Beyonce The Gentlewoman and her Prevailing Brand

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On this very day, at this very moment, who could possibly be bigger than Beyoncé? A presidential inauguration, a Superbowl halftime performance, another world tour, a headlining gig at the annual Essence Music Festival, an album on the way, a 17th Grammy, that VOGUE magazine cover, an Oprah Winfrey interview, and of course, that HBO documentary. For the 31-year-old superstar — and my fellow Texan — “Life is But a Dream.” And aptly so, one of the poshest publications across the pond is getting the Mrs. Carter cover girl treatment. Enter Beyoncé The Gentlewoman. Continue reading

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Rihanna on Chris Brown: Love Allowed for ‘Rolling Stone’ Cover Girl

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Although the 13th track from Rihanna‘s latest studio effort suggests “No Love Allowed” between the “Unapologetic” singer and her controversial beau fuckyopictures C. Breezy Chris Brown, revelations in her new Rolling Stone interview assert otherwise. Ring the alarm, because on the cover of the February 2013 glossy the Stone has branded the Terry Richardson-lensed island gyal as being crazy… in love. *Beyoncé booty bounce* Continue reading

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The Beautiful People: W Magazine Best Performances of The Year

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Thirty-three esteemed actors had the privilege of comprising the best performances of 2012 according to the experts at W Magazine. The Juergen Teller-lensed accompaniments for the annual issue captured stars (most sans makeup) like Kerry Washington, Marion Cottilard, and pint-sized powerhouse Quvenzhané Wallis “up close and unscripted” without the glamour that the lights, camera, action mantra of Hollywood often entails. Continue reading

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Through the Hurricane: Storm Troupers, Annie Leibovitz, and VOGUE

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130118 Storm Troupers Final1 Through the Hurricane: Storm Troupers, Annie Leibovitz, and VOGUE 

VOGUE is no stranger to the side eye. From its controversial Asma al-Assad profile to VOGUE Italia’s answer to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the publication can tackle the uneasiest subjects with a dose chic. For the U.S. version’s February 2013 issue, senior editor Corey Seymour enlisted the aide — and eye — of prolific photographer Annie Leibovitz to create a world where Hurricane Sandy and the stylish set could meet.  Continue reading

Image courtesy of Annie Leibovitz for VOGUE