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AWARENESS: BEYONCE HONORED IN MIAMI

Sunday, October 5, 2008

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Taking the stage at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Beyonce Knowles-Carter was the center of attention at the 2008 Diamond Ball And Private Concert Saturday night.

The singer/actress was the guest of honor at the gala which hoped to raise as much money as possible for the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation. With tables costing up to $11,000, Beyonce also took the stage alongside seven-year-old piano prodigy, Ethan Bortnick, who was reportedly playing to show his appreciation for the hospital for treating his younger brother’s heart troubles.

Beyonce was inducted to the center’s Hall of Fame as a reward for all of her generous charity work.

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1.

bambino

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

i don’t wanna sound like a hater or anything (i’ll probably get called one neway) but what has bee done to help others. i’ve never heard of her doing anything its a geunine question i really wanna know.

2.

ms dynomite

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

shes pretty but nothing special imo and i dont like the ensemble…

3.

french gyal

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

helping other???looool probably not michelle williams looool

4.

Joja86

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Go Beyonce! People are not ready.. give folks on these blogs something to talk about. This should be an interesting year with all these females out

5.

whatitis?

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Ummmm…as much as I hate to say this about B, I agree with #1…what has she done?…I’m sure she does things and it’s just not promoted…I think that when Hurricane Ike hit Houston she really had the chance to step out and do something!…Maybe she did and I just didn’t hear about it!…But anywho, I’m done!…O yea, she looked iight…nothing to write home about!

6.

Tashayla Sick of Silly ...DNT GOT TIME 4 GAMES AHAHAHA Read MY BLOG

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Congratz i guess.Well im gettin kinda tired of her.

7.

Joja86

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

lol obviously she got an award for something. You don’t need to see it in front of you happening in order to believe. She and the hospital knows what she’s done. Some folks only make news for gossip stuff… lot of other serious things is not newsworthy (to blogs,etc) maybe that’s why you haven’t heard.

8.

krist

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

That’s great for her and the Survivor foundation.

9.

Theo

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Wot the Fuckery is she wearing!!

A cirus has lost its tent!!!

10.

krist

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Um folks she has a charity called the Survivor foundation that’s helped place people from Hurrican Katrina in places to stay. You don’t have to like her to appreciate the fact that the charity has in fact helped people.

From Wikipedia:

Knowles has been exposed to issues of social awareness since a young child, as her father would sometimes take her into the community, including African-American society.[3] Knowles and Rowland, along with the former’s family, founded the Survivor Foundation, a charitable entity set up to provide transitional housing for 2005 Hurricane Katrina victims and storm evacuees in the Houston, Texas area.[4] The Survivor Foundation extended the philanthropic mission of the Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth, a multi-purpose community outreach facility in downtown Houston.[4]

11.

A KEYS STAN

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

ANOTHER CELEB GETTING AN AWARD FOR NOTHING BUT SHOWING UP AGAIN
I AM SO SURPRISED WOW.

12.

MissMarcJacobs

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

LOVE U BeYoNcE!!!

Congrats! & Look @ those Hips, look kinda like mines….(wink)

Jeeze!

13.

gg boo

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

I just don’t think that the good works that celebrities do is highlighted that much, but I am sure that with all that money and being from the Houston area with New Orleans ties. But I can almost guarantee that she has some sort of foundation. They’re not going to give her an award like that without some real reason…

14.

nycqueen

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

good 4 her….BUT!…and u know there’s a big ass BUT! (lol)….what is up wit the look?…the dress is hideous, her hair looks a lil raggedy in pic #2, and she got stripper heels on. i know mama Knowles had nothing to do wit this and if she did she need to tighten up as her stylist. i notice now a dyas when i see pics of Bey whether it be by herself or wit jay she startin to look a lil old…word of advice Bey…just b/c ur married doesnt mean ur youth is over.

15.

Really

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Bey looks great! And Congratulations!!!!

As for all the haters just because YOU don’t know what she is doing or has done for charity to help others doesn’t mean she is not doing. Oftentimes, most givers don’t announce their giving unless it’s done for recognition.

