Editing Destiny's Child (section)

=== 2000–2003: ''Survivor'', subsequent releases, hiatus and side projects ===
At the 2001 [[Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Awards]], Destiny's Child won several accolades, including Artist of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1374996/20001206/sisqo.jhtml|title=Sisqo Wins Big at Billboard Awards|last=VanHorn|first=Teri|date=December 6, 2000|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081224152352/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1374996/20001206/sisqo.jhtml|archive-date=December 24, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> and again won Artist of the Year among five awards they snagged in 2001.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451323/20011205/destinys_child.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child, R. Kelly Win Big, Britney Gets Soaked at Billboard Awards|last=Vineyard|first=Jennifer|date=December 5, 2001|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090113163407/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451323/20011205/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 13, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> In September 2000, the group took home two at the sixth annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, including R&B/Soul Album of the Year, Group for ''The Writing's on the Wall''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/tonibraxton/articles/story/5923742/mary_j_blige_angie_stone_destinys_child_win_big_at_soul_awards|title=Mary J. Blige, Angie Stone, Destiny's Child Win Big at Soul Awards|last=Schafer|first=Gabrielle|date=September 5, 2000|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060818015916/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/tonibraxton/articles/story/5923742/mary_j_blige_angie_stone_destinys_child_win_big_at_soul_awards|archive-date=August 18, 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> Destiny's Child recorded their third album, ''[[Survivor (Destiny's Child album)|Survivor]]'', from mid-2000 until early 2001. In the production process, Knowles assumed more control in co-producing and co-writing almost the entire album.<ref name="Kaufman" /><ref name="VanHornCDs">{{Cite news|last=VanHorn|first=Teri|title=Destiny's Child Solo CDs Won't Compete With Group, Each Other|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1375022/20001208/destinys_child.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=December 8, 2008|access-date=May 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105135840/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1375022/20001208/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 5, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/archive/d/destiny01/index2.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child: Survivors|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015051436/http://www.mtv.com/bands/archive/d/destiny01/index2.jhtml|archive-date=October 15, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Survivor'' hit record stores in the spring of 2001 and entered the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] at number one, selling over 663,000 copies in its first week sales.<ref name="BillAlbumChart" /><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|title=Destiny's Child Shoot Straight To No. 1|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/79810/destinys-child-shoot-straight-to-no-1|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=May 9, 2001|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203155158/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/79810/destinys-child-shoot-straight-to-no-1|archive-date=February 3, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The first three singles, "[[Independent Women Part I]]", "[[Survivor (Destiny's Child song)|Survivor]]" and "[[Bootylicious]]" reached the top three in the United States and were also successful in other countries;<ref name="Kaufman" /> the first two were consecutive number-one singles in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Sexton|first=Paul|title=Destiny's Child 'Survive' On UK Singles Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/80044/destinys-child-survive-on-uk-singles-chart|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=April 23, 2001|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920061045/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/80044/destinys-child-survive-on-uk-singles-chart|archive-date=September 20, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was certified four-time platinum in the United States<ref name="RIAA" /> and double platinum in Australia.<ref>{{cite certification|region=Australia|certyear=2001| access-date = 2024-12-22}}</ref> It sold 6 million copies as of July 27, 2001.<ref>{{cite web|title=Destiny's Child Timeline – Survivor|url=http://www.destinyschild.com/news/destinys-child-timeline-survivor|publisher=Sony Music|access-date=March 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130185732/http://www.destinyschild.com/news/destinys-child-timeline-survivor/|archive-date=November 30, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In the wake of the [[September 11 attacks]], Destiny's Child canceled a European tour and performed in a concert benefit for the survivors.<ref name="Kaufman" /> In October 2001, the group released a [[Christmas and holiday season|holiday]] album, ''[[8 Days of Christmas]]'', which contained updated versions of several Christmas songs.<ref>{{Cite news|last=VanHorn|first=Teri|title=Destiny's Child Put 'Stank' Into Christmas on Holiday Album|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1449126/20010924/destinys_child.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=September 24, 2008|access-date=May 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090104105510/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1449126/20010924/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 4, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album managed to reach number thirty-four on the ''Billboard''&nbsp;200.<ref name="BillAlbumChart" /> In February 2001, Destiny's Child won two [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] awards for "Say My Name": Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best R&B Song.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Reese|first=Lori|title=Steel Yourself|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2001/02/22/here-are-grammy-winners|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=February 22, 2001|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105205148/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,100210,00.html|archive-date=January 5, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> They also earned an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo.<ref name="Kaufman" /> Also in 2001, Destiny's Child sang backup vocals for [[Solange Knowles]], who was the lead, on the theme song to the animated [[Disney Channel]] series ''[[The Proud Family]]''. In March 2002, a [[remix]] compilation titled ''[[This Is the Remix (Destiny's Child album)|This Is the Remix]]'' was released to win fans over before a new studio album would be released.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|title=Destiny's Child Groove On 'Remix'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/76898/destinys-child-groove-on-remix|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=February 5, 2002|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140919140900/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/76898/destinys-child-groove-on-remix|archive-date=September 19, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The remix album reached number 29 in the United States.<ref name="BillAlbumChart" /> The lead single "Survivor" was by some interpreted as a response to the strife between the band members, although Knowles claimed it was not directed at anybody. Seeing it as a breach of the agreement that barred each party from public disparagement, Roberson and Luckett once again filed a lawsuit against Destiny's Child and [[Sony Music]], shortly following the release of ''This Is the Remix''. In June 2002, remaining cases were settled in court.<ref name="Kaufman" />

