Beyonce: Latest news, bio & photos

Beyoncé's was the lead singer of the singing group Destiny's Child, which her father, Mathew Knowles managed and her mother, Tina Knowles designed the glittering costumes. Solange Knowles, her sister has released three albums and danced with her big sister during DC-3 concerts.

Before her trio became Destiny's Child they were known as Girls Tyme and her group was discovered by Whitney Houston.

She wrote and produced many of the group's songs.

Beyoncé married Jay-Z on April 4 2008 and they remain together.

She has toured with Christina Aguilera and TLC as their opening act.

Her biggest hit to date is song Single Ladies.

She performed at a South African AIDS benefit show in November 2003, organized by Bono of U2 to combat the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa.

Won 5 Grammys, including Best Contemporary R & B Album for "Dangerously In Love", she took home the most awards for the 2004 show.

She participated in the "Fashion for Relief" show on 16 September, 2005 in New York, a benefit for AmeriCares to support victims for Hurricane Katrina.

Launched a clothing line, "House of Dereon", with her mother in 2005.

First female artist to reach number one position on both singles and albums chart simultaneously in the United States and the United Kingdom. [2003]

Best friends with Kelly Rowland since they were children and is good friend of Gwyneth Paltrow. Has known R&B singer Alicia Keys since she was 14.

She and Destiny's Child were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording.

Chosen by American music-magazine, "Billboard", as Woman of the Year. [2009]

In 2010, she launched her new fragrance Heat and in the TV commercial for the fragrance, Beyoncé sang "Fever," a song most popularized by Peggy Lee.

Her victory at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards (Jan. 31, 2010) set a record for a female artist: 6 Grammy wins in a single year.