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Beyoncé Knowles
has released several music videos, working with many directors, as well as co-producing some of them. She took her first lead role in the film for Carmen: A Hip Hopera
. Beyoncé's first solo music video was the soundtrack single, "Work It Out" for the 2001 film Austin Powers in Goldmember
she had a lead role in. The music video contained clips of the film as well as a 1970s disco theme with Knowles debuting a curly afro. After the parting of Destiny's Child
, Knowles debuted her first official music video as a solo artist for "Crazy in Love" featuring long time boyfriend Jay-Z
. The song spent 8 weeks on the top of the billboards and the video topped charts all around the world for its iconic simple theme and fierce walking tracks. Other videos released from Dangerously in Love
included cameo appearances by Sean Paul
and Usher
.
In 2006 Beyoncé starred in two films. The Pink Panther
which spawned the chart topping "Check on It
" with its pink themed video and Dreamgirls
which was the inspiration behind her second album B'Day. The first single from her B'Day
album, "Déjà Vu" also featured Jay-Z
. A petition by fans objected to "unacceptable interactions" between Knowles and Jay-Z in the music video. However the reception of the video was overlooked with the release of "Ring The Alarm
" which showed a more vigorous and dangerous side to Knowles. Knowles reached billboard success again with the simplicity in her video for "Irreplaceable
" whose music video topped worldwide charts quoting "to the left, to the left" and collaborated with old band mates Kelly Rowland
& Michelle Williams
and sister Solange
on "Get Me Bodied
". She created a video anthology for her second album, B'Day which contained music videos for all songs on the original album.
2008 followed with a new film by Knowles, Cadillac Records
, as well as her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce which spawned two massive singles with generation defying music videos. "If I Were a Boy
" told a story of Knowles switching role with her male love interest to contemplate what it's like to be the other gender in a relationship. Due to the budget of "If I Were a Boy", the idea of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
" was to be simply exotic with a low budget. The video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" became a generic video for online video hosting websites and became known as the new-aged "Thriller
" due to everyone recording their versions of the heavily choreographed video. Knowles made her directorial debut on "Ego
" which followed the same formula as "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". In 2009 Knowles took the lead role in her most current film to date Obsessed
and collaborated with Lady Gaga
on a remix for "Video Phone" which launched a video of a more sexual tone for Beyoncé. Although she was expected to release a second video anthology for I Am... Sasha Fierce she instead released videos for almost all the songs on I Am... Sasha Fierce as singles.
2010 began with Knowles collaborating with Lady Gaga
on the 9:30 mini-movie for Telephone
and Alicia Keys
on Put It in a Love Song
due out by summer. Knowles released the final music video from her I Am... Sasha Fierce album that was originally a bonus track titled "Why Don't You Love Me
" 2 years after its original release. The music video for the bonus track was shot as a gift for her fans since the song peeked the #1 spot on the US Hot Dance Club Play charts. Knowles has also released Spanish versions of certain music video that gained worldwide popularity as well as releasing director's cuts and remix videos for some singles.
has appeared.
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
has released several music videos, working with many directors, as well as co-producing some of them. She took her first lead role in the film for Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Carmen: A Hip Hopera is a 2001 musical film produced for television by MTV and directed by Robert Townsend. The film stars Beyoncé Knowles in her debut acting role, Mos Def, Rah Digga, Wyclef Jean, Mekhi Phifer, Da Brat, Joy Bryant, Jermaine Dupri and Lil' Bow Wow...
. Beyoncé's first solo music video was the soundtrack single, "Work It Out" for the 2001 film Austin Powers in Goldmember
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Austin Powers in Goldmember is a 2002 American spy comedy film and the third installment of the Austin Powers series starring Mike Myers in the title role. The movie was directed by Jay Roach, and co-written by Mike Myers and Michael McCullers. Myers also plays the roles of Dr. Evil, Goldmember,...
she had a lead role in. The music video contained clips of the film as well as a 1970s disco theme with Knowles debuting a curly afro. After the parting of Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
, Knowles debuted her first official music video as a solo artist for "Crazy in Love" featuring long time boyfriend Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
. The song spent 8 weeks on the top of the billboards and the video topped charts all around the world for its iconic simple theme and fierce walking tracks. Other videos released from Dangerously in Love
Dangerously in Love
Dangerously in Love is the debut solo album of American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, released on June 22, 2003, by Columbia Records. Recording sessions for the album took place in 2002 to 2003 at several studios, during the hiatus of her then-group Destiny's Child...
included cameo appearances by Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
and Usher
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
.
In 2006 Beyoncé starred in two films. The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther (2006 film)
The Pink Panther is a 2006 American comedy film and a reboot of The Pink Panther film series. In this film, Inspector Jacques Clouseau is assigned to solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond. The film also stars Kevin Kline, Jean Reno, Emily...
which spawned the chart topping "Check on It
Check on It
"Check on It" is a song performed by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, featuring American rapper Slim Thug. It was composed by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé and Stayve Thomas. The song was supposed to be featured on the soundtrack album for 2006 film The Pink...
" with its pink themed video and Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls (film)
Dreamgirls is a 2006 musical drama film, directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. The film debuted in three special road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006 before its nationwide release on December 25, 2006...
which was the inspiration behind her second album B'Day. The first single from her B'Day
B'Day
B'Day is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist Beyoncé Knowles, released on September 4, 2006 by Columbia Records in collaboration with Music World Music and Sony Urban Music. It was released to coincide with Knowles' twenty-fifth birthday. The album was originally planned for a...
album, "Déjà Vu" also featured Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
. A petition by fans objected to "unacceptable interactions" between Knowles and Jay-Z in the music video. However the reception of the video was overlooked with the release of "Ring The Alarm
Ring the Alarm
"Ring the Alarm" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . It was composed by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and Sean Garrett...
" which showed a more vigorous and dangerous side to Knowles. Knowles reached billboard success again with the simplicity in her video for "Irreplaceable
Irreplaceable
"Irreplaceable" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . The song was written by Knowles, Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, and produced by Stargate and Knowles...
" whose music video topped worldwide charts quoting "to the left, to the left" and collaborated with old band mates Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
& Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams (singer)
Tenitra Michelle Williams , commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress...
and sister Solange
Solange Knowles
Solange Piaget Knowles , who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas along with her older sister singer Beyoncé, a former member of R&B group Destiny's Child...
on "Get Me Bodied
Get Me Bodied
"Get Me Bodied" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. The song was written by Beyoncé Knowles, Sean Garrett, Solange Knowles, Angela Beyince, Makeba Riddick, and Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and produced by Swizz Beatz, Beyoncé and Sean Garrett, for Knowles' second solo studio...
". She created a video anthology for her second album, B'Day which contained music videos for all songs on the original album.
2008 followed with a new film by Knowles, Cadillac Records
Cadillac Records
Cadillac Records is a 2008 musical biopic written and directed by Darnell Martin. The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential Chicago-based record-company executive Leonard Chess, and the musicians who recorded for Chess...
, as well as her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce which spawned two massive singles with generation defying music videos. "If I Were a Boy
If I Were a Boy
"If I Were a Boy" is a pop song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was composed by Toby Gad and BC Jean. Jean initially recorded her version of the song which was rejected by Jean's record company. Knowles then recorded a new version for her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce...
" told a story of Knowles switching role with her male love interest to contemplate what it's like to be the other gender in a relationship. Due to the budget of "If I Were a Boy", the idea of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
"Single Ladies " is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. It was released by Columbia Records on October 12, 2008 as the album's lead single, and appeared with "If I Were a Boy" as a double A-side single, demonstrating the...
