Becoming Beyoncé
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miscarriage of, ref1
myth of, ref1, ref2
parenting of Blue Ivy, ref1
parents’ financial struggles and, ref1
parents’ separation and, ref1, ref2
perfectionism of, ref1, ref2
personality of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
pregnancy of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
President Obama and, ref1
privacy of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6; “alone together in a crowd,” ref1
public image of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7
race and heritage of, ref1
recording sessions, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9, ref10, ref11, ref12
record store incident with mother, ref1
“Sasha Fierce” persona, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
security concerns and, ref1, ref2
shyness of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7
singing voice of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
solo career of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9; first release of “Work It Out,” ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
in Somethin’ Fresh, ref1, ref2; LeToya’s potential expulsion, ref1
Tillman estate battle and, ref1; deposition, ref1; settlements, ref1
touring, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9, ref10, ref11, ref12, ref13
vocal lessons, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Knowles, Celestine Ann “Tina”
Andretta and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7; illness and death, ref1, ref2; signing of contract papers, ref1, ref2
appearance of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Ashley’s departure from Girls Tyme, ref1
in Atlanta with Somethin’ Fresh, ref1
background of, ref1
Beyoncé’s dark moods and, ref1, ref2
Beyoncé’s Woman of the Year award (2009), ref1, ref2
childhood of Beyoncé, ref1, ref2, ref3; hurt feelings, ref1; ninth birthday, ref1
Christian faith of, ref1, ref2, ref3
contentious parents’ meeting, ref1, ref2
Destiny’s Child group turmoil, ref1
Destiny’s Child’s name, ref1, ref2, ref3
early life of, ref1, ref2
elevator incident and, ref1
family life and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
fashion designing and styling of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9
fashion style of, ref1
financial struggles of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7
Headliners Hair Salon of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8
Jay Z and, ref1, ref2, ref3
Lyndall and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9, ref10
marital discord, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9, ref10, ref11; divorce, ref1; separation, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Mathew’s co-management proposal, ref1
Mathew’s decision to manage full-time, ref1
meeting and wedding to Mathew, ref1, ref2, ref3
new life for, ref1
personality of, ref1, ref2
pregnancy and birth of Beyoncé, ref1, ref2
record store incident with Beyoncé, ref1
Star Search, ref1
Tillman estate battle and, ref1, ref2; deposition, ref1; settlements, ref1
Knowles, Lue Helen, ref1, ref2
Knowles, Mathew
affairs of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Alex and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5; first meeting, ref1; paternity suit, ref1, ref2, ref3
Beyoncé’s singing and talent, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6
Beyoncé’s Woman of the Year award (2009), ref1, ref2
birth of Beyoncé, ref1
childhood of Beyoncé, ref1, ref2
co-management, ref1, ref2, ref3; Beyoncé’s hurt feelings, ref1; contentious parents’ meeting, ref1; move to full-time, ref1; proposal for, ref1; relocating rehearsals, ref1; Star Search, ref1; taking over Girls Tyme, ref1
Destiny’s Child group turmoil, ref1
Destiny’s Child name, ref1, ref2
drug allegations against, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
early life of, ref1
Elektra deal and, ref1, ref2, ref3
elevator incident, ref1, ref2
family reunion and, ref1
father’s influence on, ref1, ref2, ref3
financial woes of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6
Jay Z and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
LaTavia and LeToya’s lawsuits against, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
Lyndall and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6
management, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9, ref10, ref11, ref12, ref13, ref14, ref15, ref16; Ashley’s departure from Girls Tyme, ref1; Beyoncé breaking off, ref1, ref2; Beyoncé’s crumbling relationship, ref1, ref2, ref3; Beyoncé’s desire for independence, ref1, ref2; Beyoncé’s financial audit, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7; Beyoncé’s thoughts on relationship, ref1; brand Beyoncé, ref1, ref2; Columbia/Sony deal, ref1, ref2; LeToya’s potential expulsion, ref1; Nicki and Nina’s removal from the Dolls, ref1
management contracts, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9; Andretta’s deathbed signing, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5; LaTavia and LeToya’s disaffirmation, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
marital discord, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9; separation, ref1, ref2, ref3, Tina’s divorce, ref1
