R&B star Beyonce has been announced Billboard's woman of the year for "inspiring the music business with her success".
The singer, whose latest album was a US number one and spawned a string of hit singles, is also being honoured for her influence on pop culture.
Previous recipients of the award have included R&B singer Ciara and country music star Reba McEntire.
Beyonce will collect her award at a gala in New York on 2 October.
Source: BBC
26/08/2009
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