Kelly Rowland

{{short description|American singer, songwriter and actress (born 1981)}} {{Use American English|date=June 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Kelly Rowland | image = File:Kelly Rowland 2022.jpg | caption = Rowland in 2022 | birth_name = Kelendria Trene Rowland | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|2|11}} | birth_place = Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.<!--As per WP:LINKDIRECT and Template:infobox person, birth/death place indicates city, state, then country. No need to spell out "United States; 'U.S.' is fine.--> | occupation = {{flatlist| * Singer * songwriter * actress * television personality }} | spouse = {{marriage|Tim Weatherspoon|2014}} | children = 2 | years_active = 1992–present | works = {{hlist|Solo discography{{efn|For her works with Destiny's Child, see Destiny's Child discography and List of Destiny's Child songs}}|songs|videography|performances}} | television = {{ubl|''The X Factor UK''|''The X Factor USA''|''The Voice Australia''|''The Voice UK''}} | awards = Full list | signature = Kelly Rowland signature.svg | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes | origin = Houston, Texas, U.S. | instrument = Vocals | genre = {{flatlist| * R&B * pop * hip-hop }} | label = {{flatlist| * Roc Nation * KTR * Ingrooves * Universal * Island * Republic * Universal Motown * Music World * Columbia }} | past_member_of = Destiny's Child | website = {{URL|kellyrowland.com}} }} }} '''Kelendria Trene''' "'''Kelly'''" '''Rowland'''<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=MacKenzie|title=Artist Biography [Kelly Rowland]|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kelly-rowland-mn0000073682/biography|access-date=May 14, 2014|publisher=AllMusic.com|archive-date=April 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421001523/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/kelly-rowland-mn0000073682/biography|url-status=live}}</ref> (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups. During the group's three-year hiatus, Rowland released her debut solo album, ''Simply Deep'' (2002), which appeared at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and sold over five million copies worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 7, 2016|title=Kelly Rowland|url=https://www.cadena100.es/artistas/kelly-rowland|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=CADENA 100|language=es|archive-date=November 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101122450/https://www.cadena100.es/artistas/kelly-rowland|url-status=live}}</ref> It included the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number 1 single "Dilemma" (with Nelly), as well as the UK hits "Stole" and "Can't Nobody". Rowland also ventured into acting with starring roles in ''Freddy vs. Jason'' (2003) and ''The Seat Filler'' (2005).

Following the disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2006, Rowland released her second solo album, ''Ms. Kelly'' (2007), which produced the international hits "Like This" (featuring Eve) and "Work". In 2009, she hosted the first season of ''The Fashion Show,'' and was featured on David Guetta's "When Love Takes Over", which topped the charts in several countries. Its success influenced Rowland to explore electronic dance music on her third solo album, ''Here I Am'' (2011), which spawned the UK hit singles "Commander" (featuring David Guetta), "Down for Whatever" and "What a Feeling", as a well as the electro-R&B single "Motivation" (featuring Lil Wayne). Her fourth solo album, ''Talk a Good Game'' (2013), became her third Top 10 album on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Rowland was a television judge on the eighth season of ''The X Factor UK'' (2011), as well as the third season of ''The X Factor USA'' (2013). She has continued her television career by hosting ''Chasing Destiny'' (2016) and starred as a coach on ''The Voice Australia'' (2017–2020). In 2026, Rowland will become coach on ''The Voice UK''. Rowland is credited with forming the girl groups Little Mix and June's Diary from her stints on ''The X Factor UK'' and ''Chasing Destiny''.

Rowland's work has earned her several awards and nominations, including four Grammy Awards, one ''Billboard'' Music Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kelly Rowland {{!}} Artist {{!}} GRAMMY.com |url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/kelly-rowland/5653 |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=grammy.com}}</ref> Rowland has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of Destiny's Child, and as a solo artist, she has been honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and ''Essence'' for her contributions to music. In 2014, Fuse ranked Rowland in their "100 Most Award-Winning Artists" list at number 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2014/03/100-most-award-winning-artists#20|title=20. Kelly Rowland – Motivation|publisher=Fuse|access-date=May 2, 2014|archive-date=September 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902120026/https://www.fuse.tv/2014/03/100-most-award-winning-artists#20|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Early life == Kelendria Trene Rowland was born on February 11, 1981, in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the daughter of Doris Rowland-Garrison (December 6, 1947 – December 2, 2014)<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kelly-rowland-mourns-death-of-her-mother-at-66/| title=Kelly Rowland mourns death of her mother at 66| website=CBS News| date=December 3, 2014| access-date=April 16, 2020| archive-date=April 2, 2019| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402160258/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kelly-rowland-mourns-death-of-her-mother-at-66/| url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelly-rowland-mom-doris-rowland-garrison-dies-66-2014312/|title=Kelly Rowland's Mom Doris Rowland Garrison Dies at Age 66|date=December 3, 2014|website=Us Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402092859/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelly-rowland-mom-doris-rowland-garrison-dies-66-2014312/|url-status=live}}</ref> and Christopher Lovett. She has an older brother named Orlando.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=December 3, 2014 |title=Kelly Rowland Mourns Mom's Death |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kelly-rowland-mourns-moms-death-6334886/ |access-date=May 8, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508203547/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kelly-rowland-mourns-moms-death-6334886/ |url-status=live }}</ref> When Rowland was seven, her mother left her father, who was an abusive alcoholic and suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from serving in the Vietnam War, and Rowland went with her.<ref name="eb1">{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_11_62/ai_n19480186/ |title=Moving forward by giving back: helping others can change lives |first=Kelly |last=Rowland |date=September 1, 2007 |access-date=February 13, 2010 |work=Ebony |publisher=FindArticles |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709061134/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_11_62/ai_n19480186/ |archive-date=July 9, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland's Estranged Father Pleads for Second Chance|url=https://www.essence.com/news/kelly-rowlands-estranged-father-pleads-second-chance/|access-date=February 24, 2021|website=Essence|date=October 27, 2020|archive-date=January 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120132352/https://www.essence.com/news/kelly-rowlands-estranged-father-pleads-second-chance/|url-status=live}}</ref> When Rowland was seven or eight, she and her mother relocated to Houston,<ref name="The Scene" /> where at some point she moved in with fellow Destiny's Child member Beyoncé, referring to Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles as "Mama T".<ref name="The Cut">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.thecut.com/2020/05/kelly-rowland-coffee-new-album.html|date=May 29, 2020|title=Kelly Rowland Has Been Holding Back|first=Phillip|last=Picardi|magazine=The Cut|archive-date=October 12, 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201012134551/https://www.thecut.com/2020/05/kelly-rowland-coffee-new-album.html|url-status=live|access-date=October 12, 2020}}</ref>

Circa the early 1990s, Rowland joined Beyoncé, Tamar Davis and LaTavia Roberson in the girl group Girl's Tyme.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/destinys-child-where-are-the-6-members-now/|title=Destiny's Child: Where Are the 6 Members Now|work=Us Weekly|date=January 21, 2021|access-date=February 26, 2021|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210045304/https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/destinys-child-where-are-the-6-members-now/|url-status=live}}</ref> Girl's Tyme competed on the nationally televised talent show ''Star Search'',<ref name="Driven">{{cite web|title=Driven: Beyoncé Knowles|url= http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/65240/episode_about.jhtml |publisher=VH1 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20030820042751/http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/65240/episode_about.jhtml |archive-date=August 20, 2003|url-status=dead|quote=Beyonce's first group Girls Tyme suffers a devastating loss in their first national venture when they lose on ''Star Search''.}}</ref> but lost the competition to Skeleton Crew.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://people.com/celebrity/skeleton-crew-meet-the-band-that-beat-beyonce-on-star-search/|title=Skeleton Crew: Meet the Band Who Beat a Young Beyoncé on Star Search|work=People|access-date=October 22, 2018|language=en|archive-date=October 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232833/https://people.com/celebrity/skeleton-crew-meet-the-band-that-beat-beyonce-on-star-search/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Farley">{{cite news |last=Farley |first=Christopher John |title=Call Of The Child |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,998976,00.html |magazine=Time |date=January 15, 2001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071130020409/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,998976,00.html |archive-date=November 30, 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 28, 2018 }}</ref><ref name="J.R.">{{cite web|last=Reynolds |first=J.R. |title=All Grown Up |url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12027658 |work=Yahoo! Music |date=March 3, 1998 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050407231945/http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12027658 |archive-date=April 7, 2005 }}</ref> Beyoncé's father Mathew Knowles reduced the sextet lineup to a quartet, including new member LeToya Luckett, and began managing the group.<ref name="People">{{cite web|last=Mock|first=Janet|title=Celebrity Central Beyoncé Knowles|url= http://www.people.com/people/beyonce_knowles/biography |work=People|access-date=April 1, 2008|archive-date=June 7, 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160607180119/https://people.com/people/beyonce_knowles/biography|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1995, they signed with Elektra Records, who dropped them months later.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kot |first=Greg |title=A DATE WITH DESTINY|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2001-08-17-0108150494-story.html|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=Sun-Sentinel.com|date=August 17, 2001|language=en-US|archive-date=July 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701100745/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2001-08-17-0108150494-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> D'wayne Wiggins then began working with the group, and they were briefly signed to his label. The group went through several name changes, including the Dolls, Something Fresh, Cliché, and Destiny before deciding upon a final moniker.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://crypticrock.com/interview-mathew-knowles/|title=Interview – Mathew Knowles|date=May 30, 2018|publisher=CrypticRock.com|archive-date=May 2, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190502101743/https://crypticrock.com/interview-mathew-knowles/|url-status=live}}</ref> Under the name Destiny's Child, the group was picked up by Columbia Records. They continued performing as an opening act for other established R&B groups of the time, such as SWV, Dru Hill, and Immature.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Photos from Stars Who Started As Opening Acts|url=https://www.eonline.com/photos/4908/stars-who-started-as-opening-acts|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=E! Online|archive-date=October 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012093820/https://www.eonline.com/photos/4908/stars-who-started-as-opening-acts|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== 1997–2001: Destiny's Child === Taken from a passage in the Biblical Book of Isaiah,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stylecaster.com/entertainment/music/734407/destinys-child-former-members/|title=Destiny's Child Timeline: What Happened to the Other Members?|website=stylecaster.com|date=May 28, 2018 }}</ref> the group changed their name to Destiny's Child, after signing to Columbia Records in 1997.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 24, 2019|title=Beyoncé's father producing Destiny's Child musical – told from his perspective|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/apr/24/beyonces-father-producing-destinys-child-musical-told-from-his-perspective|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=the Guardian|language=en|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108034702/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/apr/24/beyonces-father-producing-destinys-child-musical-told-from-his-perspective|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, Destiny's Child recorded their major label debut song "Killing Time", for the soundtrack to the 1997 film ''Men in Black''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|title=Destiny's Child's Long Road To Fame (The Song Isn't Called 'Survivor' For Nothing)|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1504044/destinys-childs-long-road-to-fame-the-song-isnt-called-survivor-for-nothing/|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=MTV News|language=en|archive-date=August 5, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805161338/http://www.mtv.com/news/1504044/destinys-childs-long-road-to-fame-the-song-isnt-called-survivor-for-nothing/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Later that year, the group released their debut single, "No, No, No", and the following year, they released their self-titled debut album.<ref name="Farley" /> The album amassed moderate sales and won the group three Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards. The group released their multi-platinum second album ''The Writing's on the Wall'' in 1999.<ref name="mtvnews">{{cite web|title=Destiny's Child: Where did it all go wrong? |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/d/destinys_child/news_feature_061405/ |work=MTV News |date=March 13, 2000 |access-date=July 20, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514040038/http://www.mtv.com/bands/d/destinys_child/news_feature_061405/ |archive-date=May 14, 2013 }}</ref> The album features some of the group's most successful singles such as "Bills, Bills, Bills", "Jumpin' Jumpin'" and "Say My Name". "Say My Name" won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 23, 2020|title=Destiny's Child|url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/destinys-child/13008|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=GRAMMY.com|language=en|archive-date=October 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020153723/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/destinys-child/13008|url-status=live}}</ref> ''The Writing's on the Wall'' sold more than 15 million copies worldwide.<ref name="Farley" /><ref name="ASCAP">{{cite web |title=The Best in Hip hop/Soul |url=http://www.ascap.com/playback/2004/winter/hiphopsoul2.html |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) |access-date=April 2, 2008 |archive-date=April 12, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412002351/http://www.ascap.com/playback/2004/winter/hiphopsoul2.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Anthony">{{cite news|last=Anthony|first=James|title=Of course you can lose yourself|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/aug/18/urban.popandrock|work=The Guardian|date=August 18, 2006|access-date=April 16, 2008|location=London|archive-date=September 16, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090916064606/http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2006/aug/18/urban.popandrock|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Say My Name Live.jpg|thumb|right|Destiny's Child performing their 2000 hit "Say My Name" during their farewell concert tour, Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It]] Along with their commercial successes, the group became entangled in much-publicized turmoil involving the filing of a lawsuit by group members Luckett and Roberson for breach of contract. Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin appeared in the video of "Say My Name", and Luckett and Roberson were dismissed from the group. Franklin would eventually quit the group after five months.<ref name="Farley" /> After settling on their final lineup, the trio released "Independent Women Part I", which appeared on the soundtrack to the 2000 film, ''Charlie's Angels''. It became their best-charting single, topping the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for eleven consecutive weeks.<ref name="ASCAP" /> That same year, Luckett and Roberson withdrew their case against their now-former bandmates, while maintaining the suit against Mathew, which ended in both sides agreeing to stop public disparaging.

Later that year, while Destiny's Child was completing their third album ''Survivor'', Rowland appeared on the remix of Avant's single "Separated". ''Survivor'', which channeled the turmoil the band underwent, spawned its lead single of the same name, which was a response to the experience.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hiatt |first=Brian |title=Destiny's Child Use Turmoil To Fuel New LP |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1435986/20010108/destinys_child.jhtml |work=MTV News |date=January 8, 2001 |access-date=April 1, 2008 |archive-date=September 17, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080917160840/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1435986/20010108/destinys_child.jhtml |url-status=dead }}</ref> The song went on to win a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.<ref name="survivorgrammy">{{cite web |title=Destiny's Child Timeline |url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-d/destinyschild.htm |work=Rockonthenet.com |access-date=July 20, 2011 |archive-date=September 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110904021512/http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-d/destinyschild.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The themes of "Survivor", however, caused Luckett and Roberson to refile their lawsuit; the proceedings were eventually settled in June 2002.<ref name="Anthony" /> The album was released in May 2001, debuting at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 663,000 copies sold.<ref name="Martens3">{{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 |date=July 2, 2003 |access-date=April 1, 2008 |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630052932/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/70145/beyonce-branch-albums-storm-the-chart |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Survivor'' has sold over twelve million copies worldwide, over forty percent of which were sold in the US alone.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Carpenter |first=Troy |title=Destiny's Child Slapped With Infringement Suit |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/68539/destinys-child-slapped-with-infringement-suit |magazine=Billboard |date=October 22, 2003 |access-date=April 1, 2008 |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630110052/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/68539/destinys-child-slapped-with-infringement-suit |url-status=live }}</ref> The album also spawned the number-one hit "Bootylicious" on which Rowland sang lead vocals. Before releasing their remix album ''This Is the Remix'' in 2002, the group announced a temporary hiatus to pursue solo projects.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Destiny's Child To Take Hiatus|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/77523/destinys-child-to-take-hiatus|access-date=February 15, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en|archive-date=June 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610101829/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/77523/destinys-child-to-take-hiatus|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2002–2006: ''Simply Deep'' and ''Destiny Fulfilled'' === 150px|left|thumb|Rowland in May 2003 In 2002, Rowland was featured on Nelly's single "Dilemma", which won the pair a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.<ref name="grammy.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees/search?artist=kelendria+rowland&title=&year=All&genre=All|title=Past Winners Search – Kelendria Rowland|work=Grammy.com|access-date=March 25, 2012|archive-date=May 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513114318/http://www.grammy.com/nominees/search?artist=kelendria+rowland&title=&year=All&genre=All|url-status=live}}</ref> The song became one of the most successful singles of the year, topping many charts worldwide, including the United States, where it became Rowland's first number-one single as a solo artist, selling worldwide over 7.6&nbsp;million copies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.napolitoday.it/eventi/concerti/kelly-rowland-arenile-bagnoli-12-settembre-2010.html |title=Kelly Rowland live in Napoli 2010 |work=NapoliToday |date=August 25, 2010 |access-date=February 11, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208140052/http://www.napolitoday.it/eventi/concerti/kelly-rowland-arenile-bagnoli-12-settembre-2010.html |archive-date=February 8, 2015 }}{{cite web |url=http://it.amolamusica.com/news/kelly-rowland-ft-big-sean-lay-it-on-me-e-il-nuovo-singolo/ |title=Kelly Rowland annuncia l'uscita del singolo Lay It On Me, già record di visualizzazioni su Youtube |work=Io Amo La Musica Magazine |date=July 29, 2011 |access-date=February 11, 2015 |first=Luca |last=Triptico |archive-date=February 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150211190350/http://it.amolamusica.com/news/kelly-rowland-ft-big-sean-lay-it-on-me-e-il-nuovo-singolo/ |url-status=dead }} ''(in Italian)''</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://swisscharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Nelly+feat%2E+Kelly+Rowland&titel=Dilemma&cat=s|title=Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland – Dilemma|work=Swisscharts.com|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=May 11, 2012|archive-date=July 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718153339/http://swisscharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Nelly+feat%2E+Kelly+Rowland&titel=Dilemma&cat=s|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p416191/charts-awards/billboard-singles|title=Nelly > Billboard singles|work=AllMusic|access-date=May 13, 2012}}</ref> Caroline Sullivan of ''The Guardian'' wrote that because of the song's success, "Rowland is no longer a mere backing vocalist for Beyoncé.".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2003/feb/07/popandrock.artsfeatures1|title=Kelly Rowland: Simply Deep|last=Sullivan|first=Caroline|date=February 7, 2003|work=The Guardian|access-date=February 23, 2009|location=London|archive-date=December 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231052321/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2003/feb/07/popandrock.artsfeatures1|url-status=live}}</ref>

