Could this really be Kelly's Janet/Control moment? I really do believe that in order for Kelly to gain the sucsess here in the states that she wants, she needs to break away unless she gonna continue to play backseat to Bee. It's no shade, but we all know the truth. It wouldn't be any love lost, it's just she needs her own!!!!

Former DESTINY'S CHILD star KELLY ROWLAND has reportedly dumped the man who took her in as a teenager and managed her to pop stardom - former bandmate BEYONCE's dad. The singer has parted company with Mathew Knowles following a heated row, according to website Bossip.com.

A highly-placed source in Rowland’s camp tells the website the split has been on the cards for months - because the Dilemma singer is unhappy she's not a bigger star in America.

A spokeswoman for Bossip.com says, "We were told Kelly was really upset that she's not better represented in the United States. She's a big hit in Europe, but not in America."

Publicists for Knowles and his MusicWorld organisation were unavailable for comment as WENN went to press.