Unknown facts of R&B singer, songwriter and Actress - Beyonce Knowles
Beyoncé became the face of American Express in 2007. She was chosen because the credit card company saw her as a role model and an inspiration to others, among other reasons.
Beyoncé scored seven 2007 MTV VMA nominations: Female Artist Of The Year, Most Earth-Shattering Collaboration (Beautiful Liar, featuring Shakira), Quadruple Threat Of The Year, Video Of The Year (Irreplaceable), Best Choreography (Beautiful Liar, featuring Shakira), Best Director (Beautiful Liar, directed by Jake Nava), and Best Editing (Beautiful Liar). She won Most Earth-Shattering Collaboration.
After two fans were hurt at a gig in St. Louis, Missouri in June 2007, Beyoncé rushed to the hospital to make sure they were okay.
Beyoncé won Best Female R&B Artist and Video Of The Year (Irreplaceable) at the 2007 BET Awards.
Beyoncé was named the All-American Pin-up Girl by The Washington Post in 2007. They say she has the charm of old-fashioned celebrity pin-ups, like Raquel Welch and Ann-Margaret, but with a more modern look. She also has a great fashion sense and has never been involved in any scandal, among other things, which they believe adds to her appeal.
Beyoncé was the first non-Hispanic person to make People en Español’s list of the 50 Most Beautiful Latinos. In 2007, the list was expanded to 51 and honored her for her interest in Hispanic culture and music.
Beyoncé was chosen as one of People Magazine's annual 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, in May 2007.
British singer Des’ree sued Beyoncé because she claims the pop star never got the rights to use the song Des’ree wrote. Des’ree was seeking $150,000 in damages for the song that appears on B’Day: Deluxe Edition. Because of this, Beyoncé decided to withdraw the album from stores because she couldn't correct the song title.
In April 2007, Beyoncé released a DVD, titled B'Day Anthology Video Album. Beyoncé reinvented her look for the eight videos included on the DVD, all of which were made in only two weeks.
Beyoncé won Favorite Female Singer and Favorite Song for Irreplaceable at the 2007 Kids' Choice Awards.
After reports that the couple was splitting, Beyoncé treated boyfriend Jay-Z to a romantic getaway to Punta de Mita, Mexico and to see his favorite band Coldplay perform in Mexico City.
Beyoncé is allergic to perfume.
Beyoncé won Best R&B/Soul Singer, Female at the 2007 Soul Train Awards.
Since Beyoncé missed getting an Oscar nomination for Best Song for Listen from Dreamgirls, songwriter Scott Cutler said that if he were to win the award for Best Song, he’d split it with the singer because she was such a big help with the song.