Dear Beyoncé it is 😊 Made you are the best singer ever I wish 🌠 I could meet you
Love,Made
Barcelona, Spain really should be enough (and Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain would be much more appropriate from a formal point of view). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.141.104.191 ( talk) 10:00, 30 January 2008 (UTC)
someones moved the filmography from its original place, ive tried sorting it out but it didnt work please someone do it lol. also someone keeps removing 'Aida' from it when it was announced officially that she is in talks about it and to star alongside 'Christina Aguilera'.
someone deleted my minor edit on Beyonce making 80 million dollars in 2007. Check forbes.com , its true. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mybiggestfan123 ( talk • contribs) 12:48, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
Beyonce is capable of the whistle register. Go to youtube.com and Best of Beyonce's The Technique edition and it shows you her highest and lowest notes. ALSO, just type in Beyonce Vocals and you will see a lot of vidoes just for her vocals. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lanairamaadlett ( talk • contribs) 19:02, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
i dont know why but while ive been on vacation the order of all of beyonces singles have been rearranged. ive fixed it according to all the actual release dates. 71.42.177.194 20:05, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
(violation of WP:BLP removed) Seraphimblade [[beyonce is a brat!!!!!has absolutely nothing to do with her biography. Get some help! ( 74.94.98.5 21:51, 26 August 2007 (UTC))
Is Beyonce Knowles related to former Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles? Wooyi Talk to me? 02:45, 27 July 2007 (UTC)
Doubt it! Nita Sept. 25, 2007 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.94.98.5 ( talk) 23:25, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
I remember learning in high school English that it is standard form to write out numbers from 'one' to 'ten' and give the numberals for 11 and up. So it should be 12, not twelve. Carl.bunderson 01:52, 30 July 2007 (UTC)
I said this on Kelly Rowland's page also, but is it really necessary to mention these incidents in encyclopedias? I don't think that would be mentioned in a printed encyclopedia... Jdot01 22:30, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
I think the fall should be mentioned. Not just because it was a fall, but because she had her legal guys step in if it wasn't removed from websites. That's what made it an issue. I like Beyonce, but if she would have just left it alone, it would be nothing to talk about. Besides, if you read Whitney's, Madonna's, or Mariah's articles, there are things there that would never be in an encyclopedia. So mentioning the fall would be no different. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.192.176.30 ( talk) 20:30, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
I think the fall should be mentioned. The media made a big deal about it. Beyonce is known to be a good performer/dancer so this is a notable incident. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shoop85 ( talk • contribs) 02:35, 27 October 2007 (UTC)
This wikipedia article currently claims that Beyonce co-writes the song 'Stand up for Love'. According to the Destiny's Child #1's liner notes, this song has the following credits:
Lyrics by Amy Foster-Gillies (NB: CD version spells her name 'Fillies', not 'Gillies' Music by David Foster.
There is no mention of Beyonce writing the song, even though her publishing is listed.
The following link to ASCAP's database also shows that Beyonce does not write this song:
[1] (type 'Stand up for love' in the form under 'Title'
This information needs to be rectified.
Koalaroc 19:16, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
Pls dont fully protect this one. We want to contribute. BritandBeyonce 05:25, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Um... wasn't Speak My Mind just some sort of fan compilation? I've never seen anything to the effect of it being anything else. Ian-sama 21:19, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
what is the significance of that? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.45.204.81 ( talk) 16:42, 2 September 2007 (UTC)
In 2007 in an interview with Latina magazine Beyonce stated that "With the Latino stations, there was so much love and everyone is so genuine. I'm just jealous that I wasn't born Latina. I wish I had been because the culture is so beautiful. I'm very grateful Latinos are embracing me." This has caused an uproar in the black community, especially among young black women who view Ms. Knowles as a the quintessential role model for their demographic. [2] 64.131.205.111 17:09, 10 September 2007 (UTC)
What uproar? Never heard this. Then again I don't really follow celeb news except when I'm board at work like now. Just because she said she was jealous does not mean she does not want to be Black. There are many Black Latina's. I think she just loves the culture, which is heavily African influenced. [Nita September 25, 2007 (UTC))]
your right what is the big deal salsa music itself is west african really look at celia cruz she is black and she is like the mother of salsa music,and yes many latinos or black look at big papi david ortiz from boston red sox as an example and beyonce could easily be mulatto she obviouly has european admixture somewhere in her family tree-- Mikmik2953 21:55, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
Yes Salsa, Samba, Rumba many of the great dances and music originated from Africa. I love it. I think Beyonce is influenced by the current "latin explosion" in Hollywood or entertainment community. Which does not often give homage to the African ancestry of the Latin people and culture. While they salsa and sashay to african drum beats! The entertainment industry tends to be negative toward the Black people and their contributions to the industry. Beyonce is young and under the Eurocentric influence. But she is still growing as a human. She is not out all night at clubs without her panties and making public displays of drunkeness.
