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Inspired By: Michelle Obama, Gabrielle Union & Keri Washington

A Vixen is…
A vixen is more than just about having good looks.She is a women who has goals, dreams and reaches for them. Her inner beauty shines and she beams of confidence.

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The Scandal actress‘ undeniable grace and humor shined through as she discussed how “stories transform us.”

“I’m here today to remind each of you that you are the heroes of your own story, ” Washington announced. “Your life is your story, and the journey ahead of you is to fulfill your own purpose and potential.”

Press play to watch the full speech.

Finally! The moment we’ve been waiting for is here. Rihanna released a lookbook showcasing styles from her new River Island collection. With bold prints, muted colors, and unique silhouettes, we’re sure the pieces will sell out fast. Jump the page to see the entire collection; let us know which are your favorites.

It’s red carpet season and celebrities are putting their best foot forward. Decked in everything from Gucci to Tom Ford—with styles ranging from long gowns to tailored suits—Vixens turned heads as they ripped the red carpet at the annual Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 19). Some nailed stunning outfits, while others totally missed the mark. But whether hot or not, Vixens gave it their best shot.

Flip the page and let us know who was fly or who should’ve stayed home.

Straight off the stage in Zurich, on Friday (May 17) Beyoncé uploaded more images from the controversial Cuba trip with her hubby. We’re not sure if this trip spawned baby #2, but from the looks of things it’s quite possible. The duo shared intimate moments and looked like they truly had a great time. Check it out!

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will take over Las Vegas and the MGM Grand once again this weekend. The biggest names in music will attend Sunday night’s show to compete for the year’s biggest accolades. This year’s performers include Lil Wayne, Miguel, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Bruno Mars and much more. While we’re looking forward to seeing our favorite artists take to the stage, it’s the red carpet we always anticipate. Check out some of our favorite looks in recent years.

Rihanna looked white hot at the 2011 show.

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Kelly Rowland rocks a pink Herve Leger mini dress in 2011.

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Carrie Underwood looked like a real life Barbie doll at last year’s show.

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Michelle Williams models a little black dress to support Beyonce at the 2011 show.

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Taylor Swift stunned in a red Elie Saab gown last year.

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Selena Gomez  rocked a simple, yet edgy cut out gown in 2011.

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Fergie took a fashion risk with this dominatrix-inspired look in 2011.

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Keri Hilson’s light blonde hair matched perfectly with this canary yellow mini in 2011.

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Nicki Minaj lived up to her Barbie-like reputation with this baby blue onesie in 2011.

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Although it’s a bit ill-fitting, Kesha made the red carpet a little more exciting with this rock star ensemble.

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There is nothing small about the force that is Beyonce. For over 10 years, we’ve watched her go from bootylicious lead singer to record shattering solo superstar. Her every decision- both professional and personal- is headlining news for us to obsess over. Like the old Hollywood stars, we love to see her move on and off the stage. Before she confirms or denies a second baby with Jay-Z, let’s take a look back at some of her biggest (and sometimes record breaking) announcements.

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Marriage to Jay-Z- There was no big announcement, but the 2008 marriage of Bey and Jay was enough to send us all into cardiac arrest. After six years of speculation, the power couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at Jay-Z’s apartment. Attended by only close friends and family, the nuptials weren’t confirmed until a year later by the couple who remain protective of their personal life to this day.

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The Baby Bump Reveal- “I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside of me.” That sentence took on a whole different meaning by the end of Beyonce’s 2011 VMA performance. With just a spotlight on her, the mommy-to-be dropped her microphone, ripped open her jacket and rubbed her growing baby bump. To this day, her big unveiling holds the record for most tweets per second (8.868).

The Birth of Blue Ivy- The amount of rumors surrounding Beyonce’s pregnancy were endless. From a fake bump to a hospital shut down, we weren’t sure who to believe when it came to the impending birth of Blue Ivy. Bey and Jay caught everyone off guard when they decided to show off their newborn through a Tumblr account.

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Father-Daughter Break Up- Matthew Knowles masterminded Beyonce’s takeover with and without Destiny’s Child. After what seemed to be a successful relationship, Beyonce announced that they would severe their professional partnership in 2011. In Life Is But A Dream, we learn that their preserving their father-daughter relationship was more important.

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The Superbowl Announcement- After what hardly seemed like a break, Beyonce announced via her website that she would headline the Superbowl halftime show. Soon after, her multimillion dollar Pepsi campaign kicked off, putting Bey’s face pretty much everywhere.

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The BeyHive Blog- Beyonce expanded her reign over the blogosphere with “The BeyHive Blog” in January. The picture heavy site is a combination of Bey’s personal offerings and fan made creations. It also serves as an extension of her ever popular Instagram with candid shots of 1-year old Blue Ivy.

Beyonce Receives Writer’s Award From NY Association of Black Journalists- She’s racked up 17 Grammy’s for her music, but she earned a different kind of writing award in 2011. The NYABJ recognized Bey for her 2011 Essence cover story where she chronicled her eye opening 2010 vacation. The magazine’s entertainment editor Cori Murray labeled Knowles as a “real writer. We had to edit her, but everyone gets edited except Toni Morrison.”

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Life Is But A Dream- It came as a surprise to many that Beyonce would let us in on her private life with this 2013 documentary. Not only did we get to see her unparalleled work ethic in action, viewers got to finally see Blue Ivy’s face.

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Bow Down- Bey solidified herself as the only girl who runs the world with “Bow Down/I Been On.” The chopped and screwed track is quite the departure from her “uplifting” tracks and caused quite the stir. The verdict is still out on whether her beloved “BeyHive” approves. If this song is any indication, she’s not too concerned anyway.

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A Second Baby Bump?- Will Beyonce break her own Twitter record? E! Online announced this week that the singer is expecting a second child with hubby Jay-Z. If the news is true, you can count on a one of a kind announcement from the woman herself.

The Gladiators have spoken. The Wednesday night season finale of Scandal was the series most watched episode ever with an all time high in all of its women demographics (18-34, 18-49, 25-54) in addition to winning the 10pm time slot. It was also ABC‘s most social program with over 4.3 million tweets throughout the season and 571,353 for the finale.

Series creator Shonda Rhimes had every wine bottle turned and tissue box emptied with a cliffhanger that had jaws hitting the floor. Fans anxiously await the premiere of season three in the fall.

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Leave it to Kanye West to give his music a fashionable debut. On Friday (May 17), the rapper tweeted the world premiere  of  ”New Slaves” in his signature all caps style.

“YEEZY SEASON. NEW SLAVES VIDEO PREMIERE. NO YOUTUBE. LIVE IN THE STREETS IN 66 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. TONIGHT.”

Instead of the traditional YouTube unveiling, the G.O.O.D. emcee opted for video projections against the sides of buildings around the world- 66 to be exact. The locations, spanning North America, Europe and Australia are listed with their respective locations and times on West’s official website. They include Chicago’s Northwestern University, London’s Royal Opera House, and the Louis Vuitton and Prada stores in New York.

The song itself is a conversation about black culture and its obsession with extravagant things; an uncomfortable, but necessary topic in hip hop. ”What you want a Bentley, fur coat, a diamond chain/ All you blacks want all the same things,” he raps.

There is no word on whether West will perform the controversial track during his Saturday Night Live performance tonight. Watch “New Slaves” below.