NEWS:
Destiny's
Child didn't pick up the "Internet Artist Of The Year"-Award,
but they took home two awards during this year's American Music Awards:
"Favorite Pop/Rock Album" and "Favorite Soul Group"!
Congratulations to Destiny's Child! On the photo above, Kelly, Beyoncé
& Michelle present their awards backstage. For more AMA photos, check
out our PHOTOS-section!
They were really surprised by winning, Beyoncé: "We were totally not
expecting the second award at all. Michelle was whispering to me, 'That's
cool that we're nominated for pop/rock.' And they said our name and we
were like, 'No!'". Michelle: "We sat there and marinated in it
for a minute. It was weird."
Don't miss Destiny's Child's performance during the 'Stellar Gospel Music Awards' on January 12th! Destiny's Child will perform their 'Gospel Medley' and Michelle will also join up with Shirley Caesar to sing 'Steal Away To Jesus'!
DC-FanPage.com
(11
January 2002)
44th GRAMMY AWARDS
Grammy-winning
trio, Destiny's Child, Beyonce Knowles, left, Michelle Williams, and Kelly
Rowland, right, pose at the 44th annual Grammy Awards nominations ceremony
Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Destiny's Child was
nominated for best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal, and
best R&B Album. The trio will be among the presenters at the 44th
annual Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled for Feb. 27 in Los Angeles.
Kelly told MTV she was very excited about India Arie's 7! nominations:
"Hopefully she can take home all of them".
THE 2002 BREAK
The ladies of Destiny's Child plan to be "Independent Women," taking time off from the group to concentrate on solo projects. Already, lead singer Beyoncé Knowles has a featured role in the upcoming "Austin Powers" sequel, and she and fellow members Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland have discussed the possibility of solo albums.
Beyoncé
told cable's E! channel that it's time for the Columbia group to go on
hiatus, but they're not breaking up.
"Destiny's Child put out four albums in four years, which is
unbelievable. That doesn't happen a lot," she said. "We've been
working, Kelly and I, since we were 9, nonstop. So I think Destiny's Child
is going to take a little break."
Destiny's Child is not breaking up, the group announced today (December 13) in a statement issued to quell the flurry of rumors about the group's demise recently circulating in the media. Destiny's Child's upcoming plans include new albums, television appearances in both the United States and Europe, and much more in the future, according to the group's Columbia Records label.
Singer Michelle Williams recently explained backstage at the Billboard Music Awards that Destiny's Child will also embark on a world tour in the spring of 2002. "We are going to resume our world tour, which was postponed. We will be everywhere from April to June--Europe, Australia, Japan, everywhere--so if you look at www.dc-unplugged.com you will be able to find those wonderful tour dates," she said.
We are very much a group, very much together, and plan to be for many years," the trio said in the statement. "We've worked really hard to get to where we are and have been blessed with success and the incredible support for our fans. We're like sisters. We really love and understand each other and have such a great time that we can't even think about breaking up Destiny's Child.
The statement continued: "We just want to take a little time to work on some things that reflect our individual personalities and we're going to help and support each other with everything we do. We're going to see our fans on our spring world tour and start working on a new group album right after that."
In the meantime, each member of the group is working on her own individual projects. Knowles appears as Foxy Cleopatra in Austin Powers In Goldmember, due in theaters July 26. Williams has been recording an album of inspirational music, and Rowland is recording material for an album showcasing her own combination of R&B, rock and soul.
WE THINK D.C. DESERVE A LITTLE 'BREAK'!
DC-FanPage.com
(14 December 2001)
LiveDaily.com
DESTINY'S AWARDS
AWARD SHOWS COMING UP:
*
01/09 - "AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS" (Los Angeles, USA)
Destiny's Child is nominated in three categories and the three hour
ceremony will be broadcast live by ABC-TV!
*
01/12 - "STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS" (Atlanta Civic Center -
Atlanta, USA)
Destiny's Child will perform the 'Gospel Medley' from their album
Survivor!
*
03/01 - "33rd NAACP IMAGE AWARDS"
Destiny's Child was nominated for "Outstanding Duo or Group" for
"Survivor". The 33rd NAACP Image Awards will air on FOX on March
1st, 2002.
