The Buzz: Lupita Nyong'o Is People 's Most Beautiful, Pharrell Responds to Critics and More

Lupita named most beautiful, Pharrell's cover art and more!

It Girl - Lupita Nyong’o is having one hell of a year. From winning her first Academy Award to being named People’s Most Beautiful Woman of 2014, the actress is everywhere. Here are just a few of the reasons we adore her. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: People Magazine)

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Beautiful - We all love Lupita Nyong'o and that love is being shown even more today because the beauty landed the cover of People Magazine's "Most Beautiful" issue. This is her year and she'll continue to rise, so we are now and will always be #TeamLupita! (Photo: People Magazine)

"Marilyn Monroe" Is Black - Well, Marilyn Monroe isn't a Black woman, but Pharrell made sure to change women's way of thinking with the cover art for his latest single, "Marilyn Moroe." The cover is a beautiful Black woman by the name of Khadija Nicholas, who is also a dancer in the new music video. Right now, some are questioning why he would associate a Black woman with Marilyn Monroe's legacy, but in the end, artistic freedom wins.    (Photo: I Am Other, Columbia)

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"Marilyn Monroe" Is Black - Well, Marilyn Monroe isn't a Black woman, but Pharrell made sure to change women's way of thinking with the cover art for his latest single, "Marilyn Moroe." The cover is a beautiful Black woman by the name of Khadija Nicholas, who is also a dancer in the new music video. Right now, some are questioning why he would associate a Black woman with Marilyn Monroe's legacy, but in the end, artistic freedom wins.  (Photo: I Am Other, Columbia)

Beyoncé's Full-On Crown - Braided crowns are an optimum style for music festivals and weddings. Don’t forget those strategically placed flyaways when rocking yours.  (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr) 

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Pretty Hurts Wasn't Necessarily for Beyoncé - Rumor has it that before Beyoncé took on "Pretty Hurts," it was actually intended for Rihanna or Katy Perry. We're not sure how that may have changed the sound of the song or it's appeal, but it is interesting to think about considering the tune's significance. (Photo: iam.beyonce via Tumblr)

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Twerkaholics - Don't miss B. Smyth tonight on 106 at 6P/5C with the World Premiere of his video, "Twerkaholic." (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Twerkaholics - Don't miss B. Smyth tonight on 106 at 6P/5C with the World Premiere of his video, "Twerkaholic." (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

A$AP Mobbin' - Don't miss the A$AP Mob tonight with the World Premiere of "Xscape" at 6P/5C!  (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images)

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A$AP Mobbin' - Don't miss the A$AP Mob tonight with the World Premiere of "Xscape" at 6P/5C!  (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images)

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2 Chainz, @2chainz - Tweet: "Jus took a uhaul full of toys to the college park projects , godby rd and my church"Despite getting served a misdemeanor for allegedly disobeying authorities after a show back in August, 2 Chainz stayed in that holiday spirit. #ridingroundandgiving(Photo: Scott Cunningham/Getty Images for Giuseppe Zanotti)

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Truuuu - 2 Chainz joins Jason Derulo tonight on 106!   (Photo: Scott Cunningham/Getty Images for Giuseppe Zanotti)

Jason Deruuuulooooooo - Jason Derulo hits 106 tonight to celebrate the release of his new album, Talk Dirty, at 6P/5C!  (Photo: John Ricard/Getty Images for BET)

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Jason Deruuuulooooooo - Jason Derulo hits 106 tonight to celebrate the release of his new album, Talk Dirty, at 6P/5C! (Photo: John Ricard/Getty Images for BET)