Beyoncé Knowles, 25, says after splitting from Destiny’s Child last year, she experienced a very low time. “I went through depression,” she admits. “I didn’t eat. I stayed in my room. I was in a really bad place in life, going through that lonely period: ‘Who am I? Who are my friends?’ My life changed.” The Crazy In Love singer launched a successful solo career but she still misses bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams because she adored being part of such a close-knit clan.

“I do love sisterhood,” says Beyoncé. “All of us – this is also about Michelle and Kelly – did whatever was best for the group. That element of compromise and sacrifice taught me a lot about myself and friendship.” The curvy singer also reveals she has a rigorous fitness regime to stay in shape. “I workout five times a week,” she says. “I get up in the morning at around 8.30am. I eat my cereal and I let it digest, then I do cardio for half an hour, followed by free weights for about 45 minutes.”

- Now Magazine UK