To use the word “talented” to describe Beyoncé is a HUGE understatement. With a total of 23 Grammy Awards and 66 nominations, the former Destiny’s Child frontwoman has established an iconic career in the music industry.
In honor of her birthday, we take a look back at Queen Bey’s evolution in our latest, Star Transformation:
1. Photo of Beyonce KNOWLES and DESTINY’S CHILD and Kelly ROWLAND and LaTavia ROBERSON
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UNITED STATES – AUGUST 29: Photo of Beyonce KNOWLES and DESTINY’S CHILD and Kelly ROWLAND and LaTavia ROBERSON; L-R LaTavia Roberson, Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland performing on stage (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,music,performance,california,child,1990-1999,kelly rowland,beyonce knowles,destiny’s child,latavia roberson,stage – performance space
2. Destiny’s Child on the BET 106/Park Show
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Beyonce Knowles of Destiny’s Child & Solange Knowles (Photo by KMazur/WireImage) vertical,arts culture and entertainment,usa,new york city,looking at camera,portrait,child,three quarter length,futuristic,beyonce knowles,destiny’s child,solange knowles
3. Photo of Beyonce KNOWLES and DESTINY’S CHILD
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UNITED KINGDOM – JANUARY 01: PARTY IN THE PARK, HYDE PARK Photo of Beyonce KNOWLES and DESTINY’S CHILD, Beyonce Knowles (Photo by Mick Hutson/Redferns) vertical,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,party – social event,music,uk,london – england,child,beyonce knowles,hyde park – london,destiny’s child
4. John Stanton Archive
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 15: (L-R) Kelly Rowland,Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams of Destinys’ Child perform live on stage at the Hordern Pavillion on July 18th, 2000 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by John Stanton/WireImage) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,music,concert,performance,singer,child,australia,kelly rowland,sydney,beyonce knowles,destiny’s child,michelle williams – singer,stage – performance space,hordern pavilion
5. Lady of Soul Awards
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Michelle Williams, Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland of Destinly’s Child (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc) vertical,arts culture and entertainment,usa,california,child,kelly rowland,beyonce knowles,santa monica,michelle williams – singer
6. 2005 World Children’s Day at The Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House
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Beyonce of Destiny’s Child during 2005 World Children’s Day at The Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House at Ronald McDonald House in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage) vertical,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,music,headshot,california,day,child,hollywood – california,beyonce knowles,destiny’s child
7. VH1 Divas Duets: A Concert to Benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation – After Party
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Beyonce Knowles and children during VH1 Divas Duets: A Concert to Benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation – After Party at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage) vertical,arts culture and entertainment,usa,music,concert,child,after party,nevada,las vegas,vh1,charity benefit,beyonce knowles,mgm,vh1 divas,duet,vh1 save the music foundation,benefit concert
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Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles, and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child at The Teen Choice Awards 2001. (Photo by Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,full length,arts culture and entertainment,portrait,music,city of los angeles,fashion,casual clothing,kelly rowland,awards ceremony,beyonce knowles,jeans,destiny’s child,annual teen choice awards,michelle williams – singer
10. MTV 2001 Movie Awards
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Beyonce Knowles of Destiny’s Child at the MTV 2001 Movie Awards. (Photo by Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,formalwear,full length,evening gown,arts culture and entertainment,portrait,music,movie,city of los angeles,yellow,fashion,red carpet event,beyonce knowles,mtv,destiny’s child,film award type,slit – clothing
11. The 42nd Annual GRAMMY Awards
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 23: Kelly Rowland, Farrah Franklin, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child pose as they arrive before The 42nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 23, 2000 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ron Davis/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,usa,looking at camera,arrival,portrait,music,smiling,california,city of los angeles,toothy smile,annual event,kelly rowland,staples center,beyonce knowles,grammy awards,destiny’s child,farrah franklin,michelle williams – singer,small group of people
12. Beyonce Knowles Attends The ‘Dreamgirls’ Preview At The 59th International Film Festival In Cannes
