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Beyoncé
Beyoncé is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. She rose to fame in 1997 as a member of the girl group Destiny's Child, known for hits such as "Say My Name" and "Independent Women Part I." Beyoncé launched her solo career in 2003 with the chart-topping single "Crazy In Love." Her other notable solo songs include "Baby Boy," "Naughty Girl," "Irreplaceable," "Single Ladies," "Love on Top," "Drunk in Love," "Formation" and "Break My Soul." Beyoncé has also starred in films such as
Austin Powers in Goldmember
(2002),
Dreamgirls
(2006),
Cadillac Records
(2008),
Obsessed
(2009),
The Lion King
(2019) and
Black Is King
(2020). In 2022, she was nominated for her first Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Be Alive" from the film
King Richard
. Beyoncé has also earned four Primetime Emmy nominations for her concert specials and 2016 visual album
Lemonade
. In 2010, she launched her production and management company Parkwood Entertainment. Beyoncé is also the founder of charity organization BeyGOOD and the athleisure brand Ivy Park. PEOPLE named her
World's Most Beautiful Woman
in 2012.
Cam Breaks Down 'Surreal' Job Working on 5 Beyoncé 'Cowboy Carter' Songs: 'Dream Come True' (Exclusive)
Maren Morris Names Her 'Perfect Album' as She Works with Apple Music to Choose the 100 Best of All Time (Exclusive)
Mickey Guyton 'Didn't Even Think It Was Real' When Beyoncé Thanked Her Before
Cowboy Carter
Release (Exclusive)
Beyoncé's
Cowboy Carter
Album Wrangles over 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Tina Knowles Gives Rare Insight into Beyoncé and JAY-Z's 6-Year-Old Twins Rumi and Sir
Beyoncé and Destiny's Child Giggle over JAY-Z in Blooper Reel from MTV Spring Break 2000 Top 20 Countdown
Coco Jones Wants to 'Be in the Moment' as She Enters New Era After Her First Grammy Win (Exclusive)
Arby’s New Menu Items Include a Beyoncé-Inspired ‘Horsey Sauce’
Beyoncé's Name to Be Included in French Dictionary: 'American Singer of R&B and Pop'
Beyoncé Was 'Mom First' When Working with Daughter Blue Ivy, 12, on
Mufasa
, Says Director: 'Really Special'
Mufasa: The Lion King
Director Explains Why Casting Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter ‘Absolutely Worked’ (Exclusive)
Mufasa
Trailer: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter Play Mother-Daughter in Disney's
Lion King
Prequel
Why Beyoncé's
Cowboy Carter
Should Finally Win Her Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys
Beyoncé Sends Flowers to Boy, 2, Who Went Viral After Calling the Singer His 'Friend': 'Officially Friends'
Tina Knowles Models 'Vintage' Destiny's Child's Tour Shirt She Swiped from Daughter Beyoncé's Closet
Beyoncé Gives Rare Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Natural Hair Routine: '25 Years of Blonde'
All About Beyoncé and JAY-Z's Astrological Compatibility, Per an Astrologer
Beyoncé Sends South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley Flowers After NCAA Title Win: ‘So Proud of You’
JAY-Z and Solange's Infamous Elevator Fight: Everything That’s Been Said
Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Interesting as an Artist,' Criticizes Beyoncé, Madonna and More
Sheryl Lee Ralph Says Her Son Etienne ‘Melted into a Puddle’ When Beyoncé Called Him ‘Handsome’
Beyoncé and JAY-Z's 3 Kids: All About Blue Ivy, Sir and Rumi
Beyoncé's 'BLACKBIIRD' Collaborators Got Matching Tattoos to Commemorate the Moment
Beyoncé's 6-Year-Old Daughter Rumi Breaks Record Held by Sister Blue Ivy for
Cowboy Carter
Feature
Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman to Hit No. 1 on the
Billboard
Top Country Albums Chart with
Cowboy Carter
Beyoncé Wears Cowboy Gear on
W
Magazine Cover to Celebrate 'Cowboy Carter' Release
