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Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress, who rose to fame as one of the founding members of the successful R&B girl group Destiny's Child, the best-selling female group of all time, according to the World Music Awards and SonyBMG.^[1]

After a series of commercially successful releases with the group and a worldwide number-one success with rapper Nelly and "Dilemma," Rowland released her debut solo album Simply Deep in 2002. The album became a commercial success, eventually selling more than 2.5 million plus copies woldwide, and garnered three more or less successful singles, among "Stole."^[2] Rowland's often-delayed second album, Ms. Kelly was released during the third quarter of 2007. So far, the album singles "Like This, charted at #4 in U.K. & #30 in the Usa. The single "Ghetto" a Snoop Dogg-collaboration " was a hot Hip-hop/RnB track with an amazing video. The single "Work, was a international number-one smash hit single! Kelly Rowland's album "Ms.Kelly" first week sells in the United states were 83,800 copies sold. Worldwide Kelly Rowland's "Ms.Kelly" cd will eventually reach One Million copies sold Worldwide." In 2008, a digital re-release of the album, entitled Ms. Kelly: Diva Deluxe, was released, including new songs as the Bobby Womack cover "Daylight" As of April 2008, Diva Deluxe has sold 213,000 copies domestically in United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Rowland was tapped to provide vocals in the song "Dilemma" by Nelly which became a Grammy-winning and instant hit, becoming Rowland to be the first member of the group to hit number one.

While maintaining a recording career Rowland has also gained fame for starring in several film and television productions, including a starring role in the 2004 romantic comedy The Seat Filler, a supporting role in the 2003 slasher film Freddy vs. Jason, and several guest appearances on TV series such as The Hughleys and Girlfriends.

Early life

Rowland was born Kelendria Trene Rowland in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Doris Rowland Garrison and Christopher Lovett, who were married after Kelly was born.^[3] When she was seven, her mother took her and left her father, who was an abusive alcoholic.^[4]^[5]

At the age of seven, Rowland relocated to Houston, Texas, where she was were placed into a rapping and dancing group, along with her cousin Beyoncé Knowles and friend LaTavia Roberson. Originally named Gyrl's Time,^[6] they were eventually cut down to six members.^[7] West coast R&B producer, Arne Frager, flew into Houston to see them. He eventually brought them to his studio—The Plant Recording Studios—in Northern California, with Knowles' vocals being featured because Frager thought she had personality and the ability to sing.^[7] As part of efforts to sign Gyrl's Time to a major label record deal, Frager's strategy was to debut them in Star Search,^[8] the biggest talent show on national TV that time.^[7] They participated, but lost the competition because the song they performed was not good, as the band itsself admitted.^[9]^[10]

To manage the group, Beyoncé's father Mathew Knowles resigned in 1995 from his job as a medical-equipment salesman).^[11] He dedicated his time and established a "boot camp" for their training.^[8] The move reduced Knowles family's income by half and her parents separated because of the pressure.^[12] Not long after the inclusion of Rowland, Mathew cut the original lineup to four,^[7] with LeToya Luckett joining in 1993.^[13] Rehearsing in Tina Knowles' hair styling salon and their backyards, the group continued performing as an opening act for other established R&B girl groups of the time;^[13] Tina contributed to the cause by designing their costumes, which she continued to do throughout Destiny's Child era. With the continued support of Mathew, they auditioned before record labels and were finally signed to Elektra Records, only to be dropped months later before they could release an album.^[12]

Recording career

Breakthrough with Destiny's Child

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The appearance of Williams and Franklin in the music video of "Say My Name" led to the departure of Luckett and Roberson.^[13]

Taken from a passage in the Biblical Book of Isaiah, the group changed their name to Destiny's Child in 1993.^[13] Together, they performed in local events and, after four years on the road, the group was signed to Columbia Records in late 1997. That same year, Destiny's Child recorded their major label debut song, "Killing Time", for the soundtrack to the 1997 film, Men in Black.^[13]^[10]

The following year, the group released their self-titled debut album,^[9] spawning hits such as "No, No, No". That album made it possible for Destiny’s Child to win three awards from the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.^[13] The group rose to stardom after releasing their multi-platinum second album, The Writing's on the Wall, in 1999. The record features some of the group’s most widely-known songs such as "Bills, Bills, Bills", Jumpin' Jumpin'", and "Say My Name". "Say My Name" was nominated for and won the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and the Best R&B Song at the 2001 Grammy Awards.^[13] The Writing's on the Wall sold more than seven million copies,^[9] essentially becoming their breakthrough album.^[14]^[15]