Blessings to she and Jay for their generous support of others less fortunate. Notice I said less fortunate not lazy people who could do better but choose not to………..

16.

Dior

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

i love my beyonce…but i gotta agree wit #1…i love her to death but i have never heard or i don’t remeber hearing her doing anything to help others…but she looks nice and she changed up that wig..thank god…but the dress looks……um..dear i say tackey..

17.

Dame(People Bey Hating)

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Get em Mrs. Knowles-Carter she looks fab that is my girl.

In order to be honored by the hospital she had to do something. Most good deeds goes unmentioned.

18.

Sassy

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Hey, i think beyonce looks pretty. A lil old, but pretty. ;)

19.

CHERYLINMIAMI

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

BECAUSE SHE IS NOT FRONT AND CENTER STRIKING A POSE WHEN SHE DOES HER FAIR CONTRIBUTION, IT DOESN’T MEAN SHE DOESN’T DO HER SHARE. I HAVE SEEN ON HERE MANY PEOPLE HAVE SAID THEY CONTRIBUTE, DO WE READ ABOUT THEM? BECAUSE YOU DON’T SEE HER GIVING OR HELPING DOESN’T MEAN SHE DOESN’T. I REMEMBER WHEN SHE WAS DOING THE FOOD DRIVE WITH HER CHURCH IN HOUSTON, ALOT OF NAYSAYERS WERE ON HERE WHINNING ABOUT IT WAS JUST A PHOTO OP. THE SAME THING WHEN THEY STARTED THE SURVIVOR FOUNDATION. I SAW IN AN EARLIER INTERVIEW WHERE SHE TALKED ABOU THEIR FIRST REAL CHECK, HER AND KELLY WANTED TO BUT MATERIAL THINGS AND TINA TOLD THEM THEIR CHURCH NEED NEW BUSES, WELL LETS JUST SAY THE CHURCH GOT NEW BUSES. HER PASTOR, PASTOR RUDY, HAS COMMENED ON THE FACT THAT BEYONCE AND HER FAMILY DOES ALOT TO HELP OUT THE CHURCH AS WELL. NO ONE SEES IT SO I GUESS YOU DON’T BELIEVE IT.

20.

A KEYS STAN

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

DEAR KELLY

DESTINY’S CHILD IS DONE SO IS YOUR CAREER, I AM NOT YOUR AGENT
BUT LISTEN FOR YEARS THESE PEOPLE HAVE HUNG YOU HIGH AND DRY
MY ADVICE TO YOU IS TO RELEASE A TELL-ALL BOOK. (TELL THE TRUTH AND SHAME THE DEVILS) I BET YOU WOULD MAKE N.Y TIMES BEST SELLERS LIST
THATS LIKE GOING PLATINUM AND YOU WILL MAKE LOTS OF MONEY
AND MEDIA BLITZ SO WHAT IF YOU LOSE FRIENDS DO YOU THINK THEY COULD GIVE A SHIT ABOUT YOU GIRL PLEASE….

LOVE YOUR CONSCIOUS

21.

Butterflybaby

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

I don’t get the hype around this woman, she’s lucky to have stans who worship the ground she walks on and buy truckloads of her medicore albums.
Reading comments on CL u’d think she was the queen of black people! lol

And for the next year every post on CL will probably be about her…..

22.

Nicole

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

B look good! No, she is not as glammed up as usual but I think she is going for a more natural beauty look now that she is married. I also noticed that there is less skin showing in her photos. I’ve never seen her cover up this way wonder has J made a request.

I like the dress it appear a little big at the top and somewhat wrinkle near the bottom. But she has such a hectic schedule I’m sure she is really tired.

23.

DANABOO

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

WELL I SEEN BETTER PICTURES THEN THIS BEYONCE IS VERY PRETTY BUT NOT IN THIS PICTURE!!!!!!!!!

24.

