Tina Knowles, the well-known mother of Beyoncé, is about to take center stage thanks to the publication of her memoir, Matriarch.
The 70-year-old entrepreneur and fashion designer revealed plans to go on a national book tour in support of the eagerly awaited book, which offers a close-up look at her life, family, and legacy.
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Knowles will be joined by Michelle Obama, a former First Lady and special guest, as the moderator for the evening when the nine-city book tour begins in Washington, D.C. on April 30. The press trip will end in London on June 4.
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“Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles, Family and Friends” will have the author discussing her life’s connections, experiences, and inspirations with Obama as well as other celebrities, legends, and friends. A complete list of moderators will be revealed later. The Random House Publishing Group’s One World label is publishing Matriarch, while Live Nation is producing the tour.
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“I’m so excited to take Matriarch on the road and extend the conversation beyond the pages. Storytelling has always been a part of who I am — something I learned from my mother — and now, at 71, I finally understand who I truly am. This journey has been about strength, motherhood, family pride and identity; I hope these conversations help others embrace their own stories and celebrate the power of knowing what we deserve,” Knowles said in a statement.
Members of the Southbank Centre may purchase tickets for Knowles’s London performance starting on the venue’s website on March 20 at 2:00 PM GMT. On March 21 at 2:00 PM (GMT), tickets will go on sale on both the LiveNation and book websites. Additionally, the tour is providing fans with a VIP package and experience that includes early venue access, a personalized meet and greet and picture opportunity with Knowles, a signed copy of Matriarch, and premium seats.
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Check out the full list of dates for “Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles, Family and Friends” below:
- April 30 – Washington, D.C.– The Theater at MGM National Harbor
- May 2 – Los Angeles – The Wiltern
- May 5 – Houston – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
- May 8 – Atlanta – Tabernacle
- May 10 – New Orleans – The Fillmore
- May 14 – Toronto, Ontario – Danforth Music Hall
- May 16 – Chicago – Athenaeum Center
- May 19 – Brooklyn, N.Y. – Brooklyn Paramount
- June 4 – London – Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