Rowland's debut solo album, ''Simply Deep'', was released on October 22, 2002, in the US. Featuring production contributions by Mark J. Feist, Big Bert, Rich Harrison, and singers Brandy and Solange Knowles providing background vocals, the album took Rowland's solo work further into an alternative music mixture, which Rowland described as a "weird fusion [of] a little bit of Sade and a little bit of rock."<ref name="mtv19">{{cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=Nelly Hit Forces Change In Plans For Destiny's Child LPs |url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1456206/20020722/destinys_child.jhtml |work=VH1 |date=July 22, 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022134409/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1456206/destinys-child-solo-lps-shift-dates.jhtml |archive-date=October 22, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Chaundy">{{cite web |first=Joanna |last=Chaundy |title=Kelly Rowland: Single Black Female |url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/100/kelly_rowland/ |work=Blues & Soul |date=July 2, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705040558/http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/100/kelly_rowland |archive-date=July 5, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="The Scene">{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/03/02/houston.qa/ |title=Q & A: Kelly Rowland |publisher=CNN |date=October 4, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016201724/http://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/03/02/houston.qa/index.html |archive-date=October 16, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Simply Deep'' debuted at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and at number three on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, with first-week sales of 77,000 copies sold.<ref name="Mitchell" /> It was eventually certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=Rowland,_Kelly |title=Gold & Platinum > Searchable Database > Kelly Rowland |publisher=Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) |access-date=May 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127044740/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=Rowland%2C_Kelly |archive-date=November 27, 2013 }}</ref> As of 2013, ''Simply Deep'' remains as Rowland's best-selling album in the US, with 602,000 copies sold.<ref name="Mitchell">{{cite news|first=Gail|last=Mitchell|title=Rowland steps into her own with 2nd album|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSN0340900520070606|work=Reuters|date=June 3, 2007|access-date=May 31, 2009|archive-date=December 16, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121216160029/http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSN0340900520070606|url-status=live}}</ref> Released to an even bigger success in international territories, ''Simply Deep'' topped the UK Albums Chart and became a gold-seller in Australia,<ref>{{cite certification|region=Australia|certyear=2003| access-date = December 22, 2024}}</ref> Canada,<ref>{{cite certification|region=Canada|type=album|artist=Kelly Rowland|title=Simply Deep|access-date=October 13, 2020}}</ref> and New Zealand,<ref>{{cite certification|region=New Zealand|type=album|artist=Kelly Rowland|title=Simply Deep|id=2003-03-28|source=newchart|access-date=November 20, 2024|date=March 30, 2003}}</ref> resulting in worldwide sales total of 2.5 million copies.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Miller|first=Daniel|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/genre/randb-hip-hop/kelly-rowland-signs-with-the-collective-1005333242.story|title=Kelly Rowland Signs with The Collective|magazine=Billboard|date=August 30, 2011|access-date=May 13, 2012|archive-date=September 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110908011234/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/genre/randb-hip-hop/kelly-rowland-signs-with-the-collective-1005333242.story|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Simply Deep'' yielded the international top-ten single "Stole" and the UK top-five single "Can't Nobody". Rowland transitioned into acting in 2002, playing the recurring role of Carly in the fourth season of UPN sitcom ''The Hughleys''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-hughleys/cast/100479 |title=The Hughleys Cast and Details |publisher=Tvguide.com |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=March 29, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329011710/http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-hughleys/cast/100479 |url-status=live }}</ref> She continued her acting career the following year, with guest roles in UPN sitcom ''Eve'' as Cleo, and in NBC drama series ''American Dreams'' as Martha Reeves.<ref name="Rowland Get Her American Dream">{{cite web|title=Rowland Get Her American Dream|date=May 11, 2003|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/kelly%20rowland%20gets%20her%20american%20dream|work=Contactmusic.com|access-date=June 1, 2009|archive-date=May 28, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060528211617/http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/kelly%20rowland%20gets%20her%20american%20dream|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2003, Rowland made her big-screen debut playing the supporting role of Kia Waterson alongside Robert Englund and Monica Keena in the slasher film, ''Freddy vs. Jason'', which grossed $114.5&nbsp;million at the box office worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ryan J.|last=Downey|title=Kelly Rowland Takes On Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees|date=August 21, 2002|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457125/20020821/destinys_child.jhtml?headlines=true|work=MTV News|publisher=Viacom|access-date=June 1, 2009|archive-date=March 30, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060330215424/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457125/20020821/destinys_child.jhtml?headlines=true|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=''Freddy vs. Jason'' Box Office|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2003/JVSF.php|work=The-numbers.com|access-date=June 1, 2009|archive-date=May 22, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522212638/http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2003/JVSF.php|url-status=live}}</ref> [[File:Kelly Rowland MAA.jpg|right|upright|thumb|Kelly Rowland on the red carpet at MTV Asia Awards 2006 in Bangkok, Thailand.]]

In July 2005, Rowland starred opposite Duane Martin and Shemar Moore in the romantic comedy ''The Seat Filler'', which grossed $17.9&nbsp;million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.worldwideboxoffice.com/movie.cgi?title=The%20Seat%20Filler&year=2004 |title=The Seat Filler (2004) |publisher=Worldwideboxoffice.com |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=April 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407074048/http://www.worldwideboxoffice.com/movie.cgi?title=The%20Seat%20Filler&year=2004 |url-status=live }}</ref> She played Jhnelle, a pop star who falls for an awards-show seat filler whom she mistakes for a high-profile entertainment attorney.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Liane|last=Bonin|title=Scream Weaver|date=August 13, 2003|url=https://ew.com/article/2003/08/14/its-kelly-rowland-vs-freddy-and-jason/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=June 1, 2009|archive-date=February 14, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214115608/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,475783,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After a three-year hiatus that involved concentration on individual solo projects, Rowland rejoined Beyoncé and Michelle Williams for Destiny's Child's final studio album ''Destiny Fulfilled'', released on November 15, 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Columbia Records/Sony Urban Music/Music World Music Moves Street Date of New Destiny's Child Album, Destiny Fulfilled, up to Monday, November 15|url=https://www.sony.com/content/sony/en/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-music-entertainment/2004/columbia-recordssony-urban-musicmusic-world-music-moves-street-date-of-new-destinys-child-album-destiny-fulfilled-up-to-monday-november-15.html|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=Sony.com|language=en-US|archive-date=March 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320214548/https://www.sony.com/content/sony/en/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-music-entertainment/2004/columbia-recordssony-urban-musicmusic-world-music-moves-street-date-of-new-destinys-child-album-destiny-fulfilled-up-to-monday-november-15.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The album hit number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned the top-five singles "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier", which features T.I. and Lil Wayne.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Whitmire |first=Margo |title=Eminem Thankful To Remain No. 1 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/65514/eminem-thankful-to-remain-no-1 |magazine=Billboard |date=November 24, 2004 |access-date=April 1, 2008 |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630085323/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/65514/eminem-thankful-to-remain-no-1 |url-status=live }}</ref> The following year, Destiny's Child embarked on a worldwide concert tour, Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It. During the last stop of the European tour in Barcelona, Spain, on June 11, Rowland announced that they would disband following the North American leg of the tour.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Cohen |first=Jonathan |title=Destiny's Child To Split After Fall Tour |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/62619/destinys-child-to-split-after-fall-tour |magazine=Billboard |date=June 12, 2005 |access-date=April 1, 2008 |archive-date=July 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719011815/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/62619/destinys-child-to-split-after-fall-tour |url-status=live }}</ref> Destiny's Child released their first compilation album ''Number 1's'' on October 25 in the US, which peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200. On March 28, 2006, Destiny's Child accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.walkoffame.com/destinys-child |title=Destiny's Child Hollywood Walk of Fame |work=Walkoffame.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717230128/http://www.walkoffame.com/destinys-child |archive-date=July 17, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Rowland and Beyoncé founded the Survivor Foundation, a charitable entity set up to provide transitional housing for victims and storm evacuees in the Houston, Texas area. The Survivor Foundation extended the philanthropic mission of the Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth, a multi-purpose community outreach facility in downtown Houston.<ref>{{Cite press release|title=News|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050916005663/en/The-Survivor-Foundation-Established-by-Knowles-and-Rowland-Families-to-Provide-Transitional-Housing-for-Hurricane-Evacuees|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=Businesswire.com|language=en|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406221727/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050916005663/en/The-Survivor-Foundation-Established-by-Knowles-and-Rowland-Families-to-Provide-Transitional-Housing-for-Hurricane-Evacuees|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland and Beyoncé lent their voices to a collaboration with Kitten Sera, titled "All That I'm Lookin for". The song appeared on ''The Katrina CD'' album, whose proceeds went to the Recording Artists for Hope organization.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.houstonvoice.com/2006/10-14/locallife/feature/kitten.cfm|title=''Off the Leash'' and on the record|last=Andreason|first=Christian|date=October 14, 2006|work=Houston Voice|access-date=June 2, 2009|archive-date=September 2, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070902155534/http://www.houstonvoice.com/2006/10-14/locallife/feature/kitten.cfm|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland returned to television in 2006, playing Tammy Hamilton, in the sixth season of UPN sitcom ''Girlfriends''. Rowland initially hoped her three-episode stint would expand to a larger recurring role, but as the show was moved to The CW Television Network the following year, plans for a return eventually went nowhere.<ref name="vh12" />

=== 2007–2009: ''Ms. Kelly'' === left|upright|thumb|Rowland in 2008 In June 2007, Kelly Rowland embarked on the Ms. Kelly Tour to promote her second solo album ''Ms. Kelly''. The five-date tour visited Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. ''Ms. Kelly'' was released on July 3, 2007, in the United States. Originally titled ''My Story'', the album's first version was actually scheduled for a June 2006 release, but Rowland, her management and Columbia Records decided to shelve the album at the last minute to re-work a version with a different vibe as the singer considered the final track listing "too full of midtempos and ballads."<ref name="vh12">{{cite web |first=Brandee J. |last=Tecson |date=February 24, 2006 |title=Kelly Rowland Hooks Up With Beyonce's Sister Again For Solo LP |work=VH1 |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1524914/20060224/rowland_kelly.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629195436/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1524914/20060224/rowland_kelly.jhtml |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="vh11">{{cite web |first=Corey |last=Moss |date=September 27, 2006 |title=Kelly Rowland Scraps Sappy Story, Picks Up Snoop |work=VH1 |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1541798/20060926/rowland_kelly.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001103710/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1541798/20060926/rowland_kelly.jhtml |archive-date=October 1, 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=March 24, 2007 }}</ref> Rowland eventually consulted additional producers to collaborate on the album, including Billy Mann, Mysto & Pizzi, Sean Garrett, Scott Storch, and Polow da Don.<ref name="mtv news 2">{{cite web|title=Scott Storch Responds To Timbaland's Jabs|work=MTV News|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1554268/20070308/id_0.jhtml|access-date=March 13, 2007|archive-date=March 11, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311231243/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1554268/20070308/id_0.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> Upon its release, ''Ms. Kelly'' debuted at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number two on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, with first-week sales of 86,000 copies.<ref name="us">{{cite web|title=''Ms. Kelly''|work=SOHH|url=http://blogs.sohh.com/soul/2007/07/aiight_yall_let.html|access-date=July 13, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070813160445/http://blogs.sohh.com/soul/2007/07/aiight_yall_let.html|archive-date=August 13, 2007}}</ref> Outside the US, the album widely failed to reprise the success of ''Simply Deep'', barely reaching the top-forty on the majority of all charts it appeared on, except for the UK, where it opened at number 37.<ref name="KR History">{{cite web |url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/kelly%20rowland/ |title=Kelly Rowland UK Chart History |publisher=Official Charts Company |access-date=July 4, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721043841/http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/kelly%20rowland |archive-date=July 21, 2010 }}</ref>

''Ms. Kelly'' included the UK top-five hit "Like This", featuring Eve, as well as the international top-ten hit "Work". In July 2007, Rowland released her first DVD titled ''BET Presents Kelly Rowland'', which celebrates the release ''Ms. Kelly'' and features an interview with Rowland about the album's production, footage of her time with Destiny's Child, live performances and music videos.<ref>{{cite web| title=BET Presents Kelly Rowland Bonus DVD| publisher=Walmart| url=http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5924798| access-date=June 6, 2009| archive-date=December 4, 2012| archive-url=https://archive.today/20121204170803/http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5924798| url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url =https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2j8ny|title =Kelly Rowland - This Is Love (Acapella) BET DVD|date =July 14, 2007|access-date =February 21, 2022|archive-date =February 21, 2022|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20220221160242/https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2j8ny|url-status =live}}</ref> Following the album's lukewarm sales, it was re-released as an extended play (EP) titled, ''Ms. Kelly: Diva Deluxe'', on March 25, 2008. The previously unreleased Bobby Womack cover "Daylight", a collaboration with Travie McCoy, served as the EP's lead single and was a moderate success in the UK.<ref name="KR History" />

In 2007, Rowland, along with stars such as Jessica Simpson and the cast of ''Grey's Anatomy'' autographed pink Goody Ouchless brushes that were made available for auction on eBay, with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Awareness.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/media/details.cgi?EventID=155|title=International Celebrities Join Forces to Break the Silence and Raise Funds for HIV/AIDS|date=February 2, 2006|via=Newswire|access-date=June 2, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070818113959/http://www.newswire.ca/en/media/details.cgi?EventID=155|archive-date=August 18, 2007}}</ref> Also, the singer teamed up with Kanye West, Nelly Furtado, and Snoop Dogg to design a Nike sneaker for another eBay auction. All proceeds went to AIDS Awareness.<ref name="pn" /> In October 2007, Rowland auditioned for the role of Louise, Carrie Bradshaw's assistant, in the 2008 film adaptation of HBO's comedy series ''Sex and the City''. The part eventually went to Jennifer Hudson.<ref name="Kelly Rowland's Sex snub">{{cite news|title=Kelly Rowland's ''Sex'' snub|date=November 2, 2007|url=http://archive.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2007/11/02/kelly_rowlands_sex_snub/|work=The Boston Globe|access-date=June 1, 2009|archive-date=July 22, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090722124515/http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2007/11/02/kelly_rowlands_sex_snub/|url-status=live}}</ref> Two months later, Rowland appeared as a choirmaster in the first season of the NBC talent show ''Clash of the Choirs'' among other musicians such as Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, Nick Lachey, and Blake Shelton. Rowland's choir finished fifth in the competition,<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Rowland, Patti LaBelle and Company ''Clash of the Choir''|date=July 20, 2007|url=http://www.singersroom.com/news/1229/Kelly-Rowland-Patti-LaBelle-and-Company-Clash-The-Choir|work=Singersroom|access-date=June 1, 2008|archive-date=July 6, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090706074810/http://www.singersroom.com/news/1229/Kelly-Rowland-Patti-LaBelle-and-Company-Clash-The-Choir|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Clash of the Choirs'' did not return for a second season.

