Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams announced this week that she has decided to part ways with Mathew Knowles and Music World Entertainment. The 29-year-old released an official statement via her publicist:
“After much prayer and consideration I have decided to part ways from my management team, Mathew Knowles and Music World Entertainment. From my time in Destiny’s Child to my solo career, I am grateful for everything Mathew and his team has done for me. We’ve shared great success together. However, as I move in a new direction in my career, I felt it was time. I wish Mathew Knowles and the Music World Entertainment family all the best.”
In related news, Michelle will reprise her role as Roxie Hart in the Tony Award-winning hit musical CHICAGO for a seven-week limited engagement, starting Monday, February 8 – Sunday, March 28 at the Ambassador Theatre. Williams also maintains her stake as a minority owner of the WNBA team, Chicago Sky.
BEYONCE TAKING A 6 MONTH BREAK FROM STUDIO
Speaking of the Knowles, Beyonce recently revealed to USA Today that she planned on taking a 6 month break from recording her new album this year:
It’s definitely time to take a break, to recharge my batteries,” she tells USA Today. “I’d like to take about six months and not go into the studio. I need to just live life, to be inspired by things again. I want to go to restaurants, maybe take a class, see some movies and Broadway shows.” She also plans to spend more time with her 5-year-old nephew, Daniel, son of her sister Solange. “He’s a wonderful kid, amazing, so smart. And I spoil him, so it’s a lot of work. He’s a 24-hour job.”
“It will be the hardest thing in the world for me to make myself not do an album and shoot a video and turn it in and say, ‘I’m ready!’” she confesses. “I already have all these melodies and ideas in my head. I have to tell myself, ‘Sit down! Sit down!’ [SOURCE]
Look out for Beyonce in the upcoming Lady Gaga video for “Telephone” and for her upcoming performance at the Grammy Awards later on this month.
best of luck to you ms. knowles-carter
thats a gorgeous pic of michelle but beyonce……eh not so much….but best of luck to both
Im so glad Beyonce is taking a break. I’ve been waiting for something new she been tryna overplay Sasha Fierce for the past year and a half. She says she needs to take a break to be inspired by things again maybe she’ll finally produce a classic i really don’t think 6 months is any time at all. She should take a year and a half break, that gives us some time to get over how overused and overplayed she is. I’m not hating I just wish she stop pushin the same shit over and over nobody else does that. I’m already excited to hear what the next album is gonna sound like but I really think she should wait til late 2011 to drop it. Hmmm we’ll see. and I’m very excited to see who’s gonna shine in 2010, I’m excited about new music from Monica, Kelly Rowland, Ciara, and who knows who else will come out the shell while the “queen” is on vacation lol.
And good for Michelle Williams, I wish her the best in her Career i didnt know she was part owner of the basketball team that’s definitely interesting.
Take a break my ass, hell retire! Cause you ain’t going to do nothing new.
UMM TOTALLY AGREE WITH @SALI… LOLOLOLOL PLEASE SPARE US, PRETTY PLEASE WTIH SUGAR ON TOP!
BHOPEFULLY WHEN SHE “COMES BACK” SHE WILL EXPLAIN TO US HOW MUCH SHE HAS GROWN AND HOW THIS ALBUM IS SOO DIFFERENT FROM ALL THE OTHERS BECAUSE ITS PERSONAL!!!!!!! WAIT FOR IT, WAIT FOR IT
Y’ALL KNOW ITS COMING!
GA REPRESENATIVE
OH YEAH AND DONT FORGET THIS ONE: I HAD SO MUCH TIME TO THINK ABOUT NEW WAYS TO SING ABOUT NONESENSE AND JIBBER JABBA SO IM COMING OFF OF VACAY EARLY BECAUSE I JUST COULDNT TAKE IT ANY LONGER
LAS VEGAS IS THE PERFECT FIT FOR HER, SHE ALREADY HAS A FULL FLEDGE CABERET SHOW GOING MIGHT AS WELL GET PAID FOR IT
i don’t care about michelle.. and bey it’s definitely time to take a breather, can’t wait for the new album
Beyonce taking a break still wont make you’re fav any better but ENJOY it as you please. Lmao.
Michelle can be signed to Jesus and she still wouldn’t sell. It’s not the management, it’s you boo.
