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Chris Brown is the cover guy for the latest issue of Billboard magazine. In the article he talks about his recent out of control behavior, and Rihanna among other things. I am interested to see what he has to say about Rihanna. I do remember when I used to do subscribe to Billboard magazine just so I can see the full album and singles charts. That was when I was obsessed with them then, not so much now anyway. Anyway back to Chris though, I feel like whenever he dyes his hair blond is when he gets into the most trouble. That's when he's running people over, spray painting people's houses, and doing God knows what else. On a much brighter note I am feeling New Flame though! When does Chris' new album come out again? 

Jill Scott goes blond for the cover of Essence magazine. The newly trim singer is showing off her figure and is currently starring in the new James Brown movie Get On Up in theaters now. 

Ciara gives us blushing bride to be as she graces the cover of the new issue of BRIDES magazine. Unfortunately there have been rumors that Ciara and Future may not make it down the aisle. Ciara was reportedly seen not wearing her engagement ring when Future was out partying with her rival Rihanna. Unless they patched things up only time will tell if Ciara and Future will get married. Nearly two months ago Ciara gave birth to her first child Future Zahir Wilson.

Pharrell graces the cover of ELLE magazine. The hitmaker recently released his hit album G I R L which features the hit singles Happy, Marilyn Monroe, and Come Get It Bae featuring Miley Cyrus. What do you all think of the cover. Yay or nah?  

Look at Rihanna as she strikes a pose for the new cover of Vogue Brazil magazine. The singer is reportedly working on new music but a release date has been revealed. Last week on social network Instagram Rihanna could be seen partying it up for 4/20 on Easter along with The Game and several other celebrities. So what do you all think about Rihanna's cover photo? Yay or nay? And are you all ready for new Rihanna music?

Check Beyoncé out on the cover of the new TIME magazine where the singer is listed as one of the 100 most influential people. There is definitely no denying Beyonce's influence on American culture particularly in music. Kudos to Bee! In other Beyoncé news it was announced yesterday that Beyonce will release Pretty Hurts as the new single from her self-titled album. Boo! 

Beyoncé channels her inner Marilyn Monroe for the Power issue of OUT magazine. She looks lavishing I must say. 

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon grace the February issue of Ebony magazine. In the cover story Mariah talks about her new album, Dem Babies, and her marriage to Nick among other things. I personally am loving the cover. Nick and Mariah look very good together and I like the idea of them being dressed in the pool. I'm sure that idea was Mariah's. It just seems like something she would do. In other Mariah news her new single is said to be released on February 14, Valentine's Day.

Ciara graces the cover of the newest and latest issue of PAPER Magazine. The singer whose album Ciara was released in July plans to release Where You Go featuring Future as her next single. Overseas she plans to release the single Overdose .  Many have voiced their dislike for Ciara choosing Where You Go as her next single. I have heard the album myself and I agree there are more suitable songs for release. That's the last song that needs to be released as a single but then again what do I know?

Catch Ciara on the newest cover of FADER Magazine. The singer is one of the handful of artists releasing new music this Summer. Ciara's long awaited album Ciara will be available on July 9. The album features the hit single Body Party and most recently a remix was released featuring Ne-Yo.

This is my first time hearing of PYNK magazine but regardless of that fact Brandy looks beautiful on the cover.  Brandy is currently starring in the new movie Temptation . You can also see her every week on BET The Game . Her album Two Eleven is in stores and online now!

Tina Turner graces the Germany issue of Vogue magazine looking regal and graceful as ever. The singer who lives overseas has been quiet in recent years.

  Talk about exploiting your relationship!

The Brandy reign is not letting up anytime soon as the singer graces the n ewest i ssue of Vibe Vixen.

Toni Braxton appears on the newest issue of JET magazine on newsstands now.  You can check Toni Braxton out this Thursday on the new season of her hit reality show; Braxton Family Values which airs on WE.  Toni is currently working on a duet album with Babyface titled Love Marriage Divorce as well as a Lifetime movie; A Narrow Bridge .

Azealia Banks is the cover girl for the new issue of SPIN magazine. I'm assuming this is the American version of SPIN and not the UK one. I'm not sure because Azealia is starting to garner a lot of magazine covers here in the States and beyond the sea.  The rapper recently graced the cover of VIBE magazine and UK magazine Dazed & Confused; which has been banned in seven countries. Why? Because on the cover(which hasn't leaked yet) features Azealia with a pink condom in her mouth.

If you don't know Azealia Banks and you want to familiarize yourself with her you should check out the cover story of her in the newest issue of Paper Magazine. The outspoken Rap diva speaks about her viral hit 212 . She also speaks about her humble beginnings and her relationship with label boss Jimmy Iovine. I had the pleasure of reading the cover story via Paper's website.  Azealia will be releasing her new mixtape FANTASEA on July 4. Azealia plans to reveal the cover art on June 30. Styles P appears on a song called Nathan which is said to be the only feature on this more Hip Hop based mixtape.

With a new single; "Put It Down" featuring Chris Brown brewing Brandy is covering multiple magazine covers including Ebony and now Upscale. The singer's upcoming album; "Two Eleven" will be released this Summer with appearances and production from Frank Ocean, Timbaland, Sean Garrett, and more.

Just when you thought the Monica & Brandy domination stopped at their single; "It All Belongs To Me"; the two ladies grace the June issue of EBONY magazine. The two ladies look absolutely magnificent. Brandy recently released her new single; "Put It Down" and it will be available on iTunes on May 8. Meanwhile Monica just released her new single; "Without You".

Beyonce graces the People's coveted "Most Beautiful People" cover as the most beautiful woman in the world. It's a title that's befitting for Beyonce since not only her beauty and style are always being talked about among other things. The singer is currently gearing up to take the stage in a series of special performances in Atlantic City and is rumored to be working on new music. Beyonce also started tweeting on twitter and recently started a Tumblr page where she has shared intimate photos of herself and family.