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Black America Web
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Tina Knowles Cut Her Hair To Save Beyoncé's 1st Destiny's Child Video
Source: KMazur / Getty Tina Knowles has always been more than just a mom. She's been a stylist, a creative force, and a fierce protector of her daughters' dreams. In her new memoir Matriarch , Tina recounts a now-legendary story from the early days of Destiny's Child that shows just how far she was willing to go for Beyoncé's big moment. Read more inside. People reports that in 1997, a 16-year-old Beyoncé and her groupmates—Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett—were filming their very first music video for 'No, No, No (Part 2)' featuring Wyclef Jean. The stakes were high. Tina, who styled the girls' hair for the video, recalled the moment everything almost went off the rails: she had forgotten to bring enough platinum-blonde streaks for Beyoncé's highlights. 'She wanted her first ever highlights,' Tina writes in Matriarch , 'and I had planned to glue in fake platinum blond pieces to match the ones in my own hair.' But when she realized she didn't have enough, and saw the frustration on her daughter's face, Tina knew she had to improvise—fast. Without missing a beat, she looked in the mirror, grabbed a pair of scissors, and began snipping strands from her own hair. 'Just enough here and there to glue into my daughter's hair without leaving me bald-headed,' she wrote. Her quick thinking saved the look and showcased her unwavering commitment to her daughter's success and happiness. The shoot wasn't without tension. Tina also recounted the initial frostiness from makeup artists Chris Maldonado and Eric Ferrell, who had been misled about who would be handling hair that day. But once they realized Tina was Beyoncé's mom, the ice broke and lasting friendships were formed. The resulting video for 'No, No, No (Part 2)' became a major breakthrough, climbing to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R&B charts. But behind the scenes, it was a mother's dedication—and a few strands of her own hair—that helped Destiny's Child shine. Tina's memoir Matriarch is out now, offering more behind-the-scenes moments from her life as the powerhouse matriarch of one of music's most iconic families. Would you cut your own hair for your daughter? Comment thoughts below. SEE ALSO Tina Knowles Cut Her Hair To Save Beyoncé's 1st Destiny's Child Video was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
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.
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Tina Knowles Reveals If She Scolded Granddaughter Rumi During Beyonce's Tour, Know What She Said
Tina Knowles is not afraid to spill the truth! After a video went viral, the speculations buzzed all around that she scolded her granddaughter, Rumi, onstage during Beyoncé 's Cowboy Carter Tour. Now clarifying the same, the businesswoman and Matriarch book author spoke about this with Gayle King. Knowles stated that people have penned all sorts of 'narratives' about the moment, and it was actually 'real.' She stated, "I mean, it's real life, you know? Grandmas don't play." While answering the question of whether she was scolding Rumi, the author said that it was not that. She added that it was just that Rumi was reaching for the microphone because she wanted to say something, which was noticed by Knowles. The author added, 'But she was pulling, and I was like, 'Oh God. That's all that needs to happen is the mic hits her in the face, and they say Beyoncé hit her in the face with the mic'." This proves that she flawlessly follows her grandma's dutie, no matter where she is. As far as the Cowboy Carter tour goes, the clips from the show are going viral, and the Beyhive can't keep their calm over the same, as many have been talking about her dance routines and amazing outfits. When Knowles arrived at the Billboard Women in Music Awards in Los Angeles in March, she told E! News about how Bey balances her worldwide stardom with being a mother. The author simply stated that her daughter always prioritizes her three kids (Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir), whom she shares with husband Jay-Z, above everything else. She said, 'They are always her first priority,' adding, 'no matter what else is going on.'
