Some may be over how much press Beyonce has been getting over the past month, but we can't seem to get enough of it. And because of that, we've decided to give you a little extra look into Beyonce and Jay-z's marriage. For example, did you know that Jay-z actually took Beyonce's last name when the got married in October 2008.
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According to Boston.com, Shawn Carter changed to Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce became Beyonce Knowles-Carter. "They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce's parents didn't have any sons and they're keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don't produce any children themselves," a source revealed.
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According to Boston.com, Shawn Carter changed to Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce became Beyonce Knowles-Carter. "They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce's parents didn't have any sons and they're keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don't produce any children themselves," a source revealed.
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- 2/22/2013
- by Stephanie Webber
- Celebsology
London, Dec 24 (Ians) Singing couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay-z are to take on each others surnames in an effort to carry on the Knowles dynasty.
The couple, who married in April 2008, are to take on both of their surnames in order to keep Beyonce’s parental line from dying out, reports imdb.com.
Jay-z whose real name is Shawn Carter will now be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce is to become Beyonce Knowles-Carter.
“They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s.
The couple, who married in April 2008, are to take on both of their surnames in order to keep Beyonce’s parental line from dying out, reports imdb.com.
Jay-z whose real name is Shawn Carter will now be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce is to become Beyonce Knowles-Carter.
“They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s.
- 12/24/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
R&B star Beyonce Knowles and her husband rapper Jay-z are about to adopt each others surnames in order to keep the Knowles dynasty alive. The pair, who married in April 2008, are to take on both of their respective surnames in order to keep the 'CrazyIn Love' star's parental line from dying out, reported Daily Star online. The 28-year-old singer will be known as Beyonce Knowles-Carter, adopting the last name of Jay-z, whose realname is Shawn Carter. The rapper will change is name to Shawn Knowles-Carter. "They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce's parents didn't have any sons and they're keen to keep ...
- 12/24/2009
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
<div style="text-align: justify;">Singing couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay-z are to take on each others surnames in an effort to carry on the Knowles dynasty.The couple, who married in April 2008, are to take on both of their surnames in order to keep Beyonce's parental line from dying out, reports imdb.com.Jay-z whose real name is Shawn Carter will now be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce is to become Beyonce Knowles-Carter.'They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce's parents didn't have any sons and they're keen to keep the name going on, especially if they don't produce any children themselves,' said a source.</div>...
- 12/23/2009
- Filmicafe
Beyoncé and Jay-z are reportedly planning to change their names now that they are married. The couple wed in April and have kept their own surnames until now. However, the pair have decided to combine their last names and be referred to as Knowles-Carter - Jay-z becoming Shawn Knowles-Carter and his wife Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. An insider told (more)...
- 12/23/2009
- by By Oli Simpson
- Digital Spy
Beyonce and Jay-z to change their respective surnames now they're married Beyonce Knowles and Jay-z - who married in April 2008 - are to take on both of their respective surnames in order to keep the Sweet Dreams singer's parental line from dying out. Jay-z – whose real name is Shawn Carter - will now be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce is to become Beyonce Knowles-Carter. A source revealed: 'They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s parents didn’t have any sons and they’re keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don’t produce any children themselves.' Earlier this week, the Knowles family suffered a blow when it was announced that Beyonce’s parents Tina...
- 12/23/2009
- by Ellie Pratt
- Monsters and Critics
Beyonce Knowles and Jay-z are to change their names. The couple, who married in April 2008, are to take on both of their respective surnames in order to keep the 'Crazy In Love' star's parental line from dying out. Jay-z - whose real name is Shawn Carter - will now be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce is to become Beyonce Knowles-Carter. A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce's parents didn't have any sons and they're keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don't produce any children themselves." Earlier this week, the Knowles family suffered a blow when it was announced that Beyonce's parents Tina and Mathew would be divorcing...
- 12/23/2009
- Monsters and Critics
Beyonce and Jay Z are so crazy in love, they've decided to change their names to pay tribute to each other’s family names. Jay-z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, will now be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter, while Beyonce is to become Beyonce Knowles-Carter. A source told the Daily Star newspaper: “They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s parents didn’t have any sons and they’re keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don’t produce any children themselves.” While B and Jay may be crazy in love, Beyonce's...
- 12/23/2009
- Hollyscoop.com
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