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Gabrielle Union on Essence - For the stunning cover, the actress is styled by June Ambrose in a Bibhu Mohapatra gown. Inside she chats about being a former mean girl who no longer needs to "shrink in the presence of other dope, beautiful women." (Photo: Essence Magazine, December 2013)

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Rihanna on British GQ - The wild child poses as a Medusa in a naked photo shoot for the publication's 25th anniversary issue. She's clearly not afraid of snakes as RiRi sexily posed with the creatures writhing all around her.  (Photo: British GQ Magazine, December 2013)

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Mary J. Blige on Shape - Mary J. proves that age ain't nothing but a number by showing off her toned body on the cover of Shape. In her interview, she talks about her fitness routines and why she quit alcohol after Whitney Houston's death. (Photo: Courtesy of SHAPE Magazine)

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Kerry Washington on Lucky - It's definitely not her hottest cover to date, but the actress is still all smiles as she talks about her holiday plans with the family (she loves to cook), finding her way in the fashion world and the rock she received from now-husband Nnamdi Asomugha. (Photo: Lucky Magazine, December 2013/January 2014)

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Jennifer Hudson on The Edit - The singer steps into the spotlight looking as glam as ever on the cover of The Edit's Diva issue. In her fashion shoot she wears styles from Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Jonathan Saunders and Gucci.  (Photo: The Edit Magazine, December 2013)

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Michelle Obama on Ladies' Home Journal - The first lady shares her favorite family traditions and her holiday playlist that includes tracks from A Charlie Brown Christmas as well as James Taylor, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men and Nat King Cole. (Photo: Ladies' Home Journal Magazine, December 2013)

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Lady Gaga on Glamour - Mother Monster was crowned Woman of the Year by Glamour for her unshakeable confidence, but the public and the singer herself criticized the publication for making her look "too perfect" on the cover. "I felt my skin looked too perfect. I felt my hair looked too soft," she said. "I do not look like this when I wake up in the morning." (Photo: Glamour Magazine, December 2013)

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Janelle Monae on PDN - The singer looks supa fly in a white ruffle collared blouse with jeweled details.  (Photo: PDN Magazine, December 2013)

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Eva Longoria on Elle Spain - The actress dazzles on the cover of Elle Spain wearing nothing but Swarovski crystals glued to her body. Longoria was reportedly really nervous and insecure about baring almost all for the cover, but the result was amazing. (Photo: Elle Spain Magazine, December 2013)