(Read: 'White Washed: Shaun Robinson Disturbed By Vanity Fair's Blackout.')
Now, BV Buzz has obtained an exclusive preview of a magazine, titled FEARLESS, which was not necessarily inspired by Vanity Fair's negligent blackout, but the issue certainly motivated the publisher to get the ball rolling.
"The idea to put a group of young women on the cover was thought of long before the year's Vanity Fair controversy, but after it happened, our editorial board thought it was a great opportunity to celebrate women of color who are actresses in young Hollywood," said Arian Simone, the magazine's editorial director.
On its debut issue, FEARLESS features young Hollywood ingénues Tia Mowry ('The Game'), Lauren London ('This Christmas'), Naturi Naughton ('Notorious'), Monique Coleman ('High School Musical'), Jennifer Freeman ( 'My Wife & Kids'), Kyla Pratt ('One on One'), Tiffany Hines ('Nikita') and Chyna Layne ('Precious').
"The FEARLESS Class of 2010 are young women who continue to pursue their dreams regardless of obstacles," added Simone. "These women are not just actresses; they are wives, mothers, producers, writers, etc. You name it, and they conquer it!"
In addition to the new glossy being available nationally on newsstands soon, FEARLESS will also be available in a digital format, accessible on both iPhones and iPads.
For additional information on the magazine, visit www.fearlessmag.com.
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For related stories, read: 'Tia Mowry: Saving 'The Game' & Preparing for Parenthood'
'Monique Coleman: Disney Star Talks Faith, Finances & Playing Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes'
& 'Comeback Kid: Naturi Naughton Finds Fame After 3LW.'
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VIDEO: Watch the behind-the-scenes footage of the magazine cover shoot.





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By: quarters on 8/11/2010 4:57PM
So now the ageless beauty of black women has a cutoff point “young”. This is pure Hollywood—to throw mature women in the closet. Isn’t this what Hollywood has traditionally done to white women. Why change things just to keep it the same. Men are ageless, but women are not. “Fearless” unless this mag is geared only for the 20-something, there needs to a diversity of ages among the Hollywood black females on your debut cover.
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By: Midnight on 8/11/2010 6:26PM
I LOVE IT! A magazine for the urban market is definately needed. I am glad to see minority actresses get a chance to get exposure. Vanity Fair did not have one person of color at all. Old or young you have to start somewhere! Cant wait for it to hit stands...
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By: Princess19 on 8/11/2010 7:13PM
oh wow, I havnt seen some of them in a while, Kyla Pratt & Jennifer Freeman. Love them, this is so cute. Great seeing some black faces on the cover.
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By: BEAUTY on 8/12/2010 12:16PM
I LOVE THIS COVER! IT IS AMAZING! THE WOMEN LOOK BEAUTIFUL, CANT WAIT TO SEE THE MAGAZINE ON STANDS! FEARLESS!!!
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By: justme224 on 8/11/2010 7:17PM
I love it! I am definitely subscribing to the magazine!
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By: dvine on 8/12/2010 11:00AM
is it on the shelves yet?
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By: tonnabronzee on 8/12/2010 3:35PM
What about Asian, Latina, East Indian and Native American women?
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By: Gigi on 8/17/2010 12:40PM
It said women of color. The magazine didn't even start yet, calm down. Besides, most latinas are mixed with Black anyway, Domincan Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico etc. Anyways, breath for a minute and let the magazine do what it's suppose to and that's to represent sun kissed beauty.
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By: Honeybun on 8/18/2010 9:00PM
I was looking for Gabby Sibide... now, that would show true diversity. It appears to me they simply did a cover with young black thin beautiful women instead of young white, thin beautiful women. Neither is representative of diversity in hollywood or society at large.
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