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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Beyonce Under Fire For Blackface Photos

By JODY THOMPSON

She was recently accused of looking 'too white' - but now Beyonce has donned black face make-up for a shoot in French fashion magazine L’Officiel Paris.

In their 90th-anniversary issue, the Crazy In Love star takes inspiration from African culture and wears head wraps as well as tribal-style clothing and accessories - and she is seen with her caramel skintones darkened by heavy make-up.

Respected fashion magazine L'Officiel has defended the shoot, saying in a statement that Beyonce was 'paying homage to African queens' and as a 'return to her African roots, as you can see on the picture, on which her face was voluntarily darkened.' CONTINUE....