NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2011 -- Jones magazine (jonesmagazine.com) -- Jones magazine is honored to feature the incomparable Beyonce on the cover of its arts and entertainment issue -- recognizing the contributions that Mrs. Knowles-Carter has made to music, film, fashion and beyond. For her first Jones cover, Beyonce presents iconic fashion images from the terrace of the Maurice in Paris, photographed by Greg Gex. In "B loved" (p. 72), written by Kim Osorio, Jones magazine examinesBeyonce's current status as one of the most celebrated artists of our time.

"I believe that parents prepare their kids for the moment that they're on their own: at this point, I am taking everything my dad and my mother have taught me, and I'm able to do things my way," says Beyonce.

"We're thrilled to have Beyonce grace the cover of Jones, as we expand and grow our audience," says L. Londell McMillan, Publisher.

On newsstands now, the magazine also features an exclusive interview with ballet's Misty Copeland, "Indomitable Beauty" (p. 80)—a stylish siren of the stage. She's not only the first African-American soloist in decades for a leading ballet company, but she's creating a new dancewear line for "real" bodies. For the first Jones "Inaugural Best-Dressed List" (p. 46), Jones curated 30 of their favorite, most consistently stylish leading ladies, from celebrities to socialites to professional personalities. Get to know them, and see why they're tops and so Jones. Lastly, in the spirit of holiday giving, Jones brings to you "Hey, Big Spender" (p. 88), a look at how some of the biggest celebrities give back through charities.

Jones invites readers to follow them on twitter (@jonesmag) and join the ranks of fans on Facebook (facebook.com/jonesmag). The new issue of Jones Magazine is on newsstands now, nationwide.

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