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Feb 8, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Vanessa Bryant speaks during a ceremony for the unveiling of a statue for former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

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Feb 8, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Vanessa Bryant speaks during a ceremony for the unveiling of a statue for former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant at Star Plaza outside of Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
A euphoric crowd at SoFi Stadium waited anxiously for the big night in LA to unravel. Fans chanted her name as the Grammy-winning singer stepped on stage in an all-white fringed bodysuit. Kobe Bryant‘s wife and daughter, Vanessa and Natalia, were also present at the event to experience the moment. Not just the crowd, there was a heartwarming moment on stage too, when the singer brought out her two daughters. Touched by the emotions, Momma Tina also poured her heart out.
Queen Bey is back in Los Angeles for yet another thrilling night, opening her ‘Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit’ tour. For three hours, she performed around 35 songs from her long and successful career and some from her 2008 album I Am… Sasha Fierce, her 2022 album Renaissance, and her most recent album, ‘Cowboy Carter’, from last year.
And this big night couldn’t have been missed by Natalia and Vanessa Bryant. The mother of four just shared a clip of the two enjoying the concert. Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, must have joined the mother and daughter and was quick to comment on the post.
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“Had so much fun with you too last night y’all were my cowboy Carter, rodeo buddies ❤️” she wrote. Both Vanessa and Natalia wore something to represent the theme. While the mother put on a big cowboy hat, Natalia had a simple red scarf around her neck.
After kicking the night off with her Beatles cover “Blackbiird,” the singer was joined by her 13-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, when she sang “America Has a Problem,” and then her youngest daughter, Rumi, who is 7, joined her when she sang “Protector.” Among the several celebrities, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and Gayle King were also seen in attendance at the concert.

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Paris 2024 Olympics – Basketball – Women’s Semifinal – United States vs Australia – Bercy Arena, Paris, France – August 09, 2024. Vanessa Bryant and Natalia Diamante Bryant, wife and daughter of late basketball player Kobe Bryant, attend the match. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Knowles wasn’t just there to enjoy her daughter’s powerful performance — she was also celebrating a personal victory. The night held deeper meaning for the author, who recently opened up about her own health journey and the release of her new memoir.
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Tina Knowles’ new book received love from Gabrielle Union and La La Anthony
Knowles’ story is one of courage and inspiration. The mother of two was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer back in July 2024. After undergoing surgery, she is now cancer-free and shared her story in her new memoir, Matriarch. Initially, she was a bit hesitant and even considered leaving that part out of her book.
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However, she changed her mind and decided to share her experience with people through this book. ‘Bring It On’ actress Gabrielle Union, who watched her husband Dwyane Wade be hesitant to open up about his cancer diagnosis, knows how tough it can be. After undergoing surgery, Wade has recovered and, earlier this year, he decided to share his experience.
Union was one of the first to share the IG reel announcing the book launch in her Story. “Congratulations, @mstinaknowles. Thank you for sharing your soul with us,” Union wrote. La La Anthony also shared the reel on her IG Story to show love to the mother of two.
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Congratulations, Momma T., @mstinaknowles on your MATRIARCH book release today!!!! Love you always!!!! Can’t wait to read this!!!” Anthony wrote on her IG story.
Oprah Winfrey has announced that this book is already selected for her renowned Oprah’s Book Club. Knowles’ nine-city book tour also began on April 22. Both Wade and Knowles sharing their experiences will help others be brave enough to share their own stories.
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