Looks like L'Oreal may have a controversy brewing. They are denying they digitally lightened Beyonce's skin for an ad in the new issue of Elle magazine. It will be interesting to see what Beyonce has to say about this. She hasn't made any comments about it yet.

Beyonce originally signed on with L'Oreal in 2001 for a five year deal worth up to $4.7 million. It's amazing, but the initial contract is available online for all to see. The contract specifies that Beyonce must let L'Oreal know of "any radical changes to her hair any concert tour may necessitate" and that she has to maintain her hair "in excellent condition." She can't go near Revlon or Clairol products and must maintain "approximately the same physical appearance and health". It also gives L'Oreal the right to actually inspect Beyonce's hair as long as she gets two weeks notice.