Meka

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

The list of charities she supports is both long and varied, but perhaps the greatest contribution she has made is the Survivor Foundation, an organization she founded with fellow Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The foundation’s accomplishments are many, including the Music World Cares Christmas Carnival that enabled over 300 low-income households to enjoy a fun-filled day of food, entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus and free toys from the toy giveaway. The singer also held a series of food drives before her concerts in 2006 to collect the food that was so desperately needed by victims.

Beyoncé was also an Ambassador for the 2005 World Children’s Day, and released “Stand Up For Love,” the anthem for the event which takes place annually around the world on November 20 to raise awareness and funds for children’s causes. Beyonce has also joined Jay Z on his Water for Life campaign, and performed in South Africa for Aids Awareness, among many other charitable things.

25.

gg boo

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

and i’m not a huge fan of the shoes but i actually like that kimono-wrap look in the dress. it’s a little strange looking up close, but the flow of the dress on her looks really sophisticted

26.

Saywhat

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

@ #12

Those HIPS look like a baby brewing. When or if she get’s pregnant she is going to be HUGE!!! I’ve never seen weight that goes up and down like hers. One minute she is really skinny and the other really thick.

27.

Nik

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Someone JUST went and did what you lazy mofos wouldn’t do, googled it, and found out what charitable work Beyonce has done, READ dammit.

I’m not speaking out against blog sites, but damn, just because CL didn’t post about it, doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.

28.

Huemanity

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Love her and she looks gorgeous as usual.

Beyonce and the Knowles clan do a ton of charity work in and around Houston. She also donates to other charities and non-profits. I am sure she and Jay will start a foundation pretty soon.

Most women can really learn something from Beyonce. No joke. She is ultra mega successful and still manages to be down-to-earth and have a husband. SO all you women complaining about men being “intimidated” need to study your girl. It’s how you carry yourself, not what you have.

29.

Sahar

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

that outfit………………………………..no words.

30.

MissMarcJacobs

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

#26

I Love hips…not huge, huge hips, but Beyonce’s hips, A Keys hips, their figure & shape is on point & also nice legs. & I Love it! I support it 100%!!!

& if/once she gets pregnant, yeah she’ll spread/gain weight. But who wouldn’t???

I’d join Kanye’s work out plan !!!☆★☆ΣΛRLY!!!!!!★☆★!!!!!!

I Love мy BeYoNcE!

Jeeze!

31.

Take That

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

That dress is terrible! She looks old in it. Not feeling the look at all.

32.

FallBackHaters

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

LOL Wow some of you peeps seriously are lacking knowledge.

So just because you don’t hear on a regular basis what Beyonce contributes to charity that automatically means she doesn’t give? Now how does that make sense? Look at Bill Gates, we all know he gives money but some people may prefer to give anonymously. Beyonce has set up the Survivor Fund as well as other projects AND probably loads of others which she has kept quiet about.

NOT ALL CELEBS GIVE TO GET MEDIA ATTENTION!!

33.

KEYSTAR.

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

That is so awesome for her, but what is she wearing? Really? Come on Bey.

34.

Tall

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

U know why u neva hear about her doing anything because in an interview she had, she said that she doesn’t like to talk about giving to charities because she wants to give for the right reasons not just for publicity.

35.

Butterpecan

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Beyonce looks beautiful, elegant, simple and classy.Hello it’s a formal function not an award show. Of coz the haters are going try to discredit the woman’s charity achievements.Never mind she’s donated money and done a lot of charity work for different charity organizations. Just because she isn’t out there announcing to the entire world doesn’t mean she isn’t doing something.

36.

GLAD-IM-NO-HATER

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

kudos to bee and she has helped children in africa,houston texas,atlanta ect….if you dont about it, you better educate yourself before hollerin off!!!!!

37.

yomama

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

she got tired of reading how fake she looks with the long fake weaves and caked up make up so now her new look is to be natural but she dosnt quite look the same without all it but congrats to her for atleast trying

38.

love_

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

for CL to seem so unbias on there post, they sure do let these “opinionated” idiots have a field day in the comments section. It’s so sad how some black people on the internet continually degrade others who are doing shyt for themselves instead of waiting for a handout…………this statement will probably be awaiting moderation (roll eyes)……………

39.

yomama

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

shes going for the natural look thats not really natural the make up is still there and she cant even give a real smile to the kid its the same mechanical fake smile she does with everything

40.

