if anyone gives a shit: DC break up
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faux please hold back the tears...Destiny's Child announces breakup[/b]NEW YORK (AP) -- Staying together was not part of Destiny's Child's destiny -- the multiplatinum group is splitting up.In a statement released to MTV News, the trio of Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams announced plans to disband after their world tour ends in the fall."We have been working together as Destiny's Child since we were 9, and touring together since we were 14. After a lot of discussion and some deep soul-searching, we realized that our current tour has given us the opportunity to leave Destiny's Child on a high note, united in our friendship and filled with an overwhelming gratitude for our music, our fans, and each other," the statement said.The group was unavailable for comment Monday, but a representative said another statement would be released later in the day.The breakup of the girl group, which first debuted as a teenage R&B foursome in 1997, isn't much of a shocker. Many critics didn't expect the group to exist at all after the multiplatinum solo debut of Beyonce in 2003. Her album, "Dangerously In Love," won five Grammys and solidified her as a one-name superstar apart from the group.And the title of Destiny's Child's latest album -- "Destiny Fulfilled" -- appeared to signal the end was near.In an interview with The Associated Press in November, the women were noncommittal when asked about their future."I think as far as Destiny's Child, our main focus is for us to maintain our friendship. And if in three years, five years, 10 years, whenever we decide we wanna do another Destiny's Child record, then we will do it," Beyonce said. "But I think our main goal was to do this next record, and I think we just wanna eventually have kids that play together."Beyonce and Rowland have been members of the group since it was formed in their hometown of Houston. They scored instant success with their debut, thanks to the hit "No No No (Part I)." Back then, the founding members also included LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson.But after the release of their second album, 1999's "The Writing's On The Wall," Luckett and Roberson were booted from the group. (The duo later sued the group and Beyonce's manager-father, Matthew Knowles, and reached a settlement.)Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin replaced Roberson and Luckett the same year, but Franklin was later dropped, making the group a trio.Among the group's biggest hits have been "Bootylicious," "Survivor" and "Independent Women (Part I)." All of their albums have sold at least 1 million copies; their latest has sold more than 2 million.Besides Beyonce, Rowland and Williams have released solo albums -- with less fanfare.Despite the impending breakup, the women pledged to remain close friends."After all these wonderful years working together, we realized that now is the time to pursue our personal goals and solo efforts in earnest," the statement said. "No matter what happens, we will always love each other as friends and sisters and will always support each other as artists. We want to thank all of our fans for their incredible love and support and hope to see you all again as we continue fulfilling our destinies."
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They've got some good songs, though... stop haTTing.
Seriously, they have some of the best tunes while maintaining possibly the lowest standard for lyrics ever, even for top 40 radio. I mean, 'Soldier' was the perfect example. Great tune, but when you listened to anything but the chorus....whew, that was some seriously suspect writing right there.
that last album sucked.
anyways, michael jackson verdict in 1 hour, my media whore brethren.
serious?
I think you're just mad that your status isn't hood and that they therefore are not checking for you.
its the buzz here at the office...waiting to see see the reinactment folks get into make-up for this
yeah, but do you have to pull my card like that in front of urrrbody?
I maintain that I am as 'street' as Michelle will ever be. Can I get a witness?
Man, Michelle is probably the realest one in the group.
I know Matthew Knowles wouldn't even let Kelly and Beyonce talk to most of the dudes they describe in that song.
At least Michelle is like 37 years old and can make her own decisions.
Ha Ha Ha! true. I have always thought she looks like their professional guidance counselor/chaperrone.
I love it how you hate on 99 percent of all music Faux Rillz, calling everything "garbage" and "sacless". Then when you do admit to actually liking something its like 12 year old girl music- Destiny's Child, Nelly, Ludacris. Comedy.
I almost posted a serious response to this.
Then I remembered that you are beneath me.
*this is what it sounds like when Faux Rills cries*
Sure.
You don't like "Hot in Herre"?
Theyy were always Beyonce and them Other chicks ..However Kelly Rowland has been lookin good I think she got some work done....
Anyways now America can focus its attention soley on the hotness of beyonce... This is a big upgrade!
I am diggin that Fat Joe/Nelly joint, "get it Poppin'" or whutever it's called.
Reminds me of Trouble Funk's 'Let Get Small'
nope. but i did kinda like that "shake a tailfeather" song. but i have to admit, i did kinda like that "shake a tailfeather" song. well, i liked the video...
You liked it so much you had to say it twice?
Actually, not even I can defend that song.
Yes! Michelle's much foxier than Beyonce. She's overrated.
while I find Michelle to be pretty, hot[/b] is not a word that comes to mind. Now Ms Rowland, she is freakin' hot[/b], IMO.
Not natural beauty
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