DC-FanPage.com
(7 December 2001)
DESTINY'S CELEBRATIONS
Destiny's Child last night helped officially kick-off Christmas in New York when they joined a host of other popstars and celebrities on NBC TV's two hour show Christmas In Rockefeller Center to mark the switching on of the city's festive lights before a crowd of 100,000 people.
Destiny's Child sang a medley of songs from their new Christmas album 8 Days of Christmas. Marc Anthony, Stevie Nicks, Jessica Simpson, Vanessa Williams and Tony Bennett among others also performed live in a two hour ceremony beamed live across America.
Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams said the group is looking forward to a home-cooked meal at Christmas. She said, 'We go home and eat because we're from Texas and because we like to eat. We spend time with our families and friends. I think that's what really counts. Since we're gone away from home so much, it really feels good to come home to love.'
Earlier in the day the band unveiled their new range of dolls at the Toys 'R' Us store in Times Square.
Worldpop.com
(29 November 2001)
DESTINY'S CHILD WEEK
From
10 - 16th December, it's "Destiny's Child Week" on the Dutch
musicstation TMF (The Music Factory)! This week, it's all about DESTINY'S
CHILD! You can watch an Xclusive interview by VJ Tooske in New York, the
secret showcase @ 538 i-Dance in Huizen, Holland. Of course all of D.C's
videos will air, but there's also an Xclusive mini-concert (New York) to
watch!
SOME HIGHLIGHTS:
*
12/11: Secret Showcase, 538 i-Dance Huizen - 9:30PM (30 minutes)
* 12/13: Best Of Destiny's Child at TMF Awards - 3:15PM
* 12/14: Best Of Destiny's Child at TMF Awards - 3:30PM
* 12/14: Destiny's Child interview in New York - 6:00PM (30 minutes)
* 12/15: Interview plus concert in New York - 8:00PM (75 minutes)
* 12/16: Interview with Destiny's Child in New York - 11:30AM
IT'S ALL ON TMF (HOLLAND!)
DC-FanPage.com
(27 November 2001)
DESTINY'S AWARDS
AWARD SHOWS COMING UP:
* 11/30 - "TOP OF THE
POP AWARDS" (Manchester Evening News Arena - Manchester, England)
Destiny's Child is nomineed for "Top R&B" and "Top
Album"!
* 12/02 - "MY VH1
MUSIC AWARDS '01" (Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, USA)
Destiny's Child will perform during this interactive awards show that
offers music fans real time collaboration and interactivity through the
Web, airing live on VH1 at 9PM (ET/PT)!
* 12/04 - "BILLBOARD
MUSIC AWARDS" (MGM Grand - Las Vegas, USA)
Destiny's Child isn't nomineed, but will perform during the show!
* 01/09 - "AMERICAN
MUSIC AWARDS" (Los Angeles, USA)
Destiny's Child is nomineed in three categories and the three hour
ceremony will be broadcast live by ABC-TV!
* 01/12 - "STELLAR
GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS" (Atlanta Civic Center - Atlanta, USA)
Destiny's Child will perform the 'Gospel Medley' from their album
Survivor!
FARRAH'S PLANS
Ex-Destiny's Child member Farrah Franklin says she is going ahead with a planned autobiography exposing all the details on life with the world's hottest R&B group. Franklin says she hasn't spoken to the group since the split 15 months ago. The singer hopes to publish the autobiography next year soon after her debut solo album.
Franlkin says: 'This past year I learned not to do things for money and glitter. I'm happier discovering this. I know what's really true to me. The singer, whose middle name is actually Destiny but was told to drop it by the other members of the group, continues: 'All my life I went by Destiny Franklin until I joined Destiny's Child. They asked me to use Farrah,' says Farrah who split with the group in August 2000 on the eve of an Australian tour.
Asked if she's spoken with Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle since the split she replies, 'No.'. Earlier this year Farrah told MTV, 'There was a lot of negativity in the group, and I was unhappy. I felt like I had no say in which way my career was going and I lost my identity. I know I made the right decision to leave.'
