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Baltimore's R&B prodigy Mario launched at 14. From his Grammy-nominated #1 smash "Let Me Love You" to D.N.A.'s platinum "Break Up," his falsetto cemented his legend status. Now 39, he owns Bleu Magazine's 2026 issue as #TheBigIcon.

Busta Rhymes unleashes raw energy in his latest Flaunt Magazine shoot, captured by Dean Bradshaw. The hip-hop legend's commanding presence reaffirms his enduring dominance across three decades of rapid-fire bars and cultural anthems.

Zoe Saldana stuns in a Harper’s Bazaar China spread, styled by Petra Flannery in bold, sculptural looks that blend power suiting with skin-baring drama. The shoot cements the BIPOC fashion icon's chameleon status post-Emilia Pérez Globe win.

Nia Long by Micaiah Carter for The Cut. By Evan in Wonderland. Hair by Shaylin Jones Hair. Makeup by Lewina David. Production by Blond Production. Hair: @shaylinjoneshair Makeup: @lewinadavid Production: @blondprodn The Cut, Editor-in-Chief @lrpeoples The Cut, Photo Director @nono_elle_ The Cut, Deputy Culture Editor @brkmrn

Ayo Edebiri by Tyler Mitchell's photos for Vogue magazine. Hair by Cyndia Harvey. Nails by Ama Quashie. Hair: @cyndiaharvey Nails: @amaquashie

Asake brings his global star power to Office Magazine’s December 2025 issue, delivering a sleek, fashion-forward moment styled by Dylan Andrews and produced by Kii Brown. The editorial signals how Afrobeats continues to reshape culture and command space at the highest levels of fashion.