Beyonce has a very common background of Black Americans. A mixture of African, European and Native American. Beyonce cannot "easily" be mulatto due to the fact that not one of her parents is white. However, in other parts of the world like Cuba they may view her as such. But even by American standards many of the worlds "mulattos" would be seen as Black or African. [Nita Reads 12/23/2007 11:50pm]
--Hey there is a of hispanics who are not latino or latina...she's much closer to it than you think...look up latin and maybe you'll come across French freaking jealous jibaras--lupe
She's a hit to Latino men....white men...Asian men...even gay men love her and I guess it's hard for latinas to live up to that idea of beauty..
she is considered more like a mulatta/morena than a black woman in the latin world...and that type of woman's beauty is above the stereotypical mestiza(white with indian blood).
latinas love to say she's fake...so was Selena...Jlo...Shakira...all wore extensions..Selena & Jlo had the booty implants & Lipo...plus facial work
Selena wouldn't allow anyone to see her without makeup so she had tattoo makeup..Shaikra's weave in "whenever wherever" was a trainwreck you could see the tracks and it didn't match the color of her real hair.
tell the truth Beyonce is a beautiful woman...she's goofy as hell but she's a beautiful woman period there is no latina who is her equal.
--a latina
Why don't we separate beyoncé, kelly, and michelle from DC3 articles and just make small notations. There doesn't need to be half a page dedicated to Destiny's Child. Beyonce has won 7 grammys so can we let these women grow on their own.
The result of the proposal was No consensus to move. Hús ö nd 23:52, 26 September 2007 (UTC)
Wneedham02 just copied The Beyoncé Experience: Live in LA to Beyoncé: Live at Staples Center without any prior talk. The page looks so similar-wasn't redirected. Please fix. BritandBeyonce ( talk• contribs) 00:37, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
take this out please Destiny's child is the best selling female group of all time period. It's very offensive, and take out the boring statement in the beginning. Who ever put it there doesn't know what they are talking about, songs like Survivor and Independent Women are what got you listening to Beyonce in the first place.
get it together —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.12.155.14 ( talk) 02:34, 14 October 2007 (UTC)
THere was quite a bit of controveersy about her stealing songwriting credits. How come only a small piece is mentioned. She lost her credit for Listen at the Oscars, she got caught lying about Irreplaceable, yet none of that is mentioned. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Shoop85 ( talk • contribs) 02:38, 27 October 2007 (UTC)
Even if you find a source, some stan is just gonna remove it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dswhite85 ( talk • contribs) 18:01, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
I can find sources. Its isn't hard, I mean it was all over the news and blogs about the Oscar fiasco. But of course, some obsessed Beyonce STAN will just remove it and the administrator won't care.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.163.216.82 ( talk) 01:20, 29 January 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.228.197.229 ( talk)
I followed the link that was going to tell how to say her name but it different from hwo its shown on the main article.
The page says bi jan sei The link says be yawn say which is right. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jammy2 ( talk • contribs) 19:41, 28 October 2007 (UTC)
I think anyone who can't pronounce her name must be living under a rock for the last 5 years!-- Seán Travers ( talk) 17:43, 12 June 2008 (UTC)Seán Travers
The top picture makes her look like she has one arm like the other arm is cut off.
