Nicki Minaj Channels African Tribal Queen For Complex

Yesterday Complex unveiled the first cover-star for their April/May Issue (Checkout the Justin Bieber cover here). Now the magazine has revealed their second cover-star and it happens to be ‘Starships‘ rapper Nicki Minaj, clad in a Ralph Lauren top.

Sporting traditional African tribal makeup and donning an angel bleached white wig, with bangs, the 29-year-old is featured on two different covers for the Special 10th Anniversary Edition — one serious and one not-so-serious — lensed by Christian Anwander.

Nicki reveals to the magazine where she sees herself in the next 10 years.

“In 2022, I’ll definitely be married and I’ll definitely have my two children… OK, I might have three, but I do want at least one boy… No, no, no. I don’t think I even need a girl. I need a boy though”, Nicki shares with magazine.

Head below for Nicki’s editorial styled by Rose Garcia. Nicki rocks shoes by Christian Louboutin and Giuseppe Zanotti, in case you were wondering.

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Nicki Minaj Rocks Cotton Candy Hair For Allure

Avant-garde rapper Nicki Minaj is all about the big fake hair on the cover of the April issue of Allure magazine.

Showing a bit a cleavage, the ‘Starships’ rapper dons a larger-than-life cotton candy wig, with matching pink lips, on the Michael Thompson-shot cover.

The 29-year-old reveals to the magazine of a chat she had with Jay-Z about world domination.

“I never thought about music as just being the end-all, be-all. I always looked at it like a business, something that I could create an empire out of. So that’s why I’m only about to put out my second album and I’m already thinking about this. I had a little conversation with Jay-Z at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. He said, ‘Congratulations on all your success.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m coming for you. I’m coming for your spot, Mr. Mogul’”, Nicki shares with Allure.

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Nicki Minaj Shows Her True Colours To Vogue

Guess being seated next to Anna Wintour at the Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 fashion show during New York Fashion Week paid off for Nicki Minaj.

The 29-year-old rapper is featured in the March issue of US Vogue magazine, with her skin painted blue and sporting curly pink hair, with matching lips. Shot by the renowned Steven Klein, Nicki strikes a sexy pose in an Oscar De La Renta dress, paired with Nina Ricci gloves.

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Nicki Minaj Crowned King By Vibe

Following her controversial and critically-slammed performance at the Grammys, queen of hip hop Nicki Minaj makes a subdue appearance on the cover of the February/March issue of Vibe magazine.

Dubbed ‘Notorious King’ by coverlines, the 29-year-old rapper dons a crown over her fiery curly hair on the cover, while explaining to the magazine whether it’s hard being a woman in the industry.

“It’s not hard to get your way when it’s your way or the highway. People either follow suit or they’re not around. I don’t really like the sound of that, ’cause that sounds like a temper tantrum. I’m just very black and white when it comes to my business”, Nicki tells Vibe.

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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.

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Nicki Minaj Goes Green For Paper

Rapper Nicki Minaj sports curly green hair on the cover of the Spring issue of Paper magazine.

Photographed by Howard Huang, the 29-year-old shares with the magazine how it was like to sit next to Vogue editor Anna Wintour at New York Fashion Week this past year.

“Yes! I was screaming out loud inside my head. Me sitting next to the Queen of Vogue! It was such a strange experience. I felt like I was dreaming. And I thought she would be snobby or something. But she was so incredibly sweet to me”, Nicki tells Paper.

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Nicki Minaj Channels A Doll For Wonderland

A pink-haired Nicki Minaj channels a doll on the cover of the February/March issue of Wonderland magazine.

The 29-year-old busty rapper, with larger-than-life lashes, bold purple lips and chunky jewelry, dons Prada on the Matt Irwin-shot cover.

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Madonna ‘MDNA’ Album Cover Unveiled

Take a look at the futuristic album art cover for Madonna‘s upcoming 12th studio album ‘MDNA’.

The eye-blinding and seizure inducing artwork features a close-up profile shot of the queen of pop, sporting ruby-red lips and her gorgeous face pressed against a multi-coloured glass surface. The digitally manipulated photo was taken by photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

The 53-year-old’s album is set to be released on March 26, with the lead single off the album ‘Give Me All Your Luvin‘ — with cameos by rappers M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj — scheduled to drop this Friday (03 February).

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First Look: Madonna ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ Single Cover

The queen of pop is back. Not only is Madonna getting ready for the release of her second directorial effort ‘W.E.‘, but the 53-year-old will be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show in seven days time and dropping her much-anticipated 12th studio album ‘M.D.N.A.’ in March.

To heighten all the excitement, Madge has just released the single art cover for the lead single, ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’, off the new album. The flattering black and white art, for the song set to debut on Friday (February 3), features three very animated shots of the singer, taken by renowned photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Sporting wavy hair, Madonna dons a daring star print cheerleader-esque outfit.

The song features guest appearances by rappers Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.

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Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin MAC Viva Glam Ad Unveiled

The much-awaited 2011 MAC Viva Glam campaign Ad featuring Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin is here.

The colourful David LaChapelle-shot Ad sees the 28-year-old rapper seductively kneeling atop a motorcycle, with Ricky standing next to her and flexing his muscles in a black and white leather vest, while lifting a humongous lipstick tube. Replacing Lady Gaga as the campaign’s spokesperson, Nicki rocks rainbow makeup, chunky hand jewellery and a fierce curly pink wig with bangs, as she flaunts some serious cleavage in a matching tight leather dress with a high slit.

The MAC Cosmetic’s Viva Glam Ricky and Viva Glam Nicki lipsticks will launch in February 2012 and all proceeds will benefit the MAC AIDS fund.

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