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Michelle Williams (born Tenitra Michelle Williams on July 23, 1980) is an American gospel singer-songwriter. She is better known for being one third of the hugely successful R&B girl group Destiny's Child, the best-selling female group of all time, according to the World Music Awards and Sony BMG.^[1] Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... , Nickname: The Forest City Country State County Township Elevation 715 ft (218 m) Coordinates , Area 56. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (140,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Gospel music is a musical genre characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... This article is about the genre of popular music. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Sanctuary Records is a record label based in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of Universal Records. ... This article is about the group. ... Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (pronounced [1]) (born September 4, 1981) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, actress, dancer, and fashion designer. ... Kelendria Trene 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 Destinys Child, one of the best-selling female band of all time, according to the... is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Gospel music is a musical genre characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... The Supremes A Go-Go (1966) was the first album by a female group to reach the top position of the Billboard magazine pop albums chart in the United States. ... This article is about the group. ... Bertelsmann is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany. ...

Originally a backing vocalist for R&B singer Monica, Williams, alongside Farrah Franklin, joined Destiny's Child in 2000 replacing former members LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson amidst much controversy. Following the departure of Franklin just five months later, Williams continued on with fellow member Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland as a trio to become a global R&B super group they are better known as. She has received three Grammy Awards and several number one singles (including Independent Women and Survivor) as a member of Destiny's Child and has released two solo Gospel albums to date: Heart to Yours (2002) and Do You Know (2004). A backup vocalist or background singer (or, especially in the U.S., backup singer or sometimes background singer) is a singer who sings in harmony with the lead vocalist, other backing vocalists, or alone but not singing the lead. ... Monica Denise Arnold (born October 24, 1980), professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and occasional actress. ... Farrah Destiny Franklin (born on May 3, 1981 in Fresno, California to an Italian father and an African American mother) is an American singer, actress, songwriter, model and former member of Destinys Child. ... LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11, 1981 in Houston, Texas), known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B singer, songwriter and actress. ... LaTavia Marie Roberson (born November 1, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is an American R&B singer and songwriter, as well as an original member of female group Destinys Child. ... Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (pronounced [1]) (born September 4, 1981) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, actress, dancer, and fashion designer. ... Kelendria Trene 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 Destinys Child, one of the best-selling female band of all time, according to the... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... Independent Women Part I and Independent Women Part II are songs from Survivor, the 2001 album by Destinys Child. ... Survivor in an R&B song written by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles, Anthony Dent, and Mathew Knowles for Destinys Childs third studio album Survivor (2001). ... Heart To Yours is the solo debut gospel album released by Michelle Williams, member of the R&B trio Destinys Child. ... Re-released edition cover For other uses, see Do You Know (disambiguation). ...

As well as having become a successful singer, Williams has also found success as a songwriter and television and Broadway actress, yet she continues to return to the music. She is due to release her first commercial R&B album, Unexpected, on August 12, 2008 ^[2]. Its first single, "We Break the Dawn", will precede the album in early summer. A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

Early life

Born July 23, 1980 in Rockford, Illinois and raised in a Christian family, Williams first began singing in her church's choir. She later sang in a musical group called United Harmony - first an octet, then a quintet and finally a quartet - with her sister Cameron. After attending Rockford Auburn High School and being a part of the C.A.P.A (Creative And Performing Arts) program there, she pursued a degree in Criminal justice at Illinois State University. After two years of school, she decided she wasn't sure of her career aspirations, and through a joke with a friend who was a musician for the singer Monica, Michelle Williams gained a spot as a Background singer on tour. She met Kelly and Beyoncé in the lobby of an Atlanta hotel. Months later Beyoncé asked an acquaintance if he knew anyone who could sing for a possible spot with the group DC, and the person referred her to Michelle. It was then that she gained the opportunity to become apart of what was soon to become the global phenomenon, Destiny's Child. is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... , Nickname: The Forest City Country State County Township Elevation 715 ft (218 m) Coordinates , Area 56. ... United States criminal justice system flowchart. ... Illinois State University is a public university in Normal, Illinois and is the oldest public institution of higher education in the state. ... This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ... This article is about the group. ...

