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Is Beyoncé Ready to Retire?

She plans to scout talent for Jay-Z, says her cuz

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 15, 2008 8:47 AM CDT

(Newser) – Now that Beyoncé has finally tied the knot with Jay-Z, does that mean she's all set for retirement? That's what cousin Angelica Knowles tells the New York Daily News. Though Beyoncé will finish work on a new album, after that she plans to give her vocal chords a break and seek out new talent for her hubby's new label, the Carter Music Group, says cuz.

Beyonce chills with her man Jay-Z. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Beyonce Knowles with Jay-Z at an NBA basketball game. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Brett Coomer)

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Beyonce arrives at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/ Chris Pizzello, file)

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