[[File:Solange Knowles at the Ruby Lounge.jpg|thumb|upright|Beyoncé Knowles' sister, [[Solange Knowles|Solange]], who had recorded songs and performed with Destiny's Child, was reported to be joining the group upon their reunion, but this was later confirmed as only a test of the public's reaction.]]

In late 2000, Destiny's Child announced their plan to embark on individual side projects, including releases of solo albums,<ref name="VanHornCDs" /> an idea by their manager.<ref name="CNN">{{cite news|title=Kelly Rowland pursues her own destiny|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/23/mroom.rowland/index.html|work=Cable News Network|date=January 23, 2003|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007222837/http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/23/mroom.rowland/index.html|archive-date=October 7, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2002, Williams released her solo album, ''[[Heart to Yours]]'', a contemporary [[Gospel music|gospel]] collection.<ref name="Kaufman" /> The album reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Top Gospel Albums chart. In the same date ''Heart to Yours'' hit stores, Destiny's Child released their official autobiography, ''Soul Survivors''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452910/20020315/story.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child Solo Gospel Album Features 9/11 Tribute|last=Corey|first=Moss|date=March 15, 2002|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504203528/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1452910/20020315/story.jhtml|archive-date=May 4, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rowland collaborated with [[hip hop]] artist [[Nelly]] on "[[Dilemma (Nelly song)|Dilemma]]", which became a worldwide hit and earned Rowland a [[Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration|Grammy]];<ref name="CNN" /> she became the first member of Destiny's Child to have achieved a US number-one single. In the same year, Knowles co-starred with [[Mike Myers]] in the box-office hit ''[[Austin Powers in Goldmember]]''. She recorded her first solo single, "[[Work It Out (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Work It Out]]", for the film's soundtrack.<ref name="Kaufman" /> To capitalize on the success of "Dilemma", Rowland's solo debut album ''[[Simply Deep]]'' was brought forward from its early 2003 release to September 2002.<ref name="Corey6">{{Cite news|last=Moss|first=Corey|title=Nelly Hit Forces Change in Plans For Destiny's Child LPs|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1456206/20020722/destinys_child.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=July 22, 2002|access-date=May 8, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216120026/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1456206/20020722/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=December 16, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rowland's career took off internationally when ''[[Simply Deep]]'' hit number one on the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tatu top singles chart again|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2742967.stm|work=British Broadcasting Corporation|date=February 9, 2003|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115172602/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2742967.stm|archive-date=January 15, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, she made her feature film debut in the horror film ''[[Freddy vs. Jason]]''. Meanwhile, Knowles made her second film, ''[[The Fighting Temptations]]'', and appeared as featured vocalist on her then-boyfriend [[Jay-Z]]'s single "[['03 Bonnie & Clyde]]", which paved the way for the release of her debut solo album.<ref name="Louie">{{cite news|last=Louie|first=Rebecca|title=Crazy in love with Beyonce|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2007/08/05/2007-08-05_crazy_in_love_with_beyonce.html|work=New York Daily News|date=August 6, 2007|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022231642/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/crazy-love-beyonce-article-1.238140|archive-date=October 22, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

