This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This volume of Lucent's People in the News series provides a balanced biographical overview of singer Beyonce Knowles. Chapters discuss her childhood and early career, her work in the bestselling girl group Destiny's Child, her subsequent solo albums, and; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well"