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Famous as :
R&B singerBirth Name :
Kelendria Trene RowlandBirth Date :
February 11, 1981Birth Place :
Atlanta, Georgia, USAClaim to fame :
Album "Simply Deep" (2003)
Kelly Rowland Loves Being Single, Won't Settle Down Anytime Soon
November 04, 2009 11:11:11Being single is the source of Kelly Rowland's happiness and she herself has stated that she enjoys dating no one at the moment. "Being single is about celebrating and appreciating your own space that you're in," OK! Magazine quotes her as stating "I couldn't have lived alone before. I always needed someone to share my space but now I like being by myself."
That's why she is in no rush to settle down. Speaking of getting married, the 28-year-old singer has no hesitation to share her perspective, stating "Everybody's time is different." She goes on elaborating, "I don't expect to go down the same road as anyone else. I think it's important not to put ourselves in someone else's shoes, when they're in a time in their life that we aren't."
Preview of 50 Cent's 'Baby by Me' Video Feat. Kelly Rowland
October 27, 2009 10:10:05A set footage during the filming of 50 Cent's music video for his new single "Baby by Me" has been found. The clip teases on Kelly Rowland's part and includes commentary from the rapper. Fiddy and Kelly are seen falling into each other's arms. There is a chance that they will have children together in the video as their romantic scenes involve several kids.
"I didn't want to do the normal video situation, where you have the vixen or somebody no one knows from anywhere. I think it intensifies the whole song," Fiddy told MTV about the scenes he shot with Kelly. The video is directed by Chris Robinson and will be debuted Monday, November 2.
Kelly Rowland Is Close to Nail Down New Record Deal
October 23, 2009 11:10:17After leaving Columbia Records in March this year, the former member of Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland, is rumored to work on a new deal with EMI Music. Bringing the news to surface is singer/producer Rico Love.
"I believe she's doing her deal right now. She's in the process of closing a pretty big deal," Rico told Rap-Up. "I don't think she's going to say yet. She's got the No. 1 song in the world with David Guetta 'When Love Takes Over'."
50 Cent Filming 'Baby by Me' Video With Kelly Rowland
October 19, 2009 03:10:1350 Cent recently was spotted with Kelly Rowland shooting a music video for his new single "Baby by Me". The former member of Destiny's Child reportedly will play Fiddy's love interest in the upcoming video.
Beside having Kelly as a cameo, the video will also see Fiddy sharing screen with Ne-Yo. "Haven't been on in a couple of days. I've been gearing up for my b'day celebration which is this weekend and the Baby by me video with 50," Ne-Yo tweeted.
David Guetta and Kelly Rowland to Duet at Miss Universe Pageant
July 24, 2009 11:07:39David Guetta and Kelly Rowland are scheduled to make a collaboration at the 58th Annual Miss Universe Pageant. They are expected to sing their chart topper single "When Love Takes Over" during evening gown portion of the competition.
Joining David and Kelly on the performers list is "Low" hitmaker Flo Rida. The rapper is planned to deliver a medley of his two songs "Right Round" and "Jump" during the pageant's swimsuit competition.
David Guetta's 'When Love Takes Over' Music Video Feat. Kelly Rowland
June 04, 2009 03:06:25David Guetta has debuted a music video guest starring his collaborator Kelly Rowland to support his new single "When Love Takes Over". In the video directed by Jonas Akerlund, Kelly is seen singing on the beach alone as the sun is setting. Meanwhile, David is shown making his way around the town. The two are then captured meeting at a party and sharing their love in there.
"You see Kelly walking her path, her story and me on the other side," Guetta says of the video. "They share that love and share it with the other people to make that big party."
Kelly Rowland Not Dropped by Label, Moving Out on Her Own
April 01, 2009 09:04:36Rumor that Kelly Rowland has been dropped by her record label, Columbia Records is proven to be untrue as the R&B singer says that she has moved out from the label on her own will. Regarding the reason behind her decision, she claims the need to "explore new directions, new challenges, and new freedoms outside [her] comfort zone."
"Because Columbia Records has been my home base as an artist for more than a decade, the decision to move out on my own required a lot of soul-searching," Kelly explains. "As a solo artist, I felt the need to explore new directions, new challenges, and new freedoms outside my comfort zone and my friends and family at Columbia have been incredibly understanding about my evolution."