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Beyonce's daughter feels 'powerful' on stage
Beyonce's seven-year-old daughter feels "powerful" on stage with her mom. The 'Texas Hold 'Em' hitmaker's eldest child, 13-year-old Blue is a dancer on her 'Cowboy Carter' tour, and her younger sibling Rumi also steps out on stage during the 43-year-old megastar's performance of 'Protector', and Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles admitted the youngster loves being in the spotlight. According to E! News, Tina said while on her tour promoting her autobiography 'Matriarch' in Brooklyn, New York, earlier this week: 'You know my granddaughter Rumi told me, I said, 'How do you feel when you wave and everybody screams?' She said, 'It feels powerful.' I was like, 'Oh. I see what you mean.'' Tina recently joined her family on stage when Beyonce - who also has Rumi's twin brother, Sir, with husband Jay-Z - called her up to celebrate her memoir reaching number one on the New York Times' bestsellers list, but the matriarch stepped in to stop her young granddaughter when she was seen reaching up towards her mother. But Tina insisted that, despite appearances, she wasn't scolding Rumi. She explained: 'It was real, it was real life. Grandmas don't play. 'No, it really wasn't that. It was just that she was reaching for the mic because she wanted to say something, and I realised that. But she was pulling, and I was like 'Oh God, that's all that needs to happen is that the mic hits her in the face, and they say 'Oh, Beyonce hit her in the face.' " Tina enjoyed taking to the stage alongside Beyonce, Blue and Rumi. She said: "I got to be on there with her, and Blue and Rumi that made it special. "It was from a different perspective. I mean I'm usually behind the stage. But it was actually fun, it was exciting.' While Tina is very proud of her family, she recently admitted she hopes Blue ultimately decides not to pursue an entertainment career. She told 'Extra: "My wish for her is that I wish that she would do something else. I hope that she doesn't go into entertainment. 'I think it's a huge sacrifice. It's a huge sacrifice on your life. But if she chooses to do it, I'm going be right up front screaming and cheering. "But hopefully she'll choose something else, but what I do know? And that's why her mom let her do it, is because she got her confidence there. And it's beautiful to see."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tina Knowles gives health update after revealing breast cancer diagnosis in new book
Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, has shared an update on her health after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis last month in her new memoir. Knowles appeared in front of an enthusiastic audience Monday night in Brooklyn while on her Matriarch book tour. The book was published last month and has become a New York Times bestseller. When the evening's host, CBS broadcast journalist Gayle King, asked Knowles how she was doing after sharing the news of her breast cancer diagnosis in the memoir, she said: "My health is very good.' 'I eat healthier now, I'm more conscious of that. I wanna be around,' she said, referring to her children — Beyoncé and Solange — and grandchildren. Knowles recalled being 'very sad and very scared' upon receiving the stage one diagnosis. 'When you hear the word cancer ... it was very scary for me. That's why I put it in the book,' she shared with the crowd. 'We get so busy taking care of everybody else. We have to take the time,' she continued, emphasizing the importance of not postponing routine tests like mammograms. After initially debating whether she would include her breast cancer journey in the book, Knowles said her prayer in ultimately deciding to share the news was that other women would take time to prioritize their own health and wellbeing. Knowles previously shared how she discovered the cancer after missing her scheduled mammogram. She said she thought she had gotten her test done more recently than she actually had. Going into more detail in front of the audience Monday, Knowles said she was in the Hamptons last summer with her kids and grandkids and didn't want to leave, but knew a doctor's appointment was looming. She was 'having a good time,' she recalled. But then something shifted when she saw Beyonce walking toward her, framed by a golden light. 'All of a sudden I saw my mom,' Knowles said, acknowledging the resemblance between her daughter and late mother. 'I knew I had to go home and get that test.' It was shortly after that she received the cancer diagnosis and began treatment. Knowles' appearance in New York came just days before Beyoncé was about to bring her Cowboy Carter tour to the area. Speaking of the 32-time Grammy winner's latest album, Knowles told the audience: 'It's my favorite record that Beyoncé's done.' It's a 'history lesson, and to me, it's the best Beyoncé's ever sounded.' Beyoncé will play five shows at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey before heading across the pond to England and France. She'll then return to the U.S. to continue the tour, with shows planned in Houston, Texas; Landover, Maryland; Atlanta, Georgia; and Las Vegas, Nevada.