NONO

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

She is getting old! You can see it! But she is aging gracefully! She looks good!

41.

tee

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Jay and Bey are a trip! He got honored earlier this week for something and no pics of them together there either. Who are they hiding from>??? I much prefer Will and Jada because they are a super “couple”. bey and Jay act like they still dont’ want to be seen together, why…everybody know ya’ll are married. Stop the maddness.
On another note, she looks very nice and elegant here!

42.

Saywhat

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

@ 41 - FYI

Jay was giving a FREE Obama concert on last night in Detroit that’s why he was not in Miami with his wife. While Jay was being awarded on last week Bey was in Bermuda preparing for her performance at the Bermuda Music Festival. They love each other very much but are very busy individuals!!!!!

43.

Red

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

My mother goes to church , help’s the sick and elderly , and she has given tons of money to the church and charities, will she get into the Hall of Fame also,???????? come on .

44.

ReBeL

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

I think they just give her rewards just to give them to her lol.

45.

OB4PRES

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Not feeling the dress. I didn’t know Beyonce did anything for charity either I mean I know about Alicia’s From tha Ground Up, and Rihanna’s Bone Marrow drive that she did. I knew Beyonce something in Houston 3 years ago but that was all.

46.

Chanel Chick

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

My comment is for #1

I think it is geunine you don’t have to know that she is giving to charity, thats when you know a person is doing it from the heart. If she was being flashy with it then you would be able to say she is doing it for show.

So i think you should find something else to hate on or next time think before you speak.

-Chanel Chick

47.

iknowdasrite

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

I SHOULDA snuck into the Triple AAA this weekend to see Beyonce! SHe looks SO pretty. That little boy has mad skills, I saw a news piece on him down here in Miami country

I wonder where her and Jay’s house is at down here, Im sure they bought an island and told the residents to scram!

48.

Saywhat

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

#45

Just like you said……you knew nothing about it but doesn’t mean she didn’t do anything!!!!!

49.

iknowdasrite

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

and LOL at all the HATE dripping from these comments!!!

50.

Brooklyn

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Check out this new link of my mommy and daddy having lunch together today in miami.
http://www.celebrity-goss...lunching-in-miami-208172/

51.

yomama

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

ever notice how big her dam ears are they start at her eyes and end near her dam jaw

52.

Amel Larrieux fan forever

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

LOL! @#41

So #42 Why get married when you don’t have any time for the one you love dearly?
Is that just like deciding to have childern knowing your a busy women or man, and you either end up cutting back hours from work or work period/depending on spouse for your childern. (I mean its thier perrogrative to do what they want)But ins’t that the “scarfice” which comes into a relationship.

PPEACE!!

53.

8baller

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Really I’m not surprised by some of these comments. Some black people cant help but show their ignorance.
They hate seeing someone doing well for themselves.

And I could provide tons of charities she runs or has given funds to……but why bother.

54.

Sassy

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

CL KEEPS DELETING MY COMMENTS I AM VERY INSULTED. I DIDNT EVEN SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT THIS POST. BUT YET AND STILL I SEE THE SAME PEOPLE WRITING CRAZY THINGS AND THEY GET POSTED. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED. JUST WHEN CL WAS STARTING TO MY FAVORITE…

56.

JW

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

DANG CL Y’ALL GOT IT VERBATIM!
I DON’T THINK CELEBRITY GOSSIP WOULD BE PLEASED THAT Y’ALL USED THEIR WRITING WORD FOR WORD??????

IM JUST SAYIN…….

57.

CHEFLYNN

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Damn how u still hatin on someone even when they doin somethin good???
Yall fuckin kill me.
Why would they give her an award for not doing anything 2 deserve it?
She has her own charity so Im sure she’s doin somethin wit it.
Yall just cant stand a SUCCESSFUL BLACK WOMAN can yall?
terrible…

58.