Kelly Rowland Rumored to Be Dropped by Columbia Records
March 31, 2009 10:03:30Kelly Rowland is claimed to have been dropped by her label, Columbia Records. The rumor emerges just two months after she parted ways with former manager Mathew Knowles, who is also Beyonce Knowles' father.
No official statement has been made in regard of the issue. But, News of the World reports that despite the fact her two solo albums sold more than 4 million copies, "the Grammy-winner is thought to be no longer commercially viable by her bosses at Columbia Records."
Kelly Rowland No Longer Working With Beyonce Knowles' Manager Father
January 29, 2009 09:01:11Kelly Rowland has decided to end her professional relationship with Beyonce Knowles' manager father, Mathew Knowles. She announced the news in a joint statement with Mathew on January 28.
"Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career," Kelly said in the statement. "I have had great success under his guidance - both as a member of Destiny's Child and with my solo projects. Although we have decided to part ways professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World Entertainment team will always be my family."
'MTV Staying Alive' Picks Up 'The Diary of Kelly Rowland'
November 29, 2008 10:11:58Kelly Rowland takes part on MTV's AIDS awareness campaign. Recent reports have claimed that Rowland's video diary entitled "The Diary of Kelly Rowland" will be used by MTV to mark the 10th anniversary of its AIDS awareness campaign, known as "MTV Staying Alive".
In the video, the Destiny's Child alum travels to South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and the United States to meet young people who are affected by HIV/AIDS and those trying to educate people about the risks. "The Diary of Kelly Rowland" can be watched at Staying Alive on December 1, which is World AIDS Day.
Kelly Rowland to Drop Upcoming LP in March
November 03, 2008 03:11:13Kelly Rowland will drop her not-yet-titled third major studio effort in March 2009, according to Kelly Rowland Web. The 27-year-old singer reportedly teams up with Nate "Danja" Hills to produce the follow-up of her 2007 LP, "Ms. Kelly".
Previously, Rowland's second album experienced a not-quite-positive response from music fans. Released on June 20, 2007, the record could only reach at number 2 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart and at number 6 on Billboard Hot 200 Albums chart with first week sales of 82,500 copies.
Destiny's Child to Release New Album for Reunion
August 19, 2008 02:08:05Former Destiny's Child's member Kelly Rowland has given a hint that the group will work on a new album for their reunion. Furthermore, Kelly also says that the album will be used as the follow-up for their comeback world tour, which will be started next year.
Commenting on the soon-to-be reunion, Kelly says that she is excited and looks forward to it. "It's a blessing when we work together. We're so looking forward to working with each other again and we just need to find a time in our diaries when we can get into the studio together," says she.
Kelly Rowland Taking HIV and AIDS Test in Africa
June 23, 2008 01:06:39Was appointed as the official 2008 ambassador for the MTV "Staying Alive", the foundation works to empower young people to protect them against AIDS, Kelly Rowland is quick to give her new duty a kick off. The R&B singer makes use her star-power for good, took a public stand and had herself underwent an HIV and AIDS test in Africa last week.
Rowland arrived Thursday, June 19 at the Kenyatta Hospital in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, to get tested for the illness, which is rife in the Kenyan capital, in a bid to raise awareness of the deadly diseases among the country's young people particularly, and in an attempt to dissolve the stigma surrounding the illnesses specifically. She took the test alongside 22-year-old Kenyan John Ngugi, who admitted to be feeling grateful for having the test alongside the famous figure.
Video: Kelly Rowland's Hat Incident at the American Gay Day Gig
May 27, 2008 04:05:56Live shows are not only giving extra money for musicians, but can also bring an incident for them. It's just what happened to Kelly Rowland who was almost got hit by a hat thrown by a fan, while she was performing at the Great American Gay Day 2008 concert on May 23.
Kelly was still on the midway of her concert when a white hat suddenly flew to the stage and almost hit her on the face. After that incident happened, her band stopped the music and gave the singer a chance to call out the crowd asking them who threw the hat at her.
Kelly Rowland in Process of Writing Children's Book
May 19, 2008 04:05:11R&B singer Kelly Rowland is trying her hand at something other than music, which is writing a children's book. The former member of Destiny's Child has revealed her new business venture to People, saying "I'm getting into different ventures. I'm in the process of writing a children's book."