" was to be simply exotic with a low budget. The video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" became a generic video for online video hosting websites and became known as the new-aged "Thriller
Thriller (song)
"Thriller" is a song recorded by American recording artist Michael Jackson, composed by Rod Temperton, and produced by Quincy Jones. It is the seventh and final single from his sixth studio album Thriller. It was released on January 23, 1984 by Epic Records...
" due to everyone recording their versions of the heavily choreographed video. Knowles made her directorial debut on "Ego
Ego (Beyoncé Knowles song)
"Ego" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for the deluxe edition of her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce . The song was composed by Elvis Williams, Harold Lilly, and Knowles. "Ego" was officially remixed with additional vocals from hip hop artist, Kanye West...
" which followed the same formula as "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". In 2009 Knowles took the lead role in her most current film to date Obsessed
Obsessed (2009 film)
Obsessed is a 2009 American thriller film directed by Steve Shill. The Screen Gems production stars Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter...
and collaborated with Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
on a remix for "Video Phone" which launched a video of a more sexual tone for Beyoncé. Although she was expected to release a second video anthology for I Am... Sasha Fierce she instead released videos for almost all the songs on I Am... Sasha Fierce as singles.
2010 began with Knowles collaborating with Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
on the 9:30 mini-movie for Telephone
Telephone (song)
"Telephone" is a song written and performed by Lady Gaga. It was released from her third extended play and second major release The Fame Monster . The song, featuring American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, was written by Gaga and Rodney Jerkins...
and Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
on Put It in a Love Song
Put It in a Love Song
"Put It in a Love Song" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys. The song, written and produced by Keys and Swizz Beatz, features guest vocals by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was originally sent to radio on January 19, 2010 by J Records, as the fourth single from Keys' fourth...
due out by summer. Knowles released the final music video from her I Am... Sasha Fierce album that was originally a bonus track titled "Why Don't You Love Me
Why Don't You Love Me (Beyoncé Knowles song)
"Why Don't You Love Me" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles taken from her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce. It later released as a bonus track on a digital EP titled I Am... Sasha Fierce - The Bonus Tracks. Composed by Knowles, Angela Beyince, Solange Knowles and The Bama Boyz,...
" 2 years after its original release. The music video for the bonus track was shot as a gift for her fans since the song peeked the #1 spot on the US Hot Dance Club Play charts. Knowles has also released Spanish versions of certain music video that gained worldwide popularity as well as releasing director's cuts and remix videos for some singles.
2000–09
| Year | Music video | Artist(s) | Director(s) | Notes |
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| 2000 | "I Got That I Got That "I Got That" is a single by American rapper Amil featuring American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles, who was at that time still a member Destiny's Child. Taken from Amil's debut studio album, All Money Is Legal , the song serves as its second single which was released on July 4, 2000... " |
Amil Amil Amil Whitehead more commonly known by her stage name Amil, is an American female rapper, singer, and songwriter from New York City. She was prominent in the late 1990s as a Jay-Z protégé, most notably on the single "Can I Get A..." from the Rush Hour soundtrack.-Early life:Amil was born September... (feat. Beyoncé) |
Darren Grant Darren Grant Darren Grant is an American music video director. He has done over 80 music videos for mostly R&B and Hip Hop artists.He is best known for directing all the music videos from Destiny's Child's debut album, he also worked with them on their later music videos including Grammy winning single... and Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010... |
Eve makes a cameo. |
| 2002 | "Work It Out" | Beyoncé | Matthew Rolston Matthew Rolston Matthew Russell Rolston is an American photographer and music video director. Rolston is known for his signature lighting techniques and detailed approach to art direction and design, and has been repeatedly identified throughout his career with the revival and modern expression of Hollywood glamour... |
First solo soundtrack music video that is 1970s disco inspired. Contains clip of Austin Powers in Goldmember. |
| "'03 Bonnie & Clyde '03 Bonnie & Clyde "03 Bonnie & Clyde" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z featuring R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It incorporates elements from the songs "Me and My Girlfriend" by Tupac Shakur, and "If I Was Your Girlfriend" by Prince and uses the theme from "Pasttime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder for the refrain... " |
Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010... (feat. Beyoncé) |
Chris Robinson Chris Robinson (director) Chris Robinson is an American film director working mostly with music videos and commercials. He has directed commercials for brands such as iPod, Coca Cola and Verizon and music videos for songs like "Fallin'" and "You Don't Know My Name" by Alicia Keys, "Roc Boys" by Jay-Z, the grammy nominated... |
A 2003 version of Bonnie & Clyde, escaping from the law to be in love with each other. Influenced by True Romance True Romance True Romance is a 1993 American romance crime film written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott. The film stars Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette with an ensemble cast consisting of Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Chris Penn, Tom Sizemore, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin... |
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| 2003 | "Crazy in Love" | Beyoncé (feat. Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010... ) |
Jake Nava Jake Nava Jake Nava was born on 17 August and grew up in northern London. He currently lives in eastern London.He graduated from the University of WestministerJake Nava is an English-born music video and film director.-Filmography:MUSIC VIDEOS... |
Various dance sequences and blowing up a car. According to Knowles, the video "celebrates the evolution of a woman". |
| "Dance with My Father Dance with My Father (song) "Dance with My Father" is the title track to singer-songwriter Luther Vandross' thirteenth studio album. With Richard Marx, Vandross wrote the song based on his personal experience... " |
Luther Vandross Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times... |
Diane Martel Diane Martel Diane Martel is a music video director and choreographer.-Choreographer:1989*Bloodhounds of Broadway 1991*"Shiny Happy People" - R.E.M... |
Cameo appearance dancing with her father and manager, Matthew Knowles. | |
| "Baby Boy" | Beyoncé (feat. Sean Paul Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:... ) |
Jake Nava Jake Nava Jake Nava was born on 17 August and grew up in northern London. He currently lives in eastern London.He graduated from the University of WestministerJake Nava is an English-born music video and film director.-Filmography:MUSIC VIDEOS... |
Dance sequences in a house with English- and Japanese-style rooms | |
| 2004 | "Fighting Temptation Fighting Temptation "Fighting Temptation" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles and American female rappers Missy Elliott, MC Lyte, and Free in 2003. The song was used to promote the film The Fighting Temptations , in which Knowles stars. It was composed by the Knowles, Missy Elliott, Lana Moorer,... " |
Beyoncé, Missy Elliott, Free and MC Lyte | Antti Jokinen | Includes scenes from The Fighting Temptations The Fighting Temptations The Fighting Temptations is a 2003 American musical dramedy film produced by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films. It stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. as the film's protagonist as he attempts to revive a church choir in order to enter a gospel competition with the help of a beautiful lounge singer with whom he... . |
| "Dirt off Your Shoulder Dirt off Your Shoulder "Dirt off Your Shoulder" is the second single released from Jay-Z's 2003 album The Black Album.In 2004, the song was combined with the Linkin Park single "Lying from You" and released as a single for the mash-up album Collision Course.... " |
Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010... |
Dave Meyers Dave Meyers (director) David "Dave" Meyers is an American music video director.-Career:Meyers has directed over 200 music videos including: P!nk's "There You Go", "Most Girls", "You Make Me Sick", "Get The Party Started", "Don't Let Me Get Me", "Feel Good Time", "Stupid Girls", "U + Ur Hand", "So What", "Please Don't... |
Cameo appearance. | |
| "Me, Myself and I" + Alternate music video |
Beyoncé | Johan Renck Johan Renck Bo Johan Renck is a Swedish director of music videos, TV and film. He is an occasional recording artist using the moniker Stakka Bo.-Music videos:... |
Aftermath of a break-up played in reverse. | |