[[File:David Guetta and Kelly Rowland Live - Orange Rockcorps London 2009 reworked.jpg|thumb|right|David Guetta and Rowland performing at the Orange Rockcorps in London in 2009.]] In 2008, Rowland officially became an ambassador for MTV's Staying Alive Foundation, which aims to reduce stigma against people living with HIV and AIDS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/22/kelly_rowland_takes_hiv_test_for_charity |title=Kelly Rowland Takes HIV Test For Charity |date=June 22, 2008 |work=Starpulse |access-date=June 2, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080801140731/http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/22/kelly_rowland_takes_hiv_test_for_charity |archive-date=August 1, 2008 }}</ref> She visited projects in Tanzania and Kenya to promote the charity and underwent an HIV test in Africa to raise awareness of the disease.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/news/articles/worldaidsdayrowland |first=Wendy L. |last=Wilson |title=Kelly Rowland&nbsp;– World AIDS Day |date=December 1, 2008 |work=Essence |access-date=June 2, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617220755/http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/news/articles/worldaidsdayrowland |archive-date=June 17, 2009 }}</ref> In 2009, Rowland connected with Serve.MTV.com, MTV's platform to connect young people with local volunteerism opportunities, for a series of on-air PSAs. From battling homelessness to beautifying impoverished neighborhoods to saving whales, Rowland was joined by the likes of Cameron Diaz, will.i.am, and Sean Kingston as they discuss causes they volunteer to support and urge young people to join with their friends in making civic service a part of their lifestyle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.singersroom.com/news/4190/Kelly-Rowland-Tyrese-Team-For-Social-Change|title=Kelly Rowland, Tyrese Team For Social Change|date=July 24, 2009|work=Singersroom|access-date=June 2, 2009|archive-date=July 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726024219/http://www.singersroom.com/news/4190/Kelly-Rowland-Tyrese-Team-For-Social-Change|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, she spearheaded a bone marrow drive,<ref name="reut">{{cite news|first=Sheri|last=Linden|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-rowland-idUSTRE54M02R20090523|title=Kelly Rowland finds 'Love' on dance floor|work=Reuters|date=May 22, 2009|access-date=May 10, 2012|archive-date=October 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017183829/http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/05/23/us-rowland-idUSTRE54M02R20090523|url-status=live}}</ref> and joined fellow singers Alesha Dixon and Pixie Lott to create T-shirts for River Island in aid of the Prince's Trust, profits from which help change young lives.<ref>{{cite web|last=Crowther|first=Lorraine|url=http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/star-style/fashion-news/430770/river-island-designs-for-the-stars/1|title=River Island designs for the stars|work=NOW|access-date=May 11, 2012|date=November 13, 2009}}</ref>

In January 2009, Rowland ended her professional relationship with Beyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles, who had managed her career since she was a member of Destiny's Child. Knowles stressed that no animosity was involved in the decision and acknowledged that Rowland will always be a part of the Knowles family.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rodriguez|first=Jayson|title=Kelly Rowland Parts Ways With Manager Mathew Knowles, Beyonce's Dad|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1603701/20090128/rowland_kelly.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|date=January 28, 2009|access-date=May 10, 2012|archive-date=September 18, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918092530/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1603701/20090128/rowland_kelly.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> Then two months later, Rowland announced that she left Columbia Records, adding that she "felt the need to explore new directions, new challenges, and new freedoms outside my comfort zone."<ref name="newlabel">{{cite web|last=Finn|first=Natalie|title=Kelly Rowland No Longer a Child of Destiny's Label |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20090331/en_music_eo/107033 |work=Yahoo! News|date=March 31, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090404101108/http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20090331/en_music_eo/107033|archive-date=April 4, 2009}}</ref> In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', Rowland stated that the label ended her contract because ''Ms. Kelly'' was not commercially successful.<ref>{{cite magazine |year=2010 |title=Kelly Rowland "My Old Label Dumped Me & Why I Had to Fire Matthew" |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |issue=1109 |pages=43–45}}</ref> She later signed with Universal Motown Records.<ref name="Pressr1">{{cite news|url=http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/kelly-rowland-signs-to-universal-motown-records,1307224.shtml |title=Kelly Rowland signs to Universal Motown Records |publisher=The Earth Times |author=Universal Motown Records |date=May 19, 2010 |access-date=May 20, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910095320/http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/kelly-rowland-signs-to-universal-motown-records,1307224.shtml |archive-date=September 10, 2012 }}</ref>

In April 2009, Rowland was featured on David Guetta's single "When Love Takes Over", which topped many charts in Europe, selling over 5,5&nbsp;million copies worldwide,<ref>{{cite news|title=David Guetta – What I Did For Love ft Emeli Sandé|url=http://www.mundourbano.tv/david-guetta-what-i-did-for-love-ft-emeli-sande/|work=MUNDO URBANO TV Magazine|access-date=March 16, 2015|date=March 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306162259/http://www.mundourbano.tv/david-guetta-what-i-did-for-love-ft-emeli-sande/|archive-date=March 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/features/official-charts-flashback-2009-cascada-evacuate-the-dancefloor-3267/ |title=Official Charts Flashback 2009: Cascada – Evacuate the Dancefloor |website=Officialcharts.com |access-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223031339/http://www.officialcharts.com/features/official-charts-flashback-2009-cascada-evacuate-the-dancefloor-3267/ |archive-date=December 23, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=312921450&s=143441 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714113229/https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=312921450&s=143441 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |title=Connecting to the iTunes Store |website = iTunes|access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref> and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance Recording.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=David+Guetta+feat.+Kelly+Rowland&titel=When+Love+Takes+Over&cat=s|title=David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland – When Love Takes Over|work=australian-charts.com|publisher=Hung Medien|access-date=May 10, 2012|archive-date=March 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321024614/http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=David+Guetta+feat%2E+Kelly+Rowland&titel=When+Love+Takes+Over&cat=s|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Slomowicz|first=DJ Ron |url=http://dancemusic.about.com/od/grammyawardsgrammys/a/Dance_and_electronica_Grammy_Nominees_and_Winners_2009_A.htm|title=2010 Grammy Nominees and Winners|work=About.com|access-date=May 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111016142859/http://dancemusic.about.com/od/grammyawardsgrammys/a/Dance_and_electronica_Grammy_Nominees_and_Winners_2009_A.htm|archive-date=October 16, 2011}}</ref> ''Billboard'' crowned the song as the number one dance-pop collaboration of all time.<ref>{{cite magazine|first1=Kerri|last1=Mason|first2=Zel|last2=McCarthy|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5740702/the-top-10-dance-pop-collaborations-of-all-time|title=The Top 10 Dance-Pop Collaborations of All Time|magazine=Billboard|date=October 1, 2013|access-date=March 21, 2014|archive-date=January 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121045558/https://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5740702/the-top-10-dance-pop-collaborations-of-all-time/|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2009, Rowland was cast to host the first season of Bravo's reality competition series ''The Fashion Show'' alongside Isaac Mizrahi,<ref>{{cite news|first=Daniel|last=Frankel|title=Mizrahi, Rowland to host ''Fashion''|date=February 19, 2009|url=https://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000361.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|work=Variety|access-date=June 1, 2008|archive-date=February 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221113140/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000361.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|url-status=live}}</ref> but was replaced by fashion model Iman in the second season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nymag.com/thecut/2010/05/iman_boots_kelly_rowland_off_t.html |title=Iman Boots Kelly Rowland Off The Fashion Show – The Cut |publisher=Nymag.com |access-date=May 29, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821222054/http://nymag.com/thecut/2010/05/iman_boots_kelly_rowland_off_t.html |archive-date=August 21, 2014 }}</ref>

=== 2010–2012: ''Here I Am'' and ''The X Factor UK'' === In 2010, Kelly Rowland launched I Heart My Girlfriends, a charity that focuses on self-esteem, date violence prevention, community service, abstinence, sports, drug/alcohol/smoking avoidance, obesity, disabilities, and education.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.looktothestars.org/news/4113-kelly-rowland-launches-new-charity |title=Kelly Rowland Launches New Charity |publisher=Looktothestars.org |date=March 30, 2010 |access-date=September 19, 2011 |archive-date=December 6, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111206133139/http://www.looktothestars.org/news/4113-kelly-rowland-launches-new-charity |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2010, Rowland toured Australia alongside Akon, Pitbull, Sean Paul, Jay Sean, and Eve for the Australian urban festival, Supafest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com.au/events/2e3c67da-supafest-2010-has-arrived/ |title=The Supafest 2010 Has Arrived! |publisher=MTV Australia. Viacom |access-date=May 10, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127023659/http://www.mtv.com.au/events/2e3c67da-supafest-2010-has-arrived/ |archive-date=November 27, 2013 }}</ref> Later that month, her song "Everywhere You Go", featuring an all-star supergroup of international artists called Rhythm of Africa United, was released as the MTN theme song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.iafrica.com/music/news/2335140.htm|title=Kelly to sing on WC single|work=iAfrica.com|access-date=May 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301183444/http://entertainment.iafrica.com/music/news/2335140.htm|archive-date=March 1, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In October 2010, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) honored Rowland at the second annual ASCAP Presents Women Behind the Music, an event that recognizes women in all areas of the music industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://singersroom.com/content/2010-10-14/ASCAP-Honors-Kelly-Rowland-Melanie-Fiona-and-Company/ |title=News – ASCAP Honors Kelly Rowland, Melanie Fiona and Company |publisher=Singersroom |date=October 1, 2010 |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=March 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304011016/http://singersroom.com/content/2010-10-14/ASCAP-Honors-Kelly-Rowland-Melanie-Fiona-and-Company/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Rowland's first compilation album, ''Work: The Best of Kelly Rowland'', was released on October 25, 2010, but failed to impact the charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280%3B-1%3B-1%3B-1%3B-1&sku=674453 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926005333/http://www.hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280%3B-1%3B-1%3B-1%3B-1&sku=674453 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 26, 2012 |title=Kelly Rowland: Work: The Best Of (2010): CD: hmv.com |access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref>