She's also planning a 2002 calendar and a new album due soon which features a duet, Get At Me, with rapper Method Man. Duets with Nelly and Trina, other acts on the FoReel Entertainment label to which she signed after Destiny's Child, are being lined up. Farrah says, 'It's a new R&B sound. I don't think I sound like anybody. I have party songs and love songs, but definitely no male bashing.'
Farrah, who also stars as rapper DMX's wife in the third installment of The Crow horror movie series and can be seen in Nelly's new video #1, says, I'm working on an autobiography and a calendar as well. I will also have a web site launched shortly to promote my music. I feel very blessed.'
Worldpop.com
(8 November 2001)
DESTINY'S CHARITY
For the third consecutive year, "A Home for the Holidays," sponsored by the Children's Action Network and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, will feature four inspirational stories about adoptive families as well as celebrity presenters who either have their own adoption experiences or are deeply involved in children's issues. These heartwarming stories will be highlighted with moving performances by Destiny's Child, as well as Mariah Carey, Enrique Iglesias, Mandy Moore, Josh Groban and Charlotte Church. The television special hopes to raise awareness about foster care adoption, as there are currently over 545,000 children in foster care in the UnitedStates.
"A Home for the Holidays" - Friday, December 21, 2001 8:00 PM/ EST, CBS!
(8 November 2001)
B'S DESTINY
Arriving in stores Tuesday is 8 Days of Christmas, a new holiday album from the trio Destiny's Child. Besides a selection of holiday standards, the 12-track album also includes five originals--the title track; "Winter Paradise"; "Spread a Little Love on Christmas Day" and "Opera of the Bells" by the group's Beyoncé Knowles; and "O Holy Night" co-written by Michelle Williams.
Knowles tells LAUNCH that she found writing the holiday songs easier than the other material she writes for Destiny's Child. "It's super easy, 'cause the hardest part... I write songs based on the concept. The first think of is, is like a title, like 'Bootylicious,' and then it's, it's real easy after that. But you have to find something to write about so people aren't bored. And when the concept is given to you, it's very easy to write a song. So you already know it's a Christmas song, so it's easy," she says.
In addition to the group-penned originals, 8 Days of Christmas also includes "A 'DC' Christmas Medley" as well as Destiny's Child arrangements of "Silent Night," "Little Drummer Boy" (featuring Knowles' younger sister Solange), "Do You Hear What I Hear," "White Christmas," "Platinum Bells" and "This Christmas."
Launch.com
(29 October 2001)
DESTINY'S TOUR?
Destiny's Child have reportedly called off their European tour next month including a visit to the UK in the wake of the atrocities of 11 September and the outbreak of war in Afghanistan.
Earlier this week the group cancelled three shows next week in Australia after their record company Sony Music took advice from the US government.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle deny the girls are involved in Michael Jackson's planned charity song, What More Can I Give? in aid of victims families of the atrocities.
But together with Mariah Carey, O Town and Usher, the band have confirmed their appearance at the 21 October United We Stand concert at Washington DC's RFK Stadium in aid of families of victims of the US terrorist attacks, They join previously announced acts Michael Jackson, 'N Sync, Aerosmith, Backstreet Boys, Rod Stewart, Ricky Martin, Train, P Diddy, Goo Goo Dolls, James Brown and Al Green for the Washington DC event. More artists will be announced in the days leading up to the concert.
Tickets for the event went on sale on Friday and are nearly sold-out, according to a statement from organizers who are still hoping Britney Spears and Bruce Springsteen will be added to the bill. Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Liberty Relief Fund, the Salvation Army Relief Fund and the Pentagon Relief Fund.
Meanwhile Michael Jackson has cut a deal with McDonald's to sell his charity song in aid of terrorist victims families at the hamburger chain's stores for $2.99. Jackson will record the song, What More Can I Give?, the day before the 21 October Washington DC concert. Despite reports that they recorded their parts, Destiny's Child's spokesperson says Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle are not involved while Usher and Mya's sessions were scrapped at the last minute.