Went on adding that the book is still in the early stages, Kelly moreover also told People backstage after performing at the VIP room in Cannes Friday night, May 16 that "Everything is confidential right now, but I'm really excited because I've talked to some different publishing companies and got some people interested." Referring to her five godchildren as the reason that prompted her to kick off her new writing career, she declared "I love my god-kids. I love kids!"
Confirmed: Kelly Rowland Working on Third Album
April 09, 2008 12:04:12The small report regarding Kelly Rowland recording her third solo album is finally confirmed. The words of returning to the studio for the follow up to "Ms. Kelly" has come out from Rowland's own lips during an interview with DailyRecord.co.uk.
It was first brought up by ConventryTelegraph.net who simply said that the "Like This" singer would return to the studio within a week to start recording. In a newly published interview, Rowland confirmed this, saying "I'm going back into the studio as I've just started the third album."
Video Premiere: Kelly Rowland's 'Comeback'
April 08, 2008 10:04:48It has now been revealed that the fourth single taken from Kelly Rowland's 2007 album will be "Comeback". A music video for the single has been premiered although its shot has been taken a long time ago.
"Comeback" first appears as one of the tracks in the original version of "Ms. Kelly" but will also be included in the re-release of the album in the shape of a remix. The song that she co-wrote, will receive the Karmatronics Club Mix in the album's deluxe edition that is due May 12.
Kelly Rowland to Begin Recording Third Album
March 26, 2008 10:03:48There has been a report that Kelly Rowland will begin recording for her third solo album next week. The former Destiny's Child singer has just completed the recording of "Ms. Kelly [Deluxe Edition]", the re-release of her sophomore effort that did not do quite well on the market when it was dropped in 2007.
CoventryTelegraph.net was the first to report that Rowland is due to enter the studio again for her third album. Unfortunately there has been no further details revealed although the publication managed to interview her while serving a performing duty at BBC 1Xtra Live concert.
Kelly Rowland Heading to Broadway
March 25, 2008 03:03:49Is willing to follow in the footstep of her former Destiny's Child bandmate Michelle Williams (II) to invade the New York stage, Kelly Rowland slow but sure is making her way there. The R&B singer reportedly has instructed her manager, former bandmate Beyonce Knowles' father Mathew Knowles, and his team to help her land a role in a hit show.
Matthew, according to MediaTakeOut, has already contacted the producers of "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" and "The Color Purple," with the producers of both stage-shows expressing interest in having Rowland join their casts. No decision has been made just yet.
Kelly Rowland Admits Breast Enhancement, from A-Cup to B-Cup
March 08, 2008 01:03:37There it is, after weeks of chatter and speculation Kelly Rowland finally stepped out of the closet and confirmed that she did have breast enhancement. Broke her silence to People, the singer told the publication in its March 17 issue that she had plastic surgery last October to bring her "from an A-cup to a B-cup."
"I didn't want to have double Ds and be a little bitty size 2 - that would look nuts!" Rowland admits. Furthermore claimed her breast enhancement as a long decision-making process, the songbird said that she did it for fashion's sake.
Kelly Rowland to Be Posing for Men's Magazine Playboy
February 28, 2008 03:02:23Rumor has it that Kelly Rowland agrees to pose for the popular men's magazine Playboy. Report on that matter has not yet been confirmed, though it might be a way for the R&B singer and songwriter to jump start her career in the industry.
While there has yet official statement from Kelly nor her people, talk is heating up that the former Destiny's Child member will earn an estimated $500,000 to $1M for the shoot. MediaTakeOut was the first to report that matter.
Video Premiere: Kelly Rowland's 'Daylight' feat. Travis McCoy
January 07, 2008 09:01:25Before the re-release of her album, 'Ms. Kelly', hits the shelves, Kelly Rowland pulled a video clip of a track which will appear in the new version. The video is for 'Daylight' which had been leaked late last year.
The song is featuring Travis McCoy from Hip-Hop group Gym Class Heroes and reportedly made as the soundtrack to a French film titled 'Asterix aux Jeux Olympiques'. The clip was therefore premiered on a French TV show called 'Vivement Dimanche' where Kelly appeared as a special guest star.
