Beyoncé cited Madonna as an influence "not only for her musical style, but also for her business sense", saying that she wanted to "follow in the footsteps of Madonna and be a powerhouse and have my own empire."

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Siege of Jerusalem (587 BC) (Wikipedia) The siege of Jerusalem (c. 589–587 BC) was the final event of the Judahite revolts against Babylon, in which Nebuchadnezzar II, king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, besieged Jerusalem, the capital city of the Kingdom of Judah. Jerusalem fell after a 30-month siege, following which the Babylonians systematically destroyed the city and Solomon’s Temple. The Kingdom of Judah was dissolved and many of its inhabitants exiled to Babylon.

Beyoncé (Wikipedia) Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (/biˈɒnseɪ/ bee-ON-say; née Knowles; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. Nicknamed “Queen Bey”, she is regarded as a prominent cultural figure of the 21st century. Throughout her two-decade career, Beyoncé has been recognized for her distinctive vocal range and live performances. Rolling Stone named her the world’s greatest living entertainer, and one of the greatest vocalists of all time.