EXCLUSIVE: Beyoncé ,the 21 century Diva
This article originally appears in the May 2016 issue of ELLE, available digitally on April 5, on newsstands in select cities starting April 6, and nationwide on April 19. In this worldwide ELLE exclusive, Beyoncé gives a rare in-depth interview, in which she speaks candidly about how the first Destiny's Child album helped her discover she had real power, why she approached Topshop to be her 50-50 partner in Ivy Park, the true meaning of feminism, what she wants to accomplish next, her "Formation" message, and much more. Here, the full interview. January 23 was a normal day for Beyoncé. On the docket: 1. Showcase new athleisure line, Ivy Park 2. Plot launch of new music label 3. Prepare to dominate Super Bowl 50 4. Polish off top secret "Formation" video 5. Gear up for all-stadium world tour When "Run the world" is your business plan, your day starts early. At exactly 5 a.m., Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter arrives at Mimoda, a spare, mirror-walled, b...