[[File:Kelly Rowland 12, 2012.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Rowland performing in Sydney during Supafest, April 2012]] In January 2011, Rowland reunited with Nelly on "Gone", a sequel to their successful 2002 collaboration "Dilemma".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2009/12/16/video-nelly-kelly-rowland-record-dilemma-sequel/ |title=Video: Nelly & Kelly Rowland Record 'Dilemma' Sequel |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=December 1, 2009 |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=August 23, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100823203109/http://www.rap-up.com/2009/12/16/video-nelly-kelly-rowland-record-dilemma-sequel/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon its release, the song failed to reprise the success of "Dilemma". In April 2011, Rowland appeared on Italian DJ Alex Gaudino's single "What a Feeling", which became another UK top-ten hit. During this time, Rowland's boyfriend (and future husband), Tim Weatherspoon, became her manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/47682-who-is-tim-witherspoon-kelly-rowland-her-husband-mixed-business-pleasure/|title=Meet Kelly Rowland's Husband|website=Bustle.com|date=November 5, 2014|access-date=February 21, 2022|archive-date=February 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221163248/https://www.bustle.com/articles/47682-who-is-tim-witherspoon-kelly-rowland-her-husband-mixed-business-pleasure|url-status=live}}</ref> Originally scheduled for release in 2010, Rowland's third studio album ''Here I Am'' was released on July 26, 2011, in the United States. The album sold 77,000&nbsp;copies in its first week<ref>{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Kelly Rowland's Album Gets Release Date|work=Rap-Up|publisher=Devin Lazerine|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2011/06/09/exclusive-kelly-rowlands-album-gets-release-date/|date=June 9, 2011|access-date=June 9, 2011|archive-date=October 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017183829/http://www.rap-up.com/2011/06/09/exclusive-kelly-rowlands-album-gets-release-date/|url-status=live}}</ref> and debuted atop the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.<ref name="US R&B">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/2011-08-13/r-b-hip-hop-albums|title=R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of August 13, 2011|magazine=Billboard|date=August 13, 2011|access-date=August 8, 2011|archive-date=June 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630130301/http://www.billboard.com/charts/2011-08-13/r-b-hip-hop-albums|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="hereiambillboard">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/468392/eric-church-lands-first-no-1-album-amy-winehouse-continues-to-climb |title=Eric Church Lands First No. 1 Album, Amy Winehouse Continues to Climb |magazine=Billboard |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |date=August 3, 2011 |access-date=August 7, 2011 |archive-date=April 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413083508/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/468392/eric-church-lands-first-no-1-album-amy-winehouse-continues-to-climb |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Here I Am'' produced the successful lead single "Commander", which peaked in the top-ten of many charts in Europe, and the UK top-ten single "Down for Whatever". It also included another successful single "Motivation", with Lil Wayne, which topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for seven consecutive weeks and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).<ref name="RIAA" /><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chart-juice-kelly-rowland-hits-no-1-on-rbhip-hop-songs-470968/ |title=Chart Juice: Kelly Rowland Hits No. 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs |magazine=Billboard |last=Ramirez |first=Erika |date=May 27, 2011 |access-date=May 28, 2011 |archive-date=June 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630075151/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/470968/chart-juice-kelly-rowland-hits-no-1-on-rbhip-hop-songs |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74355/week-ending-april-17-2011-songs-youth-will-be-served/ |title=Week Ending April 17, 2011. Songs: Youth Will Be Served |date=April 20, 2011 |first=Paul |last=Grein |publisher=Yahoo! Inc |access-date=April 20, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424213038/http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74355/week-ending-april-17-2011-songs-youth-will-be-served/ |archive-date=April 24, 2011 }}</ref> "Motivation" won Song of the Year at the 2011 Soul Train Music Awards<ref>{{cite web|last=Partridge|first=Kenneth|url=http://www.theboombox.com/2011/11/28/soul-train-awards-2011-cee-lo-common-whodini-perform/|title=Soul Train Awards 2011: Cee-Lo Green, Common, Whodini Perform|work=The Boombox|publisher=AOL|date=November 28, 2011|access-date=March 25, 2012|archive-date=March 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307185308/http://www.theboombox.com/2011/11/28/soul-train-awards-2011-cee-lo-common-whodini-perform/|url-status=live}}</ref> and Top R&B Song at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/billboard-music-awards-the-winners-list-1007108352.story|title=Billboard Music Awards: The Winners List|magazine=Billboard|date=May 20, 2012|access-date=May 21, 2012|archive-date=May 24, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524043707/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/billboard-music-awards-the-winners-list-1007108352.story|url-status=dead}}</ref> and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=28 |title=54th Annual GRAMMY Award Nominees And Winners |work=Grammy.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209163057/https://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=28 |archive-date=February 9, 2017 |url-status=dead |access-date=May 12, 2012 }}</ref> Rowland was the face of Diddy's women's fragrance Empress, the female counterpart to his men's fragrance I Am King.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elle.com/news/beauty-makeup/kelly-rowland-is-diddys-empress-26451 |title=Kelly Rowland is Diddy's Empress |work=ELLE |date=August 2, 2011 |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217163708/http://www.elle.com/news/beauty-makeup/kelly-rowland-is-diddys-empress-26451 |url-status=live }}</ref> She was also the worldwide ambassador for watchmakers company TW Steel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.twsteeluk.com/twblog/index.php/2011/12/tw-steel-are-proud-to-introduce-kelly-rowland-as-their-new-worldwide-ambassador/ |title=TW Steel are Proud to Introduce Kelly Rowland as their New Worldwide Ambassador |work=Twsteeluk.com |date=December 14, 2011 |access-date=April 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120620172847/http://www.twsteeluk.com/twblog/index.php/2011/12/tw-steel-are-proud-to-introduce-kelly-rowland-as-their-new-worldwide-ambassador |archive-date=June 20, 2012 }}</ref> Rowland's second compilation album, ''Playlist: the Very Best of Kelly Rowland'', was released on October 18, 2011, but failed to impact the charts. She also released her first fitness DVD titled ''Sexy Abs with Kelly Rowland''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehollywoodtrainer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=021&Category_Code=hwdtrainer&Product_Count=0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422125206/http://www.thehollywoodtrainer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=021&Category_Code=hwdtrainer&Product_Count=0|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 22, 2012|title=Sexy Abs with Kelly Rowland: The Hollywood Trainer |access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref> Later that year, it was confirmed that Rowland would replace Dannii Minogue as a judge for the eighth series of ''The X Factor UK'' alongside Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow (who replaced Simon Cowell), and Tulisa (who replaced Cheryl Cole).<ref name="Perricone">{{cite news|first=Kathleen|last=Perricone|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2011/05/30/2011-05-30_kelly_rowland_joins_british_x_factor_destinys_child_singer_hired_after_cheryl_co.html?r=entertainment|title=Kelly Rowland Joins British 'X Factor'|work=Daily News (New York)|date=May 30, 2011|access-date=May 30, 2011|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407165110/https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2011/05/30/2011-05-30_kelly_rowland_joins_british_x_factor_destinys_child_singer_hired_after_cheryl_co.html%3Fr%3Dentertainment|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland's team of contestants in the "Girls" category, including Amelia Lily, becoming the last contestant eliminated in one series. Rowland would also later be revealed as the judge who formed the girl group Little Mix.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/13/x-factor-kelly-rowland-was-brains-behind-little-mix-in-unseen-clip-17749410/ |title=Unseen X Factor footage reveals Kelly Rowland was brains behind Little Mix formation |website=Metro |date=November 13, 2022 |access-date=November 13, 2022 |first=Jennifer |last=McShane |archive-date=November 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113151324/https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/13/x-factor-kelly-rowland-was-brains-behind-little-mix-in-unseen-clip-17749410/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Due to a conflicting schedule, Rowland did not return for the ninth series in 2012 and was replaced by former judge of ''The X Factor USA'', Nicole Scherzinger.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nicole-scherzinger-confirms-role-as-338293/|title=Nicole Scherzinger Confirms Role as Judge on U.K. 'X Factor'|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=June 15, 2012|access-date=March 1, 2021|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126230658/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nicole-scherzinger-confirms-role-as-338293|url-status=live}}</ref> During the Black Women in Music event held on February 8, 2012, ''Essence'' magazine honored Rowland and music executive Sylvia Rhone for their contributions to music.<ref name="Rowland honoured">{{cite web |url=http://www.essence.com/2012/01/09/kelly-rowland-is-essences-black-women-in-music-honoree/ |title=Kelly Rowland Is Essence's Black Women in Music Honoree |work=Essence |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218062643/http://www.essence.com/2012/01/09/kelly-rowland-is-essences-black-women-in-music-honoree |archive-date=February 18, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In April 2012, Rowland toured Australia alongside Ludacris, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, T-Pain, Ice Cube, Lupe Fiasco, and Big Sean for the urban festival, Supafest.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vout|first=Elise|url=http://www.mtv.com.au/news/e8a33a74-supafest-2012-review-part-I|title=Lupe Fiasco, Kelly Rowland, Ice Cube And More Rock The Aussie Music Festival|publisher=MTV Australia. Viacom|date=April 15, 2012|access-date=May 21, 2013|archive-date=April 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407053010/http://www.mtv.com.au/news/e8a33a74-supafest-2012-review-part-I|url-status=dead}}</ref> That same month, she returned to the big screen playing the supporting role of Brenda in the romantic comedy ''Think Like a Man''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Edosomwan |first=Esosa |url=http://blackstarnews.com/news/135/ARTICLE/8140/2012-04-20.html |title=Movie Review: Think Like a Man |work=Black Star News |date=April 20, 2012 |access-date=May 11, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509170430/http://www.blackstarnews.com/news/135/ARTICLE/8140/2012-04-20.html |archive-date=May 9, 2012 }}</ref> The film, which also starred Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, and Kevin Hart, topped the US box office and grossed $91.5&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=thinklikeaman.htm |title=Think Like a Man (2012) |website=Box Office Mojo |date=July 8, 2012 |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=June 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606050000/http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=thinklikeaman.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Rowland recorded "Need a Reason" with Future and Bei Maejor for the ''Think Like a Man'' soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/think-like-a-man-music-from-inspired-by-the-film/515039711 |title=iTunes – Music – Think Like a Man (Music from & Inspired By the Film) by Various Artists |publisher=iTunes |date=April 6, 2012 |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421131831/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/think-like-man-music-from/id515039711 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In June 2012, Rowland became the face of popular rum brand Bacardi. Rowland and German production team Project B reworked the Bacardi song, "Bacardi Feeling (Summer Dreamin')", and released an accompanying music video to help promote the brand.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/kelly-rowland-pushing-bacardi-rum-and-a-sexy-new-album/ |title=Kelly Rowland pushing Bacardi rum (and a "sexy" new album) – CMU: Complete Music Update |publisher=Thecmuwebsite.com |date=June 1, 2012 |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=February 22, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222164923/http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/kelly-rowland-pushing-bacardi-rum-and-a-sexy-new-album/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/06/17/video-kelly-rowland-summer-dreaming/ |title=Video: Kelly Rowland – 'Summer Dreaming' |work=Rap-Up |publisher=Devin Lazerine |date=June 17, 2012 |access-date=June 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619171741/http://www.rap-up.com/2012/06/17/video-kelly-rowland-summer-dreaming/ |archive-date=June 19, 2012 }}</ref> In August 2012, Rowland became a dance master in the first season of the Australian talent show ''Everybody Dance Now'' alongside Jason Derulo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/32494/kelly-rowland-and-jason-derulo-to-mentor-on-everybody-dance-now |title=Kelly Rowland And Jason Derulo To Mentor On Everybody Dance Now |work=Take 40 Australia |date=July 5, 2012 |access-date=July 14, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223015742/http://www.take40.com/news/32494/kelly-rowland-and-jason-derulo-to-mentor-on-everybody-dance-now |archive-date=February 23, 2014 }}</ref> The show was canceled after the fourth episode due to poor ratings.<ref name="Knox">{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/08/axed-everybody-dance-now.html|title=Axed: Everybody Dance Now|website=TV Tonight|date=August 21, 2012|access-date=August 21, 2012|archive-date=August 24, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120824001942/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/08/axed-everybody-dance-now.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2013–2014: ''Talk a Good Game'' and ''The X Factor USA'' === In January 2013, Destiny's Child released a compilation album titled ''Love Songs'', a collection of romance-themed songs from their previous albums, as well as the newly recorded song "Nuclear".<ref>{{cite web|last=Garibaldi|first=Christina|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1700073/destinys-child-nuclear-single.jhtml|title=Destiny's Child Drop New Single 'Nuclear'|publisher=MTV News|date=January 11, 2013|access-date=January 13, 2013|archive-date=January 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130114031230/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1700073/destinys-child-nuclear-single.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 3, 2013, during Beyoncé's performance at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Rowland and Michelle Williams joined her on stage to perform "Bootylicious", "Independent Women" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/10/16/report-beyonce-to-perform-at-super-bowl-halftime-show/|title=Beyoncé to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime Show|work=Rap-Up|publisher=Devin Lazerine|date=October 16, 2012|access-date=October 17, 2012|archive-date=September 13, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140913103904/http://www.rap-up.com/2012/10/16/report-beyonce-to-perform-at-super-bowl-halftime-show/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 24, 2013, Rowland co-hosted the Academy Awards pre-show for the 85th Academy Awards alongside Kristin Chenoweth, Lara Spencer, Robin Roberts, and Jess Cagle. In May 2013, it was announced that Rowland would replace L.A. Reid as a judge on ''The X Factor USA'' for its third and final season, joining Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and fellow new judge Paulina Rubio (who was replacing Britney Spears). Rowland's contestants from the "Over 25s", including Jeff Gutt, finished as the runner-up on this final season. On ''The X Factor USA'', Rowland had more success and popularity as a judge than ''The X Factor UK''. Later that month, Rowland performed as a supporting headlining act at the RiverFest 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Rowland embarked on the Lights Out Tour, a co-headlining tour with The-Dream, to promote her fourth studio album ''Talk a Good Game''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/05/23/kelly-rowland-reschedules-lights-out-tour-with-the-dream/ |title=Kelly Rowland Reschedules 'Lights Out' Tour with The-Dream |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=May 2, 2013 |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=August 19, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819120315/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/05/23/kelly-rowland-reschedules-lights-out-tour-with-the-dream/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Formerly titled ''Year of the Woman'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/10/10/kelly-rowland-announces-new-album-year-of-the-woman/ |title=Kelly Rowland Announces New Album 'Year of the Woman' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |access-date=May 29, 2013 |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201001300/http://www.rap-up.com/2012/10/10/kelly-rowland-announces-new-album-year-of-the-woman/ |url-status=live }}</ref> the album was released on June 18, 2013, in the US. It is Rowland's first release with Republic Records following Universal Music Group's decision to close Universal Motown and Universal Republic and reviving Motown Records and Republic Records. ''Talk a Good Game'' sold 68,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming Rowland's third top-ten album in the US.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1568167/kanye-wests-yeezus-leads-four-top-10-debuts-on-billboard-200|title=Kanye West's 'Yeezus' Leads Four Top 10 Debuts on Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|date=June 26, 2013|access-date=June 27, 2013|archive-date=June 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630091353/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1568167/kanye-wests-yeezus-leads-four-top-10-debuts-on-billboard-200|url-status=live}}</ref> The album's lead single "Kisses Down Low" was a moderate success on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and was certified gold by RIAA for exceeded 500,000 copies sold. The second and final single was "Dirty Laundry". In December 2013, Rowland appeared in Beyoncé's "Grown Woman" music video and alongside Williams in Beyoncé's "Superpower" music video and provided backing vocals on the same track, taken from her self-titled fifth studio album.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beyonce-available-worldwide-now-235687181.html |title=BEYONCÉ Available Worldwide Now |publisher=Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records |via=PR Newswire |access-date=December 13, 2013 |date=December 13, 2013 |archive-date=November 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125101800/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beyonce-available-worldwide-now-235687181.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In February 2014, Rowland was featured on Joe's single "Love & Sex Part 2".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2014/02/15/video-joe-f-kelly-rowland-love-sex-part-2/|title=Video: Joe f/ Kelly Rowland – 'Love & Sex (Part 2)'|work=Rap-Up|date=February 15, 2014|access-date=March 5, 2014|archive-date=March 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303201526/http://www.rap-up.com/2014/02/15/video-joe-f-kelly-rowland-love-sex-part-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2014, she was named a spokesperson for cosmetic company Caress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2014/03/31/kelly-rowland-named-the-fabulista-new-face-of-caress-get-ready-to-indulge/ |title=Kelly Rowland Named the "Fabulista" New Face of Caress: "Get Ready to Indulge!" &#124; DrJays.com Live &#124; Fashion. Music. Lifestyle |access-date=December 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821020022/http://live.drjays.com/index.php/2014/03/31/kelly-rowland-named-the-fabulista-new-face-of-caress-get-ready-to-indulge/ |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> During an interview with ''HuffPost Live'' on March 26, 2014, Rowland revealed that she has begun recording her fifth studio album and said the new music, which encompasses horns, drums, and flutes, was influenced by iconic female singers including Diana Ross.<ref name="HuffPost Live">{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2014/03/26/kelly-rowland-leaves-label-starts-fresh-with-fifth-album/|title=Kelly Rowland Leaves Label, Starts 'Fresh' with Fifth Album|work=Rap-Up|date=March 26, 2014|access-date=March 26, 2014|archive-date=March 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327234419/http://www.rap-up.com/2014/03/26/kelly-rowland-leaves-label-starts-fresh-with-fifth-album/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland also announced in the interview that she left Republic Records, adding that she "just needed a fresh, new start."<ref name="HuffPost Live" /> In June 2014, Rowland and Beyoncé were featured on Williams' single "Say Yes".<ref>{{Citation|last=MichelleWilliamsVEVO|title=Michelle Williams – Say Yes ft. Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland|date=June 1, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MZxf-lQD-o| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/2MZxf-lQD-o| archive-date=October 30, 2021|access-date=April 2, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The same month, her song "The Game" and its music video appeared on Pepsi's visual album for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, titled ''Beats of the Beautiful Game''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6084764/pepsi-beats-beautiful-game-world-cup-album-kelly-rowland-timbaland|title=Pepsi's 'Beats of the Beautiful Game' Soccer Album Set for June 10|magazine=Billboard|date=May 12, 2014|access-date=May 24, 2014|archive-date=May 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514233009/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6084764/pepsi-beats-beautiful-game-world-cup-album-kelly-rowland-timbaland|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 19, 2014, Rowland was featured on Adrian Marcel's song "Honey" from his mixtape ''Weak After Next''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kellyrowland.com/new-music-adrian-marcel-feat-kelly-rowland-honey/|title=Kelly Rowland|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402093647/http://kellyrowland.com/new-music-adrian-marcel-feat-kelly-rowland-honey/|archive-date=April 2, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> and on Beau Vallis's song "Love Stand Still".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kellyrowland.com/new-music-beau-vallis-feat-kelly-rowland-love-stand-still/|title=Kelly Rowland|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402093830/http://kellyrowland.com/new-music-beau-vallis-feat-kelly-rowland-love-stand-still/|archive-date=April 2, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rowland also contributed background vocals to the song "You're My Star", the first single released from Tank's 2014 album ''Stronger''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kellman|first1=Andy|title=Tank – "Stronger" Overview|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/stronger-mw0002690062|website=allmusic.com|publisher=Allmusic|access-date=August 14, 2014|archive-date=August 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815222932/http://www.allmusic.com/album/stronger-mw0002690062|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>Tank – Stronger (CD liner notes). Atlantic Records. 543603-2</ref>

=== 2015–2020: ''The Voice Australia'' === In August 2015, she was featured on Jacob Whitesides's single "I Know What You Did Last Summer".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2015/09/01/new-music-jacob-whitesides-kelly-rowland-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer/|title=New Music: Jacob Whitesides feat. Kelly Rowland – 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'|website=Rap-Up|language=en-US|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402094055/https://www.rap-up.com/2015/09/01/new-music-jacob-whitesides-kelly-rowland-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland was part of the recurring cast of the second season of the television series ''Empire''. She played Leah Walker, Lucious Lyon's mother, in flashbacks and starred in five episodes. She recorded a song for the show called "Mona Lisa" which was included in the EP ''Empire: Music from "Be True"'', released on October 21, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itun.es/gb/hoQy-|title=iTunes – Music – Empire: Music from "Be True" – EP by Empire Cast|date=October 21, 2015|publisher=iTunes Store (GB)|access-date=November 17, 2015|archive-date=December 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217052941/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/empire-music-from-be-true-ep/1046651783|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 26, 2015, Rowland released a new song titled "Dumb" which is rumored to appear on her upcoming fifth album. Rowland's new record does not have a release date yet.

Rowland, along with Missy Elliott, Kelly Clarkson, Zendaya, Janelle Monáe, Lea Michele, and Chloe x Halle were all featured on a charity single put together by US First Lady Michelle Obama. "This Is For My Girls" was written by Diane Warren and was released on March 15, 2016. The song was created to raise funds and awareness towards Obama's Let Girls Learn initiative – aimed at boosting education rates amongst adolescent girls around the world who are denied the right to an education.<ref name="mygirls">{{cite web|last=Lindner|first=Emilee|title=Michelle Obama Teams with Missy Elliott, Janelle Monae, Zendaya & More for New Song|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2016/03/michelle-obama-missy-elliott-janelle-monae-zendaya-song-sxsw-this-is-for-my-girls?campaign=scl%7Ctwt%7Cfsc|publisher=Fuse|date=March 15, 2016|access-date=March 15, 2016|archive-date=August 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825225111/http://www.fuse.tv/2016/03/michelle-obama-missy-elliott-janelle-monae-zendaya-song-sxsw-this-is-for-my-girls?campaign=scl%7Ctwt%7Cfsc|url-status=live}}</ref> The iTunes-exclusive record was used to both coincide with Obama's Texan SXSW speech and to promote the "Let Girls Learn" initiative.<ref name="mygirls" /> The following month, Rowland hosted BET's documentary series ''Chasing Destiny'', where she and choreographer/director Frank Gatson Jr. searched to find the next superstars for an all-female group.<ref name="LoC">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chasing-destiny-kelly-rowland-appear-bet-reality-show-1499303 |title=Chasing Destiny: Kelly Rowland to appear in BET reality show |magazine=IB Times |date=May 1, 2015 |access-date=April 20, 2020 |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402145905/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chasing-destiny-kelly-rowland-appear-bet-reality-show-1499303 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thegrio.com/2016/01/08/beyonces-creative-director-frank-gatson-says-latavia-and-letoya-messed-up-destinys-child/ |title=Beyoncé's creative director Frank Gatson says Latavia and Letoya 'messed up' Destiny's Child |publisher=TheGrio |date=January 8, 2016 |access-date=April 20, 2020 |archive-date=April 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414062149/https://thegrio.com/2016/01/08/beyonces-creative-director-frank-gatson-says-latavia-and-letoya-messed-up-destinys-child/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/shows/chasing-destiny/news/about-chasing-destiny.html?cid=facebook|title=About Chasing Destiny|publisher=BET|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402130758/https://www.bet.com/shows/chasing-destiny/news/about-chasing-destiny.html?cid=facebook|url-status=dead}}</ref> They eventually formed the girl group June's Diary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/06/kelly-rowland-chasing-destiny-all-of-us/|title=Chasing Destiny Debut First Single 'All Of Us'|date=June 9, 2016|website=Vibe|access-date=June 19, 2016|archive-date=June 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615041248/http://www.vibe.com/2016/06/kelly-rowland-chasing-destiny-all-of-us/|url-status=live}}</ref>

250px|thumb|right|Rowland in 2018

On December 24, 2016, it was announced that Rowland would replace Ronan Keating as a coach on the sixth season of ''The Voice Australia'', which aired in early 2017. Rowland played the role of Margot Scotts in the television film ''Love By the 10th Date'', which premiered on Lifetime on January 28, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2016/12/meagan-good-kelly-rowland-lifetime-love-by-the-10th-date|title=Meagan Good To Star In Lifetime's 'Love By the 10th Date'|date=December 2, 2016|website=Vibe|language=en|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402094751/https://www.vibe.com/2016/12/meagan-good-kelly-rowland-lifetime-love-by-the-10th-date|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 11, 2017, Kelly released her first book named ''Whoa, Baby!: A Guide for New Moms Who Feel Overwhelmed and Freaked Out (and Wonder What the #*$& Just Happened).<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kelly-rowland-on-new-album-movie-book-makeup-line-exclusive-7502667/|title=Kelly Rowland on Her New Album, Movie and Book: Exclusive|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402205059/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7502667/kelly-rowland-on-new-album-movie-book-makeup-line-exclusive|url-status=live}}</ref>'' On August 8, 2017, it was announced that Rowland was joining new judge Jennifer Hudson on the thirteenth season of The Voice US, who served as the winning coach on last season's The Voice UK. Hudson supported Rowland, a coach on the Australian version, as her advisor''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/music/the-voice-season-13-advisors/|title=The Voice Season 13 Advisors Revealed: Billy Ray Cyrus, Joe Jonas, Kelly Rowland and Rascal Flatts|website=PEOPLE.com|language=en|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402095134/https://people.com/music/the-voice-season-13-advisors/|url-status=live}}</ref>'' In April 2018, Rowland reunited with Beyoncé Knowles and Michelle Williams during Knowles' headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.<ref name="Coachella">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/destinys-child-beyonce-coachella-reunion-video-1202753551/|title=Destiny's Child Reunites with Beyonce at Coachella|date=April 15, 2018|access-date=April 15, 2018|work=Variety|archive-date=April 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415191145/http://variety.com/2018/music/news/destinys-child-beyonce-coachella-reunion-video-1202753551/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the seventh season of ''The Voice Australia'', she became the winning coach with two of her contestants Sam Perry and Bella Paige became the final two, with Sam Perry as the winner and Bella Paige as the runner-up.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/au/news/944873/the-voice-australia-2018-winner-sam-perry-on-ignoring-the-haters-and-sharing-jumpers-with-kelly-rowland|title=The Voice Australia 2018 Winner Sam Perry on Ignoring the Haters and Sharing Jumpers with Kelly Rowland|date=June 17, 2018|website=E! News|language=en-AU|access-date=January 26, 2020|archive-date=January 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126162939/https://www.eonline.com/au/news/944873/the-voice-australia-2018-winner-sam-perry-on-ignoring-the-haters-and-sharing-jumpers-with-kelly-rowland|url-status=live}}</ref>