Along with their commercial successes, the group became entangled in much-publicized turmoil involving the filing of a lawsuit by Luckett and Roberson for breach of contract. The issue was heightened after Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin appeared on the video of "Say My Name", implying that Luckett and Roberson had already been replaced.^[13] Eventually, Luckett and Roberson left the group. Franklin would eventually fade from the group after five months,^[9] as evidenced by her absences during promotional appearances and concerts. She attributed her departure to negative vibes in the group resulting from the strife.^[13]

After settling on their final lineup, the trio recorded "Independent Women Part I", which appeared on the soundtrack to the 2000 film, Charlie's Angels. It became their best-charting single, topping the official U.S. singles chart for eleven consecutive weeks.^[14]^[13] The success cemented the new lineup and skyrocketed them to fame.^[6] Later that year, Luckett and Roberson withdrew their case against their now-former band mates, while maintaining the suit against Mathew, which ended in both sides agreeing to stop public disparaging.^[13]

Destiny's Child's third album, Survivor, channels the turmoil they underwent, spawning its lead single of the same name, which was a response to the experience.^[16] The themes of "Survivor", however, caused Luckett and Roberson to refile their lawsuit;^[13] the proceedings were eventually settled in June 2002.^[15] Meanwhile, the album was released in May 2001, debuting at number one on U.S. Billboard 200 with 663,000 units sold.^[17] To date, Survivor has sold over ten million copies worldwide, over forty percent of which were sold in the U.S. alone.^[18] The album spawned other number-one hits—"Bootylicious" and the title track, "Survivor", the latter of which earned the group a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. After releasing their holiday album, 8 Days of Christmas, the group announced their temporary break-up to pursue solo projects.^[13]

Going solo with Simply Deep

Rowland's first solo album, Simply Deep was released in October 2002 domestically and February 2003 internationally. The album featured a range of "alternative R&B music", widely influenced by rock and pop music, and yielded the BAM & Ryan number-one hit "Dilemma", a Grammy-winning ("Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" in 2003) duet with rapper Nelly, which eventually spent ten weeks on top of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Other production was among contributed by Brandy, Mark J. Feist, Robert "Big Bert" Smith, Rich Harrison, Solange Knowles, Alonzo Jackson, Damon Elliot Leli and Sean Okundaye. While the album entered the top 10 on the majority of the charts it appeared on, peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200, and eventually receiving a gold certification for more than 602,000 copies sold; Simply Deep reached number-one in the UK, where it was certified as a platinum seller and was moreover certified gold in Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada and other countries.

Although its lead single "Stole" reached the top ten in several countries and peaked within the top five in the Australia, New Zealand and the UK, it never reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Follow-up song "Can't Nobody" barely made it to the top 10 on most charts, but peaked at number 5 on the UK singles chart. The album's final single, "Train on a Track" received limited international release, and thus failed to chart or sell noticeably, apart from the UK, where it became Rowland's fourth top twenty solo hit.

In 2005, Rowland appeared on rapper Trina's song called "Here We Go", which impacted radio in September 2005 and became another top 20 success for both artists in New Zealand, Finland, the United States, and the UK.

Destiny Fulfilled (2004) and hiatus

After a three-year journey that involved concentration on individual solo projects, Rowland rejoined Knowles and Williams for Destiny Fulfilled, released in November 2004.^[13] The album hit number two on the Billboard 200, and spawned "Lose My Breath", "Soldier", "Girl", and "Cater 2 U" as notable mainstream records.^[19] In support of the album, Destiny's Child embarked on the 2005 Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It world tour, which started in April and ran through September. On the Barcelona, Spain visit, the group announced their disbandment after the end of their final North American leg.^[20]^[13] In October 2005, the group released a compilation album, entitled #1's, including all of Destiny's Child's number-one hits and most of their well-known songs. The greatest hits collection also includes three new tracks, including "Stand Up for Love". Destiny's Child was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in March 2006. They were also recognized as the world's best-selling female group of all time.^[21]^[22]