Knowles' debut album, ''[[Dangerously in Love]]'', was postponed many times until being released in June 2003.<ref name="Corey6" /><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Susman|first=Gary|title='Anger' Management|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2003/06/02/beyonce-and-metallica-rush-albums-stores-early|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=June 2, 2003|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529043841/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,456067,00.html|archive-date=May 29, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> The album used her first name as a [[Mononym|mononymous]] stage name. Knowles' release was the most commercially successful among the three solo releases.<ref name="BBCSplit">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4087228.stm|title=R&B stars Destiny's Child split|date=June 13, 2005|publisher=BBC|access-date=October 4, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070923002448/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4087228.stm|archive-date=September 23, 2007|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Dangerously in Love'' debuted at number one on the ''Billboard''&nbsp;200, selling 317,000 copies.<ref name="Martens">{{Cite magazine|last=Todd|first=Martens|title=Beyonce, Branch Albums Storm The Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/70145/beyonce-branch-albums-storm-the-chart|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=July 2, 2003|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630052932/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/70145/beyonce-branch-albums-storm-the-chart|archive-date=June 30, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> It yielded the number-one hits "[[Crazy in Love (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Crazy in Love]]", and "[[Baby Boy (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Baby Boy]]"; and the top-five singles "[[Me, Myself and I (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Me, Myself and I]]" and "[[Naughty Girl (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Naughty Girl]]". The album was certified 4× platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS|title=Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – June 04, 2014|publisher=RIAA|access-date=June 4, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626051113/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS|archive-date=June 26, 2007}}</ref> It remains as Knowles' best-selling album to date, with sales of 5 million copies in the United States, as of June 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6828205/beyonce-dangerously-in-love-surpasses-5-million-sold-us|title=Beyoncé's 'Dangerously in Love' Album Surpasses 5 Million Sold in U.S.|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=December 30, 2015|access-date=December 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090511072123/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6828205/beyonce-dangerously-in-love-surpasses-5-million-sold-us|archive-date=May 11, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Beyonce Scores Her Sixth Million-Selling Album in U.S. With 'Lemonade'|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7400402/beyonce-lemonade-sixth-million-selling-album|last=Cauldfield|first=Keith|access-date=June 12, 2016|magazine=Billboard|date=June 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702200222/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7400402/beyonce-lemonade-sixth-million-selling-album|archive-date=July 2, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Worldwide, the album has sold more than eleven million copies.<ref name="musicstarx.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicstarx.net/biography/biography-destinys-child/|title=Destiny's Child Biography and Sales|access-date=March 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107234633/http://www.musicstarx.net/biography/biography-destinys-child/|archive-date=January 7, 2012|url-status=usurped}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=171923|title=Beyoncé & Fans to Celebrate Superstar's 25th Birthday With Eagerly Awaited New Solo Album, 'B'Day,' Coming in September|publisher=Prnewswire.co.uk|access-date=October 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613171729/http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=171923|archive-date=June 13, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Knowles' solo debut was well received by critics, earning five [[Grammy award]]s in one night for ''Dangerously in Love'', tying the likes of [[Norah Jones]], [[Lauryn Hill]], and [[Alicia Keys]] for most Grammys received in one night by a female artist.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Silverman|first=Stephen|title=Much Grammy 'Love' for Beyoncé, OutKast|url=https://people.com/awards/much-grammy-love-for-beyonc-outkast/|work=People|date=February 8, 2004|access-date=May 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080616052155/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,627723,00.html|archive-date=June 16, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2003, Williams appeared as ''[[Aida (musical)|Aida]]'' on Broadway. In January 2004, she released her second gospel album, ''[[Do You Know (Michelle Williams album)|Do You Know]]''.<ref name="Kaufman" />

D'wayne Wiggins, who had produced their first recordings as Destiny's Child, filed suit in 2002 against his former counsel (Bloom, Hergott, Diemer & Cook LLP) seeking $15 million in damages for lessening his contractual agreement with the group without his consent, effectively nullifying his original contract that offered Sony Music/Columbia Destiny's Child's exclusive recording services for an initial seven years, in exchange for "certain royalties", instead of royalties only from the first three albums. The case was settled for an undisclosed amount.<ref name="wiggins">{{cite web|url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/tony-toni-tone/news/tony-toni-tone-member-sues-attorney-for-letting-destinys-child-off-easy--12060354|title=Yahoo Music – Exclusive New Music and Music Videos|publisher=New.music.yahoo.com|access-date=June 4, 2014}}</ref> In June 2003, Mathew Knowles announced that Destiny's Child would expand back to a quartet, revealing Knowles' younger sister, [[Solange Knowles|Solange]], as the latest addition to the group.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2003/06/30/get-ready-destinys-child-sister-act|title=Codependent Women|last=Susman|first=Gary|date=June 27, 2003|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504213707/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,461691,00.html|archive-date=May 4, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> Destiny's Child had previously recorded songs with Solange and shared the stage when she temporarily replaced Rowland after she broke her toes while performing. Their manager, however, said the idea was used to test reactions from the public.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1473417/20030626/destinys_child.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child May Get A New Member Next Year|last=Moss|first=Corey|date=June 26, 2003|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090114111210/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1473417/20030626/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 14, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> In August 2003, Knowles herself confirmed that her sister would not be joining in the group, and instead promoted Solange's debut album, ''[[Solo Star]]'', released in January 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1477173/20030825/destinys_child.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child To Remain A Trio, Says Beyoncé|last=Corey|first=Moss|date=August 25, 2003|publisher=MTV|access-date=February 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115093553/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1477173/20030825/destinys_child.jhtml|archive-date=January 15, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>