In September 2018, BET announced that Rowland would star as Gladys Knight in the series ''American Soul''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Kelly-Price-and-Kelly-Rowland-to-Star-in-BET-Drama-AMERICAN-SOUL-20180927|title=Kelly Price and Kelly Rowland to Star in BET Drama 'American Soul'|magazine=Broadway World|language=en|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402130918/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Kelly-Price-and-Kelly-Rowland-to-Star-in-BET-Drama-AMERICAN-SOUL-20180927|url-status=live}}</ref> She released a new single, "Kelly" on November 22, 2018.<ref name="Source5">{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2018/11/kelly-rowland-new-single-kelly|title=Kelly Rowland Hops In Her Bag With New Single "Kelly"|last=Thompson|first=Desire|date=November 23, 2018|work=Vibe|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124134140/https://www.vibe.com/2018/11/kelly-rowland-new-single-kelly/|archive-date=November 24, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2019, ''American Soul'' premiered to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web |title=American Soul: Season 1 |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/american-soul |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=February 25, 2021 |archive-date=October 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024143212/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/american-soul |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 6, Rowland released a second single called "Crown" with the music video in partnership with Dove for the campaign #MyHairMyCrown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.essence.com/entertainment/only-essence/kelly-rowlands-new-music-video-crown-encourages-women-to-love-their-hair/|title=Kelly Rowland's New Music Video 'Crown' Encourages Women To Love Their Hair|website=Essence|access-date=February 6, 2019|archive-date=February 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207141228/https://www.essence.com/entertainment/only-essence/kelly-rowlands-new-music-video-crown-encourages-women-to-love-their-hair/|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2019, she featured on Ciara's song "Girl Gang" from the album ''Beauty Marks''. On May 18, Rowland published an EP titled ''The Kelly Rowland Edition'' on streaming platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://genius.com/albums/Kelly-rowland/The-kelly-rowland-edition|title=The Kelly Rowland Edition by Kelly Rowland|website=Genius|language=en|access-date=May 18, 2019|archive-date=October 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006051652/https://genius.com/albums/Kelly-rowland/The-kelly-rowland-edition|url-status=live}}</ref> She also continued her work at The Voice Australia, starred in television series ''L.A.'s Finest'', Robin Thede's HBO series ''A Black Lady Sketch Show'', and the Christmas movie, ''Merry Liddle Christmas'', produced by Rowland and her husband for Lifetime in December 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/08/19/kelly-rowland-lifetime-christmas-movie/|title=Kelly Rowland to star in Lifetime movie inspired by her real-life 'Christmas catastrophe'|website=EW.com|language=en|access-date=August 23, 2019|archive-date=August 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819201545/https://ew.com/tv/2019/08/19/kelly-rowland-lifetime-christmas-movie/|url-status=live}}</ref> As part of the Christmas movie, Rowland released a song, "Love You More at Christmas Time" via her own record label, KTR Records.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Love-You-More-Christmas-Time/dp/B081K6N83N/ |title=Love You More At Christmas Time by Kelly Rowland on Amazon Music |website=Amazon.com |date=December 1, 2019 |access-date=April 20, 2020 |archive-date=December 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217052937/https://www.amazon.com/Love-You-More-Christmas-Time/dp/B081K6N83N/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/C3905000 | title=KTR RECORDS, INC. :: California (US) :: OpenCorporates | access-date=January 7, 2020 | archive-date=December 8, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208190003/https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/C3905000 | url-status=live }}</ref> On April 17, 2020, Rowland released a single titled "Coffee" through KTR Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/music/album/?id=B467g5olfsprwrn6kzdsfrm62iy |title=Kelly Rowland: COFFEE – Music on Google Play |website=Play.google.com |access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref> On May 6, 2020, she announced her management deal with Roc Nation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland Signs Management Deal With Roc Nation|url=https://www.vibe.com/2020/05/kelly-rowland-signs-management-deal-with-roc-nation/|access-date=February 24, 2021|website=Vibe|date=May 6, 2020|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920045412/https://www.vibe.com/2020/05/kelly-rowland-signs-management-deal-with-roc-nation|url-status=live}}</ref> This announcement meant Rowland's husband would no longer manage her.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theybf.com/2020/07/02/kelly-rowland-reveals-how-she-almost-lost-everything-trying-to-keep-up-with-the-joneses-h/|title=Kelly Rowland Reveals How She Almost Went 'Rich Broke' Trying To Maintain A Luxe Lifestyle & Her Husband No Longer Being Her Manager|website=theybf.com|date=July 2, 2020|access-date=February 21, 2022|archive-date=February 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221144531/https://theybf.com/2020/07/02/kelly-rowland-reveals-how-she-almost-lost-everything-trying-to-keep-up-with-the-joneses-h|url-status=live}}</ref> In the ninth season of ''The Voice Australia'', she became the winning coach for the second time with her contestant Chris Sebastian as the winner.

===2020–present: ''K'', ''The Voice UK'', and other works=== Rowland made a cameo in Beyoncé's Disney+ musical film ''Black Is King'', which was released globally on July 31, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Yaptangco|first=Ariana|date=July 31, 2020|title=Here's Every Celebrity Cameo in 'Black is King'|url=https://www.elle.com/culture/g33480949/black-is-king-beyonce-celebrity-cameos/|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=ELLE|language=en-US|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031074443/https://www.elle.com/culture/g33480949/black-is-king-beyonce-celebrity-cameos/|url-status=live}}</ref> She appeared in the movie ''Bad Hair'', released on Hulu, in October 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Murphy|first=Mekado|date=October 23, 2020|title=Watch Kelly Rowland Play an '80s Pop Star in 'Bad Hair'|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/23/movies/bad-hair-clip.html|access-date=February 15, 2021|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=October 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027134946/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/23/movies/bad-hair-clip.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland recorded three songs for the movie's soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Folk|first=Antwane|date=October 23, 2020|title=Listen to 'Bad Hair' Soundtrack Featuring Kelly Rowland|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2020/10/listen-bad-hair-soundtrack-featuring-kelly-rowland/|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=ratedrnb.com|language=en|archive-date=September 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922052537/https://ratedrnb.com/2020/10/listen-bad-hair-soundtrack-featuring-kelly-rowland/|url-status=live}}</ref> That same month, she released her second single of the year titled "Crazy" on KTR Records, along with an official lyric video.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jon|date=October 14, 2020|title=Kelly Rowland is "Crazy" on new single|url=https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/10/14/21515931/kelly-rowland-crazy-song|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=REVOLT|language=en|archive-date=July 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711041847/https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/10/14/21515931/kelly-rowland-crazy-song|url-status=live}}</ref> As part of the NFL's Songs of the Season campaign, Rowland released another single called "Hitman" in November 2020. An accompanying music video premiered on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jon|date=November 25, 2020|title=Kelly Rowland drops new video for "Hitman"|url=https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/11/25/21720740/kelly-rowland-hitman-video|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=REVOLT|language=en|archive-date=November 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125221621/https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/11/25/21720740/kelly-rowland-hitman-video|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland continued acting, starring in ''Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding'', Lifetime's first-ever holiday sequel to ''Merry Liddle Christmas'', which aired at the end of the month.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland's 'Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding' a Ratings Winner for Lifetime - That Grape Juice|url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/entertainment/2020/12/kelly-rowlands-merry-liddle-christmas-wedding-ratings-winner-for-lifetime/|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=thatgrapejuice.net|date=December 3, 2020 |archive-date=January 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125033736/https://thatgrapejuice.net/entertainment/2020/12/kelly-rowlands-merry-liddle-christmas-wedding-ratings-winner-for-lifetime/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland recorded a cover of "We Need a Little Christmas" to help promote the film, which she produced with her husband.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland's 7 Favorite Holiday Songs|url=https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/merry-liddle-christmas-wedding/pages/kelly-rowlands-7-favorite-holiday-songs/|access-date=February 24, 2021|website=mylifetime.com|archive-date=January 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120043044/https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/merry-liddle-christmas-wedding/pages/kelly-rowlands-7-favorite-holiday-songs|url-status=live}}</ref>

To commemorate her fortieth birthday, Rowland released the dance-infused song "Black Magic" on February 12, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland "Black Magic"|url=http://rapradar.com/2021/02/12/kelly-rowland-black-magic/|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=Rap Radar|date=February 12, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=February 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212055927/https://rapradar.com/2021/02/12/kelly-rowland-black-magic/|url-status=live}}</ref> Her sons, Titan and Noah, make an appearance in the supporting visual.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland Has Her Baby Bump Painted, Then Cradles Newborn Son in 'Black Magic' Music Video|url=https://people.com/parents/kelly-rowland-baby-bump-painted-newborn-son-noah-cameo-music-video/|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=PEOPLE.com|language=en|archive-date=April 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420215301/https://people.com/parents/kelly-rowland-baby-bump-painted-newborn-son-noah-cameo-music-video/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 19, Rowland's EP, ''K'', premiered on streaming platforms, alongside the music video for its opening track, "Flowers".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland Drops 'K' EP And "Flowers" Music Video|url=https://www.vibe.com/2021/02/kelly-rowland-k-ep-flowers-music-video/|access-date=February 24, 2021|website=Vibe|date=February 19, 2021|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225133555/https://www.vibe.com/2021/02/kelly-rowland-k-ep-flowers-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2021, Rowland released a cover of "Wonderful Time" to support her third holiday movie, ''Merry Liddle Christmas Baby'', which aired that month on Lifetime.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New Video: Kelly Rowland – 'Wonderful Time'|url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2021/11/new-video-kelly-rowland-wonderful-time/|access-date=November 27, 2021|website=That Grape Juice|date=November 27, 2021 |language=en-US|archive-date=November 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128014503/https://thatgrapejuice.net/2021/11/new-video-kelly-rowland-wonderful-time/|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2022, Rowland starred alongside Marsai Martin and Omari Hardwick in the Paramount+ film ''Fantasy Football''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fantasy Football movie starring Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland hits Paramount+ Nov. 25|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/fantasy-football-movie-starring-omari-hardwick-kelly-rowland-hits-paramount-nov-25/|website=CBS Sports|date=November 15, 2022|access-date=November 26, 2022|archive-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126034818/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/fantasy-football-movie-starring-omari-hardwick-kelly-rowland-hits-paramount-nov-25/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 26, 2023, Rowland performed at the Domain Dance Party for WorldPride Sydney 2023.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.timeout.com/sydney/nightlife/domain-dance-party|title=Domain Dance Party|work=timeout|access-date=August 10, 2023|archive-date=August 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230107/https://www.timeout.com/sydney/nightlife/domain-dance-party|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 3, 2023, she headlined the English ''Mighty Hoopla'' music festival, held in London,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.londonworld.com/whats-on/mighty-hoopla-2023-line-up-set-times-for-saturday-sunday-4164809|title=Mighty Hoopla 2023: Line up & set times for Saturday & Sunday including Kelly Rowland and Years & Years|website=London World|last=Hawes|first=Charlotte|date=May 31, 2023|access-date=June 3, 2023|archive-date=June 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603215705/https://www.londonworld.com/whats-on/mighty-hoopla-2023-line-up-set-times-for-saturday-sunday-4164809|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KELLYROWLAND/status/1665111585294020611|title=This energy @mightyhoopla was NEXT LEVEL!!! DAMN LONDON!I love you so much! Thank you for having me!!!|website=Twitter|date=June 3, 2023|access-date=June 3, 2023|archive-date=December 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217124409/https://twitter.com/KELLYROWLAND/status/1665111585294020611|url-status=live}}</ref> sharing the top billing with English electro band Years & Years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/years-years-and-kelly-rowland-to-headline-mighty-hoopla-2023-3345851|title=Years & Years and Kelly Rowland to headline Mighty Hoopla 2023|website=NME|last=Richards|first=Will|date=November 9, 2022|access-date=June 3, 2023|archive-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126145815/https://www.nme.com/news/music/years-years-and-kelly-rowland-to-headline-mighty-hoopla-2023-3345851|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland starred in Tyler Perry's Netflix legal drama, ''Mea Culpa'' which was released on February 23, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland to Star in Tyler Perry's 'Mea Culpa' for Netflix|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kelly-rowland-tyler-perry-mea-culpa-netflix-1235332873/|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=February 23, 2023|access-date=February 23, 2023|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223221037/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kelly-rowland-tyler-perry-mea-culpa-netflix-1235332873/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/netflix-new-movies-february-2024-1851203666|title=11 movies to check out on Netflix this February|website=The A.V. Club|date=February 1, 2024| access-date=February 24, 2024}}</ref>

On June 24, 2025, it was announced Rowland would appear as a support act for Brandy and Monica's The Boy Is Mine Tour alongside Muni Long and Jamal Roberts; the tour took place from October to December 2025.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/brandy-monica-boy-is-mine-tour-dates-kelly-rowland-muni-long-1236005655/|title=Brandy & Monica Announce 'The Boy Is Mine' Co-Headlining Tour With Kelly Rowland, Muni Long & Jamal Roberts: All the Dates|magazine=Billboard|last=Denis|first=Kyle|date=June 24, 2025 |access-date=June 24, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2025/music/news/brandy-monica-announce-the-boy-is-mine-tour-1236438761/|title=Brandy and Monica Announce 'The Boy Is Mine' Tour With Special Guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and Jamal Roberts|website=Variety|last=Horowitz|first=Steven J|date=June 24, 2025|access-date=June 24, 2025}}</ref> In February 2026, Rowland starred alongside Method Man in the romantic comedy ''Relationship Goals''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/qmalpw/kelly-rowland-method-man-star-in-rom-com|title=Kelly Rowland and Method Man Set to Star in a Feel-Good Romantic Comedy|date=February 14, 2025|website=BET|access-date=February 15, 2024}}</ref> Rowland will debut as a coach on series 14 of ''The Voice UK'', set to premiere in 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 3, 2025 |title=Kelly Rowland joins the gang as The Voice UK returns to MediaCity studio - Prolific North |url=https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/news/kelly-rowland-joins-the-gang-asthe-voice-uk-returns-to-mediacity-studio/ |access-date=June 3, 2025 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Personal life == In December 2013, Rowland announced her engagement to Tim Weatherspoon during an appearance on ''The Queen Latifah Show''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelly-rowland-confirms-engagement-tim-witherspoon-skype-proposal-20131712/|title=Kelly Rowland Confirms Engagement to Tim Weatherspoon: "He Put a Ring On It" Via Skype!|magazine=Us Weekly|date=December 17, 2013|access-date=May 14, 2014|archive-date=May 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514223025/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelly-rowland-confirms-engagement-tim-witherspoon-skype-proposal-20131712|url-status=live}}</ref> They began dating circa 2009,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/kellyrowland/p/CsB3YBvJA3-/|title=Kelly Rowland on Instagram: "Look at Us! 14yrs together..."|website=Instagram}}</ref> after first meeting and becoming friends in the early 2000s,<ref>{{cite web|first=Vandana|last=Pawa|url=https://people.com/who-is-tim-weatherspoon-kelly-rowland-husband-7502453|title=Who Is Kelly Rowland's Husband? All About Tim Weatherspoon|website=People|date=July 27, 2023}}</ref> when they were introduced by Rowland's Destiny's Child bandmate Michelle Williams.<ref>{{cite web|author=McKenzie Jean-Philippe|url=https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a24679776/kelly-rowland-plead-the-gif-video/|title=Watch Kelly Rowland Spill on Mom Guilt, Miss Tina's Jokes, Girl Groups, and More|website=Oprah Daily|date=November 5, 2018 |access-date=May 15, 2019}}</ref> They were married in Costa Rica on May 9, 2014,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelly-rowland-marries-tim-witherspoon-in-costa-rica-2014125|title=Kelly Rowland Marries Tim Weatherspoon In Costa Rica|last=Marquina|first=Sierra|magazine=Us Weekly|date=May 12, 2014|access-date=May 14, 2014|archive-date=May 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514002738/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kelly-rowland-marries-tim-witherspoon-in-costa-rica-2014125|url-status=live}}</ref> and have two sons together, born in 2014 and 2021.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/kelly-rowland-gives-birth-welcomes-baby-boy-with-tim-witherspoon-2014511/|title=Kelly Rowland Welcomes a Baby Boy – Find Out His Name!|date=November 5, 2014|magazine=Us Weekly|language=en-US|access-date=April 2, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402095640/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/kelly-rowland-gives-birth-welcomes-baby-boy-with-tim-witherspoon-2014511/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/kelly-rowland-welcomes-2nd-child-with-husband-tim-weatherspoon/|title=Kelly Rowland Gives Birth, Welcomes 2nd Child With Husband Tim Weatherspoon|work=Us Weekly|date=January 30, 2021|access-date=January 30, 2021|archive-date=January 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130160531/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/kelly-rowland-welcomes-2nd-child-with-husband-tim-weatherspoon/|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2020, Rowland revealed she had reconciled with her estranged father, Christopher Lovett.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1163557/kelly-rowland-recalls-reuniting-with-her-biological-father-after-30-years-in-heartfelt-message/|title=Kelly Rowland Recalls Reuniting With Her Biological Father After 30 Years in Heartfelt Message|work=E! Online|date=June 22, 2020|access-date=February 25, 2021|archive-date=January 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111123442/https://www.eonline.com/news/1163557/kelly-rowland-recalls-reuniting-with-her-biological-father-after-30-years-in-heartfelt-message|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Artistry == === Musical style === {{Listen |filename=Kelly Rowland - Commander (feat. David Guetta).ogg |title="Commander" (2010) |description=A 19-second sample of "Commander". Rowland has stated that meeting David Guetta inspired her to record dance music.<ref name="EFinterview" /> |pos=right |format=Ogg}}