Beginnings with Destiny's Child

Main article: Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child Say My Name Video shoot. From left to right: Williams, Knowles, Franklin, and Rowland

After much-publicized turmoil Williams officially joined the group in February 2000, replacing LeToya Luckett. The first video she appeared in alongside co-founding members Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland and fellow new member Farrah Franklin (who replaced LaTavia Roberson) was Say My Name, shot just a few days after she joined the group. Subsequent events saw the new quartet reduced to a trio when Franklin too left the group after just five months. As a part of the trio, Williams tasted her first success with the group when their song Independent Women, from the Charlie’s Angels Soundtrack, hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart for eleven weeks. Following the success of Independent Women, Williams and Destiny’s Child released the group’s third studio album Survivor which also went to number one, and three more Top Ten hits - Survivor, Bootylicious and Emotion -, including another Hot 100 number one single -Bootylicious - ensued. Having now become a trans-Atlantic and global phenomenon with Survivor sales of around eight million worldwide and their first World Tour behind them, the group released remix and Christmas-themed albums - This Is The Remix and 8 Days of Christmas - towards the end of 2001. At the end of the year Destiny’s Child announced they would take a temporary break to follow individual solo endeavours. This article is about the group. ... Image File history File links Destiny2000. ... Image File history File links Destiny2000. ... For other uses, see February (disambiguation). ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11, 1981 in Houston, Texas), known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B singer, songwriter and actress. ... Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (pronounced [1]) (born September 4, 1981) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, actress, dancer, and fashion designer. ... Kelendria Trene 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 Destinys Child, one of the best-selling female band of all time, according to the... Farrah Destiny Franklin (born on May 3, 1981 in Fresno, California to an Italian father and an African American mother) is an American singer, actress, songwriter, model and former member of Destinys Child. ... LaTavia Marie Roberson (born November 1, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is an American R&B singer and songwriter, as well as an original member of female group Destinys Child. ... Say My Name is a song by American R&B group Destinys Child. ... // Franklin can refer to: Franklin (class), a historic social class or rank Aretha Franklin, soul & R&B singer Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States John Franklin (1786-1847), British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer Kenneth Franklin (1923-2007), American astronomer Kirk Franklin, gospel/R&B singer... Independent Women (Part I) is an R&B song written by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles, Sam Barnes, Jen-Claude Olivier, and Cory Rooney for Destiny Childs third studio album, Survivor (2001), only considered as a bonus track. ... Charlies Angels (2000) is an action/comedy feature film based on (and something of a sequel to) the 1970s television series Charlies Angels. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... Survivor is an album released by female R&B trio Destinys Child in 2001. ... Survivor in an R&B song written by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles, Anthony Dent, and Mathew Knowles for Destinys Childs third studio album Survivor (2001). ... Bootylicious is a song performed by the R&B girl group Destinys Child. ... Emotion is a 1978 single recorded by Australian pop singer Samantha Sang for the Private Stock label. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Singles from 8 Days of Christmas Released: 2004 8 Days of Christmas is the fifth album and only Christmas album by Destinys Child, released in the United States in October 2001 (see 2001 in music). ... This article is about the year. ...

Solo Career

Heart to Yours (2002)

Main article: Heart to Yours

Heart to Yours (2002)

In 2002 Williams began to pursue her solo career and became the first member of Destiny’s Child to release a solo studio album. Her debut album, the gospel effort Heart to Yours, was released on April 16 and entered the Billboard Gospel Chart at number one, eventually becoming the biggest-selling Gospel album of 2002. It reached #57 on the Billboard 200 Chart. The album boasted collaborations with several prominent Gospel acts including Mary Mary and Shirley Caesar, and was the first time fans had the opportunity to fully appreciate Williams vocal abilities outside of Destiny’s Child. A video for the album’s first and only single, "Heard a Word", was also made. To date the album has sold 480,000 copies in the US. Heart To Yours is the solo debut gospel album released by Michelle Williams, member of the R&B trio Destinys Child. ... Image File history File links MichelleWilliams-HeartToYours. ... Image File history File links MichelleWilliams-HeartToYours. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Gospel music is a musical genre characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. ... Heart To Yours is the solo debut gospel album released by Michelle Williams, member of the R&B trio Destinys Child. ... is the 106th day of the year (107th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... On January 4, 1936, Billboard magazine published its first music hit parade and on July 20, 1940 the first Music Popularity Chart was calculated. ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... This article is about the musical duo. ... Shirley Caesar (born October 13, 1938 in Durham, North Carolina) is an American gospel singer, known for her energetic performances and powerhose vocals. ...