@ sali and finebabe
LMAO…..you’re both so bitter! You’d think Beyonce stole their man or something. It’s not that serious wtf.
Yes Beyonce! take that break!! You deserve it….
The people talking about how she sings meaningless songs need to stfu. When she did Halo, yaw complained it was boring….she can’t please everyone!
And she has several meaningful songs on IASF…at least have evidence to back your facts up wtith before commenting smh
Btw, lmao @ a particular talentless chick’s stans getting excited because they KNOW for a fact Beyonce was their idol’s biggest competition….hilarious!
……….Imma gona save my comments about artists taking long breaks, and then
……….releasing albums that dont sell as well. I dont want be to break, DAMMIT
………..she’d young, she’s talented…work hard, live your dream, sit back in your
……….old age and enjoy everything you’ve hard for.
………..Good Luck Michelle, but reagrdless of where you go, your albums will still
……….FLOP. You should be thankin Matthew for allowing the world to know you.
………..Becuz if not for Matty, you’ll still be a back up singer
Beyonce sings pointless songs? Nooooo..
Every artist has sung multiple if not at least one stupid song in their life. Again, people try to make it seem like Beyonce is the ONLY one to do such things..
I mean seriously, Beyonce sings ALL types of songs. Yes some are pointless but there are more than a handful of very meaningful ones. And even if she didn’t, you don’t have to listen to her music. It is not a requirement. If you think her music is full of BLAH BLAH BLAHS then don’t worry about them or her for that matter. Because fact is, those same meaningless songs are making her more money than you will ever make in your entire career. I don’t see the big deal. So if you’re mad, stay mad.
BITTER women..SMH
………..Last thing, why are so many women wanting Beyonce to have babies??
………..Like wtf??? So dont live out your DREAM, pop out kids??
………@TIFF. WILL
………NO need to try and explain ish to sum ppl. They jus dislike Beyonce. “I Am”…
………had nuttin be meaningful songs, but all the ppl that dislike her said
………” these songs are boring”..
……….Beyonce says she’s gonna take a break, and now ppl are sayin it’s becuz
……….of this baby.
——@ 68 Tiff.Will. [Tiffany.Williams] said: “Michelle can be signed to Jesus and she
——-still wouldn’t sell.”
——I know you were trying to be funny, but truth is, there’s no failure in Christ. She
——would go triple platinum if she signs with Jesus…one for the Father, one for the
——Son and one for the Holy Spirit. It says, If my people, who are signed by my
——label will humble themselves, and turn from their wicked ways…! And, JESUS
——SAID IF I BE LIFTED UP HIGH FROM THE EARTH, I WILL DRAW ALL MEN
——UNTO ME. So yes, the “Jesus Managment Label” would make a difference.
——Bottom line is, when you sign with Jesus, He records your name in the book of
——eternal life. Instant winner!
Yay! on both of these stories!!
Good for Michelle I wish her luck in her future endeavors.
Bey’s break is all about damage control…hope she uses the break to rest, relax, spend time with her hubby (though she doesn’t mention him at all here-but it should be a given so maybe doesn’t need to be said) and regroup. I’m sure she’ll comeback with some heat. This break also gives me a break from her. I like to miss artist before they release new works lol.
Alright Michelle! Way to go! Great job taking your career in your hands and not letting an idiot do it for you. Good luck!!!
Six months, she needs to take at least six years. I think Beyonce is insecure.
bye bye beyonce … before anyone starts hating i dont hate her or hating on her but i have to admit she is tired atm especially when you compare her to how amazing she was at first.
and she does just shout now …. give it a break
BEYONCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOOK A BREAK SHE HAD ONE GOOD ALBUM AND THAT WAS DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE AFTER THAT ITS BEEN PURE BUBBLE GUM RECORDS NO GROWTH
MICHELLE IM GLAD SHE IS PUSHING ON AND IM SURE SHE WILL BE GREAT ON BROADWAY
beyonce we understand
you are easily one of the most HARD WORKING women in this industry
but dammit we need you!!!! lol you one of the few we got left don’t go please?
She should pull a Maxwell- go away for almost a decade and see if her dedicated fans are still dedicated and if she’s still relevant. It worked for him! The truth is she’s getting annoying…and I actually don’t hate her. I think she’s scared to lose the spotlight…because she doesn’t think ppl will care one way or another when she comes back. But she needs a break and so do WE. Besides, she deserves it, she works her ass off- I just hope to god she ain’t gonna make a movie while she’s away.