Kelly Rowland Rumored to Be Dating TV Presenter Reggie Yates
December 19, 2007 02:12:14Kelly Rowland is rumored to be dating English actor, television presenter and radio DJ Reggie Yates.
The former Destiny's Child singer was spotted getting cozy with Reggie at the weekend at central London club Movida. The songstress, moreover, was said to have shunned ex-Blue singers, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe, in favour of Reggie.
Video Premiere: Kelly Rowland's 'Work'
December 06, 2007 10:12:17The long-awaited video of Kelly Rowland's 'Work' has finally been premiered. It was shot back in mid July but was postponed several times before premiered five months later.
The clip that emphasizes on silhouettes and symmetrical lines, was initially vied to be released first with Kelly's other video, 'Ghetto' feat. Snoop Dogg. Both videos were shot at relatively at the same time, but it was 'Ghetto' that was finally put up first in September.
Kelly Rowland 'Clash' It Against Michael Bolton in NBC Special
November 15, 2007 12:11:33Another exciting reality show in music has been brought by NBC. A competition dubbed 'Clash of the Choirs' will present Kelly Rowland, Michael Bolton, Nick Lachey and country singer Blake Shelton competing against each other through shaping choirs.
The twist of the game is, each celebrity will have to travel back to their respective hometowns to gather 20 amateur singers to be made their team. Rehearsals will be held and once the date is due, the teams will go to New York to display their hard work during a four-nights competition.
Kelly Rowland Brings 'Ms. Kelly' and Mario to Tour
October 03, 2007 03:10:55
Kelly Rowland will finally bring her new release 'Ms. Kelly' on the road. The former Destiny's Child singer will begin a North American tour on October 28 in Seattle, with R&B singer Mario as opening act.
The tour will also take her to Texas, New Jersey, and Detroit before concluding in Las Vegas three days in a row. Kelly will end her tour at Orleans Casino on November 29 to December 1 without Mario's presence.
Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland Built Supportive Housing for the Homeless
September 13, 2007 01:09:08
Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland are among numbers of music figures who give back to Houston. The two songbirds have teamed up building an apartment for at risk populations in Houston.
Beyonce and Rowland, joined by Matthew Knowles, Tina Knowles, and pastors Rudy Rasmus and Juanita Rasmus, made millions of dollar donation Wednesday September 12th to build the so-called the Knowles-Rowland Temenos Place Apartments, which purpose is to provide permanent living accommodations for men and women who are trying to improve their lives after the trauma of personal and natural disasters.
Kelly Rowland's 'Ghetto' Video Premiered!
September 11, 2007 02:09:13
Kelly Rowland's video for her new single 'Ghetto' has been premiered on BET's Access Granted. The video that also features guest singer Snoop Dogg was shot by Andrew Gura in early August.
The song which is the second single from Rowland's 'Ms. Kelly' was co-written and produced by Tank. After its release on August 7, it has so far peaked at #109 in Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Destiny's Child Reunited at Beyonce's Concert
September 04, 2007 10:09:44
Destiny's Child has reunited briefly on Sunday, September 2. Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams have both joined Beyonce Knowles on stage to finish the song 'Survivor' during a 'The Beyonce Experience' concert.
The surprise appearance that took place in Los Angeles' Staples Center was prepared as part of Beyonce's birthday. The singer will turn 26 on September 4 and her close affiliates including boyfriend Jay-Z have decided to give a big celebration.
50 Cent, Perry Farrell, Kelly Rowland Collaborated for 'Football'
August 15, 2007 02:08:31
An unlikely partnership among rapper 50 Cent, R&B songstress Kelly Rowland and rocker Perry Farrell has resulted in a music/sport promo. The threesome reworked "Only Love, Let's Celebrate', Perry's band Satellite Party new single which will be utilized in the upcoming 2007 college football season on ESPN.
"(ESPN) had the idea to bring in someone who can rap and a female who can sing, and then put it together (as a remix)," Farrell told MTV News. "So when I heard that ESPN was interested in that and they also wanted to get a rapper, they made a wise choice. Their ears were tuning in to the things that I was hoping for. And when they told me they were thinking about 50 on it? Wow, that could be amazing."
Dehydrated Kelly Rowland Fainted on Stage
July 17, 2007 01:07:35
Kelly Rowland has collapsed on stage while performing under extreme heat on Sunday (July 15). The ex-Destiny's Child was holding a show in Lagos, Nigeria for West African Nation's ThisDay Music Festival when she fainted.
