
A seductive-looking Kelly Rowland, dressed in all black and rogue lips, channels Xena on the cover of Monarch magazine’s summer issue.
The 30-year-old R&B singer talks to the magazine about her upcoming album, ‘Here I Am’:
“I was able to take time and finish and be me. There are no limits, not even limits I put on myself”.
Tags: Here I Am, Kelly Rowland, Monarch, R&B, Xena

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.
Tags: Alicia Keys, Armani, Beyonce, Bono, Dan Monick, DMX, Haute Living, Hip Hop, Jay-Z, John Legend, Kanye West, Lenny Kravitz, Lil Wayne, One Man Band Man, Paper, R&B, Swizz Beatz, TI, Tom Ford, Versace

R&B diva Beyonce gets her summer groove on atop the cover of the July issue of Essence magazine. Sporting a huge grin on her face, the newly crowned ‘King B’ lounges around on a grass-plot, with natural-looking makeup.
With only a few weeks to go before her latest album “4″ drops, Beyonce talks to the magazine about “the year that changed my life” as cover-lines read — INTERESTING.
Tags: 4, Beyonce, Essence, R&B

What do men crave this July? Well according to US Cosmopolitan magazine the answer to this question is Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna.
The “Man Down” singer with her red locks and sex appeal covers the magazine’s July issue. Rihanna strikes a sultry pose in a heavy print boob-tube and “finally reveals her deepest feelings” as stated by coverlines.
Rihanna gets steamy in this Louis Vuitton zebra halter neck dress.
Tags: Barbados, Cosmopolitan, Louis Vuitton, Man Down, R&B, Rihanna
Justin Bieber stole the 2011 Billboard Music Awards by locking lips with girlfriend Selena Gomez after he was announced as the Top New Artist. Rihanna and Britney Spears also kept us talking with their raunchy ‘S&M’ performance before then. Elsewhere, the white carpet failed to get as much enthusiasm. Many stars opted to play it safe. The carpet only saw a peak once Rihanna walked it with a matching white pant suit, while stars such as Nicole Kidman, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez made the most effort with sophisticated gowns. Here is all the fashion:
Pop singer Ke$ha keeps it minimal for a change
“Motivation” singer Kelly Rowland show some leg in this pink Herve Leger number.
Black Eyed Peas lead female vocalist, Fergie is all fashion in this bondage custom made Herve Leger dress
Mary J Blige roars on the white carpet in a leopard print dress
Red-haired R&B singer Rihanna opts for a Max Azria pant suit. Riri also rock Christian Louboutin point-toe pumps. One word — ELEGANT.
Rapper Nicki Minaj dons a pink wig and a sexy Mark Fast embellished jumpsuit with Versace lace-up sandals
Actress Nicole Kidman and hubby Keith Urban are the picture perfect couple as they arrive at the Billboard Music Awards. Nicole keeps it simple in a black Dolce & Gabbana short sleeve sheer embellished gown and a side braid
21-year-old country sensation Taylor Swift looks glamorous in an Elie Saab beaded strapless gown with bronze embellished accents
Rihanna and Britney Spears share some love during their S&M performance.
Selena Gomez and boyfriend Justin Bieber get cosy in the audience. Selena is wearing a Dolce & Gabbana frock.
The show-stopping kiss.
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The first lady of R&B Beyonce has revealed the name of her forthcoming album, which will simply be titled “4″.
“We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me. It’s the day I was born. My mother’s birthday, and a lot of my friends’ birthdays, are on the fourth; April 4 is my wedding date”, the 29-year-old tells Billboard Magazine.
The “Dreamgirls” actress plays covergirl to the weekly music magazine’s latest issue and she’s the epitome of a disco diva on the cover, with her caramel blonde hair styled in sexy big curls.
Beyonce also explains the inspiration behind her maiden single “Run The World (Girls)”, to be taken off her fourth studio album, which has been received with lukewarm acclaims:
“It’s definitely riskier than something a bit more…simple. I just heard the track and loved that it was so different: it felt a bit African, a bit electronic and futuristic. It reminded me of what I love, which is mixing different cultures and eras — things that typically don’t go together — to create a new sound. I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am”, Bey says.
Tags: 4, Beyonce, Billboard, Disco, Dreamgirls, R&B, Run The World (Girls)

Following the release of her romantic music video for “California King Bed” on Monday, red-haired singer Rihanna isn’t wasting anytime with the release of a follow-up single for the ballad.
The 23-year-old has just released the cover artwork for “Man Down”, which will serve as her next single. Riri is smoking hot in the black and white shot, or merely puffing on a rose. The R&B singer, who sports wavy hair, also dons over-sized sunglasses in the summery and chilled-back cover.
Reggae-themed “Man Down” is the fifth single to be taken off Rihanna’s latest album “Loud”.
Tags: California King Bed, Loud, Man Down, R&B, Reggae, Rihanna