Beyonce's parents separate

Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, is currently in legal proceedings with her husband/Beyonce's manager, Mathew Knowles. "The decision to end our marriage is an amicable one. We remain friends, parents, and business partners," the couple said in a statement provided to The Associated Press.

"If anyone is expecting an ugly messy fight, they will be sadly disappointed. We ask for your respect of our privacy as we handle this matter."The couple has two children together: Beyonce, 28, and fellow singer Solange, 23