Ms. Kelly

Rowland had been working on her second solo album on and off since 2004. Originally entitled My Story, the album's first version was actually scheduled for a release on June 6, 2006 and involving main production by Rich Harrison, Big Tank, Patrick "J. Que" Smith, Rodney Jerkins and guests Robin Thicke, Da Brat, Remy Ma and Shawnna.^[23] Although she world premiered a CKB-produced lead single, "Gotsta Go", on the 2006 MTV Asia Awards in Bangkok on May 6, 2006, Rowland, her management and Columbia Records eventually decided to shelve the album and re-work a version with a different vibe since the singer considered the final tracklist "too full of midtempos and ballads."^[24] Rowland eventually consulted a few other producers to collaborate on the album, renamed Ms. Kelly, including Sean Garrett, Billy Mann, Scott Storch,^[25] and Atlanta-based Polow Da Don, who contributed the single "Like This", a duet with rapper Eve, to the album. The single reached the top 10 in Canada, Croatia, Ireland, Slovenia and the UK; the top 20 in Australia, Lithuania and New Zealand; and number 30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Ms. Kelly debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and at number 6 on the official Billboard 200, with moderately successful first week sales of 83,800 copies (almost 7,000 plus than her previous album Simply Deep);^[26] making it Rowland's first domestic top 10 album. Exclusively at Walmart, Ms. Kelly was packaged with a bonus DVD titled, BET Presents Kelly Rowland. The DVD features BET highlights, performance highlights, and music videos from throughout Rowland's career.^[27] Outside the United States, the album has widely failed to enter the top forty on the majority of the charts it appeared on, except for the UK where it opened at number 37 and a peak position of number 10 on the Japanese Foreign Charts.^[28] On March 25, 2008 a reissued version of the album, branded with the name Ms. Kelly: Diva Deluxe, received a digital-only release, its lead single being the previously unreleased song "Daylight," a collaboration with Gym Class Heroes.

Current activities

As recently reported, Rowland has started recording her third full length album in early April 2008.^[29] This was also confirmed from her own video blog on YouTube.

Film and television career

Rowland branched into acting with her roles in the 2003 summer blockbuster Freddy vs. Jason and in the 2004 independent film The SeatFiller co-starring "All of Us actor Duane Martin, it released on DVD and VHS on February 21, 2006. She has also appeared on UPN sitcoms, The Hughleys, Eve, and Girlfriends and on an episode of the Nickelodeon children's comedy Taina. Rowland has also made television appearances on American Dreams as Martha Reeves of Martha & The Vandellas sing her version of "No Where To Run" and Born to Diva in 2003, Nick Cannon's MTV series Wild n Out in 2006 and has guest hosted on daytime talk show The View.

In October 2007, Rowland auditioned for the role of Louise, Carrie Bradshaw's assistant, in the 2008 film adaption of HBO's comedy series Sex and the City. The part eventually went to Jennifer Hudson.^[30] Kelly Rowland appeared as a choirmaster on the reality show "Clash of the Choirs" in December 2007.^[31]

Philanthropy

Rowland, along with other recording artists such as P!nk, Avril Lavigne, Eve, Bow Wow, John Mayer, ex-Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, joined actresses Brittany Murphy, Charlize Theron, Rosario Dawson and Eva Mendes in ads for "empowerment tag" for the ALDO Fights AIDS campaign.^[32] The tags, worn as necklaces or bracelets, go on sale at ALDO stores March 1st and benefit the YouthAIDS initiative.

Songwriting legend David Foster's daughter Amy Foster-Gillies wrote Destiny's Child's latest single "Stand Up for Love" for World Children's Day, an event which takes place annually around the world on November 20 to raise awareness and funds for children's causes worldwide. Destiny's Child lent their voices and support as global ambassadors for the 2005 World Children's Day program.

In 2007, Rowland, along with stars such as Jessica Simpson and the cast of the hit show Grey's Anatomy autographed pink Goody Ouchless brushes. The brushes were made available for auction on Ebay with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Awareness.

In 2007, Kelly along with stars such as Kanye West, Nelly Furtado and Snoop Dogg teamed up with MTV, BET, and Nike to raise awareness about AIDS. Kelly was featured on a BET program, an MTV website, and designed a Nike sneaker for auction on Ebay with all proceeds going to AIDS Awareness.