Why is there no information about her personal life like there is about most popular artists? there's no mention of jay-z at all outside of their musical collaborations even though they've been together for at least 5 years.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Derekc06 ( talk • contribs) 05:07, 23 December 2007 (UTC)
Also let's face it. Beyonce' Knowles is fine - a true dream girl. It is too bad that dinner with Beyonce' contest was waisted on two people with an agenda. It is really not fair. I am sure many people would ecstatic just to go to dinner with her (and her family) and have fun. And perhpaps be floored by her star power...! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 134.241.194.66 ( talk) 22:17, 7 January 2008 (UTC)
It is almost as if the people editing her page are working for her. There are credible sources to verify her relationship with Jay-Z. Her own interviews, her mother's. So whoever keeps deleting the personal life portions are being ridiculous. In that case you need to go to Jay-Z's page and delete his personal life —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ahatter1981 ( talk • contribs) 15:23, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
Why does everyone think that she just sngs r&b and soul music ? That's not the case. You all are making her one-dimensional and boring. She sings pop too and is considered one of the driving forces behind pop music. She also sings funk. Let me give you a list of funk songs by her. Greenlight/ Crazy in Love/ Work It Out/ Deja Vu/ Suga Mama/ And Get Me Bodied is a funk influenced song.
She only sings POP and R&B. Where is this SOUL? Where is this GOSPEL? And those aren't funk, those are typical R&B/Hiphop that is all over the radio. Stop trying to make her out to be something she is not. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dswhite85 ( talk • contribs) 18:11, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
This is ridiculous. Which STAN keeps adding all these genres? SOUL??? SOFT ROCK??? FUNK??? This is article is becoming a joke, a fansite. Beyonce has done POP, R&B, and HIP HOP. Anything else is stretching to a point of fanboyism. An administrator needs to do something about this.—Preceding
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Why is it that pop and R&B always go hand in hand? What mid-tempo pop songs has she released! Sure some of her upbeat songs like Crazy In Love and Deja Vu would be considered dance pop because of its commercial success and dance rhythm! Irreplaceable could be considered soft rock because of the slow strumming guitar in the background! I think the genres Beyonce should be under is R&B, dance pop, funk, go-go, hip hop, hip hop soul, soul and soft rock! I don't think she should be considered Latin pop because the only reason "Beautiful Liar" is Latin pop because of Shakira's contribution to the song! I know " Beautiful Liar" is Beyonce's song, it would not be Latin pop if Shakira wasn't involved!-- Seán Travers ( talk) 17:58, 12 June 2008 (UTC)Seán Travers
It seems the article was already been left by its original editors, so I am editing it now. However, refering to sources, Jerkins started the production since spring in 2005. Was Deja Vu been recorded since that time or during the B'Day sessions? -- BritandBeyonce ( talk) 07:05, 9 January 2008 (UTC)
The intro says she starred in The Pink Panther. That is not a "Starring" role. THats more like a cameo. It seems someone is trying to make her out to be this highly successful A-list movie star, but she has yet to carry a movie on her name alone. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dswhite85 ( talk • contribs) 18:03, 14 January 2008 (UTC)
Beyonce will be playing Etta James in her upcoming biopic. I will add it to her filmography.
http://www.blackvoices.com/blogs/2008/01/25/beyonce-to-play-singer-etta-james-in-cadillac-records/ —Preceding
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Is it appropriate to use music blogs as references because if not then some of the info needs to be deleted. PhoenixPrince ( talk) 07:24, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
Ok because there is some information on her next studio album that comes from a blog and it doesn't even make since. For instance the section says that the producers who were hired to work on her next album have put spears on hold, but Her cd has already been finished and she obviously has not been working on anymore material lately.So I'm going to go on ahead and edit some of the info which seems to be pov anyway. PhoenixPrince ( talk) 23:59, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
It is said that both her parents are Afrian-American. While her dad is so her mother is of a mixed Creole backround Yes her mother is black but she is nonetheless of also mixed French,Spanish,and Native American descent. That statement should be withdrawn. It even said that her Grandparents were Creole.
