In regards to the Vogue cover I do not see an racial undertones at all. Not in a million years would I have even thought of King Kong when I saw that picture. I think the cover is displaying an image of two successful and attractive celebrities (more or less). Since LeBron is so successful and such an icon I think he is protrayed in a completely postive light in the cover. By adding Gisel I think it just keeps the magazines audience interested. Since Vogue is prodominately a fashion magazine it caters towards women, and some women or people interested in fashion may not even know who Lebron is. I think this cover and photo shoot is a creative way or intertwining fashion/beauty and sports.