Lily Allen Says She Isn't a Fan of Beyoncé's Cover of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene'
Paul McCartney Praises Beyoncé's 'Magnificent' Cover of 'Blackbird' on
Cowboy Carter
: 'I Am So Happy'
Salma Hayek Says She and Penélope Cruz Waited '20 Years' for Beyoncé's Country Era as She Shares
Bandidas
Throwbacks
Beyoncé Calls 'Cowboys to the Dancefloor' on Surprise 'Texas Hold 'Em' Remix as She Unveils New Website
Look Back at Beyoncé and JAY-Z's Wedding Day as the Couple Celebrates 16 Years of Marriage
Elizabeth Hurley Reveals Why She Didn’t Appear in the Third
Austin Powers
Movie: 'It Wasn't My Fault'
Ashlie Amber Stands by Her Country Cred: 'I Didn't Grow Up on a Farm — but I Grew Up Listening to Shania' (Exclusive)
Jennifer Hudson Reunites with 'My Dreamgirls Sister' Beyoncé at iHeartRadio Music Awards: 'Love U'
Beyoncé Puts a Sexy 'Cowboy Carter' Spin on Western Style in All Leather at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Beyoncé Asks People to Be 'More Open to the Joy' of Art as She Receives Innovator Prize at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Jenna Bush Hager Sings Her Own Lyrics to Dolly Parton's 'Jolene': 'Go Ahead and Take That Stupid Man'
June Carter Cash's Daughter Carlene Welcomes Beyoncé to Country Music: 'She's One of Us Carter Women'
Levi's Changes Name on Instagram in Playful Nod to Beyoncé's New
Cowboy Carter
Track
Beyoncé Featured This Sushi Hot Spot in
Cowboy Carter
Album Art — All the Details
Beyoncé's
Cowboy Carter
Is Here! Every Artist Featured on the New Album
Beyoncé Serves High-Fashion Cowgirl in Sheer Lace Dress and Blonde Pigtail Braids for Country-Inspired Photo Shoot
Who Is Linda Martell? All About the Country Singer Featured on Beyoncé's Album
Cowboy Carter
Breaking Down the Differences Between Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' and Beyoncé's
Cowboy Carter
Version
The Meaning Behind Beyoncé's Epic Cover of The Beatles' Classic 'Blackbird' on
Cowboy Carter
Post Malone Calls Beyoncé's
Cowboy Carter
'Beautiful' After 'LEVII'S JEANS' Album Collaboration
Miley Cyrus Praises Beyoncé After Release of
Cowboy Carter
Duet 'II Most Wanted': 'You're Everything & More'
Dolly Parton Shouts Out 'That Hussy with the Good Hair' on Beyoncé's
Cowboy Carter
in Nod to
Lemonade
Beyoncé Embraces Her Country Side in Latex Bodycon Dress and Cowboy Hat for Album Signing in Japan
Taylor Swift Is Not Featured on Beyoncé's
Cowboy Carter
Track 'Bodyguard' Despite Fan Speculation
Beyoncé's Daughter Rumi, 6½, Joins Mom on
Cowboy Carter
Track 'Protector' — Listen
From 'Telephone' with Beyoncé to
Cheek to Cheek
with Tony Bennett, See Lady Gaga's Most A-List Collaborations
Beyoncé Shares 'Act II: Cowboy Carter' Tracklist, Including a Cover of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' — See the Song Titles!
Beyoncé Wore Cowgirl Glam to Her Oscars Gold Party While Mom Tina Knowles Glittered in Sequins: See the Looks
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024: Ludacris to Host, Beyoncé to Receive Innovator Award
Beyoncé's Rep Defends Superstar After Erykah Badu Questions Her New Album Cover and Asks JAY-Z to 'Say Somethin'
Maren Morris Supports Beyoncé Ahead of Her
Cowboy Carter
Release: 'Drag Them, Queen'
Beyoncé Says
Act II: Cowboy Carter
Was 'Born' Out of an Experience Where She Didn't Feel 'Welcomed'
Mathew Knowles Praises 'Amazing' Granddaughter Blue Ivy for 'Extraordinary Knowles Spirit' in Sweet Tribute
Beyoncé Gifts 'Beautiful' Flowers to Singer Zoë Erianna, 7, Who Covered Her Song 'Texas Hold 'Em'
Beyoncé Officially Announces New Album Title as
Act II: Cowboy Carter
and Shares Alternate Artwork
When Is Beyoncé's New Album Coming? What We Know About Act II's 'Cowboy Carter' (So Far)
Dolly Parton Says She Believes Beyoncé Recorded a 'Jolene' Cover for Upcoming Country Album Cowboy Carter
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