Oh No!!!! The members of Destiny's Child announce that they are breaking up.

http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=193783

The Associated Press

Staying together was not part of Destiny's Child's destiny ? the multiplatinum group is splitting up.

In a statement released to MTV News, the trio of Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams announced plans to disband after their world tour ends in the fall.

"We have been working together as Destiny's Child since we were 9, and touring together since we were 14. After a lot of discussion and some deep soul-searching, we realized that our current tour has given us the opportunity to leave Destiny's Child on a high note, united in our friendship and filled with an overwhelming gratitude for our music, our fans, and each other," the statement said.

The group was unavailable for comment Monday, but a representative said another statement would be released later in the day.

The breakup of the girl group, which first debuted as a teenage R&B foursome in 1997, isn't much of a shocker. Many critics didn't expect the group to exist at all after the multiplatinum solo debut of Beyonce in 2003. Her album, "Dangerously In Love," won five Grammys and solidified her as a one-name superstar apart from the group.

And the title of Destiny's Child's latest album ? "Destiny Fulfilled" ? appeared to signal the end was near.

In an interview with The Associated Press in November, the women were noncommittal when asked about their future.

"I think as far as Destiny's Child, our main focus is for us to maintain our friendship. And if in three years, five years, 10 years, whenever we decide we wanna do another Destiny's Child record, then we will do it," Beyonce said. "But I think our main goal was to do this next record, and I think we just wanna eventually have kids that play together."

Beyonce and Rowland have been members of the group since it was formed in their hometown of Houston. They scored instant success with their debut, thanks to the hit "No No No (Part I)." Back then, the founding members also included LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson.

But after the release of their second album, 1999's "The Writing's On The Wall," Luckett and Roberson were booted from the group. (The duo later sued the group and Beyonce's manager-father, Matthew Knowles, and reached a settlement.)

Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin replaced Roberson and Luckett the same year, but Franklin was later dropped, making the group a trio.

Among the group's biggest hits have been "Bootylicious," "Survivor" and "Independent Women (Part I)." All of their albums have sold at least 1 million copies; their latest has sold more than 2 million.

Besides Beyonce, Rowland and Williams have released solo albums ? with less fanfare.

Despite the impending breakup, the women pledged to remain close friends.

"After all these wonderful years working together, we realized that now is the time to pursue our personal goals and solo efforts in earnest," the statement said. "No matter what happens, we will always love each other as friends and sisters and will always support each other as artists. We want to thank all of our fans for their incredible love and support and hope to see you all again as we continue fulfilling our destinies."


Now I know how my parents must have felt when the Beatles broke up!

I'll be ok.........

 

Weren't they already? Either way it's good news.

 

cry me a river

 

www.ebaumsworld.com has a funny video of one them falling on stage. lol

 

Not soon enough, imo.

 

OMG!!! O NOO!!! THE WORLDS GOING TO END!!! ARGH!! HIDE IN THE NUCLEAR BUNKA!!!!!

LOL! Good riddens!


Amos edit: Language

 

What a crying shame!

 

I'm absolutely heartbroken. My life is all for naught, now.

 

They have already been broke up for a couple of years!

They might be back again, like every now and then if fans demands, but they each have their own albums!!!

 

You mean they hadn't already?

No great loss.

Edit: Went back and read the post+thread... looks like I got beaten to the punch. No matter, I'm pretty sure we'll all cope with out them.

 

Who?

 

Here is Proof, ApolloGirl:

Beyonce - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000099T2L
Original Release Date: June 24, 2003


Kelly - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006LWPU/qid=1118754296
Original Release Date: October 22, 2002


Michelle - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000184C96/qid=1118754296
Original Release Date: January 27, 2004

 

Wow, really? Goodness, they were getting annoying, we have enough whores already. I am looking forward to Kelly Rowland's solo career, though.

~Michael Jackson is free~

 

I was happier when Blink 182 broke up, but this is good too.

 

People care?

 

Never liked their music. Just make them go away...send them to Belgium. They share a border with the Dutch.

 

YES! Best news I've heard all day.

Darth-Seldon

 

I don't know, if Blink really broke up, that would top this for me.

 

good riddance, i like beyonce by herself anyways.

 

If the Beatles ever broke up, I would just die.

I wish Michael Jackson would break up--that would be awesome.

Darth-Seldon

 

Who had the "Waterfall" song? Was it them or the other three girls and which group ripped off who?

 

When Blink broke up it was awesome, but I liked Destiny's Child. I liked Kelly the best though.

 

That waterfall song makes no sense. How does one chase a waterfall? a lake? a river?

Darth-Seldon

 

I think Waterfalls was TLC, and they broke up cause one of their members was killed.

 

praise be to god!!!


we are no longer tormented by Beyonce's death cries!!


*dances with glee*