Kelly was quickly rushed to hospital whereupon she was diagnosed with dehydration. She has since been discharged from the hospital and her publicist Yvette Noel-Schure said that she is already in "good condition".
Kelly Rowland Denied Dating English Soccer Star Kieran Richardson
June 19, 2007 02:06:25
Contrary to recent rumors, Kelly Rowland is not dating English soccer star Kieran Richardson. The songbird has denied tabloid reports, insisting "I've never met this guy. It's not true. I'm not dating at the moment."
Rowland, a former member of music group Destiny's Child, was initially reported dating Richardson after he was reported spending most of his free time with her. Rumors on the street said at that time, "The two have been dating on and off for a few months now - but things are starting to heat up ... [Kieran] even hired a plane to take him to Cannes to watch Kelly perform last week. And the two spent the entire weekend together."
Kelly Rowland Dating British Soccer Player Kieran Richardson
June 05, 2007 03:06:36
Kelly Rowland is single no more. The former Destiny's Child singer reportedly has found the love of her life. And the lucky guy is Kieran Richardson, a British soccer player.
On the dating speculation, rumors on the street say that the soccer player has spent most of his free time with Kelly. Sources were overheard saying, "The two have been dating on and off for a few months now - but things are starting to heat up ... [Kieran] even hired a plane to take him to Cannes to watch Kelly perform last week. And the two spent the entire weekend together." Neither of them released any confirmation concerning the report though.
Two Haven't Ruled Out Destiny's Child's Reunion
May 23, 2007 03:05:53
It turns out that Destiny's Child is not so deeply buried after all. Member Kelly Rowland makes sure that the group will get back together again and perform, someday.
"We listen to each other's songs and offer constructive criticism," Rowland said. "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."
No More Delays on Kelly Rowland's Sophomore Album
March 14, 2007 09:03:31
Kelly Rowland has been working on her sophomore album since 2005, yet the talked about album did not hit the stores the following year. Two title changes and three altered release dates after, Rowland's album is finally set for official release on June 26.
The album actually was meant to be out on July 11, 2006, yet according to the artist's manager, Matthew Knowles, a longer period is needed to prepare the project. "We want to make sure our marketing strategy is a multi-tiered approach that capitalizes on the synergies afforded by her other projects." The album was also initially titled "My Story: Kelly Rowland", but was eventually changed to "Ms. Kelly" (2007).
Kelly Rowland Is Two Months Pregnant
July 25, 2006 03:07:17
Former Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland is two months pregnant with her first child ever.
Rumors have been circulating about her being pregnant but was never confirmed until she officially announced it via a non-existent web site called AMG. The singer said "It was definitely a surprise! It's kind of a bitter-sweet feeling because I was planning to release an album next year".
Music Trio Destiny's Child Gets Star in Hollywood
March 28, 2006 12:03:02
When it comes to Destiny's Child, people will surely raise their two thumbs up to show their praise. It is worth in fact for aside from their 2005 split, the music act still scores success.
Approvingly, the trio, which features Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, has been slated to receive a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Tuesday March 28, 2006 near the Kodak Theatre at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.
Rowland Working on Her Next Solo Album
December 24, 2005 10:12:12Soon as Destiny's Child called it quit for their trio career this fall, Kelly Rowland jumps quickly to the studio, working on her next solo album. As an attempt to make the set a hit in music scene, she reportedly has collaborated with songwriter Sean Garrett and Beyonce Knowles' younger sister Solange Knowles.
About her as-yet-untitled Columbia set, Rowland reveals "It has been a very personal album for me. It has been one of the best experiences of my life. It's a look into the past two years, going through different relationships, love and growing as a woman. It's a soul-searching record. It's really beautiful."
The Childs' Final Destiny
November 17, 2005 01:11:00It's all over. There won't be more performances from the Childs. They go separate ways. Maybe it is their destiny. Sad to say but that's the truth. Destiny's Child is dispersing.
The girls had on Tuesday sang their final song as a group on ABC's late night "Jimmy Kimmel Live." To mark their final performance in front of public, the group opened the show with their new single "Stand Up for Love" and closed with the Grammy-winning "Survivor."
