In the music issue: Find out who the 2008's rising lesbian stars are, plus The L Word's star Rachel Shelley on why women are better for those sex scenes...

2008’s new music talent, from pop boppers to transgender troubadours. Shelby Lynne, Madonna’s women, Harmony Boucher and lesbian rappers, Yo Majesty. PLUS, on the road with Tegan and Sara and the best festivals of 2008. The L Word’s Rachel Shelly gives DIVA a sexy fashion shoot and interview, we take a tour of the new underground Paris lesbian scene, and give you the surprising results of DIVA’s 2008 reader survey.

Feature headings:
Shelby Lynne - A little lovin' goes a long way.
Madonna's women - Inside the inner circle.
Tegan and Sara - Exclusive tour diary.
Field Daze - This summer's hottest events.