The Biography Channel - Video Preview

The former Destiny’s Child singing superstar maybe ‘Crazy In Love’, but acting success is her next goal. Renowned for her hard work, does destiny hold Oscar glory for the bootylicious babe?

Born in Houston in 1981, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles started performing at the age of seven. Excelling at dancing and singing, Beyoncé and cousin Kelly Rowland formed a group with Letoya Luckett. Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé's father and Rowland's legal guardian, became the band’s manager.

By the age of 21 Beyoncé Knowles was the founding member and chief songwriter of ‘Destiny's Child’, one of the biggest selling female acts of all time. With many of the group's hit songs co-written and co-produced by Beyoncé, Destiny's Child has sold more than 33 million records worldwide and have won numerous Grammies.

July HIGHLIGHTS

Barry Sheene
Sun 5th Jul - 8:00PM

Intimate portrait of the world motorbike champion, on and off the track. Home movies and interviews with his wife and friends reveal what made him a sporting legend.

Gloria's Greats: Cliff Richard
Tue 7th Jul - 5:00PM

Daytime TV legend Gloria Hunniford drops in for a chat with enduring singer and close pal Cliff. Will he reveal any secrets or just strike up a tune?

Michael Caine
Wed 8th Jul - 4:30PM

Meet one of the cinema’s most popular English-speaking actors, who rose from a modest background to fame. Also known as Maurice Micklewhite, he made his breakthrough in 1964 in Zulu and more recently was awarded the CBE by the Queen for his contribution t

The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Wed 8th Jul - 9:00PM

Despite drug problems, indecency charges and a changing line-up, their mix of funk, punk, metal and rap is still producing hits like Californication 20 years on.