and how she managed to come over her depression. An important lesson we can learn from her is that we should never give up on our dreams, just keep on trying until you get it. Beyonce taught us that even in her worst moments she managed to surround herself in positive energy to get through them. Beyonce has came a long way and thats thanks to all of her inspirational figures in her life more . Beyonce was inspired by Prince, Donna Summer, Sade Adu,, Janet Jackson, and, Anita Baker.
In conclusion, my favorite part of this biography was that I learned so many new things from a woman I looked up, I definitely didn't know half of the things that were in the book. What I didn't like was that the lexile was kind of low for me. Next time I take a book I would take a higher lexile to challenge myself. I would recommend this book to middle schoolers because the lexile would be a good fit. If you listen to Beyonce's music or are a fan, I do recommend this book, you will learn a lot. Its a good thing to learn knew things about someone who's making so many good changes in the music industry
December 4, 2016
Beyonce Knowles was born on September 4,1981, and she knew she wanted to become a famous superstar singer from her youth. She practiced a lot of singing when she was a child and always sang in front of the T.V. Her parents, Mathew and Tina Knowles completely supported her idea of being a singer and they were devoted to her dreams because they knew she was very talented. Her father helped her a lot by scheduling performances in talent shows, practices, auditions, and more. He even quit his job to become her manager even though she was still a teenager. This big move her father did which was quit his job affected the family in a financial way, but they continued because they had hope in Beyonce. In addition to all the singing, she also took dance classes everyday to practice her performance skills. Beyonce performed a lot in local events and she also submitted a video to Star Search to get her singing voice more popular. Afterwards she started to get very popular and even more popular when she married a famous rapper named Jay-Z. Finally, in her career, she won 5 grammys, 64 top certifications, best-selling music of all time, MTV music awards, Golden Globe award, and much more.
This book is a biography because it only talks and stats facts about Beyonce. It has every detail on her life, which makes it a biography. In addition, I consider Beyonce as a hero because she inspired a lot of different people to follow their dreams and donated a lot of money to the people in need. Beyonce became famous because her singing voice was so amazing to the music producers and they loved it. They all believed she was talented, and when she released her album even the public were in love. As a result of people loving her, they would describe her with some adjectives such as lovely, talented, beautiful, dancer, and kind. Beyonce was inspired by the king of pop, Michael Jackson because she loved him when she was growing up. She always went to his concerts. She also said that Whitney Houston and Mariah carey as her influences during her career.
This book would be recommended to the people that love music and love all singers, especially pop singers like Beyonce. This book would be recommended also to the people that enjoy reading biographies because this biography very detailed with pictures and has very nice information. I would least recommend this book to the people that hate biographies and that despise singing and prefer something else. While reading the book, my favorite part was when Beyonce was living in poverty, but then she started getting famous and won all the money from her albums. This was my favorite part because it gives the reader hope and everybody can achieve their dreams. It also gives the reader happiness. My least favorite part of the book was when Beyonce was experiencing very bad moments such as in her early life in school. Everybody would laugh at her and make fun of her singing and dreams because they didn’t believe in her.
This book is a biography because it only talks and stats facts about Beyonce. It has every detail on her life, which makes it a biography. In addition, I consider Beyonce as a hero because she inspired a lot of different people to follow their dreams and donated a lot of money to the people in need. Beyonce became famous because her singing voice was so amazing to the music producers and they loved it. They all believed she was talented, and when she released her album even the public were in love. As a result of people loving her, they would describe her with some adjectives such as lovely, talented, beautiful, dancer, and kind. Beyonce was inspired by the king of pop, Michael Jackson because she loved him when she was growing up. She always went to his concerts. She also said that Whitney Houston and Mariah carey as her influences during her career.
This book would be recommended to the people that love music and love all singers, especially pop singers like Beyonce. This book would be recommended also to the people that enjoy reading biographies because this biography very detailed with pictures and has very nice information. I would least recommend this book to the people that hate biographies and that despise singing and prefer something else. While reading the book, my favorite part was when Beyonce was living in poverty, but then she started getting famous and won all the money from her albums. This was my favorite part because it gives the reader hope and everybody can achieve their dreams. It also gives the reader happiness. My least favorite part of the book was when Beyonce was experiencing very bad moments such as in her early life in school. Everybody would laugh at her and make fun of her singing and dreams because they didn’t believe in her.
January 24, 2017
the book was intersting and there was a lot of drama . It's very unique
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