GreatestLoveOfAll

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

OH lord no…I’m barely 24 hours removed from that last Beyonce topic, where I spent half the time defending her. No this one. I’ve got no more strength to argue with folks again.

All I’ll say is she looks so radiant and beautiful as ever.

59.

yomama

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

its easy to mess with a STAN
they are SIMPLEMINDED just like thier IDOL BEYONCE
she should bottle her farts and sell it to the STANS for 100 bucks
they would swear it smelt like ROSES

HAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA

60.

yomama

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

SASSY dont be insulted
Beyonce will give you a hug

61.

get a life

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

WOW at these comments………just WOW!

i honestly don’t even know why i’m shocked to read these comments. they are giving her awards just to give her awards? the woman was inducted to the HALL OF FAME of that foundation, which means she must have CONTRIBUTED significantly to their organization over the years. the survivor foundation is not the only charity she has, she also has the knowles-rowland center for youth that helps inner city kids with their troubles and provides a safe haven for them. she works extensively with the make a wish foundation and here’s a link to a story about her meeting with three kids last week.

http://www.yourdailyjourn...008/09/30/news/news03.txt

she does a lot of work for charity, just because you don’t read about it doesn’t mean that she doesn’t deserve the award or she’s not doing anything. maybe the time you spend talking about how tired you are of her is time better sent reading about the numerous organizations she donates to. also, on her last world tour, she held a worldwide can food drive to help with the “help stop world hunger” campaign. EDUCATE YOURSELVES, but don’t sit here and belittle someone who is helping others. perhaps, the time you spend whining about her is better spent donating to the poor and helping others like she does.

62.

KSH

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Is this the dress rehearsal for “Dreamgirls Part II”? LOL!!! That fit is fitless. SMDH!!!!

63.

KSH

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Good look on the charity work though!

64.

get a life

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

@yomama

you are so pathetic and you had the nerve to refer to me as sickening, but look at you in here just to hate on a woman who is being honored for doing EXTENSIVE work to help others. if that isn’t sickening and an indication of someone who needs serious help, then i don’t know what is. i used to think people didn’t like her music, but i see that no matter what good she does, people will hate her as if they know her personally and that’s sad!

65.

DIAMOND

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

Lmao at some of da irrelevant comments. Some of u think ur opinions are facts and it is actually having an effect on someone out there. OH THE SELF-IMPORTANCE.! SMF!! Congrats Bey!!

66.

yomama

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

STANS are so emotional
they all need hugs

67.

msblknasty1

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

call me a hater i dont give two shits …i hafta say it since no one else will ….. question?… why in sam hell didnt she iron or have that dam gown pressed how fuckin tacky is that….. all that money … lol and anyone who says she looks nice is prolly just as tacky…lolol dam a good cleaners i prolly around the corner in ny….. just tacky SMDH

68.

yomama

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

the charity work she does is just for show like everything else she does fools!!!
hahaha
thats like the equivalent of you all throwing 50 cents in a homeless mans cup with her salary
do the math STANS!

69.

UM...I GUESS

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

#2…my thoughts exactly

70.

WPC2589

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

SHE GIVES ALOT BUT SHE SAID IN AN INTERVIEW SHE DOES IT FOR HERSELF NOT TO BROADCAST IT.

71.

yomama

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

all this BEEOTCH cares about is her fancy dinners her name brand clothes and looking good to gay z
its funny how her STANS are acting like she does so much,,
she does nothing more than the average celeb is required to do to maintain their image but leave it to a STAN to act like she’s mother teresa

72.

WPC2589

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

@YAMOMA
HOW THE HELL DO U KNOW!!!!!!!!!!

73.

tytybee

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

people say that they don’t know what she has done. am she has the survivor foundation and knowles-rowland foundation, works a lot with 46664 in Africa and also with her hubby in water for life. her and destiny’s child also worked with the mcdonalds house charities, stand up to cancer, and other things

74.

Dereona

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

@ 61

Thanks for posting the link!

75.

JOJO

Sunday, October 5, 2008 /

What the hell kinda charity work has she done?

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