Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles

Unknown facts of popular R&B and Hip Hop singer - Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce Knowles was among a host of singers who took to the stage in Hyde Park, central London, for an open-air concert to raise money for disadvantaged children -- More than 100,000 tickets were sold for the Party in the Park, which is expected to raise more than $1.6 million for the Prince's Trust, the charity headed by Prince Charles. (July 7, 2003)

Beyonce Knowles hosted a television special in honor of Nelson Mandela turning 85 on July 18.

Fans who pre-ordered the debut solo album by Knowles online received a free download of a previously unreleased bonus track. (June 14, 2003)

Knowles has brought the release of her debut solo album Dangerously In Love forward (June 8) in a bid to beat internet piracy – The album features guest appearances by the likes of her boyfriend Jay-z, ailing singer Luther Vandross, rapper Missy Elliott, reggae star Sean Paul and Outkast's Big Boi. (June 4, 2003)

Knowles has left her family home in preparation for her marriage to rapper Jay-Z -- The singer has just brought three homes in Miami, Florida's Millionaire's Row, and sources say the pair are diligently in preparations to make a trip down the aisle. (May 2, 2003)

Beyonce Knowles was in VH1 Divas Duets benefit concert specialon May 22, 2003

Knowles is featured on the cover of Newsweek, in an issue that examines the state of African-American women -- Topics addressed include dating options, noting studies that 47 percent of black women in the 30-34 age range have never married, compared with 10 percent of white women. (February 28, 2003)

Beyonce Knowles has closed a deal with soft-drink giant Pepsi to endorse its product, joining the ranks of such pop stars as Britney Spears, Madonna and Michael Jackson to sing out for the soda pop. (December 19, 2002)

Beyonce Knowles' younger sister Solange, an upcoming singer-songwriter and producer appeared on the same bill with her group Destiny's Child (DC) at Thursday's (December 12) Z100 Jingle Ball in New York City -- Solange's debut album won't be out until 2003, but she's already been making a mark in the pop and R&B world thanks to Beyonce and the other members of Destiny's Child. (December 13, 2002)

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