Alicia Keys Elegant For Marie Claire

R&B goddess Alicia Keys strikes a tall pose on the cover of the July issue of Marie Claire UK magazine.

The 33-year-old singer opens up to the magazine on her marriage to husband and rapper Swizz Beatz.

“That’s When I Knew is definitely an ode to my husband… Honestly I didn’t really like him that much. I thought he was too ostentatious… I think we’ve taught each other a lot. He’s taught me to live more fully and I think I’ve taught him to live more deeply… Swizz will have the fastest car, the biggest jewellery, the loudest jacket; everything with him is really over the top. I used to see him and think, ‘He is so annoying’”, Alicia explains to Marie Claire.

For her editorial, taken by photographer Yu Tsai in the Caribbean islands, the ‘Girl on Fire‘ songbird looks elegant in standout creations from Diane von Furstenberg, Gucci, Just Cavalli and Versace.

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ELLE Women In Music: Taylor Swift, Rita Ora, Miranda Lambert

Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Rita Ora, Grimes, Alicia Keys and HAIM make this year’s US ELLE Women in Music list. Check them all out below:

Taylor Swift photographed by Carter Smith in (Yves) Saint Laurent.

Alicia Keys lensed by Doug Inglish in a Jean Paul Gaultier wool dress.

Miranda Lambert shot by Doug Inglish in a Givenchy knit dress.

Grimes photographed by Bruno Staub in a Chanel couture gown.

HAIM lensed by Thomas Whiteside. From top: sweaters by Dries van Noten, Tse and Balenciaga.

Rita Ora shot by Thomas Whiteside in a Maison Martin Margiela couture gown.

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All The Fashion At The 2013 Grammys

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards are taking place tonight (Sunday, 10 February) at the Staple Center, in Los Angeles. While we wait for all the winners, head below for the red carpet action:

Blonde-haired Natasha Bedingfield looked radiant in a red belted Emerson dress.

BEST-DRESSED: Adele finally decided to wear colour, in the form of a longsleeve floral print Valentino couture dress, with a volume skirt.

BEST-DRESSED: ‘22‘ songstress Taylor Swift was smoking hot in a white J. Mendel dress, with a low plunging neck and daring slit.

‘American Idol‘ alum Carrie Underwood opted for a strapless Roberto Cavalli gown.

Flame-haired Florence Welch looked chic in a skin-tight custom Givenchy dress.

Janelle Monae paired her gold embellished Moschino tuxedo jacket, with a Ralph Lauren chapeau.

Jennifer Lopez flaunted some sexy leg in a daring Anthony Vaccarello asymmetrical dress, with a very high slit.

Rocking a sleek updo, Kelly Osbourne donned a Paule Ka cut-out dress.

BEST-DRESSED: Kelly Rowland looked elegant in a mesh Georges Chakra mermaid gown.

Beyonce kept it simple in a monochrome Osman Yousefzada jumpsuit.

BEST-DRESSED: ‘Diamonds‘ songbird Rihanna looked red hot in custom made Azzedine Alaia gown, with matching crimson lips and nails.

Alicia Keys wore a black Azzedine Alaia dress, with a cut-out leather bodice.

Raven-haired Katy Perry went for a pop of colour in this green Gucci dress, with a floral embellished neck detail.

 

A$AP Rocky Is A Titan For Complex

Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky uses a knife as a dental floss on the cover of the alternate cover of the December/January issue of Complex magazine — Checkout the other cover with Alicia Keys here.

The 24-year-old looks hip in an Alexander Wang jacket on the Glynis Selina Arban-shot cover.

A$AP Rocky discusses with the magazine the infamous Rihanna ass grab during their performance at this year’s MTV Music Video Awards.

“I didn’t mean for the ass grab to be the thing. I don’t fiend for fake publicity shit. I’m just a trill nigga. [Laughs.] Rihanna is what I want to be, as far as having a big core following. She’s very successful. She’s been doing it for years…. Shout-outs to that young lady, and hopefully, with the grace of God, seven years from now, I can say the same”, A$AP Rocky tells Complex.

