Beyonce pictures in SI

[ForeverAutumn]

she has made some of the most popular and critically acclaimed pop songs of the past decade -- and I would argue some of the best (hello? Survivor and Crazy in Love, for example, are just classics).

I'll agree that she's beautiful. But as for her songs...can't say that I've ever heard of either of the songs that you mention. No reflection on her talent or lack of, it's just not a genre of music that I listen to.

As for the rest of your post. It's just insulting.

most white music listeners over a certain age like their black pop stars the way they like their black leaders: from the 60s.

That's the most absurd statement that I've ever seen on this board. I like ALL my pop stars the way I like ALL my leaders. Talented in their line of work. I don't give a rat's ass what colour they are. You can't see colour with your ears.

But anyway, how about those pictures?

I'm holding out for the Male swimsuit issue. I'm young...I can wait.