Her mother doesnt have to be mixed with all those races to be creole. She could just be native american, french and black. Also as a person of creole descent you should know that creole is not a race its a culture. —Preceding
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Jump to: navigation, search Beyoncé
Beyoncé performing in Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain in 2007
Background information
Birth name Beyoncé Giselle Knowles
Born September 4, 1981 (1981-09-04) (age 26)
Houston, Texas, United States
Genre(s) R&B, Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, actress, dancer, fashion designer, model
Years active 1990–present
Label(s) Columbia, Sony Urban Music
Associated
acts Destiny's Child, Jay-Z, Solange
Website www.beyonceonline.com —Preceding
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hello guys and to the one who made this. It is awesome but it succumbs the article; its big. It could be scaled down or just depict through words, as in prose? -- Efe ( talk) 10:02, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
Proposed merger of Speak My Mind to Beyoncé Knowles, per WP:MUSIC. - Mdsummermsw ( talk) 13:52, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
I don't think that should be added because it's not really relevant and it was never really officially released. She's great without that mixtape. Does anybody know how to change picture's for people. Not for Beyonce but i want to change another artist. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Prince8907 ( talk • contribs) 02:48, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
I do think it would be better when the Speak my mind page would be included on the Beyoncé page, since Speak my Mind is such a small article. It is however relevant, since the mixtape is quite known. While not officially released, many Beyoncé fans own it. -- Irups ( talk) 18:27, 8 April 2008 (UTC)
Ok, I added a sourced section on "Personal life" since it's just ridiculous not to have one. It's mostly on her and Jay-Z, cause that's what there is. I've tried to use the most reliable sources available on the subject at least, and I also tried to make it sound not too tabloidy, yet not too bland and uninteresting. Hope I succeeded. Lampman Talk to me! 00:06, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
[3] New leaked track, possibly from new Album. speculated to be a teaser track.-- Saidr ( talk) 19:27, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
A new song titled Beautiful Nightmare was leaked online March 26, 2008, on her official website she states:
"Yesterday, "Beautiful Nightmare," a demo I've been working on for possible inclusion on my next album, leaked on some websites. I want to thank all my fans for the positive response to the song, but I want to tell you that this is just a work in progress. It is not my time to put out new music. If you really want to hear some really great music now, you have to support my girls Kelly, Michelle and my sister Solange. Kelly just re-released her album digitally in the US, so check out "Ms. Kelly: Diva Deluxe." Michelle is about to put out the first single, "We Break The Dawn," from her album and Solange's single, "I Decided," is already one of my favorites."
-- Efe ( talk) 11:10, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
So far, I have removed two sources in the lead as they are potential non-WP:RS. Im starting to source and copyedit and improve in the solo career section. The whole article needs complete revamp. -- Efe ( talk) 03:55, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
I would like to propose proper arrangement of event in Beyonce's musical and film career because it seems they're very much related and needs to be in one section. Like Dreamgirls, it heavily inspired B'Day which should be tackled before going into the proper detailing of B'Day. Likewise, there was a break in Destiny's Child's musical career when the three go on solo; therefore, mentioning Dangerously in Love should occur before Destiny Fulfilled as well as Beyonce's musical hiatus, which, of course, could be attributed to the recording of the group's final album and filming Dreamgirls. After such, we can continue to B'Day, down to re-release and the group's mini reunion, to third album and its relation to Cadillac Records, which is Beyonce's upcoming film. To other film's which Beyonce appeared, it could be inserted to related sections. Any thoughts? -- Efe ( talk) 05:32, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
I revamped the article, while hoping for someone to comment on the above discussions. See the new version on my sandbox. Its revamped but not yet copy edited. More contents to be added, but the sourcing is quite fine. Please feel free to comment here: User talk:Efe/My Sandbox. Thank you. -- Efe ( talk) 07:29, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
Hey, I work for SonyBMG and I'm in charge of Affiliate Services for MyPlay.com (SonyBMG's on-demand video music network), we'd like to post links to artist pages (Beyonce included, her's is: www.myplay.com/artists/beyonce). Please let me know how I would be able to do this and/or if you require more information.
Thanks! ( EstSaka ( talk) 20:21, 31 March 2008 (UTC))
-- EstSaka ( talk) 20:21, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Someone please edit the opening paragraph. Someone delete the part that says, "She is a dirty slut and love to fuck sleezy men. She is a hoe."
Could someone PLEASE find a better picture of her? Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.209.123.126 ( talk) 01:50, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
I have been hearing rumors that Beyonce is pregnant. Check this out: http://www.teenhollywood.com/d/173071/1055/beyonce-takes-lessons-in-motherhood-from-sister.html Is this just a rumor? XxH2Oluverxx ( talk) 12:02, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
A dismissed legal proceeding is not "resurrected" but "reinstated." And a "jury hearing" is more commonly known as a jury trial, unless its a term of art specific to intellectual property law that I'm unaware of (I admit I'm not an IP attorney).