meeting and wedding to Tina, ref1, ref2, ref3
producing and recording, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8
remarriage of, ref1
tabloid tales about, ref1, ref2
Tillman estate battle and, ref1; deposition, ref1; settlements, ref1
work ethic of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
Knowles, Matthew Q., Sr., ref1
Knowles, Nixon Alexander Wright, ref1, ref2
Knowles, Solange
childhood of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
with Destiny’s Child, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
elevator incident, ref1, ref2n
family of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
fashion style of, ref1
Lyndall and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
music career of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6
parent’s financial struggles and, ref1
parent’s separation and, ref1
Krieger, Henry, ref1
Kriss Kross, ref1
Kuti, Fela Anikulapo, ref1
LaBarbera Whites, Teresa, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8
LaBelle, Patti, ref1, ref2
Laday, Deborah
Andretta enters picture, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
contentious parents’ meeting, ref1
crossroads for parents, ref1
discovery of Beyoncé, ref1, ref2, ref3
family first for, ref1
first recording session, ref1
formation of groups, ref1, ref2, ref3
Mathew makes his move, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Tillman estate battle and, ref1, ref2
Laday, Millicent, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Lady Gaga, ref1
Lady Love, ref1
Lady Sings the Blues (movie), ref1
LaFace Records, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Larter, Ali, ref1
LaToisen, Staci, ref1, ref2
Lawson, Richard, ref1
Lee, Bonnie, ref1
Lee High School, ref1
Lenox Hill Hospital, ref1
LeToya, ref1
Letterman, David, ref1
Lewis, Chris, ref1, ref2
Life Is but a Dream (documentary), ref1, ref2, ref3
Lincoln High School, ref1
“Listen,” ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
Litchfield Junior High School, ref1
Liu, Lucy, ref1
Live Nation, ref1, ref2
L
ocke, Lydia, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9, ref10, ref11
Locke, Lyndall
attempts to reconcile with Beyoncé, ref1, ref2
background of, ref1
Beyoncé’s fame and, ref1, ref2
Beyoncé’s sense of humor, ref1
Beyoncé setting boundaries, ref1, ref2, ref3
break ups with Beyoncé, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
cheating of, ref1, ref2
choosing Jay Z or, ref1
in culinary school, ref1, ref2
first day with Beyoncé, ref1
high school prom with Beyoncé, ref1
Janet Jackson concert, ref1
Jay Z and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Knowles family and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
Mathew’s expectations about, ref1, ref2
meeting Beyoncé, ref1
nineteenth birthday, ref1
Staples Center incident, ref1
Tina’s request to, ref1
update on, ref1
Locke, Lyndall Eugene, II, ref1
Locke, Stephen Michael, ref1, ref2
Lockheed Aircraft Company, ref1
Loder, Kurt, ref1
Lopes, Lisa “Left Eye,” ref1, ref2
Lopez, Jennifer, ref1, ref2
Los Angeles Lakers, ref1, ref2
Los Angeles Times, ref1
“Lose My Breath,” ref1
“Lost One,” ref1
“Love In This Club Part II,” ref1
Love Is a Four Letter Word (TV show), ref1
“Love on Top,” ref1, ref2
“Love to Love You,” ref1
Lovett, Christopher, ref1
Lovett, Gracie, ref1
Luckett, Gavin, ref1
Luckett, LeToya Nicole
Andretta’s illness and death, ref1; ref2
contracts, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4; disaffirmation of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
in Destiny’s Child: Beyoncé’s letter, ref1; Columbia/Sony deal, ref1; departure from group, ref1, ref2, ref3; first album release, ref1; group turmoil, ref1; “No, No, No,” ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4; potential dismissal from group, ref1; recording sessions, ref1, ref2; vocal lessons, ref1
in the Dolls, ref1, ref2; Elektra deal, ref1, ref2
early life of, ref1
in Girls Tyme, ref1
lawsuits, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7
potential expulsion from Somethin’ Fresh, ref1
update on, ref1
Luckett, Pamela, ref1, ref2, ref3
Columbia/Sony deal, ref1
LeToya and Destiny’s Child group turmoil, ref1
LeToya’s potential expulsion from Somethin’ Fresh, ref1
standing up to Mathew, ref1, ref2, ref3
lupus erythematosus, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
Lyons, John, ref1
M-1, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
McDonald’s, ref1
McGill University, ref1
McKnight, Brian, ref1
McMahon, Ed, ref1, ref2
Maddox, Chester, ref1
Madison Square Garden, ref1
Madonna, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Mahogany (movie), ref1
Maloney, Jefferson & Dugas, ref1, ref2
Marcy Houses, ref1
marijuana, ref1, ref2
Mark, Larry, ref1
Martin, Chris, ref1
Martin, Darnell, ref1
Martin, Steve, ref1
MasterCard, ref1, ref2
Mathew’s Music World, ref1
Matthews, Sylvia A., ref1
“Me, Myself and I,” ref1
“Me and My Girlfriend,” ref1
Meier, Richard, ref1
Meldrum, Molly, ref1
Men in Black (movie), ref1
Met Gala, ref1, ref2
Meyers, Rodney, ref1
Miami condominiums, ref1, ref2
Michelle Williams. See Williams, Tenitra Michelle
Microsoft, ref1, ref2
