Beyonce is about to show who really runs the world (girls!). The pop diva just released her fourth video trailer for "Run the World (Girls)." In addition, she's recently told Billboard magazine that the name of her next studio album will be "4"...

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Whether you know her as a fly girl from "In Living Color" or Marisa from "Maid in Manhattan" or simply Jenny from the block, Jennifer Lopez has consistently won the hearts of Americans since 1999 with "On the 6."

People magazine's Most Beautiful Woman in the World is a mother of twins, devoted wife, actress, singer, and now an "American Idol" judge. This time around she's back to serve up her 7th studio album, "LOVE?" -- already in stores.

ESSENCE.com caught up with the renaissance woman of the hour to chat about her latest album, finding balance in her hectic life and her role on "Idol..."

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Lisa knew she was a great catch for any guy, but grew impatient watching all of her closest friends getting hitched. She wondered when she would find "the one."

One night, Lisa prayed, "When is it going to happen for me?" and felt a spirit reply, "I'm preparing you and I'm preparing him." Within months, she met her Mr. Right, Bobby -- and it turns out that he was right there under her nose the whole time. The two had worked at the same youth center for months, but had never spoken.

Three years later, the couple tied the knot in a colorful beachfront celebration. Share their love...

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Every artist tries to be different than anything or anyone that came before them. They do their best to differentiate their style, and music, but as the saying goes, there's really nothing new under the sun.

A lot of times new artists immediately make us think back to someone who came before them, whether it's their sound, stage presence, or style.

Take a look at who today's current crop of singers remind us of...

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Sure, this season is all about springy brights, but sometimes a girl just need to go full-on vampy! Case in point: supermodel Joan Smalls' dangerously sexy, merlot-stained mouth at the Met Ball. Not only does the strong color give lips a full, luscious vibe, the hue is flattering on all brown skin tones, from the fairest porcelain to the deepest mocha. For a dramatic look, we love Clinique Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Merlot ($14.50, sephora.com). If you like stains, try Sephora Lush Flush Lip & Cheek Stain in Pinot ($12, sephora.com). And for sheerer, buildable color, go for Korres Natural Color Lip Butter in Berry Stain ($10, ulta.com).

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