| "Naughty Girl Naughty Girl (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Naughty Girl" is song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her debut studio album, Dangerously in Love . It was written by by Knowles, Scott Storch, Robert Waller and Angela Beyincé. Produced by Beyoncé and Storch, the song continues the Western sound of "Baby Boy"... " |
Jake Nava Jake Nava Jake Nava was born on 17 August and grew up in northern London. He currently lives in eastern London.He graduated from the University of WestministerJake Nava is an English-born music video and film director.-Filmography:MUSIC VIDEOS... |
Dancing flirtatiously with Usher Usher (entertainer) Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100... in a club. |
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| 2005 | "Check on It Check on It "Check on It" is a song performed by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, featuring American rapper Slim Thug. It was composed by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé and Stayve Thomas. The song was supposed to be featured on the soundtrack album for 2006 film The Pink... " |
Beyoncé (feat. Slim Thug Slim Thug Stayve Jerome Thomas , better known as Slim Thug, Boss Hogg or Thug Boss, is an American rapper. He gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones, "Still Tippin'".... and Bun B Bun B Bernard Freeman better known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK . He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas... ) |
Hype Williams Hype Williams Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child.... |
Dance sequences in pink outfits and backgrounds, reflecting The Pink Panther The Pink Panther (2006 film) The Pink Panther is a 2006 American comedy film and a reboot of The Pink Panther film series. In this film, Inspector Jacques Clouseau is assigned to solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond. The film also stars Kevin Kline, Jean Reno, Emily... . Contains 1950s influences. |
| 2006 | "Woman Like Me" | Beyoncé | Shawn Levy Shawn Levy Shawn Adam Levy is a Canadian-American actor, director and producer who directed the comedy films Big Fat Liar, Just Married, Cheaper by the Dozen, The Pink Panther, Night at the Museum, Date Night, and the sci-fi movie Real Steel... |
A music video was recorded which is actually a scene taken from the movie, were Beyoncé is singing with two back-up singers/dancers. The DVD version of The Pink Panther The Pink Panther (2006 film) The Pink Panther is a 2006 American comedy film and a reboot of The Pink Panther film series. In this film, Inspector Jacques Clouseau is assigned to solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond. The film also stars Kevin Kline, Jean Reno, Emily... includes an exclusive complete performance of the song in the special features. |
| "Déjà Vu" | Beyoncé (feat. Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010... ) |
Sophie Muller Sophie Muller Sophie Muller is a British music video director, noted for her long-time collaborations with artists like Sophie Ellis-Bextor, No Doubt, Sade, Shakira, Shakespears Sister, Garbage, Blur, Annie Lennox and Eurythmics.-Background:... |
Dance sequences in high-end clothing. A scene was deemed to have "unacceptable interactions" between Knowles and Jay-Z, interpreted by some as fellatio Fellatio Fellatio is an act of oral stimulation of a male's penis by a sexual partner. It involves the stimulation of the penis by the use of the mouth, tongue, or throat. The person who performs fellatio can be referred to as the giving partner, and the other person is the receiving partner... . |
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| "Ring the Alarm Ring the Alarm "Ring the Alarm" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . It was composed by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and Sean Garrett... " + Fans only version |
Beyoncé | Knowles being dragged into an interrogation room. Pays tribute to Basic Instinct. | ||
| "Irreplaceable Irreplaceable "Irreplaceable" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . The song was written by Knowles, Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, and produced by Stargate and Knowles... " + "Irreemplazable" |
Anthony Mandler Anthony Mandler Anthony Mandler is a commercial and music video director, who has written and directed music videos for several artists. His most notable and frequent collaborator is Rihanna... |
Knowles kicking out her cheating boyfriend (played by Bobby Roache) | ||
| "Listen" (Performance Version) | Diane Martel Diane Martel Diane Martel is a music video director and choreographer.-Choreographer:1989*Bloodhounds of Broadway 1991*"Shiny Happy People" - R.E.M... |
Modern-day stage scenes intercut with footage from Dreamgirls Dreamgirls (film) Dreamgirls is a 2006 musical drama film, directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. The film debuted in three special road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006 before its nationwide release on December 25, 2006... |
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| "Listen" (Vogue Shoot Version) | Matthew Rolston Matthew Rolston Matthew Russell Rolston is an American photographer and music video director. Rolston is known for his signature lighting techniques and detailed approach to art direction and design, and has been repeatedly identified throughout his career with the revival and modern expression of Hollywood glamour... |
Photo shoot scenes intercut with footage from Dreamgirls | ||
| "One Night Only One Night Only One Night Only may refer to:In music:* One Night Only * One Night Only * One Night Only: Live, an album by Black 'N Blue* Elton John One Night Only – The Greatest Hits, a live album... " (Club Mix) |
Beyoncé, Sharon Leal Sharon Leal Sharon Leal is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in movies such as Dreamgirls, Why Did I Get Married?, Why Did I Get Married Too? and the televisions series Hellcats.-Personal life:... and Anika Noni Rose Anika Noni Rose Anika Noni Rose is an American singer and actress known for her Tony Award winning performance in the Broadway production of Caroline, or Change and her starring roles in the films Dreamgirls and The Princess and the Frog.... |
Bill Condon Bill Condon William "Bill" Condon is an American screenwriter and director. Condon is best known for directing and writing the critically acclaimed films Gods and Monsters, Chicago, Kinsey, and Dreamgirls. In 1998, Condon debuted as a screenwriter in Gods and Monsters, which won him his first Academy Award.... |
Knowles performing on a stage with Sharon and Anika, as The Dreamgirls/Deena Jones. Also has footage from her different photoshoots and scenes from the 2006 film, Dreamgirls Dreamgirls Dreamgirls is a Broadway musical, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. Based upon the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, the musical follows the story of a young female singing trio... . |
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| 2007 | "Upgrade U Upgrade U "Upgrade U" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . The song features additional vocals from Knowles' then-boyfriend and now-husband, hip hop artist Jay-Z. It was composed by Swizz Beatz, Cameron Wallace, Knowles, MK, Makeba, Sean Garrett,... " |
Beyoncé (feat. Jay-Z Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010... ) |
Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas is an American music video director.-Life and career:Matsoukas is of Greek, Jewish, Jamaican and Cuban descent. Both her name and surname are Greek: Μελίνα Ματσούκα. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute and New York University... |
Referencing designer brands. In some scenes, Knowles impersonates Jay-Z |
| "Beautiful Liar Beautiful Liar "Beautiful Liar" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé and Colombian Latin pop singer Shakira. The song was written by Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, and Stargate members Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, and produced by Stargate and Knowles for the re-release of Knowles'... " |
Beyoncé & Shakira Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s... |
Jake Nava Jake Nava Jake Nava was born on 17 August and grew up in northern London. He currently lives in eastern London.He graduated from the University of WestministerJake Nava is an English-born music video and film director.-Filmography:MUSIC VIDEOS... |
The two singers dance in front of contrasting backgrounds, before belly-dancing giving a look-alike effect. | |
| "Kitty Kat Kitty Kat (song) "Kitty Kat" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . It was composed by Beyoncé Knowles, Pharrell Williams, Miriam Makeba, Shawn Carter, and Chad Hugo. "Kitty Kat" is a mid-tempo R&B song whose lyrics detail a situation where a woman feels that... " |
Beyoncé | Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas is an American music video director.-Life and career:Matsoukas is of Greek, Jewish, Jamaican and Cuban descent. Both her name and surname are Greek: Μελίνα Ματσούκα. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute and New York University... |
Knowles dressed as a cat and riding a gigantic cat | |
| "Green Light" | Knowles and her backing band, Suga Mama, dancing using musical instrument Musical instrument A musical instrument is a device created or adapted for the purpose of making musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can serve as a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. The history of musical instruments dates back to the... s as props. Influenced by Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love Addicted to Love (song) Tina Turner has made "Addicted to Love" a regular feature of her live shows since 1986, although her version did not make it onto the market until two years later.... " music video. |
