Beyonce Named Billboard Woman Of The YEAR
Posted by Media Outrage on August 26th, 2009
Beyonce Knowles has been named Billboard’s Woman of The Year.
Via Billboard:
Billboard announced today (Aug. 25) that Beyoncé will be accepting its Woman Of The Year Award at the 2009 Billboard Women In Music Event, taking place on Oct. 2 in New York City.
The honor, given to a female recording artist that has inspired the music business with her success, leadership and new ideas, will be awarded to the singer for her accomplishments over the past 12 months.
In the last year, Beyoncé kicked off her world tour “I Am…” in support of her third solo album “I Am…Sasha Fierce,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in November and features the hit singles “If I Were A Boy,” “Single Ladies,” “Halo,” “Ego” and “Sweet Dreams.”
The tour also showcased Beyoncé’s philanthropic side as she gave 2,500 tickets to families affected by the auto industry crisis in Detroit and joined forces with General Mills Hamburger Helper and Feeding America to deliver 3.5 million meals to local food banks.
“Beyoncé is a multi-platinum artist and a multi-talented woman who clearly embodies the qualities of excellence and achievement that the Billboard Woman Of The Year Award was created to honor,” said Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director, about Beyoncé, who is the only performer in the 51-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to top the chart for 10 weeks or more with a group and as a solo artist. “She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy and dedication to charitable causes.”
The Billboard Women in Music Event celebrates the most powerful and talented women in the music business and is also held in conjunction with the Women In Music Power Players List issue, which recognizes the top female music executives who are leading the industry with their artistic and business vision.
Mediaoutrage- She still seems to be the HOTTEST CHICK IN THE GAME. Congrats Bey!
August 26th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
well its always nice to do something to give back, I applaude her for that, and also on the giving out the 2500 tickets, to her show. Although im not a fan and would of passed them on to someone who is, good luck to her
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
just something else to make her more arrogant
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Good for her.
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
She worked very hard for that title, so I happy for her
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Great job… YAY Bey!
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
She looks so much like her mom in that pic above.
Why is it that you hear so much about celebrity endeavors but never seem to know anyone affected by them? She gave out 2500 tickets in Detroit? To who? Please MO, tell me one person who knows someone who cousin’s baby mama got a free ticket. I just don’t buy it. Her $20 seats to her LA shows were non-existent, they claimed to be sold out the very minute they went on sale.
It’s nice for her to get the award & all, but until I see a Beyonce Elementary School in my neighborhood I’ll save the accolades. You don’t get a pat on the back for doing your job & earning a tax write off at the same time…
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
@sweet_tea… ‘until i see Beyonce Elementary School in my neighborhood…” <– that's the best suggestion i've heard all day …….
She can be the first student, cause her diction makes shaquanna round the block sounds like a Harvard graduate…
"Iz want to tank all u'llaz very kindz people fa diz award, itz sogz an honurr"<– Country Ass Elementary Trick!!!
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I forgot to add my new twit page, hahaha
Follow your precious Ms_Behave at http://twitter.com/Ms_Behave
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
woop dee fckng doo..
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Good for Bey.
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Well shit, since everybody else being honest, let me put what I really meant to say:
BOOOOOO!! She ain’t did no REAL shit that’ll make me feel she deserves a WOMAN of the Year award from any damn body!!
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
LOL @ Ms. Behave
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
MO, where have u been?… i’ve been missing u like crazy *recovering from withdrawal*
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August 26th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Ignoring my user-name lol I really believe she’s worthy of the award and many others. The woman works very hard to out shine all these other lames.
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August 26th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
LOL @ Random.
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August 26th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Another trinket for her shelf.
By the way, Ciara won this award in 2008.
*side-eyes Billboard*
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August 26th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
@ Beyonce-Stan,
Not only does she work hard to ‘outshine these other lames’ but her publicity team works hard to make sure no one else, even potential non-lames, get a chance to shine.
Kelly Rowland/LeToya Lucket Game Proper.
Deuces.
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August 26th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
I agree Kanyade but don’t agree that Beyonce’s WAY more talented then KElly and LeToya? I do, so she deserves the spotlight. She’s the big ticket and not because she’s pushed down our throats. She’s the big ticket because people LOVE her MUSIC and she is a consumate performer and entertainer.
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August 26th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Honestly speaking I’d much rather listen to Kelly’s current singles out than any garbage by B-Oring!
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August 26th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
M.O. – next time ya’ll post something about Beyonce, make sure ya’ll got PLENTY of haterade! LOL!
Beyonce is a STAR and I congratulate her for this accomplishment and wish her nothing but the best.
It’s not another female entertainer in the game on her level right now, and if you think so, please tell me.
From 2009 Forbes
Beyonce #4 on 100 Most Powerful & Influential Celebrities in the World List
#3 Top-Grossing Musicians
#1 Best Paid Celebrity under 30 (over $87 million in ONE YEAR).
1st African-American Female to be awarded “Songwriter of the Year” in 2001
GO ‘HEAD GIRL!
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August 26th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
BeyondShit is wack and the only thing she deserves is a swift kick to the pussy from Jonny Cage. This award only means she loves the taste of wood.
Oh wait that’s Matthew’s job. From the looks it, he’s been taking a lot of shots in the mouth!
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August 26th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
The only thing she could influence me to do is drown female newborns so another bitch like her couldn’t surface LMBATFO! (laffin my blaq ass the fuck off)
Just kidding. I’d drown Sucklounge before any baby!
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August 27th, 2009 at 1:25 am
@ Unkle Death: Daaaaaaaaaayum….a swift kick in the cooch….Thats cold Bloooooooded!!!!!! Lol. I thought this was the Woman of the Year awards, that shit is supposed to about civic contributions, mentoring, being a good roll model as well as entertaining. All I have seen her do in shop, money drop and pussy pop. I hope this isnt the best that we got because Lord knows the last thing we need lil black girls thinking is that that dressing skimpy and gyrating on a music video or stage makes you “Woman of The year”. We got to do better.
I see some say that she is working hard and that goes without being said. My question is, what is she working hard at and who is she working hard for. I know drug dealers, pimps, and corrupt politicians that work hard, but is their hard work good?
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August 27th, 2009 at 3:10 am
I am over Bey!
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August 27th, 2009 at 3:17 am
Get it Bey!
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August 27th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
‘All I have seen her do in shop, money drop and pussy pop.’
Sorry, I can’t even comment because I am DYIN right now…
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August 27th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Ud… u crazy…hahahahahha
BeyondShit is wack and the only thing she deserves is a swift kick to the pussy from Jonny Cage. lolol …This award only means she loves the taste of wood.
Oh wait that’s Matthew’s job. <–DAMN!! From the looks it, he’s been taking a lot of shots in the mouth!
*ooohh!!*
The only thing she could influence me to do is drown female newborns so another bitch like her couldn’t surface LMBATFO! (laffin my blaq ass the fuck off)<– Take me with u , PLEASE!!!!
Just kidding. I’d drown Sucklounge before any baby!<– let's shoot her, plus it's bloody, i love blood, hahaha
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