When Jackson announced details of his plans to release the song in aid of victims' families of the 11 September atrocities he claimed Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake had agreed to take part. A week later the pair's spokespersons issued statements denying the stars were involved. There is still no release date for the song.
Worldpop.com
(13 October 2001)
DESTINY'S PROJECTS
To ensure they don't rival each other on the charts, the ladies of Destiny's Child will stagger their solo albums over the next year and a half and pursue film and television projects in their respective musical downtimes.
First up with a solo disc will be Michelle Williams, who is planning a gospel album for early next year, according to Mathew Knowles, DC's manager and the father of singer Beyoncé Knowles. The record will include Williams' duet with veteran gospel singer Shirley Caesar on "Steal Away to Jesus" - a ballad that will first appear on Caesar's album Hymns, due October 30. Williams plans to record the remainder of her album before year's end and will mark her arrival in the gospel world at January's Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Destiny's Child's "Gospel Medley" and "Outro (DC-3) Thank You," which originally appeared on Survivor, will serve as bonus tracks on Williams' disc.
Beyoncé is expected to announce next week that she has accepted a supporting actress role in a major movie, her father said. After completing that project, she will turn her attention toward a solo album, due next fall.
Kelly Rowland's solo debut will be the last to drop, surfacing in early 2003 and sporting an "alternative R&B" style, Knowles said. Kelly's plans in the meantime include making appearances on television, beginning with a guest-star role on an episode of the Nickelodeon sitcom "Taina." The episode will be shot in early December.
"I wouldn't want any of my artists to directly compete with each other," Knowles said. "They're so multitalented that while one's working TV, the other can be working a record."
Between all the solo projects, the ladies will still find plenty of time to be a trio. Destiny's Child are planning to headline a tour kicking off in March or April that will also feature Beyoncé's younger sister, Solange, and other artists managed by Knowles. The trek will concentrate on cities that Destiny's Child didn't already visit on MTV's recent "TRL" tour.
Solange is scheduled to release her debut, Solo Star, in February. Solo Star's title track appeared on this summer's "Osmosis Jones" soundtrack.
The album will also include a duet with Beyoncé and a guest appearance from Destiny's Child. Solange and DC already collaborated on the theme song to the Disney Channel's animated series "The Proud Family."
MTV.com
( 11 October, 2001)
DESTINY'S CHRISTMAS
Destiny's Child have firmed up the track list for what they hope will be a popular stocking stuffer this holiday, 8 Days of Christmas, due October 30.
The trio frolic around a toy store with a bunch of kids in the video they just completed for the title track, according to group manager Mathew Knowles. Their dolls also appear in the clip, stacked on shelves and ready to be swept up by Christmas shoppers — much as they are in every toy shop in the country.
While the song brings to mind the classic "12 Days of Christmas," Knowles stressed it is "conceptually, musically and lyrically" different thanks to Beyoncé Knowles.
Beyoncé also penned "Winter Paradise," "Spread a Little Love on Christmas Day" and album-closer "Opera of the Bells," which features the threesome singing a cappella.
Each of the ladies has her own power ballad, with Michelle Williams singing "O Holy Night," Kelly Rowland crooning "Do You Hear What I Hear?" and Beyoncé belting out "Silent Night". Beyoncé's younger sister, Solange, guests on "Little Drummer Boy."
The album also features a medley of holiday classics, including "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," "Frosty the Snowman," "Jingle Bells," "Holly Jolly Christmas," "Deck the Halls" and an upgraded version of "Silver Bells" titled "Platinum Bells."
2001 MTV EUROPE AWARDS
DESTINY'S CHILD, DIDO and JANET JACKSON are the first acts confirmed to appear at the MTV EUROPE AWARDS in FRANKFURT.
