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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Still keeping some secrets, Beyoncé's mother opens up
MEMOIR Matriarch: A Memoir Tina Knowles (with Kevin Carr O'Leary) John Murray Press, $34.99 When Tina Knowles was five years old, she once sat with a child-like defiance in the whites-only section of the bus. The mother to superstar singer Beyoncé was mistaken as white and allowed to remain there, owing to her fairer complexion. When her dark-skinned sister went to pull Knowles back to the segregated section, a white woman intervened, thinking Knowles was a white child 'worthy of her protection'. Once the woman discovered Knowles was black, she gave a 'snarl' as if the little girl had 'sold her something I did not own'. Sobering stories of racism, social injustice and police brutality in America form the bedrock of Knowles's earnest, if sometimes guarded, memoir Matriarch. The book reveals some admissions from the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, but gives scant detail on two celebrity daughters famously guarded about their private lives. The 71-year-old was one of seven children, each one accidentally given a different version of their surname. (The name 'Beyoncé' is Knowles' recorded surname and the moniker she gave her firstborn.) Knowles' mother once tried to correct the record but was told by a white city clerk she should be thankful that she was even getting a birth certificate. It's one interaction emblematic of the frequent harm the family suffers for being African-American. One brother is later beaten nearly to death by a police officer in a case of mistaken identity. Knowles is strip-searched and arrested for a minor traffic infringement. Brutal episodes like these are 'indicative of what families like ours endured and continue to endure all over', Knowles writes. Decades later, racial prejudice resurfaces in the music industry's treatment of Beyoncé and her bandmates in the R&B ensemble Destiny's Child. As the girl group climbed the charts, Knowles was told to stop sewing their outfits as the clothes were 'too black'. The aesthetic, which drew on Motown's look of glamour and opulence, didn't align with the popular 'white' girlhood fashion of crop-tops and denim jeans. For those expecting major revelations in Matriarch, know that this memoir is less interested in exposing Beyoncé's rarefied world and more preoccupied with meditating on black motherhood. Knowles reflects on the power African-American mothers bring to those in their care, like Knowles offered to 'Uncle Johnny', a gay friend whom she helped shield from a homophobic world: 'It was my honour to be his protector,' she writes. (Beyoncé would dedicate her album Renaissance to him.)
The Age
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Still keeping some secrets, Beyoncé's mother opens up
MEMOIR Matriarch: A Memoir Tina Knowles (with Kevin Carr O'Leary) John Murray Press, $34.99 When Tina Knowles was five years old, she once sat with a child-like defiance in the whites-only section of the bus. The mother to superstar singer Beyoncé was mistaken as white and allowed to remain there, owing to her fairer complexion. When her dark-skinned sister went to pull Knowles back to the segregated section, a white woman intervened, thinking Knowles was a white child 'worthy of her protection'. Once the woman discovered Knowles was black, she gave a 'snarl' as if the little girl had 'sold her something I did not own'. Sobering stories of racism, social injustice and police brutality in America form the bedrock of Knowles's earnest, if sometimes guarded, memoir Matriarch. The book reveals some admissions from the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, but gives scant detail on two celebrity daughters famously guarded about their private lives. The 71-year-old was one of seven children, each one accidentally given a different version of their surname. (The name 'Beyoncé' is Knowles' recorded surname and the moniker she gave her firstborn.) Knowles' mother once tried to correct the record but was told by a white city clerk she should be thankful that she was even getting a birth certificate. It's one interaction emblematic of the frequent harm the family suffers for being African-American. One brother is later beaten nearly to death by a police officer in a case of mistaken identity. Knowles is strip-searched and arrested for a minor traffic infringement. Brutal episodes like these are 'indicative of what families like ours endured and continue to endure all over', Knowles writes. Decades later, racial prejudice resurfaces in the music industry's treatment of Beyoncé and her bandmates in the R&B ensemble Destiny's Child. As the girl group climbed the charts, Knowles was told to stop sewing their outfits as the clothes were 'too black'. The aesthetic, which drew on Motown's look of glamour and opulence, didn't align with the popular 'white' girlhood fashion of crop-tops and denim jeans. For those expecting major revelations in Matriarch, know that this memoir is less interested in exposing Beyoncé's rarefied world and more preoccupied with meditating on black motherhood. Knowles reflects on the power African-American mothers bring to those in their care, like Knowles offered to 'Uncle Johnny', a gay friend whom she helped shield from a homophobic world: 'It was my honour to be his protector,' she writes. (Beyoncé would dedicate her album Renaissance to him.)