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| "Flaws and All Flaws and All "Flaws and All" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles, included on the 2007 deluxe edition of her second studio album, B'Day . It was composed by Ne-Yo, Shea Taylor, Knowles and Solange Knowles, while Beyoncé Knowles and Taylor produced it... " |
Cliff Watts and Beyoncé | "Silly and goofy" black-and-white video revealing a personal side of Knowles | ||
| "Get Me Bodied Get Me Bodied "Get Me Bodied" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. The song was written by Beyoncé Knowles, Sean Garrett, Solange Knowles, Angela Beyince, Makeba Riddick, and Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and produced by Swizz Beatz, Beyoncé and Sean Garrett, for Knowles' second solo studio... " + Timbaland Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.... remix featuring Voltio Voltio Julio Voltio is one of the reggaetón genre's best-known artists.His nickname came to be as the result of an accident. Before joining Karel, he worked as an electrician. One day, he stuck his hand in the wrong place and got shocked... |
Anthony Mandler Anthony Mandler Anthony Mandler is a commercial and music video director, who has written and directed music videos for several artists. His most notable and frequent collaborator is Rihanna... |
Instructional dance-oriented video featuring cameo appearances by Destiny's Child Destiny's Child Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme... bandmates Kelly Rowland Kelly Rowland Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child... and Michelle Williams Michelle Williams (singer) Tenitra Michelle Williams , commonly known as Michelle Williams, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress... and sister Solange Knowles Solange Knowles Solange Piaget Knowles , who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas along with her older sister singer Beyoncé, a former member of R&B group Destiny's Child... . Displays 1960s influences and pays tribute to Sweet Charity Sweet Charity Sweet Charity is a musical with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and book by Neil Simon. It was directed and choreographed for Broadway by Bob Fosse starring his wife and muse Gwen Verdon. It is based on Federico Fellini's screenplay for Nights of Cabiria... . |
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| "Freakum Dress Freakum Dress "Freakum Dress" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . It was composed by Knowles, Rich Harrison, and Makeba Riddick. "Freakum Dress" is similar to songs that Destiny's Child used to record in the 1990s. The song draws from the genres from... " + Alternate edit video |
Ray Kay Ray Kay Ray Kay is a Norwegian director and photographer, based in Los Angeles.He is one of the most sought-after music video & commercial directors in the world now, and has directed the most watched video on YouTube, Justin Bieber's "Baby" . All in all, his videos have been viewed more than 1 billion... |
Various women "of different races, sizes, shapes, ages" wearing colorful metallic dresses | ||
| "Suga Mama Suga Mama "Suga Mama" is a song performed by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . It was written by Knowles, Rich Harrison, and Makeba Riddick, and produced by Harrison and Knowles. "Suga Mama" is influenced by 1970s funk and contains limited elements of 1980s go-go... " |
Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas is an American music video director.-Life and career:Matsoukas is of Greek, Jewish, Jamaican and Cuban descent. Both her name and surname are Greek: Μελίνα Ματσούκα. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute and New York University... |
Knowles portrays a man and transitions to womanhood. Features pole dancing and mechanical bull Mechanical bull A mechanical bull, also known as a rodeo bull or bucking bronco is a machine that replicates the sensation of riding a bucking animal, such as a rodeo bull or horse. It is usually powered by a variable-speed electric motor... riding. |
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| "Still in Love (Kissing You) Kissing You (Des'ree song) "Kissing You" is a song by British singer Des'ree. It was written by the singer with Timothy Atack for Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. The song was included on the film's soundtrack album and Des'ree's third studio album, Supernatural... " |
Cliff Watts | Home video-styled beach shots. The video was recalled due to a lawsuit Lawsuit A lawsuit or "suit in law" is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint... filed by Des'ree Des'ree Des'ree is an English pop/soul singer who was popular during the 1990s. She is well known for her hits: "Feel So High", "You Gotta Be", "Life", and "Kissing You"... |
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| 2008 | "If I Were a Boy If I Were a Boy "If I Were a Boy" is a pop song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was composed by Toby Gad and BC Jean. Jean initially recorded her version of the song which was rejected by Jean's record company. Knowles then recorded a new version for her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce... " + "Si Yo Fuera un Chico" |
Jake Nava Jake Nava Jake Nava was born on 17 August and grew up in northern London. He currently lives in eastern London.He graduated from the University of WestministerJake Nava is an English-born music video and film director.-Filmography:MUSIC VIDEOS... |
Gender role-reversal, outlining things that men do that hurt their girlfriends | |
| "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) "Single Ladies " is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. It was released by Columbia Records on October 12, 2008 as the album's lead single, and appeared with "If I Were a Boy" as a double A-side single, demonstrating the... " |
J-Setting J-Setting J-Setting is a is a highly stylized modern lead and follow style hip hop dance, characterized by cheerleading style sharp movements to an eight-beat count music.Popular in southern U.S... choreography inspired by Bob Fosse Bob Fosse Robert Louis “Bob” Fosse was an American actor, dancer, musical theater choreographer, director, screenwriter, film editor and film director. He won an unprecedented eight Tony Awards for choreography, as well as one for direction... 's "Mexican Breakfast" |
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| "Diva Diva (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Diva" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. The song was written and produced by Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford, Sean Garrett, and Knowles for her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce . It was released as the album's third overall single in the United States alongside the third... " + Alternate edit video |
Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas is an American music video director.-Life and career:Matsoukas is of Greek, Jewish, Jamaican and Cuban descent. Both her name and surname are Greek: Μελίνα Ματσούκα. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute and New York University... |
Dancing in a warehouse, before blowing up a car. Also includes snippet of "Video Phone". | ||
| "Halo Halo (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Halo" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce . Columbia Records released the song as the fourth single of the album, to mainstream radio in the United States on January 20, 2009. It was composed by Ryan Tedder, Evan Bogart, and... " + Alternate music video |
Philip Andelman | Light scenery, illustrating love between Knowles and partner, played by Michael Ealy Michael Ealy Michael Brown , professionally known as Michael Ealy, is an American actor.-Personal life:Ealy was born in Silver Spring, Maryland. He attended Springbrook High School and the University of Maryland, College Park.-Career:... |
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| "At Last At Last "At Last" is a 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the musical film Orchestra Wives, starring George Montgomery and Ann Rutherford. It was performed in the film and on record by Glenn Miller and his orchestra, with vocals by Ray Eberle and Pat Friday... " |
Darnell Martin Darnell Martin Darnell Martin is a television and film director, screenwriter, and film producer.-Early life:Martin was born in Bronx, New York. From the Bronx, she went on to Sarah Lawrence College and New York University Film School... |
Beyoncé played as Etta James Etta James Etta James is an American blues, soul, rhythm and blues , rock and roll, gospel and jazz singer. In the 1950s and 1960s, she had her biggest success as a blues and R&B singer... , including scenes from her 2008 movie, Cadillac Records Cadillac Records Cadillac Records is a 2008 musical biopic written and directed by Darnell Martin. The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential Chicago-based record-company executive Leonard Chess, and the musicians who recorded for Chess... . |
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| 2009 | "Ego Ego (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Ego" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for the deluxe edition of her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce . The song was composed by Elvis Williams, Harold Lilly, and Knowles. "Ego" was officially remixed with additional vocals from hip hop artist, Kanye West... " + Remix feat. Kanye West + Fan exclusive |
Beyoncé and Frank Gatson | "Stripped down" choreography in front of a black brick wall and around a chair | |
