Destiny's Child have scooped more awards in the run up to their planned retirement. They took two prizes at this week's Lady Of Soul Awards, for Best Single and Best Group Album. As previously reported, the trio plan to retire when their current tour ends in Vancouver this Saturday.
Elsewhere at the awards, Mariah Carey won Best Solo Single for 'We Belong Together' and Best Solo Album for 'The Emancipation Of Mimi', Missy Elliott picked up Best Video for 'Lose Control', Alicia Keys won Best Song for 'If I Ain't Got You' and Ciara picked up the awards for Best Dance Cut and Best New Artist.
With several of the big winners unable to attend, it was Aretha Franklin who stole the show. She was their to pick up a lifetime achievement award, and performed two songs, a rendition of her classic hit 'Respect' and a duet with Stevie Wonder. Accepting her award, Franklin joked: "I don't think I can carry it, but I am absolutely thrilled to be receiving this award."