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'Everything you ever wanted to know about the world's biggest singing star.' 5* - BestBeyoncé: Running The World is the full story of Houston born-and-bred Beyoncé's extraordinary life, which saw her join her first pop group at the age of nine before fronting the girl band Destiny's Child - the biggest-selling female group of all time. After embarking on a solo career in 2003, Beyoncé's status as a superstar was sealed and to date she has won more than 220 awards internationally and the hearts of millions of fans the world over. The most definitive and up-to-date telling of Beyoncé's story ever written, this book provides an intimate close-up on both her professional and personal life, with the inside story on how she and rapper husband Jay-Z became the biggest power couple on earth. With reports that their marriage was crumbling before the world's eyes on their 2014 joint tour, On The Run, it pieces together the split rumours that plagued them at every turn and documents exactly how they coped with such intense public scrutiny.The book also analyses Beyoncé's role as a mother to young daughter Blue Ivy and explores the hidden heartbreaks of her past, including a tragic miscarriage, a lengthy battle with depression and an agonising rift with her manager father Mathew.While celebrating Beyoncé's greatest triumphs Beyoncé: Running The World uncovers the truth behind the headlines, finding out exactly who 'Queen Bey' is and what really goes on behind the scenes...Contains an extra chapter with the most up-to-date information on the world's biggest star.

Beyoncé is one the greatest artists of all time. Performing since she was a child, she has earned megastar status both as a member of best-selling girl group Destiny's Child and as a solo act.The most-awarded musician in Grammy history, Beyoncé's ascension to 'Queen Bey' is cast with critically acclaimed albums, a desire to explore her creativity and a willingness to push boundaries and defy expectations. Her stage performances are compelling to watch, and she is undoubtedly one of the great vocalists of our time.Outside of music she is a savvy businesswoman, one half of power couple the Carters - with husband rapper Jay-Z - social justice advocate, style icon, fashion designer and sometime actress and film director; a defining, artistic tour de force for the twenty-first century.The Essential... Beyoncé is her complete story; from child performer to prominent cultural figure, fully illustrated throughout with stunning, iconic images.The Essential... seriesCelebrating the world's best-loved popular icons and cultural luminaries, The Essential series is packed with facts, quotes, photos and stories.

From country roots in Pennsylvania to global pop superstardom, Taylor Swift has redefined what it means to be a 21st-century icon. A record-breaking artist, businesswoman, and storyteller, Taylor has spent nearly two decades turning personal moments into generational anthems, earning legions of devoted fans and reshaping the music industry.Her early songwriting, filled with longing, vulnerability and fairytale hopes, charted the messy journey from teenage dreamer to world-famous artist, revealing a woman learning about love and loss and navigating relationships in the relentless glare of public scrutiny. But when Taylor met Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, sparks flew and in the midst of sold-out stadiums and Grammy wins came a love story no one saw coming. What began as playful banter evolved into an unexpected whirlwind romance that quickly captivated the world's hearts. Together, they embody a modern fairy tale: a global superstar who spent years writing about heartbreak finally finding her match.Taylor’s words have always painted portraits of her emotional world, inviting listeners into every chapter of her evolution. At the heart of her story are the relationships that shaped her – including high-profile romances with celebrities like Joe Jonas, Harry Styles, and Calvin Harris. This book brings it all together for the first time: tracing Taylor’s journey to find Travis and their love story that captured millions.

From country roots in Pennsylvania to global pop superstardom, Taylor Swift has redefined what it means to be a 21st-century icon. A record-breaking artist, businesswoman, and storyteller, Taylor has spent nearly two decades turning personal moments into generational anthems, earning legions of devoted fans and reshaping the music industry.Her early songwriting, filled with longing, vulnerability and fairytale hopes, charted the messy journey from teenage dreamer to world-famous artist, revealing a woman learning about love and loss and navigating relationships in the relentless glare of public scrutiny. But when Taylor met Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, sparks flew and in the midst of sold-out stadiums and Grammy wins came a love story no one saw coming. What began as playful banter evolved into an unexpected whirlwind romance that quickly captivated the world's hearts. Together, they embody a modern fairy tale: a global superstar who spent years writing about heartbreak finally finding her match.Taylor’s words have always painted portraits of her emotional world, inviting listeners into every chapter of her evolution. At the heart of her story are the relationships that shaped her – including high-profile romances with celebrities like Joe Jonas, Harry Styles, and Calvin Harris. This book brings it all together for the first time: tracing Taylor’s journey to find Travis and their love story that captured millions.

Beyoncé - Die exklusive Biografie erzählt die außergewöhnlichste Lebensgeschichte einer der schillerndsten Popsängerinnen der letzten Jahre: Beyoncé Knowles. Sie sang schon mit neun Jahren in ihrer ersten Popgruppe, und mit Destiny''s Child führte sie die erfolgreichste weibliche Band der Welt an. Den letzten Schritt zum großen Ruhm tat sie dann allein - 2003 schlug Beyoncé eine Solokarriere ein und wurde endgültig zum Weltstar. Seitdem konnte sie nicht nur für ihre Solowerke 17 Grammys einheimsen, sie wurde auch für ihre Leistung als Schauspielerin mehrfach für die Golden Globes nominiert. "Beyoncé" ist die derzeit einzige deutschsprachige Biografie der Sängerin, und sie zeichnet nicht nur ihre beruflichen Erfolge nach, sondern bietet einen intimen Einblick in ihr Privatleben und erzählt ausführlich, wie sie und ihr Ehemann, der Rapper Jay-Z, zum einflussreichsten Power-Paar der Welt aufstiegen. Nachdem kürzlich Gerüchte über eine bevorstehende Trennung die Runde machten, wird hier unter die Lupe genommen, wie die beiden damit unter den Augen der Weltöffentlichkeit umzugehen wussten. Das Buch analysiert außerdem Beyoncés Rolle als Mutter ihrer jungen Tochter Blue Ivy und dokumentiert wenig bekannte Krisen aus vergangenen Tagen, wie z.B. ihre fehlgeschlagene Schwangerschaft, ihren langen Kampf gegen Depressionen und ihren schmerzhaften Konflikt mit ihrem Manager und Vater Mathew. "Beyoncé - Die exklusive Biografie" wirft ein Licht auf ihre größten Erfolge und enthüllt, wer "Queen Bey" wirklich ist ...