Check out Rihanna’s cover for the September Couture Supplement of VOGUE Italia. Shot by photographer Steven Klein, this shoot was reportedly the reason why she shaved the sides of her hair.
Since this is the supplement cover, it isn’t the official cover but gives in sight on what the spread will look like.
Here’s another Timbaland-produced leak from the upcoming The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z, hitting stores and online September 11.
In related news, Jay also covers the upcoming issue of hip-hop magazine XXL. Check out the cover above and a snippet of the interview over at their official site.
R&B Singer USHER graces the August/September COVER of UPTOWN Magazine for their 5th Anniversary “Style” issue. It was recently announced that the owners of UPTOWN Magazine have purchased the now defunct VIBE Magazine.
Check out some photos from Taraji P.Henson’s spread in the September issue on Men’s Fitness. The Oscar nominated actress spoke exclusively with the mag about various topics. Peep some snippets below.
On Men
“Most men are fragile,” she says. “I’m a successful woman, in the public eye, and raising a kid by myself. It can leave guys feeling like, ‘Damn, how can I have a chance?’” Answer: “Just be a man!”Have a Gentleman’s Touch
“A woman is gentle, soft, delicate, and a man’s position is to protect her-help her up stairs, make sure she’s in the car safely fi rst. Take good care of your woman, and the sky’s the limit!”Avoid Mama Drama
“Date a woman with children only if you are ready to man up, because it’s a position that comes with responsibility. If you don’t want anything too serious, then stay with women with no kids.” ( READ MORE / MORE PHOTOS)
Singer/songwriter Keri Hilson covers the latest issue of Complex Magazine and speaks on the album, working behind the scenes, growing up well off and more. Peep some snippets:
On her debut album and its sales:
Keri: It’s doing very well. Especially given this industry—even though the business is hurting, the album is still achieving its projections. I’m proud of the album, but you can never expect how the world will receive you or your music.On her first check for song-writing:
Keri: My very first check was for Ruben Studdard’s first album, like $25,000. And my family was like, “What the hell is this? This is what you’ve been doing? Who the hell brings home a check like this?” They’re thinking $2,500 here and there, whatever. It was crazy.On Rihanna’s and Cassie’s leaked photos:
Keri: My first reaction was “Thank God I never did that.” I never let anybody take any naked pictures of me, so there would be none. I was always one of those over-paranoid people, convinced that someday that I would be living the dream, so as early as middle or high school I wouldn’t do certain things, just in case. [READ MORE]
Usher is the first male on the cover of Vegas Magazine in its six years in production. In the mag, Usher talks about his new fragrance Usher VIP (his third fragrance with Elizabeth Arden), recording in Vegas, his new studio album, MONSTER, and more.
Check out www.vegasmagazine.com for video footage of his photo shoot as well as a snippet from the magazine article.
Basketball player Kenyon Martin and his girlfriend rapstress Trina are pictured in a recent issue of Urban Ink Magazine. The mag features minorities who are tatted up. Peep the photos.
The couple has been official since last year and were even involved in a minor car accident together when they were down in Belize for a charity event last July. Kenyon has three children from past relationships.