TAKE A 6 YEAR BREAK BEYAKI.
BEST NEWS I HAVE HEARD ALL DAY!
GOOD FOR YOU MICHELLE. I SEE YOU AND KELLY REALIZE WHAT I HAVE KNOWN ALL ALONG.
LMAO @ THE HATERS PRETENDING TO BE SO CONCERNED. WHETHER BEYONCE TAKES A BREAK OR NOT, YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS WILL STILL BE FLOPPING. GO AHEAD BEYONCE, TAKE YOUR BREAK AND COME BACK AND SHITT ALL OVER THESE MEDIOCRE ARTISTS THAT CAN’T EVEN PERFORM THEIR THEIR OWN MATERIAL LIVE.
To sandra
Beyonce will never lose the spotlight . She is an icon.
To Olly and ashley. Keep your comments positive.
Man, its like Beyonce read my last comment.. When I said she should life a little and get life experience.. Beyonce Go and take that break.. U deserved it!
Danni
With bey No LIfe experienmce is necessary. She has seen it all.
BEYONCE TAKING A BREAK STILL YOUR FAV WON’T DO NOTHING! BEYONCE HAS GOT THIS GAME ON LOCK. BEYONCE KNOWS WHAT SHE IS DOING MAN THE HYPE FOR HER NEXT ALBUM IS GOING TO BE CRAZY!!
@MEAT
Well, that was well stated but CLEALRY I was joking. I’m I serious follower of Christ. So that whole explanation was a waste. It was just said to make the point that Michelle is the reason for her lack of success not her management. So leaving Matthew will do NOTHING for her. If it wasn’t for him, the world wouldn’t even know who she is. That is all.
Thank God Michelle FINALLY
She had the best selling gospel album of an entire year, she had a dance song that was hotter than hell and because she’s not a Knowles she got NO push, ridiculous!
No that Solange gets much push, guess that’s a one horse show at casa Knowles
……THANK YOU JESUS
Good. She should have taken a break along time ago. I am tired of seeing her. She has been working every since she was with destiny child. It is time for her to sit her ass down some where. Yeah, she needs to take a break alright, she need to stay away for at least two or three years and come up with new songs that are worth listening too. Her album is garbage. She basically FAILED with that Shasha Fierce crap. For those on here calling people haters, STOP! that girl haven’t came out with a decent album in years. She has no substance in her music, just nice beats with garbage lyrics.
Takin’ a break sounds like a great idea given she’s now down with performing for terrorists now!!!! STUPID, she probably doesn’t even know who the hell Kadafi is, LOL!!
Just 6 months! thats it!
Yall r silly…wats wrong with 6 months a vacation..ppl who work 9 to 5 jubs don’t take brakes all at one time longer than that if…they don’t even do 6 months..so why should she??? Doesn’t make much sense to me.
N wats wit this.. “let other ppl in the industry have a chance”. R u serious…why would any body in the “music” industry or any industry let their competitors catch up…are you TRYING to become an underdog again…like so many other artist who do that???..like put urself in people shoes before you make some comments..
Ummmm…Michelle, I’m really happy for you and wish you nothing but the best. But I’ve got one question for you…What took you so damn long?????
Beyonce taking a break….Yeah whateve….Her and Jay are so full of shit that anything they do and say is played out like a well written script for stupid people to believe. Her taking a break is more likely due to all the bad press she and her family (including Shawn) has been getting lately. And she needs for people to forget and the brainwashed to remain loyal without question. You can fool all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time. Besides…. Your kind of entertainment is for the ADHD Generation. They are so occupied with bullshit coming from all directions, that they don’t know any better. They fall for any old thing. And accept it because one of you fools calls something “hot”! When you already know your damn self that it is pure trash….Garbage!!!!
When folks start demanding quality product instead of the quantity of the product. They’ll want better for themselves.
smart move michelle. I hope you have great cd LIke letoya.
who gives a damn about an overly paid back up singer?
