Beyoncé Knowles Covers W's Music Issue Along With Christina Aguilera

Beyoncé Knowles and Christina Aguilera shared the honor of covering July's music edition ofW. Both singers are at exciting points in their careers — Christina has found a new outlet on TV with NBC's The Voice while Beyoncé is gearing up for the release of her new album 4. Beyoncé spoke to the magazine about her vision and inspiration for the tracks, even revealing the important meaning of the record's title. Beyoncé said in W:

On her vision: "When I sing a song, I definitely have the image for the video in my mind. I kind of hear the choreography that will be in the video, and I can see how I’ll look, even before anyone — the record company, the director — has heard the song."On her new record: "I wanted this record to come from a raw place. Playing Etta James in the movie Cadillac Records really changed me. It was a darker character, and I realized that if anything is too comfortable, I want to run from it. It’s no fun being safe."On the symbolism of her album's title: "The fans have named the album 4. And four is my favorite number. It’s an important number in my life: the date of my birthday, my mom’s birthday, my husband’s birthday, the day I got married. Barack Obama is the 44th president, and I performed ‘At Last’ by Etta James at his inauguration."

Photos courtesy Patrick Demarchelier for W

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Beyoncé Knowles Slips Into a Sexy Dress to Catch a Flight Out of France

Beyoncé Knowles was in a short printed Parker dress and sky-high Louboutin heels as she made her way into the airport in Nice today. She kept her cool with her bodyguards and her mom, Tina, by her side as she created a stir among fans — one woman even tripped attempting to snap a picture of the singer. It was a quick trip to the French city for Beyoncé, who landed in Nice on Sunday. Beyoncé's been making the rounds to promote her album 4ahead of its release later this month, but first she'll perform some of her new hits at the Glastonbury music festival. The record's first single, "Run the World (Girls)," was out last month, and Beyoncé recently released "Party," a collaboration with Kanye West and André 3000. Beyoncé is clearly on top of her game, and it shows with her spot in the PopSugar 100. You'll have to wait and see where she lands in the ranking when we release the list tomorrow, but the sexy star is definitely a top contender!

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Beyoncé Keeps a Lid on It as Her Latest Single Touches Down

Beyoncé Knowles landed at the airport in Nice yesterday in a white blazer, shades, and a chic straw hat. The singer, who was accompanied by a bodyguard, is looking forward to the release of her album 4 on June 28. The title track, which features Kanye West and Andre 3000, hit the Web last week, hot on the heels of her new video for "Run the World (Girls)." B has been promoting the upcoming CD since May, taking the stage at the finale of American Idol, and rocking the Billboard Music Awards. This was Beyoncé's latest trip to France after she and her husband, Jay-Z, spent a romantic week in Paris during April to mark their anniversary and hang out with their adorable nephew. In a few more weekend, Beyoncé is set to perform elsewhere in Europe at Glastonbury in England. Beyoncé is on the cover of Dazed and Confused magazine's July issue, and told the magazine she's now focused on taking risks and pushing her boundaries but is nonetheless nervous for the live show.

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Beyonce Covers 'Dazed & Confused' July 2011

Beyonce holds a melting ice cream cone on the cover of Dazed & Confused’s July issue.

The summer music special features the 29-year-old entertainer “in a scorching hot trailer park fantasy,” according to the mag.

Bey rocks outfits by Tom Ford, Riccardo Tisci, Gareth Pugh, Haider Ackermann,Stefano Pilati, and Marc Jacobs.

“I needed some time to live. I’ve been signed to the same label since I was 12 years old and never had more than a month and a half off since I was 13. I’ve worked so hard for so many years and just felt like, ‘Well, why not?’” she toldDazed & Confused about taking time away from the music industry.

Beyonce - Dazed & Confused

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