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JULIEN’S AUCTIONS - MUSIC ICONS AUCTION PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: DESTINY’S CHILD, WHITNEY , , , AND MORE ANNOUNCED AS MARQUEE HEADLINERS FOR JULIEN’S AUCTIONS’ THREE-DAY MUSIC ICONS EVENT

A COLLECTION OF PROPERTY FROM DESTINY’S CHILD INCLUDING THE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SUPERGROUP’S “INDEPENDENT WOMEN PART 1” WORN CUSTOM-MADE COSTUMES AND PERFORMANCE COSTUMES WORN ON THE TONIGHT SHOW, BET AWARDS, MTV EUROPEAN MUSIC AWARDS, VH1 2000: A TRIBUTE TO , VH1 VOGUE FASHION AWARDS, CAPITAL FM FOR THE ’S TRUST, AS WELL AS STUDIO GEAR, MEMORABILIA, PERSONAL ITEMS AND MORE TO BE OFFERED

Plus, Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time,” Bodysuit and Motorcycle Jacket, ’s Embellished Flesh Tone Chiffon Atelier Versace Gown, Madonna’s “Evita” Costume and Couture Worn on Stage, Screen and Red Carpets by , , , , and More Among Top Highlights

A Portion of the Proceeds of Destiny’s Child Collection to Benefit MusiCares®, a Partner of the Recording Academy®

FRIDAY, JUNE 11th, SATURDAY, JUNE 12th AND SUNDAY, JUNE 13th, 2021

Los Angeles, – (March 29th, 2021) – Julien’s Auctions announced today MUSIC ICONS, the world record-breaking auction house to the stars’ annual music extravaganza taking place three days on Friday, June 11th, Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th 2021 live at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills and online at www.juliensauctions.com.

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(photo above: “Independent Women Part 1” music video costumes left to right worn by Beyoncé Knowles, and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child)

The initial lineup of auction headliners announced during this year’s Women’s History Month celebration stars a who’s who of trailblazing sheroes whose splendid artistry, ground breaking careers, and unprecedented achievements have changed the and broken-down doors for the next generation of music icons who followed their extraordinary paths.

Headlining this marquee of powerhouse female music icons will be a sensational collection of items from Destiny’s Child’s GRAMMY Award-winning career. Over 100 lots owned and used by the R&B/pop supergroup’s most famous lineup of members: Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Beyoncé Knowles, with 28 GRAMMYs recently made history as the top GRAMMY-winning woman and breaking other records including tying with super-producer Quincy Jones for the most GRAMMY wins, will be presented, along with items from original members of the group. A portion of proceeds of this collection will benefit MusiCares, the leading music industry charity, to provide aid to music people devastated by COVID-19. MusiCares provides the music community a support system of health and human services across a spectrum of need including physical and mental health, addiction recovery, unforeseen personal emergencies and disaster relief.

(photo left to right: costumes worn by Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland at the BET Awards show in Las Vegas and at Capital FM Party in the Park for the Prince’s Trust in 2000) Destiny’s Child’s spectacular costumes and wardrobe designed by - Lawson from their pop culture defining television and music video performances and appearances, custom-made red carpet and event worn ensembles, as well as personal items, accessories, studio gear and memorabilia will take the auction stage. Top lots include (with estimates): a white leather Gianni Versace bodice worn by Destiny’s Child while performing “Survivor” in San Remo circa 2002 ($8,000-$10,000);

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a black leather mini skirt embellished with silver tone studs worn by Destiny’s Child to the 1998 MTV European Music Awards in Milan, Italy and while performing “Ghetto Superstar” with at the event ($600-$800); custom-made gold leather costumes worn by Destiny’s Child on stage during the VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross at the Theater at in New York and while performing at the TMF Awards at Ahoy in Rotterdam, in 2000 including a style mini dress with cutouts to the sides, a sleeveless cropped top and bell bottom trousers and a pair of bell bottom trousers with white faceted glass trim ($3,000-$5,000); a trio of custom-made leather bodices stage worn by Destiny’s Child while performing on The Tonight Show in 2000 ($4,000-$6,000); custom-made magenta fringed suede costumes stage worn by Destiny’s Child while performing at the BET Awards show, in Las Vegas and at Capital FM Party in the