Rowland's voice is classified as a three-octave lyric mezzo-soprano,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lapatilla.com/site/2011/06/10/music-review-%C2%A1exclusiva-pitbull-y-kelly-rowland-se-unen-en-planet-pit-audio/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614205059/http://www.lapatilla.com/site/2011/06/10/music-review-%C2%A1exclusiva-pitbull-y-kelly-rowland-se-unen-en-planet-pit-audio/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 14, 2011 |title=Music Review: ¡Exclusiva! Pitbull y Kelly Rowland se unen en "Planet Pit" (Audio) |access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref> and her music includes various styles of musical genres such as contemporary R&B,<ref name="mtvbio" /> pop,<ref name="HIAallmusicreview" /> hip hop,<ref>{{cite web|last=Levine|first=Nick|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/music/albumreviews/a95548/kelly-rowland-ms-kelly-deluxe.html|title=Kelly Rowland: 'Ms. Kelly Deluxe'|work=Digital Spy|date=May 11, 2008|access-date=May 12, 2012|archive-date=June 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628212315/http://www.digitalspy.com.au/music/albumreviews/a95548/kelly-rowland-ms-kelly-deluxe.html|url-status=live}}</ref> soul,<ref name="AVhereiamreview">{{cite web |url=https://www.avclub.com/kelly-rowland-here-i-am-1798169035 |title=Here I Am |work=The A.V. Club |last=Rytlewski |first=Evan |date=July 25, 2011 |access-date=July 26, 2011 |archive-date=August 5, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110805093950/http://www.avclub.com/articles/kelly-rowland-here-i-am,59407/ |url-status=live }}</ref> as well as incorporating elements of rock,<ref name="mtvbio" /> and dance.<ref name="HIAallmusicreview" /> Her debut solo album ''Simply Deep'' (2002) followed an adult-alternative rock sound, while her second album ''Ms. Kelly'' (2007) featured an R&B/Hip-Hop sound.<ref name="mtvbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/rowland_kelly/artist.jhtml#biographyEnd |title=Kelly Rowland Biography |work=MTV |access-date=May 11, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511050824/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/rowland_kelly/artist.jhtml |archive-date=May 11, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="Eger-Cooper">{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/kelly-rowland--in-control-of-her-own-destiny-2021875.html |title=Kelly Rowland – In control of her own destiny |last=Eger-Cooper |first=Matilda |work=The Independent |date=July 9, 2010 |access-date=July 9, 2010 |location=London |archive-date=July 11, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100711173442/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/kelly-rowland--in-control-of-her-own-destiny-2021875.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In an interview with ''The Independent'', Rowland admitted that with her first two albums, she struggled to find her sound. "I was in a stage with the first two records where I was searching, and I was like, let me try a rock-dance approach, the label [and management] wanted me to try it, and I did it&nbsp;...&nbsp;And then after that came a more urban approach with ''Ms. Kelly'' in 2007."<ref name="Eger-Cooper" /> Her third album ''Here I Am'' (2011) consisted of a pop and R&B sound, with subtle influences of dance.<ref name="HIAallmusicreview">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|url=https://allmusic.com/album/here-i-am-r2228845/review|title=Kelly Rowland – Here I Am > Review|work=Allmusic|access-date=May 12, 2012|archive-date=December 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111227125050/http://allmusic.com/album/here-i-am-r2228845/review|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland stated that meeting David Guetta had influenced her to record dance music.<ref name="EFinterview">{{cite video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=785o2k34n_g | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/785o2k34n_g| archive-date=October 30, 2021|title=Entertainment Focus Interview |medium=YouTube |access-date=May 11, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> During production of the album, Rowland stated that part of the reason for the new sound on ''Here I Am'' was wanting to do something different, saying "I knew I couldn't be afraid of this direction, and I wasn't going to let the thoughts and opinions of others make me afraid to go in this direction".<ref name="Eger-Cooper" />

Most of the lyrical themes in ''Simply Deep'' (2002) speak of love and life experiences,<ref>{{cite web |last=Dunbar |first=Joy |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/qj63 |title=Review of Kelly Rowland – Simply Deep |work=BBC Music |date=March 31, 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211224848/http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/qj63 |archive-date=February 11, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> particularly in the songs "Dilemma", in which Rowland expresses her endless love to her love interest,<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Caramanica |first=Jon |url=https://ew.com/article/2002/10/25/simply-deep/ |title=Simply Deep Review |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=October 25, 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728101817/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,365701,00.html |archive-date=July 28, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> and "Stole", in which she sings about an emotional "tale of school shootings and suicides".<ref name="SDallmusicreview">{{cite web|last=O'Brien|first=Jon|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/simply-deep-r613495/review|title=Kelly Rowland – Simply Deep > Review|work=Allmusic|access-date=May 12, 2012|archive-date=December 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217052937/https://www.allmusic.com/album/simply-deep-mw0000224965|url-status=live}}</ref> In ''Ms. Kelly'' (2007), Rowland covers topics such as her "deeply personal relationship issues" in her songs, "Still in Love with My Ex", "Flashback", "Love", "Better Without You" and "Gotsta Go (Part I)".<ref>{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/ms-kelly-r1068185/review|title=Kelly Rowland – Ms. Kelly > Review|work=Allmusic|access-date=May 12, 2012|archive-date=April 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110421023243/http://allmusic.com/album/ms-kelly-r1068185/review|url-status=live}}</ref> Alex Macpherson of ''The Guardian'' noted that the songs could be about Rowland's former relationship with American football player Roy Williams.<ref>{{cite news|last=Macpherson|first=Alex|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2007/dec/14/urban.shopping|title=CD: Kelly Rowland, Ms. Kelly|work=The Guardian|date=December 14, 2007|access-date=May 12, 2012|location=London|archive-date=December 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231034612/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2007/dec/14/urban.shopping|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Here I Am'' (2011) included common themes of womanhood, sexual intimacy, and love.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/kelly-rowland-here-i-am/2575 |title=Kelly Rowland – Here I Am |work=Slant Magazine |date=July 25, 2011 |access-date=July 26, 2011 |archive-date=October 11, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011130927/http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/kelly-rowland-here-i-am/2575 |url-status=live }}</ref> Some of Rowland's other songs such as "Work", "I'm Dat Chick" and "Work It Man" have been musically compared to the work of former Destiny's Child bandmate Beyoncé.<ref name="AVhereiamreview" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Padley|first=Gemma|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/8c3n|title=Review of Kelly Rowland – Ms. Kelly|work=BBC Music|date=June 22, 2007|access-date=May 12, 2012|archive-date=March 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312202408/http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/8c3n|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Spencer|first=Hannah|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/album-review/kelly-rowland-here-i-am|title=Kelly Rowland <nowiki>&#124;</nowiki> Here I Am Album Review|work=Contactmusic.com|access-date=May 12, 2012|date=December 19, 2011|archive-date=January 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118075801/http://www.contactmusic.com/album-review/kelly-rowland-here-i-am|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Influences === Rowland has cited Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson as her biggest musical influences.<ref>{{cite web|last=Osorio|first=Kim|url=https://www.bet.com/article/q7dlph/kelly-rowland-admits-nip-slip-was-embarrassing|title=Kelly Rowland Admits Nip Slip Was Embarrassing|publisher=BET|date=August 10, 2011|access-date=May 11, 2012|archive-date=May 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513150435/http://www.bet.com/news/music/2011/08/10/kelly-rowland-admits-nip-slip-was-embarrassing-.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She stated that Houston "was the woman that inspired me to sing."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehothits.com/news/30976/Kelly%20Rowland:%20%22Whitney%20Houston%20Inspired%20Me%20To%20Sing%22 |title=Kelly Rowland: 'Whitney Houston Inspired Me To Sing' |work=The Hot Hits |access-date=June 10, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929175702/http://www.thehothits.com/news/30976/Kelly%20Rowland%3A%20%22Whitney%20Houston%20Inspired%20Me%20To%20Sing%22 |archive-date=September 29, 2013 }}</ref> Rowland is also inspired by Sade Adu and says that "she has a style that's totally her own."<ref name="Inspirations" /> Other inspirations include: Martin Luther King Jr.;<ref name="Inspirations" /> Mariah Carey;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.radio.com/2013/04/12/kelly-rowland-plots-nas-collabo-im-taking-a-page-from-mariah/|title=Kelly Rowland Plots Nas Collaboration: 'I'm Taking a Page From Mariah Carey'|publisher=Radio.com|date=April 12, 2013|access-date=June 10, 2013|archive-date=April 20, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420063004/http://news.radio.com/2013/04/12/kelly-rowland-plots-nas-collabo-im-taking-a-page-from-mariah/|url-status=live}}</ref> Mary J. Blige;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/static/p/episodes.pdf|title=Episode Guide: Soul Deep – The Story of Black Popular Music|publisher=BBC|page=6|access-date=June 10, 2013|archive-date=August 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819171607/http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/static/p/episodes.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi Campbell;<ref>{{cite web|last=Nanner|first=Natasha|url=http://www.reveal.co.uk/showbiz-celeb-gossip/news/a460865/kelly-rowland-hangs-out-with-her-body-inspiration-naomi-campbell.html|title=Kelly Rowland hangs out with her 'body inspiration' Naomi Campbell|work=Reveal|date=February 22, 2013|access-date=June 10, 2013|archive-date=February 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201213657/http://www.reveal.co.uk/showbiz-celeb-gossip/news/a460865/kelly-rowland-hangs-out-with-her-body-inspiration-naomi-campbell.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and Oprah Winfrey, whom she describes as "the female version of God."<ref name="Inspirations">{{cite magazine|last=Watson|first=Margeaux|url=https://ew.com/article/2007/07/06/making-kelly-rowland/|title=The Making of Kelly Rowland|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 6, 2007|access-date=May 11, 2012|archive-date=June 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602233601/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20044981,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland has discussed how living in Miami has influenced her style, growth, and music.<ref name="Inspirations" /> From a fashion perspective, Rowland credits Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Oprah, and her grandmother as her style icons.<ref name="styleicons">{{cite web|url=http://photos.essence.com/galleries/kelly_rowland__style_icons#!881733|title=Kelly Rowland: Style Icons|work=Essence|access-date=May 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814181818/http://photos.essence.com/galleries/kelly_rowland__style_icons#!881733|archive-date=August 14, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rowland cited Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, and Brandy as vocal inspirations for her second solo album ''Ms. Kelly'', "I love how different they are. I love how they take themselves to the next level".<ref name="brandy">{{cite web |title=Kelly Rowland Scraps Sappy Story, Picks Up Snoop |publisher=MTV News |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1541798/20060926/rowland_kelly.jhtml |access-date=March 13, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001103710/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1541798/20060926/rowland_kelly.jhtml |archive-date=October 1, 2007 }}</ref> Her third solo album ''Here I Am'' was inspired by Donna Summer and Diana Ross, as well as dance producer will.i.am.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wightman |first1=Catriona |title=Kelly Rowland album 'inspired by disco' |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a209784/kelly-rowland-album-inspired-by-disco/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=January 8, 2021 |date=March 20, 2010 |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406221826/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a209784/kelly-rowland-album-inspired-by-disco/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Rowland's fourth solo album ''Talk a Good Game'' was also inspired by Houston, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/06/01/kelly-rowland-dedicates-new-album-to-the-ladies/|title=Kelly Rowland Dedicates New Album to the Ladies|work=Rap-Up|publisher=Devin Lazerine|date=June 1, 2012|access-date=June 10, 2013|archive-date=February 2, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202022743/http://www.rap-up.com/2012/06/01/kelly-rowland-dedicates-new-album-to-the-ladies/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Public image==

Rowland stated that there was a time in her life when she struggled with being dark-skinned.<ref name="dark skin">{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/ka9mcn/kelly-rowland-admits-not-always-liking-her-dark-skin|title=Kelly Rowland Admits Not Always Liking Her Dark Skin|last=Ramos|first=Dorkys|date=March 8, 2013|publisher=BET|access-date=June 9, 2013|archive-date=May 21, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521121942/http://www.bet.com/news/fashion-and-beauty/2013/03/08/kelly-rowland-admits-not-always-liking-her-dark-skin.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2007, Rowland underwent plastic surgery to receive breast implants. She stated, "I simply went from an A-cup to a B-cup"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20184659,00.html |title=Body Watch |work=People |date=March 17, 2008 |access-date=June 9, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906021527/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0%2C%2C20184659%2C00.html |archive-date=September 6, 2015 }}</ref> and that "the decision was 10 years in the making".<ref>{{cite web|last=Cline|first=Georgette|url=http://www.theboombox.com/2011/10/10/kelly-rowland-boob-job/|title=Kelly Rowland Explains Boob Job, Tired of 'Little Nuggets'|publisher=The Boombox. AOL|date=October 10, 2011|access-date=June 9, 2013|archive-date=April 21, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421021515/http://www.theboombox.com/2011/10/10/kelly-rowland-boob-job/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, Rowland ranked at number 61 on ''Complex'' magazine's list of "The 100 Hottest Female Singers of All Time"<ref>{{cite web|last1=Patterson|first1=Julian|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/the-100-hottest-female-singers-of-all-time/kelly-rowland|title=61. Kelly Rowland – The 100 Hottest Female Singers of All Time|work=Complex|date=December 10, 2012|access-date=June 9, 2013|archive-date=July 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730164510/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/the-100-hottest-female-singers-of-all-time/kelly-rowland|url-status=live}}</ref> and was recognized as one of the best-dressed women by ''Glamour UK''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/fashion/celebrity-fashion/2012/04/glamour-best-dressed-women-2012#!image-number=37|title=Glamour's Best Dressed Women 2012|work=Glamour UK|access-date=June 9, 2013|archive-date=December 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212193053/http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/fashion/celebrity-fashion/2012/04/glamour-best-dressed-women-2012#!image-number=37|url-status=dead}}</ref> In April 2013, Rowland ranked seventh on ''People''{{'}}s Most Beautiful in the World list.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20360857_20692820_21312440,00.html#21312443|title=People's Most Beautiful 2013: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry|work=People|date=April 24, 2013|access-date=June 9, 2013|archive-date=April 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427141700/http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20360857_20692820_21312440,00.html#21312443|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 5, 2023, Rowland received the Fashion Icon of the Year Award at the 2023 Harlem's Fashion Row Show and Style Awards in New York City.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Herndon|first=Ayana|date=September 6, 2023|title=Kelly Rowland Delivers Classic Glamour in Plunging Ashi Studio Gown to Accept Fashion Icon of the Year Award at Harlem's Fashion Row Event|url=https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/kelly-rowland-ashi-studio-dress-harlem-fashion-row-nyc-1235787306/|access-date=September 19, 2023|website=Wwd.com|language=en-GB|archive-date=September 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906160231/https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/kelly-rowland-ashi-studio-dress-harlem-fashion-row-nyc-1235787306/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Other ventures== ===Film and television career=== Rowland branched out into acting with a guest stint on the sitcom ''The Hughleys'' in 2002, before appearing in other UPN shows such as ''Eve'' and ''Girlfriends'' in the years of 2003 and 2006 respectively.<ref name="vh12"/> Having played the role of Tammy Hamilton, an ambitious 21-year-old apprentice to realtor Toni (Jill Marie Jones) in the latter sitcom, Rowland initially hoped her three-episode stint would expand to a larger recurring role, but as the show was moved to The CW network the following year plans for a return eventually went nowhere.<ref name="vh12"/> Also, in 2003, she appeared in ''American Dreams'' as Martha Reeves of Martha & The Vandellas, singing a version of the group's single "Nowhere to Run".<ref name="Rowland Get Her American Dream"/>

In 2002, Rowland was cast for her big-screen debut in the slasher film ''Freddy vs. Jason'', a crossover film directed by Ronny Yu. Cast as one of the female leads, she portrayed Kia Waterson, the frank best-friend of lead character Lori Campbell, played by Monica Keena.<ref>{{cite news|first=Ryan J.|last=Downey|title=Kelly Rowland Takes On Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees|date=August 2, 2002|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457125/20020821/destinys_child.jhtml?headlines=true|work=MTV News|access-date=June 1, 2009|archive-date=March 30, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060330215424/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457125/20020821/destinys_child.jhtml?headlines=true|url-status=dead}}</ref> Released to generally mixed reviews from critics, ''Freddy vs. Jason'' topped the U.S. box office, gaining $36.4&nbsp;million on its first weekend.<ref name="tn">{{cite news|title=''Freddy vs. Jason'' Box Office|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2003/JVSF.php|work=The Numbers|access-date=June 1, 2009|archive-date=May 22, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522212638/http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2003/JVSF.php|url-status=live}}</ref> Budgeted at $25&nbsp;million, ''Freddy vs. Jason'' was released in theaters on August 15, 2003, and became a financial success, resulting in a worldwide box office total of $114.3&nbsp;million.<ref name="tn"/>