This year's event takes place in the city's Festhalle venue on November 8. All three are confirmed to perform live, with more bands to be announced in the coming weeks. Destiny's Child is nomineed three times: "Best Group", "Best R&B" and "Best Song (Survivor)"! Congratulations! More nominees:
Jennifer Lopez - Best
Female Artist
Ricky Martin - Best Male Artist
Travis - Best Album (The Invisible Band)
Fatboy Slim - Best Video (Weapon Of Choice)
Anastacia - Best Pop Artist
Crazy Town - Best Rock & Best Song (Butterfly)
Wyclef Jean - Best R&B Artist
Speaking about the initial announcement, Brent Hansen, President and Chief Executive of MTV in Europe, said: "I'm delighted that Destiny's Child, Dido and Janet Jackson will be performing at the awards. In my view, nothing can replace the genuine thrill and excitement of watching an artist performing live, and I'm really looking forward to watching outstanding live performances from these extremely talented and extraordinary music superstars."
This year's awards will be broadcast live on MTV, and then rebroadcast on Channel 4 on November 10 at 9pm.
What's Going On!?
On September 5 and 7, 2001, an ensemble of superstar artists gathered in New York City to record a new version of "What's Going On," Marvin Gaye's classic call for compassion, healing and love, in order to raise awareness and funds to fight against the scourge of AIDS in Africa.
In the wake of the tragic terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, Artists Against AIDS Worldwide, realizing the recording's powerful healing message extended beyond the scope of the project's original aim, decided to donate 50% of its proceeds to The United Way's September 11th Fund and 50% to the AIDS relief effort which includes the Global AIDS Alliance, among others.
Five different mixes of "What's Going On" -- including a "main mix" by Jermaine Dupri, a "rock mix" by Fred Durst, and other mixes by A-list producers -- appear on the special CD. Banding together as an All Star Lineup, those donating their time and talent to the recording include Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Destiny's Child, Jermaine Dupri, Fred Durst, Eve, Nelly Furtado, Nona Gaye (Marvin's daughter), Darren Hayes (of Savage Garden), Ja Rule, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Aaron Lewis (of Staind), Lil' Kim, Jennifer Lopez, Nas, Nelly, *NSYNC, P Diddy, ?uestlove (of the Roots), Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, & Michael Stipe.
Clear Channel Radio will simultaneously broadcast "What's Going On" across the country on all its appropriate format radio outlets on Friday, September 21, at 5pm (Eastern/Central/Mountain/Pacific). The song will made available to radio stations nationwide on Friday, September 21, for broadcast as well.
The "What's Going
On" five mix CD will be in stores October 23.
You could already watch a behind-the-scenes clip or a clip of the song here
!
Destiny's Dolls
NEW YORK, NY, September 6, 2001 - Hailing from Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child is one of the best-selling female groups of all time. They have sold more than 25 million albums and singles worldwide. Now, Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle - a.k.a. Destiny's Child - are about to top girls' toy wish lists everywhere, with the introduction of Destiny's Child dolls from Hasbro Inc. (NYSE: HAS). Today, they gave an in-person sneak peak of their likenesses at Hasbro's New York showroom.
Each Destiny's Child doll will cost approximately $12.99, and will be available at retailers nationwide this fall.
The doll launch marks the next step in Hasbro's association with Destiny's Child. In February, the artists joined Hasbro's Tiger Electronics division to introduce Destiny's Child HitClips - a one-minute versions of the trio's smash hit "Survivor," playable on a micro-sized HitClips player. Another Destiny's Child hit, "Independent Women," will be available on HitClips in time for the holidays.
Each doll introduced is remarkably detailed and makes a signature Destiny's Child fashion statement. All are dressed in replicas of the outfits the artists performed in at the 2001 GRAMMY Awards show, and were designed by Beyoncé's mother and the group's stylist, Tina Knowles. Each Destiny's Child doll stands at nearly one foot tall, and gives girls a first-of-its-kind experience with pop's ultimate icons.
A portion of the proceeds from Destiny's Child doll sales at Target stores nationwide for the first week will go to Target House, a home-away-from-home for long-term patients of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee who are undergoing treatment for cancer and other catastrophic diseases.
"Growing up, most girls dream of having their own doll, so today, one of our dreams came true," said Beyoncé Knowles, speaking for the group. "We want to thank Hasbro for doing such an incredible job designing our dolls, and we hope girls really enjoy them."
"Simply put, there's just nothing hotter right now in the pop world than Destiny's Child, and we're both thrilled and honored to introduce their signature dolls," said Brian Goldner, President of Hasbro's U.S. toy group. "And we're particularly pleased to continue our relationship, building upon our successful endeavor with Destiny's Child HitClips."