Park for the Prince’s Trust in 2001 in ($4,000-$6,000); Destiny’s Child’s “Independent Women Part 1” music video custom-made metallic red and silver leather jumpsuit costumes ($4,000-$6,000); a group of custom-made black leather costumes with white faceted glass embellishment worn by Destiny’s Child, while performing during the Summer Jam 2000 at Riverport Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights ($4,000-$6,000); Destiny’s Child’s custom- made white leather bodices embellished with scattered white faceted glass worn while performing “Independent Women” at the 2000 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards ($4,000-$6,000); a figure hugging black leather dress worn by Destiny’s Child in a 2001 photo shoot that was featured in multiple magazines and on the August 2001 cover of Sophisticate’s Black Hair Styles and Care Guide ($4,000-$6,000); custom-made white leather costumes stage worn by Destiny’s Child while performing at The 69th Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in in 2001 ($1,000-$2,000); an embellished figure hugging emerald green custom-made gown worn by Destiny’s Child to the in 2001 where Destiny’s Child won GRAMMY Awards ($1,000- $2,000); Destiny’s Child’s Avid C/24 mixing controller together with a custom-made console ($2,000-$4,000); the band’s studio used Miktek CV4 microphone ($1,000-$2,000); a pair of cherry red bikini tops with metallic flecks worn by Destiny’s Child while performing at for a photograph at MTV’s 2000 in Cancun, Mexico ($1,000-$2,000) and more.

(photos from top left to right: Beyoncé Knowles’ white “Survivor” leather fringe Versace bodice, custom-made leather bodices worn by Beyoncé Knowles, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland while performing on The Tonight Show, gold leather costumes worn by Beyoncé Knowles, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland during the VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross.)

PAGE 3 Julien’s Auctions | 8630 Hayden Place, Culver City, California 90232 | Phone: 310-836-1818 | Fax: 310-836-1818 © 2003-2021 Julien’s Auctions JULIEN’S AUCTIONS - MUSIC ICONS AUCTION PRESS RELEASE (Photo left: Emerald green custom-made gown worn by Michelle Williams to the Grammy Awards in 2001)

Selling over 150 million records worldwide, Destiny’s Child is considered one of the greatest female acts of all time whose five studio , their 1997 self-titled debut, 1999’s The Writing’s on the Wall, 2001’s Survivor, 2004’s and their 2005 greatest hits #1s, brought the world their smash hit singles and female empowerment anthems accompanied by their music videos that featured their spectacular choreography and distinctive, iconoclastic fashion style, including “No, No, No,” “Survivor,” “Jumpin’ Jumpin,” “,” “Soldier,” as well as their number-one hits, “Bills, Bills, Bills,” “,” “,” and “Independent Woman Part 1,” the theme song from the Charlie’s Angels film , which spent eleven consecutive weeks at number one on the and

became the longest running number one single of that year. Destiny’s Child’s numerous awards and accolades include three GRAMMY awards and fourteen GRAMMY nominations, four , eleven , two BET Awards, a Walk of Fame, two MTV Video Music Awards, five NAACP Image Awards, six Awards, induction into the Young Hollywood Hall of Fame, a Guinness World Record for longest-running number-one song on the Hot 100 by a and more. (photo right: Kelly Rowland’s Rockefeller Center tree lighting costume and below: Destiny Child’s mixing console)

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An exciting highlight of the auction will be the appearance of one of Cher’s most signature looks –a black jersey and net cut out bodysuit and matching black motorcycle jacket immortalized in her iconic hit song and music video, “If I Could Turn Back Time.” The sparkling pink and white punched stoned ensemble designed by legendary designer Bob Mackie has been worn by the pop during numerous performances and was originally sold by Julien’s Auctions in Property From the Collection of Cher auction in 2006 for $60,000, thirty times its original estimate (photo left). The buyer has re-consigned this ensemble to Julien’s upcoming Music Icons auction while another famous Cher fashion statement- making outfit, her custom-made Bob Mackie Ray Aghayan slender-fitting striped jersey halter gown worn while performing “Top of the World” with husband Sonny on The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, will head to the auction stage.

Another showstopper comes from one of the most lauded female artists of all time, Whitney Houston, whose embellished flesh tone chiffon Atelier Versace gown (estimate: $20,000- $30,000), will dazzle the stage (photo right). The six-time GRAMMY Award-winning music and fashion icon wore this figure-hugging gown with a train while performing in Paris on July 6th, 1998. The thigh side slit shimmering gold gossamer gown with ruched straps is embellished with gold tone micro beading and gold bullion in a vine and floral motif and scattered topaz colored iridescent glass.