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(EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally retouched.) Beyonce Knowles attends the ‘Dreamgirls’ preview at the 59th International Film Festival in Cannes, France on19 May 2006. (Photo by Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,france,pattern,cannes,one person,arts culture and entertainment,attending,international cannes film festival,waist up,film industry,television show,multi colored,bangle,beyonce knowles,brown hair,halter top,film festival,side swept bangs,mascara,lip gloss,eye make-up,beehive hair,cocktail ring,light blue
13. Alize Presents Beyonce’s Birthday Party
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Tina Knowles and Beyonce during Alize Presents Beyonce’s Birthday Party at 40/40 in New York City, New York, United States. ***Exclusive*** (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,party – social event,birthday,usa,new york city,beyonce knowles,exclusive,tina knowles – fashion designer
14. Target’s Harlem Store Celebrates One Year Anniversary
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Beyonce Knowles helps celebrate the one-year anniversary of Target East Harlem on June 30, 2011 in New York City. vertical,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,celebration,new york city,smiling,anniversary,assistance,curly hair,blond hair,beyonce knowles,drop earring,big hair,pale lipstick,entvac0711,target east harlem,mond040711
15. Condé Nast Media Group Presents 2007 Movies Rock – Arrivals
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 02: Singer Beyonce arrives at Cond� Nast Media Groups 2007 Movies Rock at the Kodak Theater on Decmeber 2, 2007 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) vertical,people,formalwear,full length,one person,evening gown,arts culture and entertainment,usa,adult,one woman only,adults only,arrival,smiling,california,human body part,dress,hollywood – california,green color,evening wear,long hair,hand on hip,beyonce knowles,floor length,long dress,brown hair,straight hair,form fitted,form fitted dress,green dress,sleeved dress,cap sleeve,cleavage,mermaid dress,zac posen – designer label,scooped neck,hair part,movies rock,cond,kodak theater on decmeber,nast media groups
16. Beyonce Performs On ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’
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NEW YORK, NY – JULY 01: Beyonce performs on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on July 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) vertical,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,adult,one woman only,adults only,topics,topix,bestof,new york city,waist up,music,performance,smiling,yellow,curly hair,mini dress,afro,blond hair,cocktail dress,beyonce knowles,good morning america,rumsey playfield,drop earring,big hair,long sleeved,ring,fringe,cocktail ring,crochet,woven,julien macdonald – designer label,abc – broadcasting company,central park – manhattan
17. The 14th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
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Destiny’s Child: Michelle Williams, Farrah Franklin, Kelly Rowland and Beyonce Knowles at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Jim Smeal/WireImage) arts culture and entertainment,usa,music,california,city of los angeles,kelly rowland,shrine auditorium,auditorium,beyonce knowles,destiny’s child,farrah franklin,michelle williams – singer
18. US pop group Destiny’s Child blows a kiss at the c
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SANTA MONICA, CA – APRIL 21: US pop group Destiny’s Child blows a kiss at the camera upon arrival at the Nickelodeon 14th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards 21 April 2001 in Santa Monica, California. Destiny’s Child is nominated in the Favorite Singing Group category of the Annual Kids Choice Awards dedicated to children’s favorites in movies, music, TV and sports. (Photo credit should read FREDERICK M. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) arts culture and entertainment,usa,arrival,music,singer,nickelodeon,california,child,beyonce knowles,blowing,pop music,santa monica,destiny’s child,blowing a kiss
19. ‘Wild: Fashion Untamed’ Exhibition Opening Gala
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NEW YORK – DECEMBER 6: Singer Beyonce Knowles of Destiny’s Child attends a preview gala dinner for the Metropolitan Museum’s ‘Wild: Fashion Untamed’ exhibition, hosted by fashion designer Robert Cavalli, on December 6, 2004 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) celebrities,people,formalwear,full length,one person,evening gown,arts culture and entertainment,attending,party – social event,usa,new york city,arrival,smiling,singer,child,dress,fashion,gala,long hair,dinner,beyonce knowles,floor length,long dress,brown hair,halter top,exhibition,cut out clothing,design professional,wavy hair,destiny’s child,roberto cavalli – designer label,sleeveless dress,metropolitan museum of art,silk,cream colored,cream colored dress
20. Photo of Beyonce KNOWLES and DESTINY’S CHILD
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UNITED STATES – AUGUST 01: Photo of Beyonce KNOWLES and DESTINY’S CHILD; from Destiny’s Child (Photo by Christina Radish/Redferns) vertical,arts culture and entertainment,usa,music,california,city of los angeles,child,beyonce knowles,destiny’s child
21. 77th Annual Academy Awards – Arrivals
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HOLLYWOOD – FEBRUARY 27: Singer Beyonce Knowles arrives at the 77th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater on February 27, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,arrival,movie,film industry,singer,california,city of los angeles,child,hollywood – california,award,annual event,earring,beyonce knowles,swarovski,jewelry,destiny’s child,gemstone,academy awards,the dolby theatre,triangle shape,diamond – gemstone,77th annual academy awards,daniel swarovski