For his editorial, after the jump, A$AP Rocky channels a titan in designs from Alexander McQueen, Burberry and more.

Photos Via Complex

 

Alicia Keys Gets Ethereal For Complex

R&B songstress Alicia Keys garners some promo for her upcoming fifth studio album ‘Girl On Fire’, by gracing the cover of the December/January issue of Complex magazine.

The 31-year-old singer discusses her new album with the magazine.

“It’s not a departure. It’s growth. I love the way that I’ve been able to go deeper into my lyrics and my songwriting and go to a place I was too afraid to access before”, Alicia explains to Complex.

Head below for Alicia’s ethereal editorial, shot by Gavin Bond.

Photos Via Complex

 

All The Fashion At The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

The 2012 MTV Music Video Awards took place last night (Thursday, 06 September), at the Staple Center in Los Angeles. Checkout all the red carpet action below:

Rocking sexy pin-up curls, Taylor Swift stole the night in this white J. Mendel tuxedo suit.

Raven-haired Katy Perry looked beautiful in a floral embroidered Elie Saab gown.

Rihanna debuted a Halle Berry-esque crop, while keeping it simple in a white Adam Selman gown. She completed the look with Manolo Blahnik shoes and bold red lips.

Sporting a short edgy bleached ‘do, Miley Cyrus opted for a gothic and vampy look in this Pucci gown.

‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower‘ starlet Emma Watson went for a pop of colour in this Peter Pilotto dress, paired with Tom Ford sandals.

Alicia Keys showed some leg in an asymmetrical Alexandre Vauthier gown, with a thigh-high slit. She is wearing Gucci shoes.

Pink donned a dark silver beaded longsleeve Stella McCartney gown.

‘The Words‘ actress Zoe Saldana looked cute in a longsleeve Salvatore Ferragamo little number.

‘R.I.P.‘ singer Rita Ora wore a bedazzled Pucci jumpsuit, with Christian Louboutin heels.

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All The Fashion At The 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Checkout all the white carpet fashion at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, which took place tonight (Sunday, 20 May), at the MGM Grand Arena, in Las Vegas.

Miley Cyrus showed some sexy leg and cleavage in a Jean Paul Gaultier tuxedo mini dress, paired with Christian Louboutin shoes.

‘Blown Away‘ singer Carrie Underwood brought some much-needed drama on the white carpet in an Oscar De La Renta strapless tulle dress.

Sporting her cute bangs, country sensation Taylor Swift was lovely in Elie Saab.

‘Wide Awake’ songstress Katy Perry looked elegant in a Blumarine embellished gown.

‘American Idol‘ alum Jordin Sparks kept it short and sweet in a Diane Von Furstenberg lace dress.

‘Modern Family‘ star Julie Bowen wore a Doo.Ri black draped cocktail dress.

Alicia Keys looked gorgeous in a black fitted Azzedine Alaia couture gown.

Canadian singer Nelly Furtado opted for an Alberta Ferretti crocheted dress.

Quirky ‘New Girl‘ actress Zooey Deschanel paired her Moschino encrusted shift dress with Miu Miu shoes.

R&B singer Brandy wore a Herve Leger little number.

Natasha Bedingfield looked ravishing in a longsleeve Christian Siriano gown.

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All The Fashion At The 2012 Grammys

Last night (12 February) was music’s big night, with the 54th annual Grammy Awards taking place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. While the show was overshadowed by the shocking and sudden death of R&B diva Whitney Houston, the Grammys still attempted to put on a great show, that included a lovely Whitney Houston tribute by ‘American Idol‘ alum Jennifer Hudson. It was of course British goddess Adele‘s big night, winning all six of her nominations. Other big winners included Kanye West and Foo Fighters, with English producer Paul Epworth and indie folk band Bon Iver getting their moment to shine too.