Minaj, Nicki, ref1
Miss Black U.S.A Metroplex Pageant, ref1
Miss Tina, ref1
Mitchell, Cheryl, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9, ref10, ref11
Modelist-Aston, Lydia, ref1
Moore, Anthony “Tony Mo,” ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Girls Tyme and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9, ref10; Beyoncé’s star is born, ref1; first recording sessions, ref1; Star Search, ref1
Moore, Brian Kenneth “Kenny,” ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Andretta’s illness and death and, ref1, ref2, ref3
Girls Tyme and, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8; Beyoncé’s star is born, ref1; Star Search, ref1
Moore, Falonte, ref1
Moore, Rufus, ref1
Mos Def, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Motivating Other Mothers, ref1
Motown, ref1, ref2
Motown the Musical (musical), ref1
MTV, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6
MTV Awards, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
Murphy, Eddie, ref1
Music Industry 101, ref1, ref2
Music World Entertainment, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7
Myers, Mike, ref1, ref2
“My Time Has Come,” ref1, ref2
Nash, Terius “The Dream,” ref1, ref2, ref3
National Enquirer, ref1
National Guard, ref1
“Naughty Girl,” ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
NBA All-Star Game, ref1
Nelly, ref1
New Yorker, ref1
New York Times, ref1, ref2
Ne-Yo, ref1, ref2
Nicks, Stevie, ref1, ref2
9/11 terrorist attacks (2001), ref1, ref2
“99 Problems,” ref1
“No, No, No,” ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7
Nobles, Vada, ref1
Noel-Schure, Yvette, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
“No Scrubs,” ref1
Obama, Barack, ref1
Obama, Michelle, ref1
Obsessed (movie), ref1
Ogunnaike, Lola, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
O’Malley, Zack, ref1
O’Neal, Shaquille, ref1
OneRepublic, ref1
On the Run Tour, ref1, ref2, ref3
“Originators, The,” ref1
“Outro,” ref1, ref2
Pack, Cindy, ref1
Paltrow, Gwyneth, ref1
Parker Elementary School, ref1
Parkwood Entertainment, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7
Parkwood home, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8
“Partition,” ref1
Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, ref1
Paul, Sean, ref1
Peake, David, ref1
Perez, Juan, ref1
Perry, Tyler, ref1
Phea, Angela, ref1
Phifer, Mekhi, ref1
Philadelphia 76ers, ref1
Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc., ref1
Picker International, ref1
Pierre Hotel, ref1
Piney Point Village, ref1
Pink Panther, The (movie), ref1
Plant Studios, ref1, ref2
Poetic Justice (movie), ref1
Pointer Sisters, ref1
Polydor, ref1
“Pon de Replay,” ref1
Prairie View A&M University, ref1
Prather, Kawan, ref1
“Pretty Hurts,” ref1, ref2
Pretty Woman (movie), ref1
Preven, Anne, ref1
Prince, ref1, ref2
product licensing, ref1, ref2
Pro-Line, ref1, ref2
Proud Family, The (TV show), ref1
“Proud Mary,” ref1
racism, ref1, ref2
“Radio,” ref1
Rahn, Muriel, ref1
Rasmus, Rudy, ref1, ref2
Raymond, Usher, III, ref1, ref2, ref3
Raynaud’s disease, ref1
Reasonable Doubt, ref1
Record, Eugene, ref1
Reed Smith LLP, ref1
Reeves, Adnis, ref1, ref2
Reid, L.A., ref1, ref2, ref3
Reid, Peri “Pebbles,” ref1
Rhone, Sylvia, ref1, ref2
Rihanna, ref1, ref2, ref3
“Ring the Alarm,” ref1, ref2n, ref1
Rivera, Lance, ref1
Roach, Jay, ref1
Roberson, LaTavia
acting auditions of, ref1
Andretta’s illness and death, ref1, ref2
contracts, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5; disaffirmation of, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4
in Destiny/Girls Tyme, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8; Ashley leaves, ref1; Star Search, ref1
in Destiny’s Child, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5; Beyoncé’s letter, ref1; Columbia/Sony deal, ref1; departure from group, ref1, ref2, ref3; first album recording, ref1; first album release, ref1; group turmoil, ref1; “No, No, No,” ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4; potential dismissal from group, ref1, ref2
in the Dolls, ref1, ref2; dropping Nicki and Nina, ref1; Elektra deal, ref1, ref2
lawsuits, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7
recording sessions, ref1, ref2, ref3
update on, ref1
vocal lessons, ref1, ref2, ref3
Roberts, Julia, ref1
Robinson, Bob, ref1
Roc-A-Fella Records, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5
Rocawear, ref1
Roc Nation Records, ref1, ref2
Rolling Stone (magazine), ref1, ref2, ref3
Rolston, Matthew, ref1
Rose, Anika Noni, ref1
Rosen, Judy, ref1
Ross, Diana, ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4, ref5, ref6, ref7, ref8, ref9
Rouette, Guy, ref1
Rowland, Kelendria “Kelly.” See also specific songs and albums
Andretta’s illness and death, ref1, ref2, ref3
background of, ref1
in Destiny’s Child: Columbia/Sony deal, ref1, ref2; Farrah’s departure from group, ref1, ref2; first album release, ref1; first single “No, No, No,” ref1, ref2, ref3, ref4; group turmoil, ref1; LaTavia and LeToya’s lawsuits, ref1, ref2; moving forward with new girls, ref1; potential reunion, ref1; tours, ref1, ref2, ref3; vocal lessons, ref1
in the Dolls, ref1; Elektra deal, ref1, ref2; Nicki and Nina’s removal, ref1