Too long boo! its like reading a freaking comp II paper RELAX! it aint that big of a deal

Ha, i love Jennifer Lopez too, she is a very sexy latina w/ a banging body just like you, Even tho everyone hates on the two of you, you just gotta dust ur shoulders off and forget bout all the negative things ppl say...You look beautiful on the cover!!!

AS U KNOW I AM FROM SOUTH AFRICA! REMEMBER WE SPOKE ABOUT IT BEFORE? LOL. ANYWAYZ I JUST WANTED TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON BEING ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN COVER. U ARE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN ON THE INSIDE AND OUT AND I WISH TO BE LIKE U. YOU ARE ALWAYS POSITIVE AND HAVE HELPED ME BUILD MY SELF ESTEEM. THANK YOU FOR THAT. ONCE AGAIN UR MY IDOL. CONGRATS KIMMIE!! LUV U♥

POSTED BY: Tameka J. Raymond
To be or not to be…but at what cost?

To be or not to be…but at what cost? It’s almost inconceivable the lengths that some artists & entertainers feel obligated to go to keep themselves in the headlines. The prioritization of fan base over God, family, morals, and over just plain ol’ fashioned common sense is an example of that remarkable distance. I think it’s important to understand the premise of letting a character that’s been created for fans drown out who you really are. One easily can become a zombie, while the people who love them waste away looking for the sea salt. It becomes so easy to sell your soul to the entertainment business while creating an illusion of grandeur. Hence, this painfully obvious thirst for relevance that completely overshadows sensibility. Thirsty much?

When I started in this business over 14 years ago, I was a stylist (fashion) for many well-known artists both upcoming and platinum selling, I never imagined the atmosphere would become this cloudy or eerie. I was trying to define the images of young hopefuls who thought “my way” would set them apart from the masses. Often dorky and clunky, trying to find themselves in defiant color schemes, wrongly combined textures and overworked fashion techniques. Although, consumers see the finished product but are remiss as to what goes into the development. It isn’t always a graceful process. Silly belts, headgear and nervously popped collars often highlighted a level of awkwardness in identity. I’ve watched boys become men and helped boys become men. Yet this identity crisis that hovers over much of the entertainment world is like a crimson cape of insecurity as does this obsession with being “hot” and having “followers.” While fans fixate over the lives of their idols, some celebrities have become slaves to the persona that has been created for them but rarely has anything to do with who they are. Shock value. Pub licity stu nts. Peddling relationships like a vagabond for a few hundred double clicks on their fans favorite blog sites.

Who are they really?

Some of your favorite artists were born into the industry or should I say “grandfathered” into it and never got the chance to figure it out. Driven by vicarious dreams of demanding managers/labels, artists are a “what” not a “who.” Their “what” is the gross, their “who” is the net. Artists get whatever is left of themselves after the world takes its share. It all reminds me of a scene from the film “The Devils Advocate” where souls were sold for money, class, and status.

The mirrors have definitely become smoky. So much in fact that it makes it hard for one to decipher reality from the facade. Is it Live or Memorex? Even the public should recognize the #FF (fame fanatics) who go to such great lengths to garner attention ranging from pub licity ploys, outlandish stage outfits, se x tap es, head shaving, public grand standing, picture le@ks and throwing tantrums. From vintage concepts of dating shows in hopes of finding a soul mate (huh? #wheredotheydothatat) to trying to hit Billboard Charts by any means necessary. Surely, the fans know better than to think what flows from “the pen” of any writer embodies the details of another human’s deepest and true desires. Sadly, men singing about love, politics, marriage, children or anything genuine and benevolent equates to album sales flop, mundane chatter and waning popularity. It takes a song about disparaging all the aforementioned just to get accolades and spins on the radio. Unlike a mathematical equation the negative induces the positive. The need to placate fans puts artists at their mercy, leading to maniacal decisions. But I guess desperate times call for desperate measures. I digress….

Nowadays some artists, entertainers, producers and even songwriters are going as far as buying magazine covers and paying photographers to follow them like paparazzi. It’s called #stayingrelevant. I say amass the fortune, help others and bump the fame, but that sentiment is not often shared. The fame, notoriety, popularity and prestige i.e. “the Light” for some is parallel to a drug. So much self-value is encompassed, without it life to them has little worth. Is it life imitating art or art imitating life?

Before the tirades and “smoke and mirror-esque” themes, when music actually made sense, even a mere decade ago, it was something we created memories with, celebrated, made and raised our kids to. It embodied our diverse cultures, experiences, and gave others a peek into our soulful worlds. Yet there are many like Lauryn, Mary J, Common and others that are non-conformists. They have never compromised themselves, their sexuality nor their art, yet they remain timeless. Although standing in “the Light’ has had its costs for all, selling one’s soul for relevance is completely different. It makes one wonder the cost of buying it back. I believe that many of these artists today lack the confidence in self that proves to be true staying power. Where there is absolute talent, no drama, no controversy, no nonsensical angles are needed. Its called: Do what God gave you the talent to do and leave the shenanigans to vaudeville and the games to Milton Bradley.

You are outta this world Kim
WOW!

Have I Told You Your The Most Beautiful Women Ive Ever Seen?!
And As Your So Amazing To Me And The Rest Of Your Fans I Know Your Also Beautiful On The Inside Too. xo

I Love You So Much Kimmy Your My Hero For Ever And Always.
Love You Lots Like Jelly tots xo
X x x x

LA LA love this shoot you look hot !

Is the sequins outfit you're wearing on the floatie a Body suit or a dress? It looks like a dress in the pic Lol I am so curious

xoxoxo NewYorker

Those pics are hot! Your body is insane! Totally jealous

xoxoxo NewYorker

wow, you're half naked. what a big surprise!

omg! your stomach really makes me want to work out aha!
you look to die for!
really beautifull!
Love the one when you in the water with the white bikini on!
Love Ya Doll xx

I am Portuguese but I do not speak English very well but I can say with all the letters I'd love to meet you. I know I'll never have a chance but it pleased me to know how you available to come to Portugal to see you at least once in my life since I can not do the opposite because it could had done so. I doubt very much that I even read this message but I leave you my mail in case you want me to know better. The only thing in the world I beg and pray that one day may have the privilege of being able to feel your lips on my face. as you say I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ....One more thing I am known worldwide as you and I am sure that for you I'm just one person on Earth but believed that the first time I saw you on TV I was completely spent. You have no idea how I felt about it gives me a chance to know you and believe that you steel the happiest woman in the world. I'm just crazy in love.( makamarada@live.com.pt)

Hi I need your advice on something personal can you please email me because I cant seem to leave a comment thats long enough for it thank you!

mwah ey kim stunning pics of u.im from south africa (cape town) and u should know that u are HUGE down here got thousands of fans girls look up to u guys enjoy looking at u lol. but seriously though u reali are one of my idols i think u are beautiful. xoxo

XO!

I dont get it..why do you take your precious time out so you can HATE? What do you get from being mean anyway??

Fab. All the pix in this mag.

Kim. In pic2 the big hair that you have; is the best big hair for you. Dont go bigger than this for big-hair looks; the big hair in the title web-page is terrible. Nina Garcia and Michael Kors would have harsh words for the look.

It's Kim all right. Though if she doesn't respond to you personally, don't take it too hard, since Kim's a very busy baby. :-)
-E

this girl needs to get some fashion tips from victoria beckham seriously...now thats a bad chick!!