Top 10 Buzzworthy Magazine Covers of 2011
Check out the covers that made us stop and stare.
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Beyoncé - Superwoman? Supermodel? We’d go with both. In the midst of promoting 4, Beyoncé gets caught up in a whirlwind of "Who Run the World (Girls)" lyrics in this sexy black-and-white shot for the August/September issue of Complex. Disrespect us, no they won’t! (Photo: Complex Magazine)
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Nia Long - Jealously doesn’t even begin to describe the feelings that Nia Long’s preggers Ebony cover conjured up. Her bronze glow is amazing and the actress revealed to us some time ago that she uses almond oil on her skin. (Photo: Ebony Magazine)
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Rihanna - A naked Rihanna is about as a common as a leotard-clad Beyoncé, but this Esquire cover was different. The singer’s naked bod was accompanied by the title “sexiest woman alive.” The rest of the steamy shoot was nothing more than proof.(Photo: Esquire Magazine)
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Zoe Saldana - Pretty. Pretty. Pretty. Zoe Saldana’s Harper’s Bazaar Russia cover is one of the most beautiful this year. The actress seamlessly transitions between badass and soft beauty. We love the braid, adore the lip and those baby blue eyes are to die for. (Photo: Harper's Bazaar Magazine)
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Kelly Rowland - Though she covered practically every magazine cover in the universe this year, Kelly’s Vibe issue definitely made tongues wag. Her hands just barely covered her chest and her smize was just right. (Photo: VIBE Magazine)
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Janet Jackson - Janet Jackson will never lose her sizzle and this cover proves it. We love the way this rich green dress complements her beauty. (Photo: Harper's Bazaar Magazine)
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Nicki Minaj - Check out Nicki Minaj’s metamorphosis into a tribal rock star. This tight green dress accentuated her infamous curves and put the “girls” on high alert. Some considered the cover a bit scary, but Minaj’s shtick is all about fright and fun. (Photo: V Magazine)
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Jennifer Hudson - Reaching her head up to the heavens, J-Hud models her new body in this slim side profile. The singer was one of a few incredible artists featured in Elle’s music issue. (Photo: ELLE Magazine)
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Mariah Carey - On the eve of dem babies being born, Mariah showed fans her glowing belly. Twins Moroccan and Monroe reached celebrity status before we ever sighed at their adorable little faces. (Photo: Life & Style Magazine)