BEYONCE KNOWLES - BEYONCE'S FASHION LINE GETS A BOOST

BEYONCE KNOWLES' fashion empire is really taking off after the DESTINY'S CHILD star and her mother TINA signed a new deal yesterday (26JAN05) to launch a sportswear line.

The stylish mother-and-daughter team's House of Dereon fashion label has signed an agreement with distributor Tarrant Apparel to create the new clothes.

As well as tracksuits and sportswear, the Knowleses are also developing a new line of denim clothing as part of the new deal.

Thrilled Beyonce says, "It is such a rewarding feeling to be part of something that both my mother and I really believe in."