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Singer Janelle Monáe is the latest addition to the gorgeous legacy of Cover Girl spokeswomen. She is joining fellow music artists Pink, Queen Latifah, and Taylor Swift to become the new face of the cosmetic line. Her first Cover Girl campaign is set to launch in next month’s Vogue.
Monáe has a unique hip-hop and soul sound. The Bad Boy artist, known for wearing only black and white, was nominated for a Grammy for her debut EP. Monae is more than a singer and songwriter, she is on a unique mission to encourage women to use all their artistic powers to play, change, and transform. Her website reports that she is excited to open up a new platform to inspire women.
via Janelle Monáe named the new face of Cover Girl | theGrio.
[…] in 2004 – a deal she made shortly after winning the Oscar that year. Beyoncé, Queen Latifah, Janelle Monae, Rihanna, Kerry Washington and Gabrielle Union are just a few other names of beautiful black women […]