The stars came out all glammed-up in big numbers on the red carpet, with fan favourite Lady Gaga deciding to skip it all. Check it out below:

BEST-DRESSED: Katy Perry looked stunning in a three-quarter sleeve Elie Saab embellished floral appliqué gown, matching her blue hair.

Carrie Underwood opted for a bridal look in a white longsleeve Gomez-Gracia silver sequined dress.

‘Motivation‘ singer Kelly Rowland looked beautiful in a nude Alberta Ferretti dress, with a silver floral embroidered bodice.

BEST-DRESSED: Blonde-haired Rihanna looked drop dead sexy in an Armani custom gown, with a plunging neckline and dramatic back. Riri helped design the Michelle Pfeiffer Scarface-inspired dress.

Sporting a ponytail with blunt bangs, Jessie J had a disco-ball moment in a silver Julien Macdonald dress.

With her hair up in a bun, Country sensation Taylor Swift graduated from her usual strapless gowns, by going for a Zuhair Murad capsleeve gown, with a high-neck.

BEST-DRESSED: Rocking retro curls and popping red lips, Adele showed off her curves in Armani.

Kelly Osbourne looked gorgeous in a sparkling off-shoulder Tony Ward dress.

Rapper Nicki Minaj had everyone talking, by channeling Little Red Riding Hood in her Versace satin robe.

The Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie took a bold move in an orange Jean Paul Gaultier lace sheer gown.

Alicia Keys kept it simple in an Alexandre Vauthier dress with padded shoulders, paired with Christian Louboutin pumps.

Fishnet-faced Lady Gaga didn’t disappoint in custom gold and black Versace. Pity we couldn’t see the ensemble in motion.

Photos Via Celebrity Gossip

 

Dazed & Confused 20th Anniversary Issue Covers

British style magazine Dazed & Confused is celebrating a huge milestone with their December issue. In honour of their 20th anniversary edition, the magazine will have 20 covers featuring iconic stars who have fronted the magazine over the years.

The covers, that sees most of the subjects’ bodies overlaid with a dark silhouette, were photographed by co-founder Rankin.

English actress Tilda Swinton rocks a blunt raven bowl-cut on her cover, while ‘Big Love‘ star Chloe Sevigny dons a veil over her head and gives us her sexy back in a strapless dress on hers.

Avant-garde singer Bjork sports a rainbow hairdo, topped with an interesting headpiece, as she throws her paws up in the air. Actor Cillian Murphy, most renowned for his gorgeous big blue eyes, looks hot as he strikes a tall pose.

37-year-old supermodel Kate Moss looks flawless as usual in a fur coat. R&B singer Kelis too dons a colourful fur coat, matching her showy makeup, as she sings her lungs out. ‘Superwoman’ songbird Alicia Keys strikes an elegant pose on her cover.

Checkout previously released covers of actress Milla Jovovich here and rapper Pharrell Williams here:

Which cover is your favourite?

Photos Via Dazed & Confused

 

Swizz Beatz Dapper for Paper Magazine

He’s best known as the mastermind record producer behind big names such as DMX, Beyonce and TI. Now as he prepares to release his third studio album ‘Haute Living’, following disappointing sales for his last solo offering ‘One Man Band Man’, rapper Swizz Beatz looks dapper in a Tom Ford suit on the cover of Paper magazine’s summer music issue.

Swizz promise that the album is going to be a star-studded affair, with guests including Bono, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Kanye West, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne.

“I thought that it was time people know who my friends are and who I’m affiliated with”, the 32-year-old tells Paper.

Swizz who is married to R&B singer Alicia Keys tells the arts and style magazine the following on their marriage:

“Being married to a public figure made people take a second look at me….I know who my fans are and I know who her fans are that come up to me. I’m cool about it, I’m happy to have some of her fans coming to say what’s up.”

Shot by lensman Dan Monick, a topless Swizz Beatz dons Versace pants and shows-off his bodyart.

Swizz is wearing an Armani jacket.