"Destiny's Child's popularity is off the charts -- not just in music, but also as a hot holiday toy," said John Barbour, CEO, Toysrus.com. "Based on what we're hearing from collectors and fans, the Destiny's Child dolls should be red hot for this Fall and into the holidays. The dolls are spectacular and as beautiful as the artists."
What More Can We Give
Michael Jackson, Madonna & Britney Spears are among the pop stars who have pledged to raise money for the victims of the American terrorist attacks. Madonna has announced that she will donate the proceeds from a gig in Los Angeles, held last Friday, to those affected by the attacks.
Meanwhile, a number of top pop acts have agreed to appear on a record that will raise cash for those affected by the New York and Washington disasters. The track, to be called "What More Can I Give", will be produced by Michael Jackson.
Destiny's Child, Britney, Justin Timberlake and Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys have also signed up. Jackson said: 'There is a treme
ndous need for relief dollars right now and through this effort, each one of us can play an immediate role in bringing relief to people. We have demonstrated time and time again that music can touch our souls. It is time we used that power to help us begin the process of healing immediately.'
Jackson co-wrote "We Are The World", the song that raised Ł40 million for African famine relief.
D.C. Merchandise
The Destiny's Child 2002 Calendar is available NOW! To buy this Xclusive calendar, full of colorfull pictures and as an added bonus, the calendar includes Sept. - Dec. 2001! Click the calendar above to BUY!
A new Destiny's Child book will be published! In October 2001, "Destiny's Child (Pop People)" will be in stores, written by Eartha Glass! Check out Amazon.com for more info!
This website also contains a possibility to pre-order the long awaited Destiny's Child "Dolls", coming out on September 17th 2001!
Video Music Awards 2001
Beyoncé, Michelle, Will & Kelly arrive @ this year's VMAwards 2001! Destiny's Child received a VMAward for Best R&B Video "Survivor"! Congratulations! Click here for more on the VMAwards 2001!
Artists Against AIDS Worldwide
It started all in the head of U2's Bono and Jermaine Dupri. The U2-singer asked Dupri to lead the project: ""He basically reached out to me to be the producer for the project. He'd been calling me from London. I guess he's really lived with it. He's been making some suggestions of what we could do at the end of the record to make it bigger."
Destiny's Child, Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Wyclef Jean, Christina Aguilera, No Doubt-singer Gwen Stefani, The Roots' ?uestlove & Ja Rule just recorded a remake of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On". It's all for for the Artists Against AIDS Worldwide and the Global AIDS Alliance and the remake is scheduled to be released on Decemeber 1st 2001.
Latin Grammy's
Christina Aguilera will co-host the second annual Latin Grammy Awards next week, and Marc Anthony and Destiny's Child have signed on as performers.
"Bootylicious" trio Destiny's Child will join previously announced performer Alejandro Sanz on one of the Spanish singer's tunes.
Just three weeks before show time, the Recording Academy moved the ceremony from Miami to Los Angeles, citing concerns that anti-Castro protesters would disrupt the show. More than 100 Cuban-exile groups planned to protest the ceremony's inclusion of artists from the communist country. The show will be held at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on September 11 and will be broadcast on CBS from 9-11 p.m. (ET/PT). (This has been rescheduled to air in October due to recent events)
Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
Kelly, Beyoncé and Michelle arrive at the Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica for the 7th annual of the "Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards". Several entertainers at Tuesday night's ceremony dedicated their performances and awards to up-and-coming singer Aaliyah, who was killed with eight others in a plane crash in the Bahamas on Saturday, Destiny's Child was one of them.. Kelly, Beyoncé and Michelle dedicated "Emotion" to Aaliyah. Beyoncé also told CNN: "She was our age, and its just scary because that could have been anyone of us. And she was an angel, and I know that now she's with god." (click picture for the video).
