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Beyonce forgot to wear undies on 3 of her ‘CR Fashion Book’ covers
Beyoncé is keeping the Beyhive busy. After announcing a new album and releasing two country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” she debuted Cécred, her hair care line, just a couple weeks later.
To promote these new launches, Queen Bey broke her self-imposed media silence with several magazine covers, including ESSENCE and CR Fashion Book. The latter included not one, but four different covers. In each shot, the singer completely transformed, donning various wigs and very few pants.
Her First Cover
On Thursday, Beyoncé graced multiple covers for CR Fashion Book’s Issue 24. And though she’s been in her country-era bag, consistently rocking cowboy hats and Western-inspired items as of late, she switched up her style for something a bit more grunge.
Photographed by Louise and Maria Thornfeldt, the “ALIEN SUPERSTAR” singer donned in a tattered white shirt spray-painted with lyrics to her song “Heated” — a custom design by Angel Bustamante.
She cinched the baggy tee with a black scoop-neck corset, which featured horns protruding from each breast. Save for the layered tops, Beyoncé wore nothing but black undies.
Perhaps more shocking than her ensemble was her wig; Beyoncé switched up her hair with each look in order to create “a symphony of hair styles inspired by iconic hair throughout history.” This time, she debuted an asymmetrical mullet with ombré hues — a perfect match for her punky ’fit.
“I always wanted an asymmetrical cut in the ’90s, but my mother wouldn’t let me do it. So I’m having the time of my life at this shoot,” she told CR.
Her Second Cover
The “Love On Top” singer switched vibes fully for her second spread. Aside from rocking waist-length strawberry curls, she also wore an off-the-shoulder top with a peplum-esque, champagne-colored taper. The deconstructed item — featuring inside-out seams and rough hems — was classic Margiela.
Keeping to the pantsless theme, she ditched bottoms once again. Instead, she showed off beige undies, adding to the monochromatic tan tones.
She accessorized with gauzy opera gloves that mimicked her choice of footwear: sheer pantyhose over pointed-toe pumps. The unexpected combo made a splash at Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 2024 show.
Her Third Cover
Two pantsless covers weren’t enough for Queen Bey. For her third layout, she wore a black T-shirt dress by Valentino that fully exposed her black panties. Forgoing her penchant for silver — a signature of her Renaissance World Tour — the singer wore metallic heels with delicate gold vines that spiraled up her legs. She coordinated her jewelry, wearing several statement bangles — also in gold.
Her Fourth Cover
Beyoncé’s final cover ’fit may have included bottoms (i.e., a denim maxi), but she wore them unzipped, pulled down to intentionally expose her plaid boxers. She went for denim on denim, pairing the skirt with a jean jacket from Calvin Klein and a white net top. It was a perfect tribute to ’90s hip-hop culture.
Monalisa Stephen, a popular Nollywood actress and media personality is dead.
She died after a brief illness.
The Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON) Seun Oloketuyi, via his Instagram on Wednesday announced the sad news, disclosing that the controversial actress died yesterday, May 13th after battling low blood sugar and internal bleeding.
He added that the deceased actress’ sister confirmed her passing. Sharing the photo, he wrote: “Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is dead,she died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against Low sugar and internal bleeding, Her immediate younger sister confirmed the death of this hardworking and beautiful soul.”
More details shortly…
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has been named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Most Influential Women in International Film,” a prestigious global list celebrating 46 visionary women making a significant impact on the international film industry.
Reacting to the recognition, Akindele took to her Instagram page on Friday to express her excitement and gratitude for the honour.
She described the moment as not just a personal celebration but a motivation to continue creating and uplifting others in the film industry.
“I’m deeply honoured and truly grateful to be featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s ‘The Most Influential Women in International Film. To be recognised among 46 powerful, visionary women from around the world is more than a moment of celebration—it’s a call to keep building, creating boldly, and lifting others as we rise,” she wrote.
The announcement, which was made on Friday, May 9 marks a significant milestone for Akindele, who has carved a niche for herself in Nollywood with her record-breaking films such as Omo Ghetto: The Saga and A Tribe Called Judah, as well as her contributions to television through the hit series Jenifa’s Diary.
Her consistent success has cemented her as one of the most bankable and influential figures in the Nigerian entertainment scene.
Akindele also used the opportunity to celebrate fellow Nigerian media mogul and honoree, Mo Abudu, describing her as a source of inspiration and a major contributor to the growth of the creative industry in Nigeria and Africa.
“A heartfelt congratulations to Aunty MO @moabudu who has also been featured in this great piece. Thank you so much, Ma, for your invaluable contribution to the creative industry. It’s an honor to be featured alongside someone who has been such a powerful source of inspiration,” Akindele added.
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has taken home the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), earning acclaim for her powerful role in Farmer’s Bride.
The win is a career milestone for Aigbe, who triumphed over a star-studded lineup that included Meg Otanwa (Inside Life), Tina Mba (Suspicion), Ireti Doyle (All’s Fair in Love), Ini Dima-Okojie (Skeleton Coast), Omoni Oboli (Wives on Strike 3), and Darasimi Nadi (Aburo).
Akelicious reports that the event kicked off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the official beginning of the series of activities preceding the Award Night which is held on Saturday (today).
Attendees similarly graced the event with their exquisite traditional attire, presenting a captivating blend of African heritage and the glamour of the film awards.
The AMVCA is an annual award presented by Multichoice to recognise outstanding achievements in television, film, entertainment, and digital content creation throughout Nollywood and the entire African continent.
The award ceremony is held in Lagos, Nigeria, and broadcast live on all Africa Magic channels and the awards will be determined by a combination of public voting and a panel of judges.
The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Among the top contenders, Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way secured multiple nominations across various categories, including Best Movie and Best Director.
In the acting categories, Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Stan Nze (Suspicion), Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors), and Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising) were nominated for Best Lead Actor, while Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors), Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre), and Uche Montana (Thinline) are among those vying for Best Lead Actress.
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