22. Photo of DESTINY’S CHILD
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UNITED STATES – FEBRUARY 01: Photo of DESTINY’S CHILD; Beyonce (Photo by Christina Radish/Redferns) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,music,california,city of los angeles,child,beyonce knowles,destiny’s child
23. Photo of REF PARTY IN PARK/HYDE PARK/STUART MOSTYN
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UNITED KINGDOM – JULY 06: PARTY IN THE PARK, HYDE PARK Photo of REF PARTY IN PARK/HYDE PARK/STUART MOSTYN, Beyonce Knowles Destiny’s Child performs live on stage at the Capital FM Princes Trust Party in the Park at Hyde Park London on July 6 2003 (Photo by Stuart Mostyn/Redferns) vertical,photography,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,party – social event,music,uk,london – england,performance,child,beyonce knowles,hyde park – london,destiny’s child,capital fm,the prince’s trust,stage – performance space
24. The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards – Arrivals
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Destiny’s Child Beyonce Knowles during The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards – Arrivals at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage) vertical,celebrities,people,full length,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,looking at camera,arrival,portrait,film industry,television show,california,child,the beverly hilton hotel,annual event,futuristic,beyonce knowles,hotel,destiny’s child,golden globe awards,beverly hills – california
25. Lindsay Lohan, Destiny’s Child and Justin Long Visit MTV’s ‘TRL’ – June 22, 2005
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Beyonce Knowlesof Destiny’s Child during Lindsay Lohan, Destiny’s Child and Justin Long Visit MTV’s ‘TRL’ – June 22, 2005 at MTV Studios – Times Square in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic) vertical,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,new york city,headshot,the media,child,international landmark,visit,times square – manhattan,futuristic,beyonce knowles,lindsay lohan,mtv,mtv trl,destiny’s child
26. Singer Beyonce Knowles
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Portrait of American singer Beyonce Knowles. Knowles at the 2003 Billboard Music Awards. Knowles is the lead singer of Destiny’s Child as well as a solo singer. (Photo by Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,formalwear,one person,evening gown,arts culture and entertainment,adult,one woman only,adults only,portrait,music,headshot,singer,african-american ethnicity,young adult,one young woman only,only women,women,las vegas,archival,beyonce knowles,pop musician
27. US ONLY BEYONCE KNOWLES ARRIVES AT THE JAY Z AFTERPARTY
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Singers Beyonce (L) and Rihanna attend the Gucci and Roc Nation Pre-GRAMMY brunch held at Soho House on February 12, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. vertical,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,music,california,west hollywood,fashion,gucci,beyonce knowles,rihanna,brunch,soho house – club,roc nation grammy brunch
31. Beyonce At The Oscars
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Portrait of musician Beyonce as she poses at the Kodak Theater during the 81st Academy Awards, Hollywood, California, February 22, 2009. (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,musician,usa,portrait,film industry,california,north america,hollywood – california,annual event,human interest,beyonce knowles,academy awards,photograph,the dolby theatre,81st annual academy awards
32. 2014 MTV Video Music Awards – Roaming Show
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INGLEWOOD, CA – AUGUST 24: Rapper Jay Z and singer Beyonce with daughter Blue Ivy Carter onstage during the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/MTV1415/Getty Images for MTV) vertical,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,topics,topix,bestof,music,singer,california,females,daughter,jay-z,award,red carpet event,beyonce knowles,toppics,mtv video music awards,inglewood,the forum – inglewood,bestpix,blue ivy carter
33. Beyonce ‘The Formation World Tour’ – Santa Clara
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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: Entertainer Beyonce performs on stage during ‘The Formation World Tour’ at Levi’s Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) vertical,photography,arts culture and entertainment,usa,topix,bestof,music,concert,performance,california,beyonce knowles,santa clara county – california,bestpix,stage – performance space,levi’s stadium,the formation world tour
34. 2016 MTV Video Music Awards – Show
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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 28: Beyonce poses backstage during the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,one person,embellishment,arts culture and entertainment,usa,new york city,looking at camera,portrait,music,sequin,madison square garden,awards ceremony,beyonce knowles,backstage,gold colored,mtv video music awards,jumpsuit,cape,elie saab – designer label,lace – textile
35. Kim Kardashian and Kayne West leave Pasquale Jones after hanging out with Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Beyonce, P. Diddy, and Cassie after the VMA’s in New York City.