| "Broken-Hearted Girl Broken-Hearted Girl "Broken-Hearted Girl" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles. It was written by Knowles, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, and was produced by Knowles and Stargate for Knowles' third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce... " |
Sophie Muller Sophie Muller Sophie Muller is a British music video director, noted for her long-time collaborations with artists like Sophie Ellis-Bextor, No Doubt, Sade, Shakira, Shakespears Sister, Garbage, Blur, Annie Lennox and Eurythmics.-Background:... |
Reminiscing on a former romance on a beach | ||
| "Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Sweet Dreams" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce . Originally titled "Beautiful Nightmare", the song leaked in March 2008, eight months prior to the album's release. Written and produced by Knowles, James Scheffer, Wayne Wilkins, and... " |
Adria Petty | Dance sequences in asymmetrical dresses and robot-style costumes | ||
| "Video Phone (Extended Remix)" | Beyoncé (feat. Lady Gaga Lady GaGa Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to... ) |
Hype Williams Hype Williams Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child.... |
Firing toy firearms and chair dancing. The opening is inspired by Reservoir Dogs Reservoir Dogs Reservoir Dogs is an American crime film marking debut of director and writer Quentin Tarantino. It depicts the events before and after a botched diamond heist, but not the heist itself. Reservoir Dogs stars an ensemble cast: Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, and... . |
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Lady Gaga Lady GaGa Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to... (feat. Beyoncé) |
Jonas Åkerlund Jonas Åkerlund Jonas Åkerlund is a Swedish film and music video director, and drummer. He is best known for directing music videos, which are often mock forms of movie trailers and short films... |
Continuation of "Paparazzi Paparazzi (Lady Gaga song) "Paparazzi" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga. It was released as the final single from her debut album The Fame . Written by Rob Fusari and Gaga, the song portrays Gaga's struggles in her quest for fame, as well as balancing success and love... ". Knowles bails Gaga out of jail and murders her love interest, played by Tyrese Gibson. Pays homage to Kill Bill Kill Bill Kill Bill Volume 1 is a 2003 action thriller film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It is the first of two volumes that were theatrically released several months apart, the second volume being Kill Bill Volume 2.... , Caged Heat Caged Heat Caged Heat is an exploitation film from 1974 of the "women-in-prison" film genre. Caged Heat was written and directed by Jonathan Demme for the New World Pictures company, headed by Roger Corman... and Pulp Fiction Pulp Fiction (film) Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, who co-wrote its screenplay with Roger Avary. The film is known for its rich, eclectic dialogue, ironic mix of humor and violence, nonlinear storyline, and host of cinematic allusions and pop culture references... . Features cameo appearance by Semi Precious Weapons Semi Precious Weapons Semi Precious Weapons is a rock band from New York City consisting of Justin Tranter on vocals, Stevy Pyne on guitar, Cole Whittle on bass and Dan Crean on drums. Pyne replaced former guitarist, Aaron Lee Tasjan, in November 2008... . |
| "Put It in a Love Song Put It in a Love Song "Put It in a Love Song" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys. The song, written and produced by Keys and Swizz Beatz, features guest vocals by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was originally sent to radio on January 19, 2010 by J Records, as the fourth single from Keys' fourth... " |
Alicia Keys Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano... (feat. Beyoncé) |
Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas is an American music video director.-Life and career:Matsoukas is of Greek, Jewish, Jamaican and Cuban descent. Both her name and surname are Greek: Μελίνα Ματσούκα. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute and New York University... |
Unreleased, though known visuals show a Brazilian Carnival theme. | |
| "Why Don't You Love Me Why Don't You Love Me (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Why Don't You Love Me" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles taken from her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce. It later released as a bonus track on a digital EP titled I Am... Sasha Fierce - The Bonus Tracks. Composed by Knowles, Angela Beyince, Solange Knowles and The Bama Boyz,... " + MK Ultras remix edit |
Beyoncé | Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas is an American music video director.-Life and career:Matsoukas is of Greek, Jewish, Jamaican and Cuban descent. Both her name and surname are Greek: Μελίνα Ματσούκα. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute and New York University... and Beyoncé |
1950s-influenced video where Knowles, as "B.B. Homemaker", does household chores. Pays homage to Betty Draper | |
| 2011 | "Move Your Body" | Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas Melina Matsoukas is an American music video director.-Life and career:Matsoukas is of Greek, Jewish, Jamaican and Cuban descent. Both her name and surname are Greek: Μελίνα Ματσούκα. She is a graduate of the American Film Institute and New York University... |
An instructional video where students dance with Knowles as Professor B, to choreography by Frank Gatson. | |
| "Run the World (Girls) Run the World (Girls) "Run the World " is a song performed by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles. It was written by Terius "The-Dream" Nash, Knowles, Nick "Afrojack" van de Wall, Wesley "Diplo" Pentz, David "Switch" Taylor, and Adidja Palmer and produced by Switch, The-Dream, Knowles and Shea Taylor... " + Deluxe cut edit |
Francis Lawrence Francis Lawrence Francis Lawrence is an American music video and film director.-Life and career:Lawrence was born in Vienna, Austria. His father is a physicist who taught at California State University, Northridge and his mother is V.P. Technology at a PR agency. He moved to Los Angeles at the age of three... |
Leading an army of 200 dancers in the heavily-choreographed clip, Knowles begins a revolution for females. The video features usage of animals including lions and hyenas. | ||
| "Best Thing I Never Had Best Thing I Never Had "Best Thing I Never Had" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé Knowles for her fourth studio album, 4 . It was released by Columbia Records on June 1, 2011, as the second single from the album. "Best Thing I Never Had" was composed by Patrick "J. Que" Smith, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds,... " + Fan appreciation version |
Diane Martel Diane Martel Diane Martel is a music video director and choreographer.-Choreographer:1989*Bloodhounds of Broadway 1991*"Shiny Happy People" - R.E.M... |
As Knowles prepares for her wedding, she recalls attending her high school prom (played by sister Solange Knowles Solange Knowles Solange Piaget Knowles , who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas along with her older sister singer Beyoncé, a former member of R&B group Destiny's Child... ) with her high school sweetheart, who had left her. However Knowles gets the last laugh as she walks down the isle to marry a better man. |
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| "1+1 1+1 (song) "1+1" is a song recorded by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles for her fourth studio album, 4 . Knowles debuted the song on May 25, 2011, on American Idol, and digitally released it as a promotional single in the United States through Columbia Records... " + Alternate edit video |
Beyoncé Knowles, Laurent Briet, Ed Burke Ed Burke Edward M. Burke is alderman of the 14th Ward of the City of Chicago. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected to the Chicago City Council in 1969, and represents part of the city's Southwest Side. Burke has been called Chicago's "most powerful alderman" by the Chicago Sun-Times... |
The video experiments with psychedelic visual effects and innovative lighting that gives the clip a cinematic feel. | ||
| "Countdown Countdown (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Countdown" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles from her fourth studio album, 4 . It was written by Terius Nash, Shea Taylor, Knowles, Ester Dean, Cainon Lamb, Julie Frost, Michael Bivins, Nathan Morris and Wanya Morris. The song's development was motivated when Knowles wanted to... " + Alternate edit video |
Adria Petty, Beyoncé | Pays homage to different films, musical and dance legends of the 1950s—1990s including Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian. Although modest about her acting ability, Hepburn remains one of the world's most famous actresses of all time, remembered as a film and fashion icon of the twentieth century... , Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records... , Patricia Field Patricia Field Patricia Field is an American costume designer, stylist and fashion designer.-Life and career:Field was born in 1941 in New York City to Greek and Armenian parents, who emigrated from Lesvos, Greece. She was raised in Astoria, Queens and has claimed credit for inventing the modern legging for... , The Beatles The Beatles The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr... , Dreamgirls Dreamgirls Dreamgirls is a Broadway musical, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. Based upon the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, the musical follows the story of a young female singing trio... , Fame Fame The words fame and famous are used in many contexts, most of them inspired by the concept of celebrity but Fame or famous may refer specifically to:* Fans of Adult Media and Entertainment Awards, created in 2006... , Twiggy Twiggy Lesley Lawson née Hornby known as Twiggy is an English model, actress, and singer. In the early-1960s she became a prominent British teenage model of swinging sixties London with others such as Penelope Tree.... , Flashdance the Musical Flashdance The Musical Flashdance The Musical is a stage adaptation of the 1983 musical film Flashdance. The show had its world premiere in July 2008 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth, followed by a tour of the United Kingdom. The show finished its UK Tour in May 2009 and will opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre, in London's... and Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker Anne Teresa, Baroness De Keersmaeker is one of the most prominent choreographers in contemporary dance... . |