DevilLawyer ( talk) 22:01, 12 April 2008 (UTC)DevilLawyer, 4/12/08
I was just thinking that we should add a side note for like lyrics of beyonce's singles. if you dont wanna do it then i'd be glad to do it on my own. what do u think???
Bhoodednative ( talk) 02:04, 16 April 2008 (UTC)Blaqk Hooded Native Bhoodednative ( talk) 02:04, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
The grammar in this article is really bad. I'll start copyediting. I seriously doubt that in its present condition, it would pass a GA nom.--Esprit15d • talk • contribs 01:24, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
Can someone find a reliable source about Beyonce's weaves and lacefronts? I mean, we all know she's balding from over-bleaching and straightening
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4815/1381/1600/0jojgfi1.jpg http://mediatakeout.com/Exclusives/Beyonce_Weave.html
and we have photo evidence of a wig malfunction http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonce-039-s-Weave-Is-Falling-Apart-41959.shtml
but this STAN http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Efe keeps deleting it.
Oh, and it IS relevant to the article (her deal with L'Oreal was mainly to promote haircare products....)
Nathan86 ( talk) 03:53, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
This article is well written although the only issue is that, the article needs copy editing for grammar style, cohesion, tone or spelling. Once this main issue has been fixed I will be happy to put this article as a good article. JayJ47 ( talk) 05:44, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
I have changed this nomination's status to Second Opinion, as I am not sure whether or not to pass or fail this article, after reading the article a couple of more times. Please be patient while another reviewer takes a look at the article. He or she will make the final decision. Thank you. JayJ47 ( talk) 06:41, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
My most recent revision (time stamp of 08:31 4/29/08) features a full review of all copy in the article for grammar, spelling, and proper use of punctuation. Please feel free to critique away and let's get this article to GA! -- InDeBiz1 ( talk) 08:34, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
These previous days, the main image of this biography has always been changed and reverted. Below are images that were used before and lets discuss what is the best appropriate.
If you know some more free and nice images, please feel free to add them here. Thank you. -- Efe ( talk) 03:11, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
She's looking at the camera, its a close-up and you can clearly make out what she looks like; its the ideal infobox pic. The other pics can be scattered across the article if need be. indopug ( talk) 10:04, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
"Despite all her accomplishments, Knowles has been a source of rumors and a subject of public ridicule throughout her career. As one of the most media-exposed black artists in the United States, Knowles has often received criticism due to racism and sexism." (in Style and Image "Image" section)
Racism and sexism? Public ridicule? So basically, this line indirectly suggests that Black female celebrities in the US are automatically subjected to "racist" and "sexist" critiques? Assuming that is true, then why isn't the above line stated in the articles of Janet Jackson, Tyra Banks, Oprah, Halle Berry etc? Hail 1999 ( talk) 19:07, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
!!!!!hi my name is sha n im 13 yrs old i just wanted to say that i am Beautiful!!!!I fluv the Lord
If she is married to Jay-Z, my opinion is UGLY!!!! shouldn't se get his last name? I am goign to go ahead and assume it is hyphanated, like most stars. Does anyone know if she is accepting to this name. Also, if you see fit, can you put in the artcle of her name change. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.179.39.221 ( talk) 11:53, 8 May 2008 (UTC)
No....it wasn't. It was talking about her name in relation to being changed in the article from Beyonce to Knowles. And, you stated how their parents full name would be best. It said nothing about her marriage name. Maybe you should read the discussion and question a little more, hm? 71.166.14.253 ( talk) 04:12, 11 May 2008 (UTC)
Is this a joke? The woman is 28 years old and you have a section on influence? This is ridiculous. This article sounds like a FAN PAGE. This is a joke! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Taller is better ( talk • contribs) 01:54, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
Someone noted that Dreamgirls won 2 Academy Awards, including one for the song "Listen". They then cite (#52) the 2007 Academy Awards page where it is clearly states that "Listen" did NOT win for best original song. Can someone please fix???? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Skorna ( talk • contribs) 04:09, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
Where is the source for her "3.5" vocal range? 69.209.214.80 ( talk) 00:24, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
suggestions: should the discography be how it is with the four columns of info or should it just have a link to the actual discography page because people annoying me on the matter...
I Heard It Was Coming Out November 5th And It Was Tittled Bumblebee. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.126.26.54 ( talk) 00:12, 21 August 2008 (UTC)
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