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Knowles

British  
/ nəʃuəlz /

noun

  1. Beyoncé (beɪˈjʃɒnseɪ). born 1981, US singer, songwriter, and actress. A member of the girl band Destiny's Child, she later found solo success with the singles "Crazy in Love" (2003) and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)" (2008)

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Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, 67, who previously served as her manager, announced on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday that he has breast cancer.

From Los Angeles Times

Even Mathew Knowles has publicly fiddled with the true name of his diagnosis, opting instead for the not-quite-accurate “chest cancer” and also “male breast cancer,” which falsely implies a masculine version of the disease.

From Los Angeles Times

Because of injuries in the early part of her career, Knowles says Pegula might have less wear-and-tear than other players her age.

From Los Angeles Times

“Why not try and add that one to the resume?” says Knowles, noting that she had never won the title in Dubai until last month.

From Los Angeles Times

“She’s just all about lacing them up and competing between the lines, and then trying to be as big an asset as she can to her peers off the court,” says Mark Knowles, the former doubles standout who has shared coaching duties with Mark Merklein since early 2024.

From Los Angeles Times