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| "Love on Top Love on Top "Love on Top" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles from her fourth studio album 4 . It was written by Knowles, Terius Nash and Shea Taylor; and production was handled by Knowles and Taylor. Knowles took inspiration from her state of mind while playing Etta James... " |
Ed Burke Ed Burke Edward M. Burke is alderman of the 14th Ward of the City of Chicago. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected to the Chicago City Council in 1969, and represents part of the city's Southwest Side. Burke has been called Chicago's "most powerful alderman" by the Chicago Sun-Times... , Beyoncé |
Wearing black leotard, stockings, high-top sneakers, and medal-adorned military cap. Together with her five male dancers, they perform choreographed moves in a penthouse studio overlooking New York City New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... . |
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| "Party Party (song) "Party" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles featuring American rapper André 3000, taken up form the former's fourth studio album, 4 . The song was composed by Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, Beyoncé Knowles, André Lauren Benjamin, Dexter Mills, Douglas Davis and Ricky Walters. The... " |
Beyoncé (feat. J. Cole) |
Beyoncé Knowles, Alan Ferguson Alan Ferguson The Hon. Alan Baird Ferguson , Australian politician, has been a Liberal member of the Australian Senate since May 1992, representing South Australia. On 14 August 2007 Senator Ferguson became the 22nd President of the Australian Senate, succeeding Senator Paul Calvert of Tasmania... |
Kelly Rowland Kelly Rowland Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child... and Solange Knowles Solange Knowles Solange Piaget Knowles , who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas along with her older sister singer Beyoncé, a former member of R&B group Destiny's Child... make cameo appearances. Beyoncé throws a backyard bash with her friends in the colorful, retro-themed visuals. J. Cole, who appears on the remix, sweeps through in his blue Bugatti to join the old school festivities. |
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| "Dance for You Dance for You "Dance for You" is a song recorded by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles for the deluxe edition her fourth studio album, 4 , which is sold exclusively at Target Corporation, in the United States. It was written by Knowles, Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart while... " |
Beyoncé | Beyoncé Knowles, Alan Ferguson Alan Ferguson The Hon. Alan Baird Ferguson , Australian politician, has been a Liberal member of the Australian Senate since May 1992, representing South Australia. On 14 August 2007 Senator Ferguson became the 22nd President of the Australian Senate, succeeding Senator Paul Calvert of Tasmania... |
Beyoncé dancing seductively on a table, on a master's chair and at one scene with her female dancers, to a man in formal suit. It also incorporates film noir, and has a '40s-era feel. | |
Miscellaneous videos
- "Welcome to HollywoodHollywood (Jay-Z song)"Hollywood" is a song recorded by American recording artist Jay-Z for his ninth studio album, Kingdom Come . The song features Jay-Z's now-wife, American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles. It was composed by Jay-Z, Shaffer Smith, and Reggie "Syience" Perry...
" (2007) – A video interlude was recorded during The Beyoncé ExperienceThe Beyoncé ExperienceThe Beyoncé Experience was the second worldwide concert tour by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé in support to her second solo album B'Day. According to Vibe, the tour grossed over $18.1 million.-Background:...
tour were clips of Beyoncé and Jay-Z are shown and music videos from B'Day are comprised together. - "Sing a SongWow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb IdolWubb Idol is the second movie from the series Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!. The guest star, Beyonce starred as The Wubb Girlz and presented Daizy. This movie aired on May 1, 2009 on Nick Jr. and on May 3, 2009 on Noggin...
" (2009) – a single released for the Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb IdolWow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb IdolWubb Idol is the second movie from the series Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!. The guest star, Beyonce starred as The Wubb Girlz and presented Daizy. This movie aired on May 1, 2009 on Nick Jr. and on May 3, 2009 on Noggin...
film starring Beyoncé as Shine.
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| I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas is a live CD/DVD by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was shot at the Encore Theater, Las Vegas, on August 2, 2009 during a stint of her worldwide I Am… Tour... |
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Video albums
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House of Deréon House of Deréon is a ready-to-wear fashion line introduced by singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles and her mother/stylist Tina Knowles. The style and concept is inspired by three generations of women in their family, with the name "Deréon" paying tribute to Beyoncé's maternal grandmother, Agnèz Deréon... , and Dreamgirls Dreamgirls (film) Dreamgirls is a 2006 musical drama film, directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. The film debuted in three special road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006 before its nationwide release on December 25, 2006... , as well as appearances by Knowles on 106 & Park 106 & Park 106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show... and the BET Awards BET Awards The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. The awards are presented annually and broadcast live on BET... |
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Check on It "Check on It" is a song performed by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, featuring American rapper Slim Thug. It was composed by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé and Stayve Thomas. The song was supposed to be featured on the soundtrack album for 2006 film The Pink... ", "Déjà Vu" (Edited Version) and "Ring the Alarm Ring the Alarm "Ring the Alarm" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . It was composed by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and Sean Garrett... |
| B'Day Anthology Video Album B'Day Anthology Video Album B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles. It features thirteen music videos for songs from her second studio album, B'Day and its deluxe re-release . It was released by Columbia Records exclusively through Wal-Mart stores on April 3, 2007... |
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Irreplaceable "Irreplaceable" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . The song was written by Knowles, Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, and produced by Stargate and Knowles... ", "Beautiful Liar Beautiful Liar "Beautiful Liar" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé and Colombian Latin pop singer Shakira. The song was written by Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, and Stargate members Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, and produced by Stargate and Knowles for the re-release of Knowles'... " and "Get Me Bodied Get Me Bodied "Get Me Bodied" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. The song was written by Beyoncé Knowles, Sean Garrett, Solange Knowles, Angela Beyince, Makeba Riddick, and Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and produced by Swizz Beatz, Beyoncé and Sean Garrett, for Knowles' second solo studio... " |
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Unauthorized
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| Shine: An Unauthorized Story on Beyoncé |
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Contains A look into the professional and personal life of superstar Beyoncé Knowles |
| Beyoncé: The Ultimate Performer (2010) |
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Contains 10 live performances and photo shoots by Beyoncé |
| Beyoncé: Destined for Stardom |
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Contains interviews and performances. Rowland and Williams also appear on the album. |
| Beyoncé: Beyond the Glam |
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Contains Beyonce Knowles biography |
Filmography
This is a chronologically-ordered list of films and television shows in which BeyoncéBeyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles , often known simply as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child...
