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Woman of the Year: Beyonce

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(Newser) – How fierce: Beyoncé has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year. The magazine singled her out as the most inspirational female recording artist of the last 12 months. The honor comes on the heels of a world tour to promote I Am...Sasha Fierce that saw the singer's philanthropic alter ego emerge as well: Beyoncé donated 2,500 tickets to families battered by Detroit's auto crisis and helped Feeding America deliver 3.5 million meals to food banks.

"She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy, and dedication to charitable causes," says Billboard's editorial director.

Beyonce performs during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, July 3, 2009.
Beyonce performs during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, July 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jay-Z, left, and Beyonce Knowles are seen at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Jay-Z, left, and Beyonce Knowles are seen at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Beyonce performs at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Beyonce performs at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Beyonce speaks during a promotional event for Japanese handbag brand Samantha Thavasa at Tokyo Disneyland hotel in Urayasu, near Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.
Beyonce speaks during a promotional event for Japanese handbag brand Samantha Thavasa at Tokyo Disneyland hotel in Urayasu, near Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.   (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
Beyonce performs during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, July 3, 2009.
Beyonce performs during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, La., Friday, July 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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youngblood
Aug 26, 09 12:17 PM CDT
Who Cares she's not a great singer, just ask Whitney who should know! Reply
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cognitivefilter
Aug 26, 09 10:51 PM CDT
she is an excellent singer
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Rocket448
Aug 26, 09 12:27 PM CDT
Entertainer of the year, yes! Woman of the year, no way. Nope. Reply
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Bambi
Aug 26, 09 12:37 PM CDT
A talent no better than the average competent hoofer, but the consummate product of a stage family and 'handlers', the best money could buy, and of course a model's looks. Leave it to a superficial and pompous marketing entertainment rag like Billboard to offer a puffed-up a prize to one born with such a significant spoon in her mouth. What's the inspiration here, why is this not a good singer, or a 'she sold a lot of records' or 'she's a kind person that gives (some) back', but WOMAN OF THE YEAR? Who among us, if drowning in flowing money from having been made into product like Beyonce, wouldn't naturally earmark some of it for philanthropy (at the very least) to alleviate the guilt? I'm sure she's really very nice, I have no complaint against her, but really, Billboard, woman of the year? Who are you to to choose WOMAN of the year? Your prize should be called 'commercially viable model, singer and nice person of the year' Reply
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dolcevita
Aug 26, 09 2:36 PM CDT
brava, bambi! brava.
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