Beyonce covers the September issue of Self, revealing what inspires and motivates her. The superstar, who’s currently working on her fourth album and possibly starring in the upcoming Gilligan’s Island movie, also revealed her proudest accomplishment thus far. Check out a few snippets below.
Her Secret Passion: It all started when she was growing up in Houston, going to church with her family. “Pastor Rudy is still my pastor. I watched my parents get involved in [community charities] there, and that taught me how important it is to ‘give ’til it hurts.’ I saw how happy you could make people, whether just giving someone a hug, having a conversation or spending some time, and it became a part of me.”
What Motivates Her: “Sisterhood means everything to me. All the charities I’m involved with are special, but I find any organization that focuses on women and children really motivating. GEMS and the young ladies the nonprofit helps are very close to my heart. And what I took away from the clients at Phoenix House changed my life. These were real people who touched me so much that I had to go beyond making a donation. They’re gaining skills at the Cosmetology Center, which will help them earn a living and find their way out of substance abuse—it’s a testament to the possibility of second chances.”
Who Inspires Her: “My mother, Tina Knowles. She’s an incredibly loving person who is the first to make time for others.”
Her Proudest Accomplishment: “Singing ‘At Last’ for President Barack Obama on his inauguration night was a personal accomplishment for me, both as a performer and an American.”
One Place in Her Life She’s Not a Perfectionist: “I promise I’m working on this, but I could be less messy at home and keep the clothes in my closet and off the floor!”
Self loves Bey! Any time they want that fab cover they put her old pic on it and it sells like hotcakes! Get ‘em Bey!
She has the perfect figure. Not too much and def not too little and no surgery was required. That’s whassup and what I strive to have.
damn! she looks so fine.
@56 – your green eyes are showing boo
LMAO @ your weightless post. She’s been slaying you and whoever you like for over a decade! She’s the blueprint for music because she HAS TALENT and is no studio artist. Anything she does she leave it there and the rest of the industry picks up and follows and does them. Stop it or better yet keep trying because you LOST.
Bey come on back and slay these lames for another decade!!!
haters stay commenting on the QB. sad thing is, they post the same comments while she’s constantly evolving and still on top for over 12 years. SMH.
#64
who exactly is she slaying? rihanna? amerie? ashanti? a bunch of other talentless people?
B is mediocre at best and the ONLY reason she shines is because her competition is even more talentless than her. And YES she has an excellent PR team because you and the other childish worshipers on here are drooling, all up in arms and ready for a fight for:
- A 35 year old woman pretending to be 29
- A ruthless bitch that steal music for every album she has out
- A baphomet wearing pawn
- A so called christian married to a ex drug dealer that made all his money rapping about being a drug dealer.
High Five @ #’s 57 and 58
I have to say i agree with truthfully speaking comment, Beyonce needs to open up a bit more, she is pretty dumb and boring, she can sing, but is she timeless like Jill or Janet or Diana, I dont think so, and I am a big fan but she asks just like a Houstonian, boring, and spaced out!!!!!!
I have to say i agree with truthfully speaking comment, Beyonce needs to open up a bit more, she is pretty dumb and boring, she can sing, but is she timeless like Jill or Janet or Diana, I dont think so, and I am a big fan but she asks just like a Houstonian, boring, and spaced out!!!!!!, at least Jay give her music an edge because Destiny child was corny corny
When you are dweebs going to come up with something factual to say against the almighty?
SHE’S SLAYING EVERYONE THAT YOU LIKE!!!
Beyonce is the truth which is why she’s been on top for over 12 years. All these chicks come and go and try and copy but never get it right because you can’t copy her talent. She’s no studio gimmick. Live and in living color baby!!!
I LOVE her voice! She’s already landed on the lists with the Streisands, Houston’s, Joplin’s, etc., before she was even 25 and she’s still not 30!!! She has one of the best voices of this generation.
That body is the bizness! She’s not skinny and her skin is flawless in person.
yeah bey’s voice is bananas. youtube has tons of videos with the high and low notes that she can hit that only the greats do.
The Carters have truly set off a new trend with being private. Everyone got married and if they’re just dating they’re doing it quietly. No need for extra talk, paps take pics for the nosy bodies to get off on.