Other top highlights include (with estimates): Rita Ora’s painted ensemble custom painted by Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta) on Ora as she was performing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in April 2014 ($6,000-$8,000) (photo left); Jennifer Lopez’s white short sleeve cocktail dress worn at the 2014 Dubai World Cup opening ($2,000-$4,000); a Randi Rahm Alex Diamond strapless taupe gown encrusted with Swarovski crystals worn by Jennifer Hudson on the December 2011/January 2012 cover of Ebony magazine and on the 2012 cover of Michigan magazine ($2,000-$4,000); a floral printed crepe dress worn by Madonna in her Golden Globe winning role as Eva Peron in the 1996 film Evita ($8,000-$10,000); Lady Gaga’s RVDK coat dress worn in her performance with in 2016 ($8,000-$10,000); a custom-made green embellished corset and satin knickers worn by as “The Bride of Mary Jane” to her 2012 West Hollywood party ($2,000-$4,000); ’ black Holly Morgan silk mini dress with high lace neck ($2,000-$4,000); a custom- made mint jersey halter dress worn by in the 1981 film All Night Long ($2,000-$4,000) and more.

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“Julien’s Auctions salutes these extraordinary women and their breathtaking achievements by offering these iconic pieces from their groundbreaking music careers and their history making contributions to culture and society,” said Darren Julien, President/Chief Executive Officer of Julien’s Auctions. “From Destiny’s Child to Cher, these highly collectible pieces shaped not only pop culture but also the narrative about female empowerment and the elevation of women in the world.”

“It’s an absolute honor to celebrate these female music icons, in partnership with Julien’s Auctions, with their generous offerings supporting the work we do at MusiCares,” said Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. “The money raised from this auction will support our ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts and beyond –all to help music people keep the music playing.”

More items up for auction at Julien’s MUSIC ICONS event will be announced in the coming weeks.

(photo right: Beyoncé Knowles’ custom- made silver leather bodice)

ABOUT MUSICARES MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org

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JULIEN’S AUCTIONS PUBLIC EXHIBITION AND AUCTION LOCATION Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills 257 N. Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

PUBLIC EXHIBITION Monday, June 7th - Friday, June 11th, 2021 Daily 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Free to the Public

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION

MUSIC ICONS Friday, June 11th, 2021 Session I: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time Session II: 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time

MUSIC ICONS Saturday, June 12th, 2021 Session III: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time Session IV: 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time

MUSIC ICONS Sunday, June 13th, 2021 Session V: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time Session VI: 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time

REGISTERING TO BID Registration is required to bid in this online auction and can be done in person at the exhibition, or online before the sale at the JuliensAuctions.com Registration page to bid by phone, proxy or in person, or online at JuliensLive.com to bid live online, or by calling (310) 836-1818.

For inquiries, please email [email protected] or call (310) 836-1818.

PLACING BIDS There are four ways to bid in this sale: 1. Bid with Julien’s Auctions online and live in real time at JuliensLive.com or via our iPhone App. 2. Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative. 3. Bid in person in the room at our auction events. 4. Bid in advance by absentee bid. Absentee bid forms are printed in the back of each catalogue, and are also available by calling Julien’s Auctions or online by visiting www.juliensauctions.com/register-to-bid.

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ABOUT JULIEN’S AUCTIONS Julien’s Auctions is the world record-breaking auction house to the stars. Collaborating with the famous and the exclusive, Julien’s Auctions produces high profile auctions in the film, music, sports and art markets. Julien’s Auctions has received international recognition for its unique and innovative auction events, which attract thousands of collectors, investors, fans and enthusiasts from around the world. Julien’s Auctions specializes in sales of iconic artifacts and notable collections including , , , Lady Gaga, Banksy, Cher, , , Barbra Streisand, Les Paul, , , , , Hugh Hefner and many more.

In 2016, Julien’s Auctions received its second placement in the Guinness Book of World Records for the sale of the world’s most expensive dress ever sold at auction, The Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress which sold for $4.8 million. Julien’s Auctions achieved placement in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009 for the sale of Michael Jackson’s white glove, which sold for $480,000 making it the most expensive glove ever sold at auction. In 2020, Julien’s Auctions received its third Guinness Book of World Record placement for the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “MTV Unplugged” 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic- electric guitar, which sold for $6 million making it the world’s most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. Based in , Julien’s Auctions has a global presence bringing their auctions and exhibitions to targeted destinations worldwide including London, New York, Las Vegas, Japan and China. Live auctions are presented for bidders on-site and online via live streaming video and mobile technology. For more information on Julien’s Auctions, go to www.juliensauctions.com. Connect with Julien’s Auctions at www. facebook.com/JuliensAuctions or www.twitter.com/JuliensAuctions or www.instagram.com/juliens_auctions.

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