Aaliyah, 22, was nominated for rhythm and blues, soul or rap song of the year but lost to Yolanda Adams. Jill Scott's "A Long Walk," won two solo artist awards: R&B/soul single and R&B/soul or rap new artist. Destiny's Child won the award for best R&B/soul single, for group, band or duo > Survivor! Congratulations to Destiny's Child!!!
DISCUSS CHILD
BandLink, a website that's providing "your favourite music links on one page", started a Destiny's Child Forum, a place you could chat about Kelly, Beyoncé and Michelle! Discuss your favorite member and try to convince others about your love for DC-3! You can find this Forum by visiting BandLink.net/forum and look at the Urban/ RnB Forums!
BOOTYLICIOUS #1
Destiny's Child have topped the US Billboard album charts this week with Bootylicious. The superstar R&B trio climb from No 7 to No 1 replacing last week's chart topper U Remind Me by Usher.
Meanwhile Craig David's debut US single Fill Me In remains at No 18 for a second successive week. The album, Born To Do, debuted on the US album chart at No 11 this week.
Mariah
Carey's new single Loverboy shoots up from No 60 to No 2 in this
week's chart. Mariah is also on top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles
which makes it a favourite to top the proper singles chart next
week.
(27 July, 2001)
WorldPop.com
SOLO SIS
Solange's solo-single is online right now! The song called "Solo Star" will appear on her first album "Solo Star", which will release January 2002!!! Check it out by clicking here
D.C. GETS READY FOR CHRISTMAS
Destiny's Child are working on an album, TV special and doll line for the Xmas holiday season. They have recorded five songs for an 11-song collection of classic material and four original songs.
Beyonce co-produces the untitled LP due in November on Matthew's Music World Label. There are solo tracks from each member and a duet by Beyonce and her younger sister Solange Knowles. Michelle Williams will sing "O' Holy Night" but the rest of the songs are being kept secret. The material has been recorded in Japan, New York, and Houston.
At the time of the album release, the group will star in a Christmas television special on NBC that will feature the choir from the Knowle's family St. John's Methodist Church in downtown Houston. Destiny's Child doll figures will also hit the stores at Christmas complete with the blues dresses they wore at this year's Grammy's designed by the mother of the Knowles family, Tina.
Additionally, the group has recorded the theme song to the Disney's Channel upcoming animated series, "The Proud Family" with Solange. Beyoncé co-produced the song with composer Kurt Farquhar. Solange, who filled in for Kelly Rowland when she broke two toes last fall, is recording her first LP, Solo Star due in January. She has been working with Kandi Burruss formerly of the group Xscape. They wrote and recorded a song for "Osmosis Jones," a new film starring Chris Rock, and Bill Murray due out August 10.
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DISNEY'S NEW DESTINY
Solange, Destiny's Child and the Baha Men will be stepping into the studio soon to record the themes for two new Disney series, "The Proud Family" and "Stanley." Solange joins Destiny's Child to sing the theme song to Disney Channel's original animated series for kids and tweens, "The Proud Family." Solange makes her recording debut alongside Grammy Award-winning eCharters Destiny's Child. The group is made up of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Beyonce Knowles, who is Solange's sister.
Also, the Baha Men will cut the theme song of "Stanley," which will be a part of Playhouse Disney, Disney Channel's programming block for preschoolers, their caregivers and parents.
"The Proud Family" and "Stanley" will both premiere in September.
Netmusiccountdown.com
INDEPENDENT "WOMEN"
Mathew Knowles, the manager of DESTINY'S CHILD, and father of lead singer Beyoncé, has surprised industry insiders by inking an 18-month deal to set up his own label, through the group's current label COLUMBIA.
Knowles' label will be called Music World Music and has already spawned the 'Carmen Hip Hopera Soundtrack', which was released recently in support of Beyonce's acting debut in the MTV movie 'Carmen'.
However, the main point of interest is news that DC members Beyonce, Kelly - Beyonce's cousin - and Michelle have signed solo deals with Music World, although they will all be beaten to the punch by the release of the group's 'Christmas 2001' album. and 'Solo Star', the debut CD from Beyonce's younger sister Solange, which will be released at the end of the year. Knowles has also confirmed that he has signed former Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Texas beauty queen-turned-singer called Chelsea.
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