Issue Contents: |  | 10 pages on singer Rihanna with 7 full page photos,
6 pages on female filmmakers Lone Scherfig, Jane Campion, and Shirin Neshat,
6 pages on Madonna with 4 photos (2 double page),
15 full page photos of model Raquel Zimmermann,
and much more!!!
About the cover model Rihanna
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**Rihanna: Bio**
**Full Name:** Robyn Rihanna Fenty
**Birth Date:** February 20, 1988
**Birth Place:** Saint Michael, Barbados
**Profession:** Singer, Actress, Fashion Designer, Businesswoman
**Years Active:** 2003–present
**Early Life and Family:**
Rihanna was born in Saint Michael, Barbados, and raised in Bridgetown. She is the daughter of Monica (Braithwaite), an accountant, and Ronald Fenty, a warehouse supervisor. Rihanna has two brothers, Rorrey and Rajad Fenty, and two half-sisters and a half-brother from her father's side. She grew up in a troubled home environment, and music became her refuge.
**Discovery and Early Career:**
Rihanna was discovered by American record producer Evan Rogers while he was vacationing in Barbados. She moved to the United States to pursue a music career and was signed to Def Jam Recordings by Jay-Z. Her debut single "Pon de Replay" was released in 2005 and became a global hit.
**Breakthrough:**
Rihanna's breakthrough came with her third studio album, "Good Girl Gone Bad" (2007), which included the international hit single "Umbrella." The song won her first Grammy Award and established her as a pop and R&B superstar.
**Notable Albums and Singles:**
- **"Music of the Sun" (2005):** "Pon de Replay"
- **"A Girl like Me" (2006):** "SOS"
- **"Good Girl Gone Bad" (2007):** "Umbrella," "Don't Stop the Music," "Disturbia"
- **"Rated R" (2009):** "Rude Boy"
- **"Loud" (2010):** "Only Girl (In the World)," "What's My Name?," "S&M"
- **"Talk That Talk" (2011):** "We Found Love"
- **"Unapologetic" (2012):** "Diamonds," "Stay"
- **"Anti" (2016):** "Work," "Needed Me"
**Acting Career:**
Rihanna has also ventured into acting, appearing in films such as:
- **"Battleship" (2012):** Petty Officer Cora Raikes
- **"This Is the End" (2013):** Herself
- **"Home" (2015, voice):** Gratuity "Tip" Tucci
- **"Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" (2017):** Bubble
- **"Ocean's 8" (2018):** Nine Ball
**Fashion and Business Ventures:**
Rihanna is a successful entrepreneur and fashion icon. She launched her own cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty, in 2017, which was praised for its inclusive range of shades. She also started the luxury fashion line Fenty under LVMH in 2019 and launched the lingerie brand Savage X Fenty.
**Personal Life:**
Rihanna is known for her philanthropy, particularly through the Clara Lionel Foundation, which she founded in 2012 in honor of her grandparents. The foundation supports global education, emergency response programs, and other charitable causes.
**Trivia:**
- Rihanna holds the record for the most digital single sales of all time.
- She has received numerous awards, including nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, and 12 Billboard Music Awards.
**Awards and Nominations:**
Throughout her career, Rihanna has been recognized with countless awards and nominations, solidifying her status as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Rihanna continues to influence the music, fashion, and beauty industries, demonstrating her versatility and entrepreneurial spirit.
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