Rowland, Beyoncé Knowles, along with Mathew Knowles, Tina Knowles and Solange Knowles-Smith announced the formation of the Survivor Foundation, a charitable entity set up for the purpose of providing transitional housing for Hurricane Katrina victims and storm evacuees in the Houston, Texas area. The Survivor Foundation extends the philanthropic mission of the "Knowles-Rowland Center For Youth", a multi-purpose community outreach facility in downtown Houston.^[33] But in her personal life, she dated and was engaged to NFL pro-bowl safety Roy Williams, but the wedding was called off because the two stated that they were too young.

Discography

Albums

2002: Simply Deep
2007: Ms. Kelly

Singles

2002: "Dilemma" (with Nelly)
2002: "Stole"
2003: "Can't Nobody"
2003: "Train on a Track"
2007: "Like This" (featuring Eve)
2007: "Ghetto" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
2008: "Work"
2008: "Daylight" (featuring Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes)

DVDs

2007: BET Presents Kelly Rowland

Tours

2003: Simply Deeper European Tour
2008: Ms. Kelly Tour
2008: MTV Base Present: Kelly Rowland UK Tour
2008: Kelly Rowland African Tour

Awards

These are the awards won by American R&B singer Kelly Rowland. (Note: this does not include Destiny's Child's award wins.)

Year	Category	Recording	Result
Grammy Awards
2003	Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration	"Dilemma"	Won
Capital FM Awards
2003	London's Favorite International Single	"Dilemma"	Won
TMF Awards (Holland)
2003	Best R&B International (Kelly)	N/A	Won
2003	Best Video International	"Dilemma"	Won
Billboard Awards
2003	Hot Rap Track of The Year	"Dilemma"	Won

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1999	Beverly Hood	Girl #2	appearances
2002	The Hughleys	Carly	3 episodes
2003	Freddy vs. Jason	Kia Waterson	Supporting Role
	American Dreams	Martha Reeves	2 episodes
	Eve	Cleo	1 episode
2004	The Seat Filler	Jhnelle	Main Role
2006	Girlfriends	Tammy Hamilton	3 episodes
2008	Asterix at the Olympic Games	-	Voice

Endorsements

2003 - Present: Dark and Lovely Haircare
2005: WalMart-Christmas Celebration Sale with Destiny's Child
2005: McDonald's with Destiny's Child
2007: Vaseline Intensive Care SkinVoice Campaign
2007: ABC/ESPN College Football
2007: MTV Switch Environmental Awareness Campaign
2007: Goody Comfort Meets Cause Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
2007: Electronic Arts Sports - Sims 2: Castaway Video Game
2007: MTV Staying Alive AIDS Awareness Campaign
2007: BET Rap-It-Up AIDS Awareness Campaign
2007: MTV Staying Alive

References

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^ ^a ^b "Driven". VH1. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Farley, Christopher John (2001-01-15). "Call Of The Child". TIME. Retrieved 2008-04-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ ^a ^b Reynolds, J.R. (1998-03-03). "All Grown Up". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 2007-01-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Tyrangiel, Josh (2003-06-30). "Destiny's Adult". TIME. Retrieved 2008-04-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ ^a ^b "Beyonce Knowles' Biography". FOX News. 2007-01-18. Retrieved 2008-04-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o Kaufman, Gil ((2005-06-13)). "Destiny's Child's Long Road To Fame (The Song Isn't Called 'Survivor' For Nothing)". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ ^a ^b "The Best in Hip hop/Soul". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
^ ^a ^b Anthony, James (2006-08-18). "'Of course you can lose yourself'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-04-16. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Hiatt, Brian ((2001-06-08)). "Destiny's Child Use Turmoil To Fuel New LP". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Todd, Martens ((2003-07-02)). "Beyonce, Branch Albums Storm The Chart". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Carpenter, Troy ((2003-10-22)). "Destiny's Child Slapped With Infringement Suit". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Whitmire, Margo ((2004-11-24)). "Eminem Thankful To Remain No. 1". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Cohen, Jonathan ((2005-06-12)). "Destiny's Child To Split After Fall Tour". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ "Beyonce Knowles". TIME. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
^ Keller, Julie ((2005-09-01)). "Destiny's World Domination". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 2006-12-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ ""Kelly Rowland Hooks Up With Beyonce's Sister Again For Solo LP"". Limmatta Online. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
^ ""Kelly Rowland Scraps Sappy Story, Picks Up Snoop"". VH1. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
^ ""Scott Storch Responds To Timbaland's Jabs"". MTV News. Retrieved 2007-03-13.
^ """Ms. Kelly". SOHH. Retrieved 2007-07-13.
^ ""BET Presents Kelly Rowland Bonus DVD"". Walmart. Retrieved 2007-11-3. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
^ "UK Albums Chart". Yahoo Charts. Retrieved 2007-07-01.
^ ""Ricoh hosts 5,000 fans for 1Xtra Live concert"". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
^ "Kelly Rowland's Sex snub" - Access March 23, 2008
^ Nick Lachey's Choir Wins NBC Clash - Access December 23, 2007
^ Kelly Rowland, "Know what's going on in you, get tested", Aldo Fight AIDS,
^ The Survivor Foundation Established by Knowles and Rowland Families to Provide Transitional Housing for Hurricane Evacuees, Nachrichten, September 17, 2005

