BEYONCE'S MOM TINA KNOWLES IS NOW THE OFFICIAL STYLIST OF THE NETS DANCER (JAY-Z CO-OWNS NBA TEAM)

January 8, 2007 -- BEYONCÉ's mom may have gotten a recommen dation from her boy friend, Jay-Z, in landing her latest venture. The hip-hop mogul is one of the owners of the Brook lyn-bound New Jersey Nets. Deréon, the junior apparel collection from House of Deréon, which is designed by Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, was just named official sponsor of the Nets Dancers, who entertain on the hardwood at halftime and timeouts. "The Nets Dancers are such a fun part of going to the games," said Tina. "We are thrilled to be able to provide Deréon wardrobe for these ex tremely talented young women."