The Buzz: Beyoncé is a Cover Girl

We bow down to Bey's reign on newsstands, past and present.

W is for Wonder Woman - Bey's new album 4 is in stores now and she's gracing magazines all over the newsstand! Inside W, the singing sensation is described as a "Fierce, Fearless, Female." She says “in my videos I always want to be a powerful woman. That’s my mission.”(Photo: W Magazine)

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W is for Wonder Woman - Bey's new album 4 is in stores now and she's gracing magazines all over the newsstand! Inside W, the singing sensation is described as a "Fierce, Fearless, Female." She says “in my videos I always want to be a powerful woman. That’s my mission.”(Photo: W Magazine)

Shock Value - In celebration of L’Officiel Paris magazine’s 90th anniversary issue, the French fashion mag featured Beyoncé on the cover. Inside the star agreed to pose for an incredible fashion shoot, with the theme of African Queen, paying a tribute to the legendary Fela Kuti.(Photo: L'Officiel Magazine)

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Shock Value - In celebration of L’Officiel Paris magazine’s 90th anniversary issue, the French fashion mag featured Beyoncé on the cover. Inside the star agreed to pose for an incredible fashion shoot, with the theme of African Queen, paying a tribute to the legendary Fela Kuti.(Photo: L'Officiel Magazine)

On Top of the World - After nearly a decade of churning out chart-topping hits, Beyoncé graces the June issue of Billboard magazine where she is holding the first ever Billboard Millennium Award.(Photo: Billboard Magazine)

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On Top of the World - After nearly a decade of churning out chart-topping hits, Beyoncé graces the June issue of Billboard magazine where she is holding the first ever Billboard Millennium Award.(Photo: Billboard Magazine)

World Star - Following her work in Cadillac Records and Obsessed, the budding actress covered the October 2008 issue of the UK edition of Marie Claire looking hot. (Photo: Marie Claire Magazine)

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World Star - Following her work in Cadillac Records and Obsessed, the budding actress covered the October 2008 issue of the UK edition of Marie Claire looking hot. (Photo: Marie Claire Magazine)

Royalty - King B is one of the few women to grace the cover of Italian men’s magazine L'Uomo Vogue.(Photo: L'Uomo Vogue Magazine)

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Royalty - King B is one of the few women to grace the cover of Italian men’s magazine L'Uomo Vogue.(Photo: L'Uomo Vogue Magazine)

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Foxy Lady - Bey opens up to Ebony magazine in their April 2009 issue. Unlike most of the star's interviews, this time she gave a deeper peek into her personal life, like what it's like being Jay-Z's wife. (Photo: Ebony Magazine)

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Foxy Lady - Bey opens up to Ebony magazine in their April 2009 issue. Unlike most of the star's interviews, this time she gave a deeper peek into her personal life, like what it's like being Jay-Z's wife. (Photo: Ebony Magazine)

She's Focused - Although fans fell in love with the boldness of Sasha Fierce, the singer says the alter-ego has been put to rest. "I don’t need her anymore. I am Sasha Fierce," she tells Dazed and Confused. (Photo: Dazed & Confused Magazine)

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She's Focused - Although fans fell in love with the boldness of Sasha Fierce, the singer says the alter-ego has been put to rest. "I don’t need her anymore. I am Sasha Fierce," she tells Dazed and Confused. (Photo: Dazed & Confused Magazine)

Larger Than Life - Giant magazine took the words out of our mouths when they declared Bey “Rocks Our World” on the cover of their December/January 2009 issue.  (Photo: GIANT Magazine)

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Larger Than Life - Giant magazine took the words out of our mouths when they declared Bey “Rocks Our World” on the cover of their December/January 2009 issue.  (Photo: GIANT Magazine)

Photo By Photo: GIANT Magazine

Sweet Kisses - This season, there’s nothing sexier than a bold, bright matte lip uncomplicated by a neutral, shimmery eye. Shades of delicious orange and pretty pink are what’s popping now. (Photo: Essence Magazine)

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Down Home Chic - We finally get a chance to see the country girl in her natural habitat in the July issue of Essence. The Houston-native describes her own “Eat, Play, Love” moments, where she drew inspiration for her fourth album.(Photo: Essence Magazine)

Oh Beautiful... - In November 2008, the power house was painted red, white, and blue for Gotham magazine. Inside the issue she models different styles for different countries.(Photo: GOTHAM Magazine)

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Oh Beautiful... - In November 2008, the power house was painted red, white, and blue for Gotham magazine. Inside the issue she models different styles for different countries.(Photo: GOTHAM Magazine)

A New 'B' - Before accepting the 2011 Billboard Millennium Award, the artist sat down for a Q&A with the mag. She said, "At this point, I really know who I am, and don't feel like I have to put myself in a box....no one can define me."(Photo: Billboard Magazine)

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A New 'B' - Before accepting the 2011 Billboard Millennium Award, the artist sat down for a Q&A with the mag. She said, "At this point, I really know who I am, and don't feel like I have to put myself in a box....no one can define me."(Photo: Billboard Magazine)