External links

KellyRowlandOnline.com Official website
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Kelly Rowland at IMDb
Kelly Rowland interview on ilikemusic.com
ThatGrapeJuice.net Interviews Kelly Rowland

[1] "Sony BMG Music. Retrieved December 28 2006

[Music_World_...-2] ""Music World/Columbia Records Announce the Release of Ms. Kelly"". advfn. Retrieved 2007-03-12.

[3] ttp://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_11_62/ai_n19480186

[4] ttp://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/21/

[5] ttp://www.serenakim.com/?page_id=16

[People-6] "Beyoncé Knowles: Biography - Part 1". People. Retrieved 2008-04-01.

[E!-7] Beyonce: All New. E! Online. {{cite AV media}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)

[Driven-8] "Driven". VH1. Retrieved 2008-04-16.

[Farley-9] Farley, Christopher John (2001-01-15). "Call Of The Child". TIME. Retrieved 2008-04-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[J.R.-10] Reynolds, J.R. (1998-03-03). "All Grown Up". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 2007-01-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[11] Tyrangiel, Josh (2003-06-30). "Destiny's Adult". TIME. Retrieved 2008-04-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[FOX-12] "Beyonce Knowles' Biography". FOX News. 2007-01-18. Retrieved 2008-04-12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[Kaufman-13] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o Kaufman, Gil ((2005-06-13)). "Destiny's Child's Long Road To Fame (The Song Isn't Called 'Survivor' For Nothing)". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[ASCAP-14] "The Best in Hip hop/Soul". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 2008-04-02.

[Anthony-15] Anthony, James (2006-08-18). "'Of course you can lose yourself'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-04-16. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[16] Hiatt, Brian ((2001-06-08)). "Destiny's Child Use Turmoil To Fuel New LP". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[Martens3-17] Todd, Martens ((2003-07-02)). "Beyonce, Branch Albums Storm The Chart". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[18] Carpenter, Troy ((2003-10-22)). "Destiny's Child Slapped With Infringement Suit". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[19] Whitmire, Margo ((2004-11-24)). "Eminem Thankful To Remain No. 1". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[20] Cohen, Jonathan ((2005-06-12)). "Destiny's Child To Split After Fall Tour". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-01. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[21] "Beyonce Knowles". TIME. Retrieved 2008-04-12.

[22] Keller, Julie ((2005-09-01)). "Destiny's World Domination". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 2006-12-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[vh12-23] ""Kelly Rowland Hooks Up With Beyonce's Sister Again For Solo LP"". Limmatta Online. Retrieved 2007-03-13.

[vh11-24] ""Kelly Rowland Scraps Sappy Story, Picks Up Snoop"". VH1. Retrieved 2007-03-13.

[mtv_news_2-25] ""Scott Storch Responds To Timbaland's Jabs"". MTV News. Retrieved 2007-03-13.

[us-26] """Ms. Kelly". SOHH. Retrieved 2007-07-13.

[BET_DVD-27] ""BET Presents Kelly Rowland Bonus DVD"". Walmart. Retrieved 2007-11-3. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[uk-28] "UK Albums Chart". Yahoo Charts. Retrieved 2007-07-01.

[ct-29] ""Ricoh hosts 5,000 fans for 1Xtra Live concert"". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-03-26.

[30] "Kelly Rowland's Sex snub" - Access March 23, 2008

[31] Nick Lachey's Choir Wins NBC Clash - Access December 23, 2007

[32] Kelly Rowland, "Know what's going on in you, get tested", Aldo Fight AIDS,

[33] The Survivor Foundation Established by Knowles and Rowland Families to Provide Transitional Housing for Hurricane Evacuees, Nachrichten, September 17, 2005

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