Nicki Minaj Gets Dolled-Up For Teen Vogue

A blonde-haired Nicki Minaj is all smiles on the cover of the June/July issue of Teen Vogue magazine.

Photographed by Sebastian Kim, the ‘American Idol‘ judge gets dolled-up in a Vivienne Westwood corset, paired with a longsleeve Chris Benz top.

The 30-year-old rapper opens up to the magazine about her rough childhood.

“Every time my parents fought, my mother would have us move and I would have to go to a new school, which meant I’d have to face the task of making new friends. I dreaded it. I had butterflies in my stomach each time: Are people going to like or hate me?… Sometimes there’d be a fight, sometimes not. I let people know I wasn’t going to be pushed around”, Nicki explains to Teen Vogue.

For her girly-girl editorial, below, Nicki looks pretty in wardrobe separates from 3.1 Phillip Lim, Missoni and more.

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All The Fashion At The 2013 Met Gala

The 2013 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art — better known as the Met Gala — took place last night — Monday, 06 May — in New York City. This year’s theme was ‘Punk: Chaos to Couture’. Checkout all the fashion below:

Kristen Stewart went for a pop of color in a burgundy Stella McCartney jumpsuit.

Sarah Jessica Parker stole the red carpet in an over-the-top Giles gown, paired with a custom Philip Treacy hat.

Raven-haired Madonna made a bold statement in her grungy and seductive Givenchy ensemble.

Beyonce served up some diva realness in a dramatic Givenchy corseted gown, with a fiery print. She completed the look with knee-high boots and opera gloves.

Sporting crimson lips and a clean updo, Jennifer Lawrence kept it simple in a strapless Dior dress.

Debuting a new platinum blonde ‘do, Anne Hathaway wore a Valentino vintage gown, with sheer panels.

Miley Cyrus brought some sex appeal in an edgy Marc Jacobs mesh gown.

Blonde-haired rapper and ‘American Idol‘ judge Nicki Minaj donned a navy cutout Tommy Hilfiger dress.

Rocking plum lips and an edgy new ‘do, Nicole Richie was fashion-forward in a custom Topshop column dress.

Rooney Mara looked vampy in a white Givenchy lace Gown.

‘The Bling Ring‘ starlet Emma Watson showed a bit of skin in a black cut-out Prabal Gurung gown, with a thigh-high slit.

Rocking kohl-rimmed eyes and dark nails, ‘22‘ singer Taylor Swift went punk in a J. Mendel gown.

‘Scandal‘ heroine Kerry Washington went metallic in a custom Vera Wang mermaid gown.

Anna Wintour looked springy in a new season Chanel floral print couture gown.

‘The Vampire Diaries‘ sweetheart Nina Dobrev wore a Monique Lhuillier pantsuit, with a tulle overskirt.

‘Lovelace‘ actress Amanda Seyfried opted for an archived Givenchy print gown, with a long trian and draped back.

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Nicki Minaj Undergoes Dramatic Make-under For ELLE

Flamboyant rapper Nicki Minaj undergoes a dramatic make-under on the cover of the April issue of US ELLE magazine.

Rocking wavy blonde hair and clean-to-none makeup, the 30-year-old flaunts some sexy cleavage in a cutout Tom Ford leather jacket on the Thomas Whiteside-shot cover.

The ‘American Idol‘ judge explains to the magazine how it was like to get a make-under.

“When I saw myself with barely any makeup at, it was such a… like, I’m so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it’s hard. I feel that it’s become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol’ crazy lashes — you know, nothing — I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes”, Nicki tells ELLE.

For her simple editorial, styled by Joe Zee, Nicki wears clothing from Dolce & Gabbana, Salvatore Ferragamo and Jeremy Scott for Adidas.

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All The Fashion At The American Music Awards

The 2012 40th American Music Awards took place last night, Sunday, 18 November, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Justin Bieber was the big winner of the night, taking home three statues, including for ‘Artist of the Year’. Checkout all the red carpet action, after the jump:

No Doubt rocker Gwen Stefani, with her signature red lips and blonde hair, pulled off a daring embellished Balmain ensemble.

‘Scandal‘ leading lady Kerry Washington gets best-dressed hands down in this yellow lace longsleeve Stella McCartney dress.

‘Once Upon A Time’ actress Jennifer Morrison showed some sexy leg in a black Aded Mahfouz dress.

‘American Idol‘ alum Jordin Sparks was all-smiles in a floor-length printed Etro dress.

Short-haired Ginnifer Goodwin looked adorable in a pink Oscar de le Renta dress, paired with Jimmy Choo sandals.

R&B goddess Kelly Rowland donned a Naeem Khan embroidered dress.

Heidi Klum was a hot mama in this Alexandre Vauthier mini dress, accessorized with Christian Louboutin pumps.

Rapper Nicki Minaj was at her most polished, curly bleached hair and all, in a lime-green strapless Monique Lhuillier gown. But in what country is wearing the same dress ‘Modern Family‘ actress Julie Bowen wore at the Emmys a few months back ok?

‘Begin Again‘ songstress Taylor Swift gave Zuhair Murad another incredible red carpet moment, in this beaded longsleeve little number.

‘The Voice‘ mentor Christina Aguilera debuted a new shorter ‘do, while flaunting some cleavage and her gorgeous curves in an ombre Pamella Roland dress.

‘Try’ songbird Pink opted for a leather and chiffon Catherine Deane gown.

Country star Carrie Underwood looked elegant in a burgundy high-neck Aded Mahfouz gown.

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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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