As the first lady of an island paradise, LisaRaye McCoy had the life girls only dream of. But when her prince turned into a frog, the Players Club diva set out to write a new ending to her fairy tale.

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In less than five years, she had become one of the biggest supermodels in the world, succeeding in a high-fashion industry that rarely opens its doors to women of color. Her cover of Italian Vogue’s “Black” issue sold out in 72 hours. Met the phenomenal Sessilee Lopez.

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After surviving Cloverfield and taking up residence at Melrose Place, Jessica Lucas is ready to bare it all.

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He was once the highest ranking Black man in the music business. Then, last fall, he quit without warning. This is the story of Kevin Liles, a man with a mission for us all.

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Three years ago, Leona Lewis topped the pop charts with the stunning “Bleeding Love.” Now, can the sultry Black Brit and former Pizza Hut waitress add some much-needed edge and repeat her success?

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For over 15 years. Tyson Beckford was the only name that matter in Black male modeling. Now, thanks to the stars of BET’s upcoming series, Model City, a new era is born. Meet Ibrahim, Wendell, Zeric, Nelson and Derek. Welcome to the dawn.

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J.Lo turns up the heat in this steamy GIANT cover shoot. She definitely won’t leave you hanging…

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Most celebrities won’t let you into their inner world. Not Janet. In the October/November issue of Giant, she opens up about her brother Michael, her weight issues, the secret baby rumors…pretty much every topic that would provoke other celebrities to issue a terse “No comment.”

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Janet Jackson really oened up about her personal life in the GIANT faeture story. Lucky for us (and you!), she was just as open during our cover shoot. Read more about GIANT Gallery: Janet Jackson

Striking a balance with natural beauty, divine dispositions and ferocious fashion sense, Models Jeneil, Danielle, Fatima and Estella exemplify that even in the post-racial age of Obama, the quintessential adage “Black is beautiful” remains resilient.

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