Following the release and promotion of Heart to Yours, in 2003 Williams made her acting debut after gaining the starring role in the hit Broadway musical, Aida, replacing R&B singer Toni Braxton. She was the first and remains the only Destiny’s Child member to have acted on Broadway. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... Aida is a musical drama in two acts based on Giuseppe Verdis Italian-language opera by the same name, which is in turn based on a story by Auguste Mariette. ... This article is about the singer. ...

Do You Know (2004)

Main article: Do You Know

Do You Know (2004)

During the release of her fellow Destiny’s Child members’ debut albums - Kelly Rowland’s Simply Deep (2002/2003) and Beyoncé Knowles’ Dangerously in Love (2003) - Williams spent time in the studio recording the tracks for her sophomore album. Following the success of her debut, Williams released her second album, Do You Know, on January 26th 2004. The album did not perform as well as her debut, reaching only #120 on the Billboard 200 Chart, but did reach number two on the Hot Christian Contemporary Album Chart and number three on the Billboard Gospel Chart. It has sold 78,000 copies in the US to date. The album’s first and only single, also entitled Do You Know, was released and performed by Williams during the promotion campaign of the album. Do You Know explored different sounds from the debut album, with more R&B-tinged beats and a step up in Williams‘ vocal ability. The album was later re-released to find greater success but did not re-chart. Its lesser performance of may have been due to the increasing criticism of Williams by some Christian groups, including Sean Okundaye, who were against the fact that she was both a solo artist partaking in Gospel music, and an R&B artist performing songs such as Bootylicious. Re-released edition cover For other uses, see Do You Know (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Doyouknow. ... Image File history File links Doyouknow. ... Simply Deep is the first solo debut album by American R&B singer Kelly Rowland, released by Columbia Records on October 28, 2002 (see 2002 in music) in North America, and on February 3, 2003 worldwide. ... This article is about the album. ... Sophomore is used (especially in the USA) for describing a student in the second year of study (generally referring to high school or university study). ... Re-released edition cover For other uses, see Do You Know (disambiguation). ... January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... On January 4, 1936, Billboard magazine published its first music hit parade and on July 20, 1940 the first Music Popularity Chart was calculated. ... On January 4, 1936, Billboard magazine published its first music hit parade and on July 20, 1940 the first Music Popularity Chart was calculated. ... Re-released edition cover For other uses, see Do You Know (disambiguation). ... Gospel music is a musical genre characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. ...

Unexpected (2008)

Main articles: Unexpected

In March 2008 Music World Entertainment/Columbia revealed via Billboard.com that Williams will be releasing her third studio album, Unexpected, on August 12, 2008. The album, which is confirmed to have 12 tracks, has been quoted as being; For other uses, see March (disambiguation). ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Matthew Knowles is an African-American record executive and manager. ... It has been suggested that Billboard be merged into this article or section. ... is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

“…pop and dance record…a clear move away from Gospel-leaning direction of 2004’s Do You Know…and will boast productions from Stargate, Rico Love, The Heavyweights, Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton and SoulShock & Karlin.” Stargate (sometimes written as StarGate) are a Norwegian record production and songwriting team, consisting of Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen (often credited as Mikkel SE) working today in the genres of pop, R&B and hip hop. ... Rico Love (born Richard Butler, Jr. ... Karlín (German: Karolinenthal) is a district of Prague, part of Prague 8 municipal district, former independent town (became part of Prague in 1922). ...

