Beyonce a Shade Lighter in Promo? Beyonce appears to have lightened up for a new promotional photo for her latest album, 4. The singer's skin appears shades lighter than usual in a skimpy crocheted one-piece. It's not the first time. In August 2008, cosmetics giant L'Oreal was accused of "whitewashing" the star in an advertisement by digitally lightening her skin. (beyonceonline.com)