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Films
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| 2001 | Carmen: A Hip Hopera Carmen: A Hip Hopera Carmen: A Hip Hopera is a 2001 musical film produced for television by MTV and directed by Robert Townsend. The film stars Beyoncé Knowles in her debut acting role, Mos Def, Rah Digga, Wyclef Jean, Mekhi Phifer, Da Brat, Joy Bryant, Jermaine Dupri and Lil' Bow Wow... |
Carmen Brown | Lead Role |
| 2002 | Austin Powers in Goldmember Austin Powers in Goldmember Austin Powers in Goldmember is a 2002 American spy comedy film and the third installment of the Austin Powers series starring Mike Myers in the title role. The movie was directed by Jay Roach, and co-written by Mike Myers and Michael McCullers. Myers also plays the roles of Dr. Evil, Goldmember,... |
Foxxy Cleopatra Foxxy Cleopatra Foxxy Cleopatra, played by Beyoncé Knowles, was the female counterpart to Austin Powers in the third Austin Powers film: Austin Powers in Goldmember.-Austin Powers in Goldmember:... |
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| 2003 | The Fighting Temptations The Fighting Temptations The Fighting Temptations is a 2003 American musical dramedy film produced by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films. It stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. as the film's protagonist as he attempts to revive a church choir in order to enter a gospel competition with the help of a beautiful lounge singer with whom he... |
Lilly | Lead Role |
| 2006 | The Pink Panther The Pink Panther (2006 film) The Pink Panther is a 2006 American comedy film and a reboot of The Pink Panther film series. In this film, Inspector Jacques Clouseau is assigned to solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond. The film also stars Kevin Kline, Jean Reno, Emily... |
Zania | Supporting Role |
| Dreamgirls Dreamgirls (film) Dreamgirls is a 2006 musical drama film, directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures. The film debuted in three special road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006 before its nationwide release on December 25, 2006... |
Deena Jones | Lead Role | |
| 2008 | Cadillac Records Cadillac Records Cadillac Records is a 2008 musical biopic written and directed by Darnell Martin. The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of the influential Chicago-based record-company executive Leonard Chess, and the musicians who recorded for Chess... |
Etta James Etta James Etta James is an American blues, soul, rhythm and blues , rock and roll, gospel and jazz singer. In the 1950s and 1960s, she had her biggest success as a blues and R&B singer... |
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| 2009 | Obsessed Obsessed (2009 film) Obsessed is a 2009 American thriller film directed by Steve Shill. The Screen Gems production stars Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles and Ali Larter... |
Sharon Charles | Lead Role |
| 2012 | A Star is Born | Esther Blodgett | Lead Role |
Commercials
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| 2001 | Pepsi's Carmen | Carmen: A Hip Hopera song |
| 2003 | Pepsi | with Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller... & David Beckham David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C... |
| True Star | Fragrance | |
| 2004 | Pepsi "We Will Rock You We Will Rock You "We Will Rock You" is a song written by Brian May and recorded and performed by Queen for their 1977 album News of the World. Rolling Stone ranked it #330 of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004, and the RIAA placed it at #146 on its list of Songs of the Century... " |
with Britney Spears Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album... & P!nk P!nk Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress.... |
| 2005 | Wal-Mart Christmas | with Destiny's Child Destiny's Child Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme... |
| 2007 | American Express | In July 2007, Knowles was recruited by American Express Company for filming a commercial. The AmEx ad was shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz Annie Leibovitz Anna-Lou "Annie" Leibovitz is an American portrait photographer.-Early life and education:Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Leibovitz is the third of six children. She is a third-generation American whose great-grandparents were Jewish immigrants, from Central and Eastern Europe. Her father's... in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 29, 2007. It also features her mom Tina Knowles Tina Knowles Célestine Ann "Tina" Knowles is an American fashion designer known for her House of Deréon brand. She is perhaps best known as the mother of singers Beyoncé Knowles and Solange Knowles, and was the wife of Mathew Knowles, who managed Destiny's Child and then Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland until... . |
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| Direct TV | Portions of the music video for "Upgrade U Upgrade U "Upgrade U" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . The song features additional vocals from Knowles' then-boyfriend and now-husband, hip hop artist Jay-Z. It was composed by Swizz Beatz, Cameron Wallace, Knowles, MK, Makeba, Sean Garrett,... " was re-shot and used as a commercial advertising high definition satellite television from DirecTV DirecTV DirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and broadcaster based in El Segundo, California. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. ... . |
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| Diamonds | In this commercial which Knowles did to promote Emporio Armanis Diamonds, she sings her own version of the Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, model and showgirl who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s.... 's classic "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" is a song introduced by Carol Channing in the original Broadway production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes , which was written by Jule Styne and Leo Robin... " (1949). |
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| 2008 | American Express | Knowles teamed with Ellen Degeneres Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American stand-up comedienne, television host and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and was also a judge on American Idol for one year, having joined the show in its ninth season.... for this spot. In the ad, Knowles tells DeGeneres to "have your people call my people" for her concert tickets. DeGeneres begins a search to "find my people" who can get her into the show before relying on her American Express card. In August 2008, H&R Block H&R Block H&R Block is a tax preparation company in the United States, claiming more than 22 million customers worldwide, with offices in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. The Kansas City-based company also offers banking, personal finance and business consulting services.Founded in 1955 by brothers... has filed a lawsuit against American Express for trademark infringement Trademark infringement Trademark infringement is a violation of the exclusive rights attaching to a trademark without the authorization of the trademark owner or any licensees... , claiming that the usage of the word 'people' several times was copied from the formers ad. |
| L'Oreal Feria Hair Color | The ad for the Feria hair-color product also features Solange Solange Knowles Solange Piaget Knowles , who performs under the mononym Solange, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, and DJ. Knowles was born and raised in Houston, Texas along with her older sister singer Beyoncé, a former member of R&B group Destiny's Child... . It shows Knowles with windblown blonde hair and a skin tone that the New York Post New York Post The New York Post is the 13th-oldest newspaper published in the United States and is generally acknowledged as the oldest to have been published continuously as a daily, although – as is the case with most other papers – its publication has been periodically interrupted by labor actions... dubbed "shocking." As images from the ad in the September issue of Elle Magazine Elle (magazine) Elle is a worldwide magazine of French origin that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's largest fashion magazine. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Hélène Gordon in 1945. The title, in French, means "she".-History:Elle was founded in... hit news stands, bloggers and critics started claiming that the pictures appeared to have been altered to give the singer lighter skin. Compared to other images of Knowles, the latter's skin tone did appear to be several shades lighter in the ad. While Knowles herself did not make any comments about the controversy, a L'Oréal L'Oréal The L'Oréal Group is the world's largest cosmetics and beauty company. With its registered office in Paris and head office in the Paris suburb of Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France, it has developed activities in the field of cosmetics... spokesperson denied the charges: "We highly value our relationship with Ms. Knowles. It is categorically untrue that L'Oréal Paris altered Ms. Knowles' features or skin tone in the campaign." |
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| 2009 | L'Oreal True Match | Knowles stars alongside Eva Longoria Eva Longoria Eva Jacqueline Longoria is an American actress, best known for portraying Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives... and Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell , known professionally as Elizabeth Banks, is an American actress. Banks had her film debut in the low-budget independent film Surrender Dorothy... . The ad features the three L'Oreal Paris spokespeople talking about the brand's new True Match Super-Blendable Compact Makeup SPF 17. The company stated that this new makeup features a creamy yet ultra-light texture that glides onto skin - mimicking skin tone and texture - while providing the same flawless, natural finish of a liquid makeup. |
