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Beyonce Worksheets Beyonce Facts Beyoncé, whose full name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who has performed in various singing and dancing competitions since her childhood. Beyoncé's rise to popularity came when she became the lead singer of one of the best-selling R&B girl-groups Destiny's Child. Beyoncé started her solo career in the hiatus of her girl-group. She released her first solo album in 2003, titled Dangerously in Love, an album that debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and made her win five Grammy Awards. KIDSKONNECT.COM Beyonce Facts GENERAL FACTS ★ Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born in Houston Texas, U.S. on September 4, 1981. ★ Beyoncé's career is not only confined to performing. ★ Aside from being a singer, actress, songwriter, and record producer, she is also a director, model, fashion designer, and a businesswoman. ○ She is the co-founder of activewear clothing line named Ivy Park, in partnership with London based fashion retailer Topshop, launched in April 14, 2016. ○ Beyoncé also founded her own management and entertainment company named Parkwood Entertainment. Its involvements include products for music production, motion pictures, and television specials related to Beyoncé. Parkwood Entertainment was founded in 2010. ○ With all of those businesses owned by Beyoncé, her net worth sums up to $470 million as of 2019. FAMILY AND NOTABLE RELATIVES ★ Beyoncé is married to Shawn Corey Carter, professionally known as Jay-Z. ★ He is an American rapper, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, Jay-Z and record executive. Attribution: Mikamote / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 KIDSKONNECT.COM Beyonce Facts ★ Jay-Z is a rapper considered a significant cultural icon that has been a figure of popular culture for the past decades. ★ Beyoncé is a mother of three kids. ★ Beyoncé's sister is also a popular singer, dancer, record producer, and actress, named Solange Knowles. Simply known as Solange. ★ Their father was Mathew Knowles, a record executive, talent manager, and businessman. He was the manager of the girl-group Destiny's Child. ○ He was married to Tina Knowles, but their relationship ended in divorce in 2011. ★ Their mother, Celestine Ann Beyoncé is also known as Tina Knowles-Lawson, and she is an American businesswoman and fashion designer who owns the fashion line House of Dereón and Miss Tina by Tina Knowles. DESTINY’S CHILD ★ Beyonce started singing at a very early age by competing in local talent shows and often winning. ★ Her girl-group, Destiny’s Child was formed when Beyonce teamed up with her cousin, Attribution: Pete Sekesan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 Kelly Rowland, and her two classmates. Destiny’s Child KIDSKONNECT.COM Beyonce Facts ★ Destiny’s Child landed a record deal in 1997 with Columbia Records and quickly became a popular R&B act. ★ Beyonce explored other projects, such as acting while enjoying Destiny’s Child peak in popularity. Her first acting experience was in 2001 with a starring role in MTV’s Carmen: A Hip Hopera. ★ Destiny’s Child released their last studio album, Destiny Fulfilled, in 2004 and officially broke up the following year. SOLO CAREER ★ When Beyonce released her first solo album in 2003, Dangerously In Love, it became an instant success and won five Grammy Awards. ★ She released her 2nd album in 2006, titled B’Day. ★ She was able to perform for the Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi on New Year’s Eve in 2010 and donated profits from the event to help victims of the Haitian earthquake. ★ She decided to drop Mathew Knowles as her manager in 2011. ★ In January 2013, she performed The Star-Spangled Banner for President Barack Obama’s Beyonce inauguration in Washington, D.C. KIDSKONNECT.COM Beyonce Facts GRAMMY AWARDS ★ Beyonce has 23 Grammy Awards making her the female artist to have the second-most awards, next to Alison Krauss. ★ She has earned awards in the following categories: Best Urban Contemporary Album (2018, 2016); Best Music Video (2016); Best R&B Performance (2014); Best R&B Song (2003, 2009, 2014); Best Surround Sound Album (2014); Best Traditional R&B Performance (2009, 2012); Song of the Year (2009); Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (2009); Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (2003, 2009); Best Contemporary R&B Album (2003, 2006, 2009); Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (2003, 2005); Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (2003). KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______________ Queen Bee Color which titles apply to Beyonce. Businesswoman Dancer Professional athlete R&B Singer Mother Songwriter Personal chef Marketing manager BEYONCE WORKSHEETS KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______________ From Group To Solo Before Beyonce became a solo artist, she was part of the girl group Destiny’s Child. Write about the highlights of her career when she was a member of Destiny’s Child as well as highlights of her solo career. __________________ __________________ __________________ Attribution: Concert / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0 __________________ __________________ DESTINY’S CHILD __________________ __________________ _______________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ BEYONCE BEYONCE WORKSHEETS KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______________ Beyonce’s Relations Can you name the people, artists, and celebrities who fit into the following categories? Beyonce’s parents and siblings: ★ ______________________ ★ ______________________ ★ ______________________ Beyonce’s husband and children: ★ ______________________ ★ ______________________ ★ ______________________ Beyonce’s close friends: ★ ______________________ ★ ______________________ ★ ______________________ Artists who collaborated with Beyonce: ★ ______________________ ★ ______________________ ★ ______________________ BEYONCE WORKSHEETS KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______________ Lyrics Match Beyonce has released at least 86 songs to date. Match the title of the Beyonce song to its song lyrics. A. HALO D. LOVE ON TOP B. IF I WERE A BOY E. IRREPLACEABLE C. SINGLE LADIES F. RUN THE WORLD My persuasion can Come on baby it's Everywhere I'm build a nation you looking now Endless power You're the one that I'm surrounded by Our love we can gives your all your embrace devour You're the one I can Baby, I can see You'll do anything always call your halo for me If I were a boy You must not know 'Cause if you like it, I think I could 'bout me then you shoulda understand I could have put a ring on it How it feels to love another you in a If you like it, then a girl minute you shoulda put a I swear I'd be a Matter fact he'll be ring on it better man here in a minute BEYONCE WORKSHEETS KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______________ Most Grammys Beyonce is the female artist with the second-most Grammy awards. What are the Grammy Awards Beyonce has won? Write them down below. 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What is the name of the song? __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ BEYONCE WORKSHEETS KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______________ My Favorite Beyonce Song Listen to songs released by Beyonce over the years. Pick your favorite and explain why it is your favorite. Is it the melody, the lyrics, the message, or everything about it? ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ BEYONCE WORKSHEETS KIDSKONNECT.COM Name: ______________ My Own Song Beyonce loves to write songs full of love and songs that empower women. Write a song centered on those themes: love and female empowerment. ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ BEYONCE WORKSHEETS KIDSKONNECT.COM.