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Beyonce Covers Flaunt Magazine

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Flaunt magazine have published the artistic editorial by photographer Tony Duran shot in 2011 as part of Beyonce’s Year of 4 album era/ campaign echoing themes similar to la officials out of Africa inspired visuals which Beyonce stared in during the same year. In the interview the most interesting Beyonce addresses criticism for endorsing healthy lifestyle in the US Governments move your body campaign and signing a lucrative $50 million dollar deal with Pepsi her response:

‘Pepsi is a brand I’ve grown up seeing my heroes collaborate with,’ Beyonce said. ‘The company respects musicians and artistry. I wouldn’t encourage any person, especially a child, to live life without balance. When you work out, take care of your body, rehearse as hard as I rehearsed in the commercial, I think it’s great to have a Pepsi or Diet Pepsi when you want one. It’s all about choices.’

The interview also highlights the singer’s charitable side, Beyonce donated a quarter million dollars to Hurricane Katrina relief, as well as giving $1 million to aid Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and most recently acted as spokesperson for Gucci’s Chime for Change campaign to promote equal rights for females.

BK said ‘For Chime for Change we raised awareness and over $4 million in one day for equal rights for girls everywhere.’ and that’So many people at that concert were young. They are more socially responsible than they get credit for.’

Beyonce is currently touring the world and her official website encourages fan’s to participate in good will donations with the incentive of winning a gift from Beyonce herself. The official site includes detailed information o how to get involved:

“STARTING THIS SUNDAY YOU CAN PARTICIPATE BY BRINGING CLOTHING ITEMS, ELECTRONICS, AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO SELECT EUROPE VENUES FOR DONATION COLLECTIONS. ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO BRING DONATIONS TO THE VENUE WILL RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET AND BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING THAT WILL TAKE PLACE DURING INTERMISSION.”

Check out the images lifted from the editorial in full below.

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How To Play Pool Beyonce Style

Beyonce shows off her pool skills and competitive nature in a video especially available to King B fan’s via Beyonce’s official tumblr page. The International force of nature and 16 time Grammy award winning performance artist Beyonce knows how to have a good time and as B is always used to winning, it is no surprise that this video states “always be a gracious winner. Check out How To Play Pool Beyonce style below.

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Beyonce’s First Public Appearance After Giving Birth To Blue Ivy Carter

Beyoncé joined husband Jay-Z at the after-party for his United Way Carnegie Hall charity concert. Beyoncé made her first public appearance since giving birth to Baby Blue Ivy Carter on Feb. 7, 2012! Less than one month after giving birth in Support of Jay-Z and friends, as well as the United Way of New York City /The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. Beyonce looked radiant, noticeably curvier in a figure hugging red dress by Temperly, jewellery by Lorraine Schwartz, Gold clutch by Alexander McQueen, embroidered shoes by Christian Louboutin complete with royal blue manicure paying to tribute to newborn Ivy Blue Carter. Check out the images below. What do you think of Beyonce’s return to work outfit?

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