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Slaying the Stage “Michael Jackson has been my biggest musi- cal infl uence,” Beyoncé says of the kinetic style and explosive energy she exhibits each time her stilettos stomp onstage. “His show was my fi rst concert when I was a little girl, and I was mesmerized.” Another titan of the stage infl uenced
the 31-year-old stunner. “Whitney Houston meant so much to me. When I saw her sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, I told my mother that I wanted to do that some day,” Beyoncé recalls. “She was beautiful and had the kindest heart.”
Serving Props Since sending a shock to the world’s system with her debut solo album, 2003’s Danger- ously in Love, comparisons to R&B/rock leg- end Tina Turner abound. “Yes, I also love her,” says the singer, whose Super Bowl halftime show’s leather-and-lace costume, designed by Rubin Singer, paid homage to a similar outfi t Turner sported in 1979. “I was honored to perform with her at the 2008 Grammys.”
Beyoncé has performed at, presented at or attended almost every show since appearing at the fi rst BET Awards in 2001 with Destiny’s Child (below). Right: Beyoncé at the 2006 BET Awards
And the inspiration doesn’t stop there. “Barbra Streisand is also one of my all-
time favorites,” the singer adds. “I love that she is successful as a singer, an actress, a director and a producer.” It makes sense. Take a gander at Beyoncé’s resume: As a
solo artist, she has sold 118 million albums worldwide, snatched 2 Golden Globe nomina- tions for her work in Dreamgirls, and received numerous accolades for her portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records. She recently directed her fi rst fi lm Life Is A But A Dream, the HBO documentary about her love, life and career; and, of course, she has co-written and co-produced an overwhelming portion of her platinum hits. While everyone thought it was Diana, Beyoncé was actually following the blueprint Babs built.
The High-End Theory Despite her upper-echelon existence — Mr. and Mrs. Carter’s combined wealth is a reported cool billion — Blue Ivy’s mom still proudly rocks drugstore-bought Lee Press On Nails and carries Pampers in her Prada. “All I need are my shades, red lipstick, and a great bag that can hold everything from my laptop to diapers,” says the uberstar, who co-chaired this year’s gilt-edged MET Gala donning Givenchy couture, alongside Vogue editor Anna Wintour. It has been more than 15 years
since Beyoncé hit the scene, yet her every move still commands attention. The Carters’ fi fth-anni- versary celebration in Cuba ignited political pandemonium, and pic- tures of Beyonce’s nipple-centric bodysuit created by Latino design duo The Blonds for the current tour set the blogosphere ablaze. With her mega-dollar Pepsi
endorsement; summer H&M ad campaign, Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter; a hotly-anticipated new album in the works; the remainder of the tour; and a future plump with potential, if she has it her way, Beyoncé’s name will remain on our lips until the end of time.
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