The album’s first single, "We Break the Dawn", will precede the album and received its first airing on People.com on 31st March 2008. It is expected that the album’s second single will be the Stargate-produced "Stop This Car". It is also said that the song "Until the End of the World" will appear on the Sex and the City: The Movie soundtrack. March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years). ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

In support of Michelle's anticipated third album, Unexpected, her fans have started an online petition for her album to come out earlier, sometime around June or early July.^[3]

Destiny's Child: The Reunion (2004-2005/08)

Three years after the success of Survivor, achieving individual success in films, on Broadway, endorsements and with solo albums, the three women of Destiny’s Child reunited with a new album, Destiny Fulfilled. A worldwide concert tour, Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It Tour, went to sixteen countries and over seventy-five cities worldwide, starting in Hiroshima, Japan on April 9, 2005, and ending in Vancouver, Canada; stops included Australia, Europe, and the U.S. and Canada. Lose My Breath, the album’s first single, produced by Rodney Jerkins, became the group’s ninth Top 10 Hot 100 hit. The album saw the trio shift to a harder, "urban" sound and was released on November 15, 2004. The album also saw greater equality in the trio, with each member contributing to writing on all tracks on the album, as well as becoming executive producers aside Matthew Knowles. This was also evident in the photography, as Beyoncé no longer assumed the central position- this was now occupied by Williams and Rowland, who are the central figure on the cover of Destiny Fulfilled, as well as a lot of the accompanying photography and posters promoting the album. Destiny Fulfilled was one of the best selling albums of 2005, selling over 10 million copies worldwide, and pushed the group back into the position of the best-selling female group and American group of the year. The album has been nominated for a total of five Grammy Awards, in combination with its 2004 and 2005 Grammy Award nominations. Alternative cover Limited edition cover Singles from Destiny Fulfilled Released: November 1, 2004 Released: November 2, 2004 Released: May 3, 2005 Released: July 19, 2005 Destiny Fulfilled is the fourth studio album by American R&B trio Destinys Child. ... Destiny Fulfilled . ... Lose My Breath is an R&B/dance-pop song written by Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Rodney Darkchild Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Fred Jerkins III, Sean Garrett, and Jay-Z for Destinys Childs fourth studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004). ... Rodney Darkchild Jerkins (born July 29, 1977 in Pleasantville, New Jersey) is an African-American Grammy Award-winning songwriter, record producer, and musician. ... Matthew Knowles is an African-American record executive and manager. ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music...

The Possible 2008 Reunion

Former Destiny’s Child star Kelly Rowland has hinted a reunion may be in the group’s future. Referring to her former band members, Beyonce and Michelle Williams, she says, “We listen to each other’s songs and offer constructive criticism. We went our separate ways because we’re getting older and have different personal goals. But we might get back together one day. For now, we’re giving each other space.” Beyonce also stated, "It would be a great thing for us but we are all enjoying great success as solo acts. I think it would be wrong for us to promise a return but also wrong for us to deny there will be one."

Solo Career (2005-present)

Television

In late 2005, Williams signed a deal to endorse and appear in commercials for The Gap’s “What’s Your Favourite?” campaign , where she appeared alongside other musical stars including Joss Stone, John Legend and Alanis Morissette. During the campaign she released a minor video-clip linked with the endorsement - her cover version of Al Green's soul classic Let's Stay Together. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gap, Incorporated (NYSE: GPS) is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in San Francisco, California and founded in 1969 by Donald Fisher and Doris Fisher. ... Joss Stone (born Joscelyn Eve Stoker on 11 April 1987) is a British soul, R&B, and blues singer, songwriter, and occasional actress who emerged to fame in late 2003 with her debut album, The Soul Sessions, which was certified triple platinum by the BPI, and was announced as one... John Legend (born John Stephens on 28 December 1978) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... Alanis redirects here. ... This article is about the singer. ... Lets Stay Together is a song by Al Green on his 1972 album of the same name. ...

