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USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Tina Knowles says didn't scold granddaughter Rumi during the tour; she protected her
Tina Knowles says didn't scold granddaughter Rumi during the tour; she protected her Even though Rumi Carter is going to shine on her own, Tina Knowles (and the rest of the family) are going to be her protector. And the matriarch made that clear recently. During a stop on her "Matriarch" book tour, the businesswoman, designer and mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles set the record straight on whether she seemingly scolded her 7-year-old granddaughter, Rumi Carter, onstage during a stop on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" Tour. "People have written all kinds of narratives about it," Knowles said to the event moderator and TV host Gayle King. Like some fans, King noted that the moment was "very funny" with Knowles admitting that the moment reflected "real life." "You know, Grandmas don't play," Knowles jokingly said. In the viral clip, some fans thought Mama Knowles may have given Rumi a grandma's glare. However, Knowles cleared up any misperceptions. "It was just that she was reaching for the mic because she wanted to say something, and I realized that, and she was pulling, and I was like, 'Oh God, that's all that needs to happen, is the mic hits her in the face." Knowles kicked off her nine-city book tour, 'Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles, Family and Friends," on April 30 at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in the Washington D.C. area. Of course, Beyoncé is currently performing in the New York area on the third leg of her Cowboy Carter and Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour, a spectacle filled with fashion, different music genres and most notably country music and political commentary. She first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Michelle Obama dances with Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles in new video
Michelle Obama dances with Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles in new video Show Caption Hide Caption Michelle Obama breaks silence on skipping Trump inauguration Former First Lady Michelle Obama denies divorce rumors with her husband, and says she is reevaluating her public appearances. Michelle Obama is letting loose in the wake of President Donald Trump's second term. In a video posted to her official Instagram account, the "Becoming" author practiced her dance moves to 803Fresh's viral song, "Boots on the Ground (Where Them Fans At)" before joining Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles for a book talk. "I had so much fun talking with @MsTinaKnowles last week about her memoir, Matriarch," she wrote in her post May 9. "This Mother's Day weekend, I hope you'll check out this very special episode of @IMOpodcasts now on YouTube at the link in my bio or wherever you get your podcasts." Michelle Obama helps Tina Knowles launch book tour in Washington, D.C. On April 30, the former first lady helped the fashion designer kick off nine-city book tour, "Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles, Family and Friends" at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in the Washington D.C. area. The evening ended with the duo dancing to "Boots on the Ground." The Knowles mother's memoir "Matriarch" follows her rise from girl growing up in Galveston, Texas to mom of Beyoncé, Solange Knowles and "bonus daughter" Kelly Rowland who is recognized around the world. Michelle Obama becoming media mogul in post-White House life In recent months, as Trump landed in the White House once again, the former first lady has reintroduced herself with a relaxed persona as the co-host of buzzy new podcast "IMO" alongside brother Craig Robinson. Duchess Meghan, Prince Harry cozy up for date night at Beyoncé's L.A. concert In April, during a conversation with Robinson and Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson, the "Becoming" on Netflix star again addressed viral rumors she was divorcing former President Barack Obama by skipping the inaugural ceremony. "My decision to skip the inauguration — or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me — were met with such ridicule and criticism," Obama explained during the episode. "People couldn't believe that I was saying no for any other reason. They had to assume that my marriage was falling apart." Michelle Obama says 'everyone would know' if she divorced Barack Obama: 'I'm not a martyr' Then, during a May 1 episode of "The Diary of a CEO" podcast with host Steven Bartlett, she confessed that "if I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it" adding that Robinson "would know it," too. The "Becoming" author also said that "I would be problem solving in public," adding, "I'm not a martyr." Robinson chimed in and said that if the pair were having marriage problems, "I'd be doing a podcast with (Barack Obama)." Contributing: Caché McClay
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tina Knowles launches book tour in Washington, D.C., with Michelle Obama
Tina Knowles launches book tour in Washington, D.C., with Michelle Obama Show Caption Hide Caption Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, reveals she had breast cancer Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, has revealed that she privately battled breast cancer. She opened up about her 2024 diagnosis. unbranded - Entertainment Tina Knowles launched her nine-city book tour, "Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles, Family and Friends," on April 30. The event featured special guests like Michelle Obama and Ledisi, with virtual appearances from Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Solange and Kelly Rowland. Knowles' book, "Matriarch," details her life journey and the importance of family, and has become a New York Times Bestseller. The tour will continue with other special guests and moderators, concluding in London on June 4. Tina Knowles kicked off her her book tour, and the high-energy event was filled with storytelling, dancing and moving reflections. The businesswoman, designer and mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles kicked off her nine-city book tour, 'Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles, Family and Friends", on April 30 at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in the Washington D.C. area. Grammy-winning singer Ledisi opened the event, performing her song "Blkwmn," which she called an ode to Black women all over. Michelle Obama, the event's host, welcomed Knowles to the stage and told the lively, packed crowd to "rest yourself. It's going to be a night." And that proved to be true. In addition to the opening number, there was singing, cheering, impromptu dancing, and empowering stories from both Knowles and the former first lady. During the event, Knowles said while it was scary to release a book, she understood the importance of sharing her own story and being in control of her own narrative. "I never thought I'd publish a book. You don't have to publish a book but leave it for your great-grandchildren, so they can know your story," she said. Throughout the event, Knowles shared memories and photos on the screen and opened up about her life journey and becoming a matriarch, which she calls the best job in the world. "I just love mothering. It's my gift I think God gave to me," Knowles said. The evening ended with Obama and Knowles dancing to 803Fresh's hit song, "Boots on the Ground." It marked Knowles' first 'Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles, Family and Friends" book event. Her tour will wrap in London on June 4, and it will feature other special guests and moderators, including Keke Palmer, Gayle King and more. Knowles released her book on April 22. In it, she shares intimate details about her life, including private and public battles. Oprah Winfrey announced the book is the latest selection for her famous Oprah's Book Club. During the event, Obama congratulated Knowles on the book becoming a No. 1 New York Times bestseller. And there was a sweet surprise with Winfrey, Beyoncé, Solange and Kelly Rowland all sending their virtual support and congratulations. As fans know, Knowles first announced her book last fall. She wrote: "I have always been a storyteller, and it's something I learned from my mother," she wrote. "When I had a family of my own, I believed that my daughters needed to know where they came from in order to know where they were going. I'm now ready to share my story with all of you, so that we can all celebrate these themes of strength, motherhood, Black pride, and identity." The next stop will be Los Angeles on May 2. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