The following year, Rowland returned to the big screen, this time for a lead role in the romantic comedy ''The Seat Filler'', starring opposite Duane Martin and Shemar Moore. Executive produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, the film hit theaters in the summer of 2005 and debuted at number eighteen at the box office top twenty.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.killermovies.com/s/theseatfiller/articles/3243.html |title=Kelly Rowland In 'The Seat Filler' Talks |work=killermovies.com |year=2003 |access-date=July 20, 2011 |archive-date=September 28, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928132613/http://www.killermovies.com/s/theseatfiller/articles/3243.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It eventually earned a total domestic gross ticket sales of $10.2&nbsp;million. In the film, for which she recorded two songs, Rowland played a pop star who falls for an awards-show seat filler in which she mistakes for a high-profile entertainment attorney.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Liane|last=Bonin|title=Scream Weaver|date=August 1, 2003|url=https://ew.com/article/2003/08/14/its-kelly-rowland-vs-freddy-and-jason/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=June 1, 2009|archive-date=February 14, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214115608/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,475783,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Released to a limited number of festivals only, ''The Seat Filler'' went straight to DVD in 2006.<ref name="vh12"/>

In October 2007, Rowland auditioned for the role of Louise, Carrie Bradshaw's assistant, in the 2008 film adaptation of HBO's comedy series ''Sex and the City''. The part eventually went to Jennifer Hudson.<ref name="Kelly Rowland's Sex snub"/> In fall 2007, Rowland appeared as a choirmaster on the NBC reality show ''Clash of the Choirs''. Rowland was among superstars like Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, Nick Lachey, and Blake Shelton. Rowland's choir finished fifth in the competition.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kelly Rowland, Patti LaBelle and Company ''Clash of the Choir''|date=July 2, 2007|url=http://www.singersroom.com/news/1229/Kelly-Rowland-Patti-LaBelle-and-Company-Clash-The-Choir|work=Singersroom|access-date=June 1, 2008|archive-date=July 6, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090706074810/http://www.singersroom.com/news/1229/Kelly-Rowland-Patti-LaBelle-and-Company-Clash-The-Choir|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2009, she was cast to host Bravo's reality competition-series ''The Fashion Show'' alongside Isaac Mizrahi. The series premiered on May 7, 2009.<ref name="var">{{cite news|first=Daniel|last=Frankel|title=Mizrahi, Rowland to host ''Fashion''|date=February 1, 2009|url=https://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000361.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|work=Variety|access-date=June 1, 2008|archive-date=February 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221113140/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000361.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 30, 2011, Rowland was confirmed as a judge for the eighth series of the British television show ''The X Factor'' to replace Dannii Minogue.<ref name="Perricone"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a322195/tulisa-kelly-rowland-confirmed-for-x-factor.html|title=Tulisa, Kelly Rowland confirmed for 'X Factor'|last=Fletcher|first=Alex|date=May 30, 2011|work=Digital Spy|publisher=Hachette Filipacchi|access-date=May 30, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://xfactor.itv.com/2010/news/article/read_judging-panel-announced_item_101021.htm|title=Judging panel announced!|date=May 30, 2011|work=The X Factor (UK)|publisher=ITV|access-date=May 30, 2011|archive-date=June 1, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110601231035/http://xfactor.itv.com/2010/news/article/read_judging-panel-announced_item_101021.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to her judging stint, Rowland also had a supporting role in the motion picture ''Think Like a Man'' (2012), which also starred Keri Hilson, Chris Brown, and Gabrielle Union.<ref>{{cite news|last=Edosomwan|first=Esosa|url=http://blackstarnews.com/news/135/ARTICLE/8140/2012-04-20.html|title=Movie Review: Think Like a Man|work=Black Star News|publisher=Black Star News Inc|date=April 20, 2012|access-date=May 11, 2012|archive-date=May 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509170430/http://www.blackstarnews.com/news/135/ARTICLE/8140/2012-04-20.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> On April 30, 2012, it was officially announced that Rowland had departed ''The X Factor UK'', due to a conflicting schedule. She was replaced by former judge of ''The X Factor USA'', Nicole Scherzinger.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nissim|first=Mayer|title=Kelly Rowland confirms 'X Factor' exit|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a379145/kelly-rowland-confirms-x-factor-exit.html|work=Digital Spy|publisher=Hachette Filipacchi|date=April 30, 2012|access-date=May 11, 2012|archive-date=July 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704132824/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a379145/kelly-rowland-confirms-x-factor-exit.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Rowland was awarded Ultimate TV Personality at the 2011 ''Cosmopolitan'' Ultimate Women of the Year Awards,<ref>{{cite web|last=Gordon|first=Naomi|url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/showbiz/s103/the-x-factor/news/a349164/x-factor-kelly-rowland-tulisa-cher-lloyd-at-the-cosmopolitan-ultimate-women-awards.html|title='X Factor' Kelly Rowland, Tulisa, Cher Lloyd at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Awards|work=Digital Spy|publisher=Hachette Filipacchi Médias|date=November 4, 2011|access-date=May 14, 2012|archive-date=May 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526220346/http://www.digitalspy.com.au/showbiz/s103/the-x-factor/news/a349164/x-factor-kelly-rowland-tulisa-cher-lloyd-at-the-cosmopolitan-ultimate-women-awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and TV Personality of the Year at the 2012 Glamour Women of the Years Awards, for her role on the show.<ref>{{cite news|last=Harmsworth|first=Andrei|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/900588-kelly-rowland-named-top-tv-judge-despite-losing-x-factor-seat|title=Kelly Rowland named top TV judge despite losing X Factor seat|work=Metro|publisher=Associated Newspapers Ltd|date=May 29, 2012|access-date=May 30, 2012|archive-date=June 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603105709/http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/900588-kelly-rowland-named-top-tv-judge-despite-losing-x-factor-seat|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2012, Rowland became a dance master alongside Jason Derülo, for the first season of the Australian dance talent show ''Everybody Dance Now''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/32494/kelly-rowland-and-jason-derulo-to-mentor-on-everybody-dance-now|title=Kelly Rowland And Jason Derulo To Mentor On Everybody Dance Now|work=Take 40 Australia|publisher=MCM Entertainment Pty Ltd|date=July 5, 2012|access-date=July 14, 2012|archive-date=February 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223015742/http://www.take40.com/news/32494/kelly-rowland-and-jason-derulo-to-mentor-on-everybody-dance-now|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, on August 21, 2012, the show was canceled due to poor ratings.<ref name="Knox"/>

==Philanthropy== Rowland and the Knowles family founded the Survivor Foundation, a charitable entity set up to provide transitional housing for 2005 Hurricane Katrina victims and storm evacuees in the Houston, Texas, area. The Survivor Foundation extended the philanthropic mission of the Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth, a multi-purpose community outreach facility in downtown Houston.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sowders|first=Dave|date=September 13, 2007|title=Beyoncé, Rowland help give shelter to city's survivors|url=https://www.chron.com/culture/main/article/Beyonce-Rowland-help-give-shelter-to-city-s-1818324.php|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=Chron|language=en-US|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406221717/https://www.chron.com/culture/main/article/Beyonce-Rowland-help-give-shelter-to-city-s-1818324.php|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, in 2005, Rowland and Knowles lent their voices to a collaboration with Kitten K. Sera, titled "All That I'm Lookin for". The song appeared on ''The Katrina CD'' album, whose proceeds went to the ''Recording Artists for Hope'' organization.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.houstonvoice.com/2006/10-14/locallife/feature/kitten.cfm|title=''Off the Leash'' and on the record|last=Andreason|first=Christian|date=October 1, 2006|work=Houston Voice|access-date=June 2, 2009|archive-date=September 2, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070902155534/http://www.houstonvoice.com/2006/10-14/locallife/feature/kitten.cfm|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2006, Rowland joined other artists such as Pink and Avril Lavigne in ads for so-called empowerment tags for the ALDO Fights AIDS campaign, which went on sale exclusively at ALDO stores and benefited the YouthAIDS initiative.<ref name="pn">{{cite news|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/media/details.cgi?EventID=155|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060709091144/http://www.newswire.ca/en/media/details.cgi?EventID=155|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 9, 2006|title=International Celebrities Join Forces to Break the Silence and Raise Funds for HIV/AIDS|date=February 2, 2006|publisher=Newswire|access-date=June 2, 2009}}</ref> In 2007, Rowland, along with stars such as Jessica Simpson and the cast of ''Grey's Anatomy'' autographed pink Goody Ouchless brushes that were made available for auction on eBay, with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Awareness.<ref name="pn"/> Also, the singer teamed up with Kanye West, Nelly Furtado, and Snoop Dogg to design a Nike sneaker for another eBay auction. All proceeds went to AIDS Awareness.<ref name="pn"/>

In 2008, Rowland officially became an ambassador for MTV's Staying Alive Foundation, which aims to reduce discrimination against people with HIV and AIDS.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/22/kelly_rowland_takes_hiv_test_for_charity|title=Kelly Rowland Takes HIV Test For Charity|date=June 2, 2008|work=Starpulse|access-date=June 2, 2009|archive-date=August 1, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080801140731/http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/22/kelly_rowland_takes_hiv_test_for_charity|url-status=dead}}</ref> She has since visited projects in Tanzania and Kenya to promote the charity, and underwent a HIV and AIDS test in Africa to raise awareness of the deadly diseases.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/news/articles/worldaidsdayrowland|first=Wendy L.|last=Wilson|title=Kelly Rowland – World AIDS Day|date=December 1, 2008|work=Essence|access-date=June 2, 2009|archive-date=June 17, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617220755/http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/news/articles/worldaidsdayrowland|url-status=dead}}</ref> In March 2009, she spearheaded a bone marrow drive.<ref name="reut"/> As reported, Rowland also is readying a new charity called I Heart My Girlfriends, which will serve as an interactive support system for teenage girls.<ref name="reut"/>

In 2009, Rowland connected with Serve.MTV.com, MTV's platform to connect young people with local volunteerism opportunities, for a series of on-air PSAs. From battling homelessness to beautifying impoverished neighborhoods to saving whales, Rowland was joined by the likes of Cameron Diaz, will.i.am, and Sean Kingston as they discuss causes they volunteer to support and urge young people to join with their friends in making civil service a part of their lifestyle.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.singersroom.com/news/4190/Kelly-Rowland-Tyrese-Team-For-Social-Change|title=Kelly Rowland, Tyrese Team For Social Change|date=July 2, 2009|work=Singersroom|access-date=June 2, 2009|archive-date=July 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726024219/http://www.singersroom.com/news/4190/Kelly-Rowland-Tyrese-Team-For-Social-Change|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, in 2009, Rowland, along with fellow singers Alesha Dixon and Pixie Lott, created T-shirts for River Island in aid of The Prince's Trust, profits from which help change young lives. In March 2010, Rowland launched her brand new charity, I Heart My Girlfriends. According to Rowland's official website, the charity focuses on self-esteem, date violence prevention, community service, abstinence, sports, drug and alcohol and smoking avoidance, obesity, disabilities, education, and more.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.looktothestars.org/news/4113-kelly-rowland-launches-new-charity |title=Kelly Rowland Launches New Charity |publisher=Looktothestars.org |date=March 3, 2010 |access-date=September 19, 2011 |archive-date=December 6, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111206133139/http://www.looktothestars.org/news/4113-kelly-rowland-launches-new-charity |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://gossiponthis.com/2010/03/31/kelly-rowland-i-heart-my-girlfriends/ |title=Kim Kardashian, Serena Williams and More Help Kelly Rowland Launch Her "I Heart My Girlfriends" Charity |publisher=GossipOnThis.com |date=March 3, 2010 |access-date=September 19, 2011 |archive-date=October 9, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009023824/http://gossiponthis.com/2010/03/31/kelly-rowland-i-heart-my-girlfriends/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On April 26, 2010, she was at Grand Ballroom's "City of Hope – Spirit of Life Awards" for a charity event.<ref>{{cite web |author=Musica |url=http://www.independentmusicwomen.it/music/kelly-rowland-city-of-hope-spirit-of-life-awards.html |title=Kelly Rowland @ City of Hope – Spirit of Life Awards &#124; Independent Music Women |publisher=Independentmusicwomen.it |access-date=September 19, 2011 |archive-date=July 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722035421/http://www.independentmusicwomen.it/music/kelly-rowland-city-of-hope-spirit-of-life-awards.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Awards and achievements== {{See also|List of awards and nominations received by Kelly Rowland|List of awards and nominations received by Destiny's Child}} [[File:Star of Destiny's Child.jpg|right|thumb|Destiny's Child star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame]] As a solo artist, Rowland has attained number-one singles on several charts in the United States, including one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and three on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url = https://www.billboard.com/artist/300445/david-guetta#/artist/david-guetta/chart-history/527799?f=359&g=Singles|title = David Guetta &#124; Billboard|magazine = Billboard|access-date = April 16, 2020|archive-date = May 15, 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190515095003/https://www.billboard.com/artist/300445/david-guetta#/artist/david-guetta/chart-history/527799?f=359&g=Singles|url-status = live}}</ref> Internationally, she has achieved nine top-ten singles in the United Kingdom,<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/kelly%20rowland/|title = Artists|website = OfficialCharts.com|access-date = June 16, 2019|archive-date = December 5, 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141205045105/http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/Kelly%20Rowland|url-status = live}}</ref> including two number-ones and one UK R&B number-one, and in Australia, she has released six top-twenty singles. With her works, she has earned over 47 international sales certifications to date. Rowland has won 19 awards from 54 nominations and a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame as a Destiny's Child member. She has won four Grammy Awards from 17 nominations and has been honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and ''Essence'' magazine for her contributions to music.

In 2003, Rowland received eight nominations and won five for the single "Dilemma" (a duet with American rapper Nelly) for international awards. With "Dilemma", Rowland became the first Destiny's Child member to achieve a ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and a worldwide number-one single, and to win a Grammy Award as a solo artist. "Dilemma" was ranked fifth on The 40 Biggest Duets Of All Time of ''Billboard'',<ref>{{cite web |author=Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/list/473075/the-40-biggest-duets-of-all-time?page=0%2C1 |title=The 40 Biggest Duets Of All Time |website=Billboard.com |date=February 1, 2011 |access-date=April 20, 2020 |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108091537/https://www.billboard.com/articles/list/473075/the-40-biggest-duets-of-all-time?page=0%2C1 |url-status=live }}</ref> and has been a merengue version of the song in Spanish done by Papi Sanchez, under the title "Dilema". The song was the 22nd best-selling single of the 2000 decade in the UK<ref>Radio 1 Official Chart of the Decade, as broadcast on BBC Radio 1 on Tuesday December 29, 2009, presented by Nihal</ref> and appeared on the game ''Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol''. Rowland's second worldwide hit "When Love Takes Over" (with French DJ David Guetta) received ten international nominations and won two awards. The single's Electro Extended Mix won a Grammy Awards in "Best Non-Classical, Remixed Recording" category. Other Rowland songs that have been nominated or awarded are "Commander" and "Motivation".

''Entertainment Weekly'' named "Commander" the number-one summer jam of 2010 and it was named by ''Fitness Magazine'' as one of "The Top 100 Workout Songs of 2010".