Elle
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Meghan Markle Turned To Beyoncé's Mum For Advice On Working With Lilibet
Meghan Markle's daughter Lilibet will turn four tomorrow, but her mother is already dreaming about Lili's career and the possibility of them being in business together. The Duchess of Sussex interviewed Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, on her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder and asked Knowles for her advice on working with your children. Meghan specifically asked Knowles about Beyoncé's hair care line, Cécred, which Knowles and Beyoncé work on together. (Knowles is a beautician and owned a Houston salon when Beyoncé was growing up.) 'I mean, I wonder if one day I'll be in business with Lili and we'll be building something...' she began, before asking Knowles, 'What advice do you have for people really digging into business together in that way, especially as mother and daughter?' Knowles had a thoughtful answer, saying, 'There are difficulties sometimes because when you're dealing with your child or they're dealing with their mother. You have disagreements and you have to—I'm the one to always cave. I've been like that since I was young. If my kids are mad at me, I can't take it. So, I'll cave, I'll apologize. Not that they ran over me because they were really good kids, but even as adults, if we have a disagreement or whatever, I'm the one to call because I don't want to waste that time, and I don't ever want to not be close to my kids. It's just my priority.' On working with Beyoncé, Knowles said that she respects her daughter's judgment. 'We have disagreements about things, but it's her business,' she said. 'I'm helping with the business because I just want to leave this earth knowing that she is, other than entertainment, is going to be okay. That's a big part of it for me. But overall, we get along really, really well.' You can listen to the full episode here. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Martinsburg mayor delivers State of the City Address
MARTINSBURG, () — Martinsburg Mayor Kevin Knowles delivered his annual State of the City address on Thursday, telling residents he is proud of the work the city has done. The mayor said he's proud of the drop in substance abuse, and feels more encouraged by the increase in foot traffic in the heart of downtown – a sign of growth for small businesses and a way to promote the growing arts community. Hagerstown rallies for return of Vietnamese woman detained by ICE 'We're moving forward real quick, real fast' Knowles said. 'We're in the process of identifying and opening a sobering center for individuals who are suffering with alcohol substance abuse.' Knowles is working with merchants to create safe alcohol zones on N. Queen Street, just steps from City Hall. He is also working closely with the city council and municipal department heads to prepare for anticipated funding cuts from the federal and state governments. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Meghan Markle makes huge U-turn as she issues major announcement about her jam
Meghan Markle previously told her podcast that she was "pausing" the restock of her As Ever products, including her jam, but it seems she's backtracked on her future business plans Meghan Markle has made a huge U-turn in a new announcement about restocking her As Ever products, including her jam. In a new Instagram post, she promised that her goods would be back in stock later this month and teased other new items, saying there would be "a few new things we can't wait to show you". The about-turn came just hours after she was heard telling Beyoncé's mother that she had decided to "just pause" until she was completely ready. Meghan appeared on her own podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, yesterday, recorded in May, telling Tina Knowles she feared annoying customers when the first batch of her jam and herbal teas sold out in less than an hour. She said she wanted to wait until it is "completely stable and we have everything we need". However, just hours later, Meghan shared a photo of jam-making preparations including bowls of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, and freshly squeezed lemons, on her Instagram stories, writing: "June gloom?' Not over here! Because this month your favourite products are back." Her official As Ever account also posted: "To all who've been wondering and waiting, thank you. Your favourites are returning, plus a few NEW things we can't wait to show you. Coming this month…get excited!" The duchess's bonus Confessions Of A Female Founder episode with Knowles was recorded on May 5, the day before Prince Archie's sixth birthday. Meghan, who celebrated Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday today by sharing previously unseen black and white family photographs of herself with her daughter, began selling her As Ever products in April. The range includes flower sprinkles, which she used liberally during her Netflix lifestyle show, and raspberry spread, a crepe mix, wildflower honey and an assortment of herbal teas. She renamed her brand from American Riviera Orchard after running into trademark issues. In her podcast from yesterday, Meghan also expressed her dream of launching a future business with daughter Princess Lilibet, after talking to Knowles about the Cecred haircare line she started with Beyonce. "I wonder if one day I'll be in business with Lili and we'll be building something," the duchess said, with Knowles adding: "That's the best." Knowles chatted to Meghan about how pop superstar Beyonce could have been a hairdresser after growing up watching her mother work in a salon. The pair discussed the singer using wigs on stage, with Meghan revealing she was advised by other actresses to start wearing them while working on Suits but she chose not to do so. Knowles said: "She's on a stage with hot lights and she wears wigs a lot, and she's managed to keep her hair beautiful and healthy and that's not an easy task when you're in showbiz.' Meghan replied: "That is a testament. I mean, even on Suits, I was on Suits for seven years, and I remember so many other actresses, especially if you're in that grind, they said 'You are going to fry your hair', and everyone was recommending that I should start wearing wigs. "I never ended up doing it. By the way, if I was in that industry longer, I understand why you need to protect your hair in that way." Get Royal Family updates straight to your WhatsApp!
