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Originally posted by Kimmie1913
Sometimes I wonder about the stories in the foreign tabloid press but here it is anyway...


>Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/page.cfm...98&method=full
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>FIANCÉE KNOWLES Jan 30 2004
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>They have one of the most solid relationships in showbiz and now pop diva Beyonce Knowles and rap star boyfriend Jay-Z are ready to make things more permanent.
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>For we can reveal that the couple are all set to get married.
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>At a party on Wednesday night, millionaire Jay-Z announced that the couple will tie the knot "very soon".
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>The lovebirds were at swanky Manhattan club Taj for a bash in honour of outgoing Island Def Jam records president Lyor Cohen.
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>After Lyor had made a farewell speech, 34-year-old Jay-Z took the microphone and, turning to Cohen, said: "You've been one of the best friends I could have had... apart from this woman beside me, who I love and who I will marry very soon."
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>Amanda Redman, James Bolam and Dennis Waterman enjoying lunch with a group of friends at RIBA in Portland Place... Jon Carter on a plane from London to Belfast... Elvis Costello at St Paul's Cathedral... Jade Jagger at Giraffe cafe on Kensington High Street
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>Sexy Beyonce, 22, who was sporting a new bob-style hairdo, could hardly conceal her joy as her boyfriend told guests of his plans.
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>"It was really unexpected," our perfectly-placed witness tells us. "As soon as he said it everyone in the place started whooping and cheering.
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>"Beyonce was standing next to him cooing and looking totally in love. It was a beautiful moment. If ever there were any doubts about how much they love each other, then this certainly blew those away."
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>Beyonce and Jay - who is business partners with Victoria Beckham's music producer Damon Dash - got together after recording their hit duet '03 Bonnie & Clyde towards the end of 2002. He later appeared on her worldwide smash Crazy In Love.
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>They have been inseparable ever since. Earlier this month, the pair were pictured together on a romantic holiday in St Barts and are often seen watching basketball team the New York Nicks.
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>Last year, Jay - who had a smash hit with Hard Knock Life - spoke about his love for the bootylicious Destiny's Child star, who has amassed a £12million fortune.
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>"I love Bee with all my heart," he said. "She's the most important part of my life.
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>"I feel like I'm the luckiest man in the world. Children are the only thing I don't have now. I absolutely want kids."
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>And his relationship means that the rapper, whose real name is Shawn Carter, is less driven than he used to be.
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>"Since meeting Bee, I've found that the hip-hop industry no longer inspires me," he said. "Everything gets put into perspective when you're in love."
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>The news is bound to go down well with Beyonce's strict mother Tina, who is said to be keen for her church-going daughter to settle down.
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>Earlier this week, Beyonce also admitted to us that she was keen for Jay to pop the question.
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>We asked her whether she would be the one going down on one knee, what with it being a leap year.
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>But she told us: "Hell, no. I'm an old-school girl - the kind who'll wait for a guy to get down on one knee."
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>Well, now it looks like she won't have to wait too long for her wish to come true...

GOSH...I'M SO EXCITED FOR THEM....they are my favorite couple!!!