In February 2006, Williams made her on-screen debut on the popular UPN comedy Half & Half, where she played the role of Naomi, a record company executive who is HIV positive. She appeared in three recurring episodes, giving Williams the acting bug – much like her fellow Destiny's Child members – after having such a great experience on set. Her performance was greatly received by fans of Destiny’s Child. Later in the year, in August of 2006, Williams appeared as one of the celebrity singers on the FOX reality television show Celebrity Duets. She sang "I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)" with Alfonso Ribeiro and one of her group’s biggest hits, Say My Name, with Jai Rodriguez. For other uses, see February (disambiguation). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... UPN (which originally stood for the United Paramount Network) was a television network in over 200 markets in the United States. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Species Human immunodeficiency virus 1 Human immunodeficiency virus 2 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections). ... For other uses, see August (disambiguation). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... FOX redirects here. ... Celebrity Duets, a U.S. reality television show of the progressive game-show type, combined celebrities of different backgrounds with professional singers in a weekly elimination competition. ... I Knew You Were Waiting for Me is a 1987 hit song by Aretha Franklin and George Michael. ... Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro (born September 21, 1971 in New York City) is an American actor, singer, and dancer of Dominican descent. ... Say My Name is a song by American R&B group Destinys Child. ... Jai Rodriguez (born June 22, 1979 in Brentwood, New York) is an actor and musician best known as the culture guide on the Bravo networks Emmy-winning American reality television program Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. ...

'The Color Purple'

Beginning in April 2007, Williams joined the cast of the hit Broadway musical 'The Color Purple' for its national tour, starting with an extended run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Williams played the part of Shug Avery, a sexy singer, and appeared alongside La Toya London - an American Idol finalist - and members of the original Broadway cast, Felicia P. Fields and Jeannette Bayardelle. The reviews for Williams were all positive.^{[citation needed]} This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... The Color Purple is a Broadway musical based upon the novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker. ... The Cadillac Palace Theatre (formerly the The New Palace Theatre) is a Chicago theatre. ... For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (140,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... La Toya Renee London (born on December 29, 1978) is an American R&B and soul singer and actress who was the fourth-place finalist on the third season of the reality/talent-search television series American Idol. ... For the current American Idol season, see American Idol (season 7). ...

Philanthropy

In 2001, Williams gave $100,000 to her church, St. Paul Church of God in Christ in Rockford, Illinois to finish construction of the church's school, St. Paul Academy. The church is pastored by her uncle, Bishop James E. Washington. Songwriting legend David Foster, Amy Foster-Gillies and Beyoncé Knowles wrote Destiny's Child's last 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. Over the past three years, more than $50 million has been raised to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children's organizations. For other persons named David Foster, see David Foster (disambiguation). ... Stand Up for Love was the first single from Destinys Childs greatest hits album, Number 1s. ... Parker Anderson-Stanley, four, visits with Olympic gold-medalist Cassie Campbell at Ronald McDonald House Southern Alberta in Calgary on Saturday, 2006-01-14. ...

Destiny's Child lent their voices and support as global ambassadors for the 2005 program. In this role, Knowles, Rowland and Williams visited Ronald McDonald Houses around the world during their Destiny Fulfilled...and Lovin' It World Tour and donated a portion of their North American ticket sales to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

On September 19, 2006, Williams jumpstarted the Chicago PepsiCo S.M.A.R.T. program to promote active, healthy lifestyles by building a new Smart Spot playground on Chicago's South Side. Williams, along with friend Lance Bass, was on hand to sing to and greet kids at the opening of Camp Heartland, a camp dedicated to helping kids suffering from HIV/AIDS enjoy life and take their mind off their illness. is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... James Lance Bass (born May 4, 1979), known as Lance Bass (pronounced ), is an American pop singer, actor, film and television producer, and author. ...

In 2006 the Chicago Sky, a team in the Women's National Basketball Association, announced that Williams is part of a group of minority shareholder owners in the team. Her manager, Mathew Knowles, is also a part-owner of the Sky. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Chicago Sky are a current Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... The Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) is an organization governing a professional basketball league for women in the United States. ...

Discography

Main article: Michelle Williams discography

Solo Albums

• Heart To Yours
• Do You Know
• Unexpected

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Acting

Broadway

Television

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Awards

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Endorsements

• 2005: Gap
• 2005: Walmart (with Destiny's Child)
• 2005: McDonald's (with Destiny's Child)
• 2008: "My Illinois" campaign

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References

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External links

• MichelleWilliamsOnline.com (Official website)
• Official MySpace
• Michelle Williams (singer) at the Internet Movie Database
• Out.com interview
• February 20, 2006 Our Sports Central press release on Michelle becoming a part-owner of the Chicago Sky basketball team