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pics via Spalsh jay-z,alicia keys,swizz beatz,beyonce,cassie,p. diddy,kim kardashian. kayne west
36. President Obama’s second inauguration
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Beyonce with President Barack Obama at his swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington (Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images) photography,horizontal,barack obama,us president,washington dc,oath,ceremony,human interest,beyonce knowles,capitol building – washington dc
37. Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show
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SANTA CLARA, CA – FEBRUARY 07: Beyonce and Bruno Mars perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) photography,people,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,music,performance,sport,california,three people,american football – sport,nfl,stadium,three quarter length,beyonce knowles,bruno mars,halftime show,santa clara county – california,levi’s,half time,super bowl 50,levi’s stadium
38. Beyonce Pulse Fragrance Launch
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 22: Singer Beyonce Knowles attends the Beyonce Pulse fragrance launch at Macy’s Herald Square on September 22, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) vertical,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,adult,one woman only,adults only,new york city,looking at camera,portrait,smiling,singer,three quarter length,bracelet,launch event,long hair,blond hair,beyonce knowles,pregnant,macy’s,herald square,perfume,fragrance launch,diamond – gemstone,macy’s herald square
39. ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala – Alternative Views
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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 04: Jay Z (L) and Beyonce attend the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,attending,horizontal,usa,topix,bestof,new york city,jay-z,gala,annual event,beyonce knowles,art museum,metropolitan museum of art,met costume institute benefit gala,the costume institute,alternative view,2015,china: through the looking glass
40. 2011 MTV Video Music Awards – Arrivals
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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 28: Beyonce arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) vertical,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,waist up,arrival,california,city of los angeles,beyonce knowles,pregnant,mtv video music awards,microsoft theater
41. 2016 MTV Video Music Awards – Red Carpet
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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 28: Singer Beyonce and daughter Blue Ivy Carter attend the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,new york city,music,females,daughter,two people,madison square garden,award,awards ceremony,beyonce knowles,mtv video music awards,blue ivy carter,mazurvma16
42. 2016 BET Awards – Show
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 26: Recording artist Beyonce performs onstage during the 2016 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET) photography,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,musician,usa,music,performance,california,city of los angeles,three quarter length,bet awards,beyonce knowles,microsoft theater
43. 2016 MTV Video Music Awards – Red Carpet
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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 28: Singer-songwriter Beyonce attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) vertical,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,topix,bestof,new york city,music,madison square garden,award,awards ceremony,beyonce knowles,mtv video music awards,mazurvma16
44. Beyonce ‘The Formation World Tour’ – Santa Clara
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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: Entertainer Beyonce performs on stage during ‘The Formation World Tour’ at Levi’s Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) photography,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,topix,bestof,music,concert,performance,california,beyonce knowles,santa clara county – california,stage – performance space,levi’s stadium,the formation world tour
45. TIDAL X: 1015
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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 15: Beyonce attends TIDAL X: 1015 at Barclays Center on October 15, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,full length,one person,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,new york city,music,concert,beyonce knowles,barclays center – brooklyn,tidal – streaming service
46. ABC’s Coverage Of The 50th Annual CMA Awards
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THE 50th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS – The 50th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, broadcasts live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, November 2 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (Image Group LA/ABC via Getty Images) EMILY ROBISON, BEYONCE, NATALIE MAINES photography,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,hosting,television show,beyonce knowles,broadcasting,tennessee,nashville,bridgestone arena,cma awards,carrie underwood,abc – broadcasting company,natalie maines,emily robison – musician,50th annual cma awards,brad paisley
47. 59th GRAMMY Awards – Show
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Recording artist Beyonce performs onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NARAS) vertical,photography,arts culture and entertainment,musician,usa,topix,bestof,music,performance,california,city of los angeles,annual event,staples center,beyonce knowles,grammy awards,57th grammy awards
48. US-GRAMMY-MUSIC-PRESSROOM
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Singer Beyonce poses with her Grammy trophies in the press room during the 59th Annual Grammy music Awards on February 12, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. / AFP / Robyn BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,arts culture and entertainment,usa,portrait,music,the media,sport,california,city of los angeles,economy,annual event,awards ceremony,beyonce knowles,press room,grammy awards,music award,business finance and industry,finance and economy,grammy trophy,trophy – award,59th grammy awards
49. Celebrities Attend The 66th NBA All-Star Game
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 19: Beyonce Knowles attends the 66th NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) vertical,photography,celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,topix,bestof,looking at camera,smiling,sport,basketball – sport,nba,new orleans,gulf coast states,three quarter length,incidental people,beyonce knowles,smoothie king center,nba pro basketball