Rowland was awarded Ultimate TV Personality at the 2011 ''Cosmopolitan'' Ultimate Women of the Year Awards,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/showbiz/s103/the-x-factor/news/a349164/x-factor-kelly-rowland-tulisa-cher-lloyd-at-the-cosmopolitan-ultimate-women-awards.html | title=Digital Spy – TV, Movies and Entertainment News | access-date=May 29, 2012 | archive-date=May 26, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526220346/http://www.digitalspy.com.au/showbiz/s103/the-x-factor/news/a349164/x-factor-kelly-rowland-tulisa-cher-lloyd-at-the-cosmopolitan-ultimate-women-awards.html | url-status=live }}</ref> and TV Personality of the Year at the 2012 ''Glamour'' Women of the Year Awards.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://metro.co.uk/2012/05/29/kelly-rowland-named-top-tv-judge-despite-losing-x-factor-seat-449429/| title=Kelly Rowland named top TV judge despite losing X Factor seat| date=May 29, 2012| access-date=June 16, 2019| archive-date=January 20, 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120223658/https://metro.co.uk/2012/05/29/kelly-rowland-named-top-tv-judge-despite-losing-x-factor-seat-449429/| url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, Rowland was named one of ''Glamour'''s Best Dressed Women in entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://theuptownlounge.com/2012/05/03/kelly-rowland-named-one-of-glamour-magazines-best-dressed-women-of-2012/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120601091537/http://theuptownlounge.com/2012/05/03/kelly-rowland-named-one-of-glamour-magazines-best-dressed-women-of-2012/|archive-date = June 1, 2012|title = Kelly Rowland Named One of Glamour Magazine's Best Dressed Women of 2012 &#124; the Uptown Lounge}}</ref> In 2020, Rowland was awarded an NAACP Image Award for her guest performance in the television series ''American Soul'' as Gladys Knight.<ref name="kiro7">{{citation|url=https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/naacp-image-awards-2020-see-complete-list-winners/P4FD2MXFTVF4LM5BB5IYDDQAZU/?outputType=amp|title=NAACP Image Awards 2020: See the complete list of winners|website=kiro7|date=February 23, 2020|access-date=September 17, 2020|archive-date=February 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223152417/https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/naacp-image-awards-2020-see-complete-list-winners/P4FD2MXFTVF4LM5BB5IYDDQAZU/?outputType=amp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="etonline">{{citation|url=https://www.etonline.com/2020-naacp-image-awards-the-complete-winners-list-141855?amp|title=2020 NAACP Image Awards: The Complete Winners List|website=etonline|date=February 22, 2020|access-date=September 17, 2020|archive-date=February 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223025304/https://www.etonline.com/2020-naacp-image-awards-the-complete-winners-list-141855?amp|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Discography == {{Main|Kelly Rowland discography|List of songs recorded by Kelly Rowland}}

{{col-begin}} {{col-2}} '''Studio albums''' * ''Simply Deep'' (2002) * ''Ms. Kelly'' (2007) * ''Here I Am'' (2011) * ''Talk a Good Game'' (2013) {{col-2}} '''with Destiny's Child''' {{Main|Destiny's Child discography|List of Destiny's Child songs|l2=songs}} * ''Destiny's Child'' (1998) * ''The Writing's on the Wall'' (1999) * ''Survivor'' (2001) * ''8 Days of Christmas'' (2001) * ''Destiny Fulfilled'' (2004) {{col-end}}

== Filmography == {{Main|Kelly Rowland videography}}

{{col-begin}} {{col-2}} ;Films * ''Freddy vs. Jason'' (2003) * ''The Seat Filler'' (2005) * ''Think Like a Man'' (2012) * ''Love By the 10th Date'' (2017)<ref>{{cite web |title=Love by the 10th Date (TV Movie 2017) |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5881970/ |website=IMDb |date=January 28, 2018 |access-date=June 16, 2019 |archive-date=June 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615071426/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5881970/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Love By The 10th Date – Lifetime |url=https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/love-by-the-10th-date |work=Lifetime |access-date=June 16, 2019 |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924080706/https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/love-by-the-10th-date |url-status=live }}</ref> * ''Merry Liddle Christmas'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/08/19/kelly-rowland-lifetime-christmas-movie/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190819201545/https://ew.com/tv/2019/08/19/kelly-rowland-lifetime-christmas-movie/|archive-date = August 19, 2019|title = Close|magazine = Entertainment Weekly}}</ref> * ''Bad Hair'' (2020) * ''Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding'' (2020)<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.tvshowsace.com/2020/11/28/lifetime-merry-liddle-christmas-wedding/|title = Lifetime's 'Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding' Features Kelly Rowland|date = November 28, 2020|access-date = November 29, 2020|archive-date = November 28, 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201128225307/https://www.tvshowsace.com/2020/11/28/lifetime-merry-liddle-christmas-wedding/|url-status = live}}</ref> * ''Merry Liddle Christmas Baby'' (2021)<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://people.com/tv/kelly-rowland-merry-liddle-christmas-movies-baby-lifetime/?amp=true|title = Kelly Rowland's Merry Liddle Christmas Movies Continue on Lifetime — with a Bundle of Joy!|date = September 13, 2021|access-date = September 29, 2021|archive-date = September 29, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210929011745/https://people.com/tv/kelly-rowland-merry-liddle-christmas-movies-baby-lifetime/?amp=true|url-status = live}}</ref> * ''Fantasy Football'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|title='Fantasy Football': Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland & Rome Flynn Board Sports Comedy From Nickelodeon And Awesomeness Films|url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/omari-hardwick-kelly-rowland-rome-flynn-join-fantasy-football-1235005082/|website=Deadline|date=April 19, 2022|access-date=April 19, 2022|archive-date=April 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419191734/https://deadline.com/2022/04/omari-hardwick-kelly-rowland-rome-flynn-join-fantasy-football-1235005082/|url-status=live}}</ref> * ''The Curse of Bridge Hollow'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://netflixlife.com/2022/10/13/the-curse-of-bridge-hollow-cast-netflix/|title=The Curse of Bridge Hollow cast: Who stars in the Netflix Halloween film?|date=October 13, 2022|access-date=October 15, 2022|archive-date=October 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015054058/https://netflixlife.com/2022/10/13/the-curse-of-bridge-hollow-cast-netflix/|url-status=live}}</ref> * ''Mea Culpa'' (2024) * ''Relationship Goals'' (2026){{col-2}} ;Television<!--ONLY INCLUDE HER "MAIN TV ROLES" IN THE LIST BELOW. HER GUEST APPEARANCES ARE ALREADY MENTIONED IN THE Kelly Rowland videography PAGE AND ARE NOT IMPORTANT HERE.--> * ''Clash of the Choirs'' (2007) * ''The Fashion Show US'' (2009) * ''The X Factor UK'' (2011) * ''Everybody Dance Now'' (2012) * ''The X Factor USA'' (2013) * ''Chasing Destiny'' (2016) * ''The Voice Australia'' (2017–2020) * ''American Soul'' (2019) * ''Grown-ish'' (2023–2024) * ''Building the Band'' (2025) * ''The Voice UK'' (2026–) {{col-end}}

== Model and testimonial == * Testimonial for McDonald's (with Destiny's Child, 2004)<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.eonline.com/news/48410/destiny-s-child-lovin-mcdonald-s|title = Destiny's Child Lovin' McDonald's|date = October 7, 2004|access-date = October 12, 2020|archive-date = October 12, 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201012081727/https://www.eonline.com/news/48410/destiny-s-child-lovin-mcdonald-s|url-status = live}}</ref> * Testimonial for Walmart (with Destiny's Child, 2005)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sewing|first=Joy|date=November 15, 2005|title=Destiny's Child home for holidays in Wal-Mart ad|url=https://www.chron.com/culture/main/article/Destiny-s-Child-home-for-holidays-in-Wal-Mart-ad-1499017.php|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=Chron|language=en-US|archive-date=April 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406221718/https://www.chron.com/culture/main/article/Destiny-s-Child-home-for-holidays-in-Wal-Mart-ad-1499017.php|url-status=live}}</ref> * Testimonial for Empress (2011)<ref>{{cite web|first=Benedetta|last=Guerra|date=August 30, 2011|title=P.Diddy: a novembre esce il libro fotografico sul fondoschiena delle donne|url=http://www.starlettime.com/stelle-della-musica/p-diddy-esce-libro-fotografico-fondoscheina-donne/|website=StarletTime|language=it|access-date=February 6, 2019|archive-date=December 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227084743/https://www.starlettime.com/stelle-della-musica/p-diddy-esce-libro-fotografico-fondoscheina-donne/|url-status=live}}</ref> * Creator of a line of wristwatches with "TW Steel" (2012)<ref>{{cite web|first=Celia L.|last=Smith|date=August 2, 2012|title=Exclusive First Look: TW Steel Kelly Rowland Special Edition Collection|url=http://www.essence.com/2012/08/02/first-look-tw-steel-kelly-rowland-special-edition-collection/|website=Essence.com|access-date=February 6, 2019|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924015702/http://www.essence.com/2012/08/02/first-look-tw-steel-kelly-rowland-special-edition-collection/|url-status=live}}</ref> * Model for Jaguar Cars (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland Named New Face of Jaguar|url=https://www.bet.com/article/dlnoqr/kelly-rowland-named-new-face-of-jaguar|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=BET.com|archive-date=December 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217052941/https://www.bet.com/article/dlnoqr/kelly-rowland-named-new-face-of-jaguar|url-status=live}}</ref> * Testimonial for Mercedes-Benz (2014, 2019)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mercedes C-class at the 2014 Detroit motor show |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/mercedes-benz/10569111/Mercedes-C-class-at-the-2014-Detroit-motor-show.html |access-date=March 24, 2022 |website=The Daily Telegraph |date=January 13, 2014 |archive-date=March 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324132607/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/mercedes-benz/10569111/Mercedes-C-class-at-the-2014-Detroit-motor-show.html |url-status=live }}</ref> * Model for Caress (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Kelly_Rowland_named_as_Caress_Fabulista/97180|title=Kelly Rowland named as Caress Fabulista|access-date=October 12, 2020|archive-date=October 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012185630/https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Kelly_Rowland_named_as_Caress_Fabulista/97180|url-status=live}}</ref> * Testimonial and creator of a glasses line for ''Smoke + Mirrors'' (2018)<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.ebony.com/kelly-rowland-debuts-smoke-x-mirrors-eyewear-collection/ |title=Kelly Rowland Debuts 'Smoke X Mirrors' Eyewear Collection|magazine=Ebony|date=October 24, 2018|access-date=November 7, 2019}}</ref> * Testimonial and designer of a gym dress line for Fabletics (2019-2020)<ref>{{cite web|first=Marsha|last=B|date=January 2, 2019|title=Kelly Rowland Kicks Off 2019 With A Limited Edition Fabletics Collection|url=https://madamenoire.com/1054206/kelly-rowland-fabletics/|access-date=January 3, 2019|website=MadameNoire|archive-date=January 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102234808/https://madamenoire.com/1054206/kelly-rowland-fabletics/|url-status=live}}</ref> * Campaign #MyHairMyCrown with the music video of "Crown" for Dove (2019)<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Rowland's New Music Video 'Crown' Encourages Women To Love Their Hair|url=https://www.essence.com/entertainment/only-essence/kelly-rowlands-new-music-video-crown-encourages-women-to-love-their-hair/|access-date=February 6, 2019|website=Essence|archive-date=February 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207141228/https://www.essence.com/entertainment/only-essence/kelly-rowlands-new-music-video-crown-encourages-women-to-love-their-hair/|url-status=live}}</ref> * Testimonial and model for a JustFab capsule collection (2020–present)<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 16, 2020|title=5 Best Looks From Kelly Rowland's Crazy Chic JustFab Collection|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/kelly-rowland-for-justfab-fall-2020-launch-pics/|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=Us Weekly|language=en-US|archive-date=October 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029170359/https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/kelly-rowland-for-justfab-fall-2020-launch-pics/|url-status=live}}</ref> * Campaign for Oral-B (2020)<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 23, 2020 |title=Oral-B Announces a New Initiative and $1 Million Commitment to Help Make Better Oral Health Outcomes Possible for All - WFMJ.com |url=https://www.wfmj.com/story/42791312/oral-b-announces-a-new-initiative-and-1-million-commitment-to-help-make-better-oral-health-outcomes-possible-for-all |access-date=March 24, 2022 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023033818/https://www.wfmj.com/story/42791312/oral-b-announces-a-new-initiative-and-1-million-commitment-to-help-make-better-oral-health-outcomes-possible-for-all |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> * Testimonial #''BlackMaternalHealth'' for BabyDove (2022) *Testimonial #Silk (2022)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2022/04/kelly-rowland-and-silk-partner-to-launch-silk-nextmilk/ |title=Kelly Rowland and Silk Partner to Launch Silk Nextmilk|website=ratedrnb.com|date=April 8, 2022 |access-date=December 7, 2024}}</ref> * Testimonial for ''Black Beauty is Beauty'' campaign for Sephora (2022)<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2, 2022 |title=Sephora Debuts First Documentary Film |url=https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/sephora-debuts-first-documentary-film-1235111842/ |access-date=March 24, 2022 |website=Wwd.com |language=en-US |archive-date=August 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814020650/https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/sephora-debuts-first-documentary-film-1235111842/ |url-status=live }}</ref> * Testimonial #''EmbraceYOU'' campaign for Vaseline (2022)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/style/kelly-rowland-favorite-beauty-products/|title=7 Beauty Essentials Kelly Rowland Can't Live Without|magazine=People|last=Fields|first=Jackie|date=January 26, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022|archive-date=March 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323220111/https://people.com/style/kelly-rowland-favorite-beauty-products/|url-status=live}}</ref> * Testimonial #Airborne (2022–23)<ref>{{cite press release|title=AIRBORNE JOINS FORCES WITH KELLY ROWLAND|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/airborne-joins-forces-with-kelly-rowland-and-partners-with-box-tops-for-education-to-give-moms-and-schools-a-little-help-301739913.html|access-date=August 13, 2023|archive-date=August 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813212258/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/airborne-joins-forces-with-kelly-rowland-and-partners-with-box-tops-for-education-to-give-moms-and-schools-a-little-help-301739913.html|url-status=live}}</ref> * Testimonial #FamilyGuard (2023)<ref>{{cite web|title=FamilyGuard Brand Partners with Kelly Rowland|date=May 26, 2023|url=https://www.scjohnson.com/en/newsroom/all-releases/2023/april/familyguard-brand-partners-with-kelly-rowland|access-date=August 13, 2023|archive-date=August 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813211302/https://www.scjohnson.com/en/newsroom/all-releases/2023/april/familyguard-brand-partners-with-kelly-rowland|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Books == * ''Whoa, Baby!: A Guide for New Moms Who Feel Overwhelmed and Freaked Out (and Wonder What the #*$& Just Happened)'' (2017)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vowelor.com/book/whoa-baby-kelly-rowland-review/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170413235716/http://www.vowelor.com/book/whoa-baby-kelly-rowland-review/|archive-date = April 13, 2017|title = Whoa Baby|date = April 13, 2017}}</ref> * ''Always With You, Always With Me'' (2022)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.essence.com/entertainment/kelly-rowland-to-publish-new-book/|title=Kelly Rowland To Publish New Picture Book, 'Always With You, Always With Me'|magazine=Essence|last=Jones|first=Okla|date=November 16, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2021|archive-date=November 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120004205/https://www.essence.com/entertainment/kelly-rowland-to-publish-new-book/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Tours == ;Headlining * 2003: Simply Deeper Tour<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Rowland Tour Dates|url=http://lyricsondemand.com/artistinfo/k/kellyrowlandtourography.html|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=Lyrics On Demand|language=en|archive-date=October 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014133929/http://lyricsondemand.com/artistinfo/k/kellyrowlandtourography.html|url-status=live}}</ref> * 2007: Ms. Kelly Tour<ref>{{Citation|title=Kelly Rowland In Concert - IGN|date=October 2, 2007|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/02/kelly-rowland-in-concert|language=en|access-date=February 15, 2021|archive-date=October 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014133415/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/02/kelly-rowland-in-concert|url-status=live}}</ref> * 2013: Lights Out Tour<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=The-Dream & Kelly Rowland Announce Lights Out Tour Dates|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/the-dream-kelly-rowland-announce-lights-out-tour-dates-1560038/|access-date=February 15, 2021|magazine=Billboard|date=April 29, 2013|language=en|archive-date=June 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622105744/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1560038/the-dream-kelly-rowland-announce-lights-out-tour-dates|url-status=live}}</ref>

;Supporting * 2010: Supafest (Australia)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thomas|first=Rebecca|title=Kelly Rowland Is Giddy To Go Down Under With Chris Brown|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1682857/kelly-rowland-chris-brown-supafest/|access-date=February 15, 2021|website=MTV News|language=en|archive-date=September 4, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904135646/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682857/kelly-rowland-chris-brown-supafest.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> * 2011: F.A.M.E. Tour (North America)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2011/08/kelly-rowland-fame-tour-dates-revealed/|title=Kelly Rowland 'FAME Tour' Dates Revealed - That Grape Juice|date=August 19, 2011 |access-date=October 12, 2020|archive-date=October 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017111906/https://thatgrapejuice.net/2011/08/kelly-rowland-fame-tour-dates-revealed/|url-status=live}}</ref> * 2012: Supafest (Australia)<ref>{{cite web|title=SUPAFEST ANNOUNCES DATES AND MEMBER PRE SALE TICKETS|url=http://festivalsaustralia.wordpress.com/tag/urban-music-festival/|publisher=festivalsaustralia.wordpress.com|access-date=February 6, 2013|archive-date=October 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025052706/http://festivalsaustralia.wordpress.com/tag/urban-music-festival/|url-status=live}}</ref> * 2017: RNB Fridays Live (Australia)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/tours/craig-david-kelly-rowland-neyo-and-sean-paul-to-headline-rnb-fridays-tour/news-story/4d0f1ac86abe714e647f3709b90c1a8e|title=RNB Friday tour dates for Australia: Craig David, Sean Paul, Ne-yo|website=News.com.au|access-date=April 2, 2019|date=August 3, 2017|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402095900/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/tours/craig-david-kelly-rowland-neyo-and-sean-paul-to-headline-rnb-fridays-tour/news-story/4d0f1ac86abe714e647f3709b90c1a8e|url-status=live}}</ref> *2023: Fridays Live (Australia)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/fridayz-live-2023-line-up-jason-derulo-boyz-ii-men-and-more-3491171|title=Fridayz Live 2023 line-up: Jason Derulo, Boyz II Men and more|website=NME |date=August 31, 2023 |access-date=September 22, 2023|archive-date=October 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005035213/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/fridayz-live-2023-line-up-jason-derulo-boyz-ii-men-and-more-3491171|url-status=live}}</ref> * 2025: The Boy Is Mine Tour

== See also == {{Portal|R&B and Soul Music}} * List of best-selling singles *List of artists who reached number one in the United States

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== References == {{Reflist}}

== External links == {{Commons category}} {{Wikiquote}} * {{Official website|http://www.kellyrowland.com/}} * {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0000073682}} * {{Discogs artist}} * {{IMDb name|746714}} * {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20200126192710/https://www.biographyinspirational.com/kelly-rowland/ biography of Kelly Rowland]}}

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