| Crystal Geyser | "Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Sweet Dreams" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce . Originally titled "Beautiful Nightmare", the song leaked in March 2008, eight months prior to the album's release. Written and produced by Knowles, James Scheffer, Wayne Wilkins, and... " is used in the commercial Knowles did for Crystal Geyser Crystal Geyser Crystal Geyser is located on the east bank of the Green River approximately 4.5 miles downstream from Green River, Utah. It is a rare example of a cold water carbon dioxide driven geyser; geothermal activity does not play a role in the activity of the geyser... . On it she appears dancing and drinking water while the song is played in the background. |
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| "Rhythm Heaven" | Nintendo hired Knowles to push its wares on the mainstream market. In the spot, she adores the upcoming DSi handheld and quirky music game Rhythm Heaven. | |
| Helping Hand | Knowles also teamed up with the "Show Your Helping Hand" hunger relief initiative and General Mills Hamburger Helper. The goal was to help Feeding America deliver more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks. Knowles encouraged her fans to bring non-perishable groceries to her US concert tour stops. | |
| 2010 | Style Savvy/Style Boutique | Knowles shot two commercials for Style Savvy, a new fashion video game for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi. Five designs from the real-life Deréon House of Deréon House of Deréon is a ready-to-wear fashion line introduced by singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles and her mother/stylist Tina Knowles. The style and concept is inspired by three generations of women in their family, with the name "Deréon" paying tribute to Beyoncé's maternal grandmother, Agnèz Deréon... clothing line co-created by Knowles herself and her mother/designer Tina, were later available for download in Style Savvy. |
| Vizio Vizio Vizio is a privately held producer of consumer electronics, based in Irvine, California, USA. It was founded in October 2002 as V Inc. Vizio's major partner in the consumer electronics arena is AmTran Technology, a Taiwan-based OEM/ODM that manufactures more than half of the televisions sold... LCD HDTV |
Promoted Vizio's line of Internet-connected televisions. Directed Wally Pfister and aired during the Super Bowl XLV Super Bowl XLV Super Bowl XLV was an American football game between the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference champion Green Bay Packers to decide the National Football League champion for the 2010 season. The game was held at Cowboys Stadium in... . |
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| Heat Heat (fragrance) Heat is a fragrance endorsed by American singer Beyoncé Knowles, which she created alongside Givaudan Claude Dir and Olivier Gillotin. The product, which was released on February 3, 2010, uses the tagline "Catch the fever." The release was followed with a revised version of Knowles' original cover... |
Features Knowles writhing against a bathroom wall in a barely-there red dress to the strains of her cover of "Fever". In the UK it was deemed unsuitable for airing at a time when younger children may be vieing television. | |
| Vizio LCD HDTV | Directed by Jake Nava, Knowles is shown battling herself for a man's attention. Includes "Why Don’t You Love Me Why Don't You Love Me (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Why Don't You Love Me" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles taken from her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce. It later released as a bonus track on a digital EP titled I Am... Sasha Fierce - The Bonus Tracks. Composed by Knowles, Angela Beyince, Solange Knowles and The Bama Boyz,... ". |
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| L'Oréal L'Oréal The L'Oréal Group is the world's largest cosmetics and beauty company. With its registered office in Paris and head office in the Paris suburb of Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France, it has developed activities in the field of cosmetics... Infallible |
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| 2011 | L'Oréal Paris Féria | Promoting L'Oréal Paris Féria hair color, and uses the track "Naughty Girl Naughty Girl (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Naughty Girl" is song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her debut studio album, Dangerously in Love . It was written by by Knowles, Scott Storch, Robert Waller and Angela Beyincé. Produced by Beyoncé and Storch, the song continues the Western sound of "Baby Boy"... " |
| Target Corporation Target Corporation Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's... |
Promoting the Target-exclusive deluxe edition of 4 4 (Beyoncé Knowles album) 4 is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles, released through Columbia Records on June 24, 2011. Three weeks before its scheduled release, 4 leaked in full. The twelve-song set marks the first release by Knowles since separating professionally with father and manager,... , featuring tracks "1+1 1+1 (song) "1+1" is a song recorded by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles for her fourth studio album, 4 . Knowles debuted the song on May 25, 2011, on American Idol, and digitally released it as a promotional single in the United States through Columbia Records... " and "Countdown Countdown (Beyoncé Knowles song) "Countdown" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles from her fourth studio album, 4 . It was written by Terius Nash, Shea Taylor, Knowles, Ester Dean, Cainon Lamb, Julie Frost, Michael Bivins, Nathan Morris and Wanya Morris. The song's development was motivated when Knowles wanted to... " |
Television/Documentary
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| 2003 | The Wayne Brady Show The Wayne Brady Show The Wayne Brady Show was a variety show hosted by Wayne Brady that originally ran from August 8, 2001 to March 11, 2002 on ABC. Due to low ratings, the show was cancelled by ABC and reformatted into a daytime variety talk show for syndication... |
Herself | Promoting The Fighting Temptations The Fighting Temptations The Fighting Temptations is a 2003 American musical dramedy film produced by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films. It stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. as the film's protagonist as he attempts to revive a church choir in order to enter a gospel competition with the help of a beautiful lounge singer with whom he... |
| 2004 | Fade to Black | Herself | |
| 2005 | All of Us All of Us All of Us is an American sitcom that premiered on the now-defunct UPN network in the United States on September 16, 2003, where it aired for its first three seasons. October 1, 2006, the show moved to The CW, a new network formed by the merger of UPN and The WB All of Us is an American sitcom that... |
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| 2007 | My Night at the Grammys | Herself | Interview |
| 2009 | Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol Wubb Idol is the second movie from the series Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!. The guest star, Beyonce starred as The Wubb Girlz and presented Daizy. This movie aired on May 1, 2009 on Nick Jr. and on May 3, 2009 on Noggin... |
Shine | Voiced as Glisten, Sparkle and Shine |
| Beyoncé: For the Record | Herself | In-depth interview | |
| 2010 | Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 was the sixth cycle of Britain's Next Top Model, and the sixth cycle to air on Living. It premiered on 5 July 2010. This cycle featured a completely revamped judging panel. Host Lisa Snowdon was replaced by supermodel Elle Macpherson... |
Herself | Guest star |
| 2011 | American Idol American Idol American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment... (season 10 American Idol (season 10) The tenth season of American Idol premiered on January 19, 2011 and concluded on May 25, 2011, on Fox. The show underwent a number of changes from season nine, including the reduction of the judging panel to its original number of just three judges , a returning executive producer, a new music... ) |
Herself | Mentor/Finale guest performer |
| Beyoncé: Year of 4 | Herself | Promotion for 4 | |
| The X Factor (Australia) (season 3 The X Factor (Australia season 3) The X Factor is an Australian television reality music competition, based on the original UK series, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a management contract and a Sony Music Australia recording contract. The 2011 season premiered on the Seven Network on 29 August 2011 and... ) |
Herself | Mentor/Guest judge |
See also
- Beyoncé Knowles discographyBeyoncé Knowles discographyAmerican recording artist Beyoncé Knowles began her career in the late 1990s as the lead vocalist of one of the best-selling American bands of all time, Destiny's Child, which has sold around fifty million records worldwide...
- List of awards and nominations received by Beyoncé Knowles
- Destiny's Child discographyDestiny's Child discographyThe discography of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, consists of four studio albums, one compilation album, one holiday album, one remix album, one extended play, nineteen singles and three video albums....