Beyonce deserves her break, I do believe she will extend her break. Beyonce’s work ethic is amazing and inspiring to watch
all these other broads are going start pushing albums out now that the Queen is taking her break LMAO maybe they will get a chance to sell some records or at least go gold LMAO
.. Hmmm I’m gonna guess the Beyonce is 3 mo preggo… and 6 months is all she needs… (just a guess)
im so happy for michelle beyonce please go sit down
beyonce is not taking a break she got 2 videos and the grammys shes a lying ass bitch
I know Matthew just feels like crap with EVERYONE who’s pulling away from him. LOL
Michelle…Good Luck!
Beyonce…….THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wait a minute….I just thought about something……….This may be a publicity stunt because her husband also said he was going to retire like 30 times. She’s not going anywhere. She’s in fear of being forgotten.
Michelle, good luck!
Beyonce may have announced this for people to say “Beyonce Don’t Go”. I think two people on this post wants her to keep going and they are probably on her payroll. What a reality check! But on a more positive note, she may just be taking a break to get ready for her new baby brother/sister. I hope it’s a boy so she can let go the pressure of keeping the family name going. I wonder if his name would be Matthew?
@ 75
and its funny cuz her gospel CD did excellent
cosign w/ Ladya and Sali lolz
@68 – WELL SAID.
I’M sooooooooooooooo glad she and Kelly aren’t down with Mathew anymore because they/public can’t blame Mathew or Beyonce for their upcoming flops.
Beyonce can take 6 years off if she wants and will still come back and smash because these singers can’t make a move without seeing what her next move is.
beyonce is not taking a break she got 2 videos and the grammys shes a lying ass bitch
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Enlighten me on the two videos she has, cause i don’t recall her making this statement till AFTER her latest single, Videophone was released. And what on earth makes you think she wasn’t referring to after the grammys? Smdh….some of you are just….
I dont understand why people think they can actually tell her what to do Lmao….you all complained that she was everywhere and now she’s deciding to take a break, ‘it’s not long enough’?! Lol, are you scared she’ll come back and start effortlessly putting your favourite artists to shame?! Yup! that must be it…..
The fools telling her to ‘go have some babies’ are just so stupid…..are you her husband?! why the f*ck is that relevant to your pathetic lives?! Gtfoh….
@ #7, KAPOW………I see the other ladies shinning as well such as those that you named…christina, gaga, etc….. However, you named one name that got me. BRITNEY! Im a fan of B. However, she can be in our out of the game. Britney would still sell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beyonce hasn’t sold as many records as Brit! Sorry!
COME ON HATERS……GET ON YA JOB……in 5,4,3,2….whos first? COMMENT BELOW, lol.
……………for facts, please go to riaa.com for a list of best sellers. Beyonce is nowhere to be found.
Work it out Michelle. YOU GOT TALENT!
Aww. Gonna miss Bey. Even though it’s only for six months.
Good for both of these ladies..
Michelle, honey, it’s too d*mn late! You and Kelly already effed up y’all career by keeping that selfish Mr. Knowles around. I never understand how managers or record owners are able to find naive people who are never strong enough to break their contract with them when their career isn’t going right.
Beyonce, I can’t stand her and I think that she needs to take 2 years off! She and her father overexposed her, musically. She accomplished so much in so little time and while many say that it’s such a good thing, it’s made her very boring and all hype. She really does need to live a normal life and try to stay away from cameras for a while.
Oh yes finally :d michelle so great that you listend to your fans
matthew was distroying your career. it was a smart choice to leave is ragedy ass
please find yourself a good management and i know that you will get the succes that you disurve :d
greets
From the netherlands,
@ TREN D
YOU ARE CORRECT. SO MANY PEOPLE ARE MISINFORMED ON THIS SITE.
@ GREEN CLOVER
I AGREE.
BEYONCE IS A VERY GOOD LIVE PERFORMER BUT HER MUSIC IS NOT ICONIC.
@ organized noise…i agree beyonce’s music is not iconic…..i know for sure i wont be humming any of her songs 15 years from now. Beyonce taking 6 months off…if only i could believe that she will be working on a different project.
Everytime I think that Beyonce can’t be more beautiful, I see another photo!
Good luck to you Michelle. Im eager to see her in the broadway play.
Its about time Bey took a break. I think a year would be better. I’m glad she’s looking to do other things instead of always feeling shes has to be in the spotlight. Plus its cool when artist are more well rounded.
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