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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Science may have conveniently omitted Beyonce Knowles as a songwriter for the Academy Award nominated song "Listen," but she's still getting credit from another prestigious awards organization.
The bootylicious beauty, starring as Deena Jones in the big movie adaptation of 'Dreamgirls,' recently received the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) Critic's Choice Award for Best Song for the song.
Additionally, 'Dreamgirls - Music From the Motion Picture," the official soundtrack for the film, released by Music World Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax, also received the BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Soundtrack.
The winners were revealed at the 12th annual Critics' Choice Awards.
"Music World Music is thrilled Beyonce and the 'Dreamgirls' soundtrack have been honored by such a prestigious organization as the Broadcast Film Critics Association," Mathew Knowles said. "The highly anticipated soundtrack is making chart-topping history and it features the great talent of Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, Anika Noni Rose, and we are excited to see that everyone's hard work is being recognized in all areas."
Founded in 1995, the Broadcast Film Critics Association is the largest film critic's organization in the United States and Canada, representing 199 television, radio and online critics.
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-- 'Dreamgirls' lead Oscar nominations, snubbed for Best Picture nod.
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By: maggie on 1/30/2007 3:10PM
Firt of all being african american woman I give props to both women Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson..... But what i don't like is how the media is making their success a big rival both woman are equally talented....don't get me wrong jennifer hudson did her thing in dreamgirls... being that this was her first movie and all....the movie didn't give beyonce a strong enough role to show off her talented side....so you get what was given to you....I wish jennifer luck in the oscars
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By: Tricia on 1/29/2007 6:10PM
I was deeply saddened by majority of the comments made regarding Beyonce and Jennifer. In spite of what people may think or feel about the two of them, they both worked very hard at being who they are today. Beyonce's father did not sing not one of those songs from Destiny child or B-day. Her voice, her talent made her who she is, not her dad. And for Jennifer, getting booted from the idol was the best thing that could have ever happened to her. If she would have won on the idol, there would be not Golden globe for Jennifer hudson because her contract would not have allowed her to perform the excellently played role of Effie White. Huh? I don't think that people are hating on one or the other, I think that people are IGNORANT to facts, and the main one is that these two beautiful young ladies are multi-talented in different area of the entertainment world. jennifer and Beyonce, if you two read this, please be supportive of each other and not fall victim to misconceived thoughts of others. Love to both of you. From Chi-Town.
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By: lee on 2/02/2007 3:22PM
BEYONCE REALLY DOES NOT HAVE MUCH TALENT. SHE IS OK LOOKING CUTE EVEN WHEN HER WEAVES ARE DONE CORRECT. HOWOEVER SHE FITS THE MOLD FOR WHITE AMERICA. HOWEVER SHE IS NO WHITNEY OR MARIAH. SHE IS NO ALICIA OR JOSS STONE. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE CONTROVERSY SHE WOULD BE WHO? HER FATHER IS SMART AND HAS MADE SURE THAT SHE IS SET FOR LIFE. BUT LETS BE REAL OTHER THAN SHAKING HER A*S WHERE IS THE TALENT
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By: SHONUFF on 1/29/2007 6:45PM
YOU GO BEYONCE LISTEN IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG AND I LOVE IT VERY MUCH.JUST KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST.
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By: ann on 1/29/2007 7:14PM
WHY MUST WE HATE SO MUCH? BEYONCE IS CLASS PERSONIFIED...LEAVE HER ALONE....ALREADY!!!
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By: Candice on 1/29/2007 7:03PM
....BEYONCE IS OVER-RATER...what more can I say... Im not saying so doesnt have talent but i am definately saying that SHE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OVER-RATED
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By: Branden on 1/29/2007 7:15PM
well if you didnt know this Neyo wrote Irreplaceable for Beyonce..... I just saw him in concert and he revealed about 5 songs that he wrote for several artist last year... Dont let Bey fool you... you know she cant even speak...less known write
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By: Marlene Davis on 1/29/2007 7:25PM
Beyonce Knowles is beautiful and very talented; so is Jennifer Hudson. Hey, we are a very beautiful and talented people! So, it is no wonder that there will never be a shortage of Black Diamonds. There is enough love and shine for all of us. Let's stop hatin on one another and show some love. Unity, let's truly unite, and the whole wide world will respect us as we respect ourselves.
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By: ebony on 1/29/2007 7:27PM
I am a beyonce' fan....not stan like most people but I kust say that the author of this article is a clear suck up, I laughed during the whole article.
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By: ADE- MARTINS on 1/29/2007 7:52PM
The Glory of God is shining upon her life, take it or leave it, it,s her turn, let others comming behind wait for their,s two. go ahead Beyonce.
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