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Pop Divas on the Cover of Rolling Stone
Photograph by Mark Seliger
This article appears in the August 19, 2010 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Shakira
Photograph by Max Vadukul
The article appears in the November 12, 2009 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Lady Gaga
Photograph by David LaChapelle
The article appears in the June 11, 2009 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archives.
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Taylor Swift
Photograph by Peggy Sirota
This article appears in the March 5, 2009 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Jessica Simpson
Photograph by Max Vadukul
This article appears in the November 27, 2003 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Fergie
Photograph by Max Vadukul
This article appears in the October 19, 2006 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Avril Lavigne
Photograph by Martin Schoeller
This article appears in the March 20, 2003 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Gwen Stefani
Photograph by Max Vadukul
This article appears in the January 27, 2005 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
Twain
Photograph by Mark Seliger
This article appears in the September 3, 1998 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Christina Aguilera
Photograph by Mark Seliger
This article appears in the July 6-20, 2000 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Jennifer Lopez
Photograph by Mark Seliger
This article appears in the February 15, 2001 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
Britney Spears
Photograph by David LaChapelle
This article appears in the April 15, 1999 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Beyonce
Photograph by Ruven Afanador
This article appears in the March 4, 2004 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Alicia Keys
Photograph by Mark Seliger
This article appears in the November 8, 2001 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Mariah Carey
Photograph by Albert Watson
This article appears in the February 5, 1998 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Spice Girls
Photograph by Mark Seliger
This article appears in the July 10-24, 1997 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
Wilson Phillips
Photograph by Andrew Eccles
This article appears in the May 2, 1991 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Janet Jackson
Photograph by Patrick Demarchelier
This article appears in the September 16, 1993 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
Whitney Houston
Photograph by Albert Watson
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Madonna
Photograph by Herb Ritts
This article appears in the September 21, 1989 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Linda Ronstadt
Photograph by Francesco Scavullo
This article appears in the October 19, 1978 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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The Go-Go's
Photograph by Annie Leibovitz
This article appears in the August 5, 1982 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Tina Turner
Photograph by Steven Meisel
This article appears in the October 11, 1984 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Pat Benatar
Photograph by Annie Leibovitz
This article appears in the October 16, 1980 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
Debbie Harry
Photograph by Annie Leibovitz
This article appears in the June 28, 1979 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Donna Summer
Photograph by Brian Leatart
This article appears in the March 23, 1978 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
Heart
Photograph by Eric Meola
This article appears in the July 28, 1977 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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Carly Simon
Photograph by Tony Lane
This article appears in the May 22, 1975 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
Diana Ross
Photograph by Annie Leibovitz
This article appears in the February 1, 1973 issue of Rolling Stone. The issue is available now in the digital archive.
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