Ciara‘s hit her faithful fans, affectionately called the #CSquad, with yet another dose of fierceness courtesy of her very first ‘Vogue’ cover.

Announced via her official Instagram, Ci – donning a Saint Laurent dress and Alexandre Vauthier hat – took to the deserts of Dubai for ‘Vogue Arabia’ to pose it up with the magnificent stallions belonging to UAE royal HH Sheikha Fatima Rashed Al Maktoum.

And, if the sizzling snaps curated by famed fashion photographer Mariano Vivanco aren’t enough to gawk at, the 33-year-old dropped some equally hot tidbits on her long-awaited 7th LP (due later this year).  Get into the action below:

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Nicki Minaj and Cardi B may not share an appreciation for one another, but the pair will be sharing the bill at the upcoming BET Experience.

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Janet Jackson, Shonda Rimes, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, and T.I. are just a few of many big names who have poured out support for actor/singer Jussie Smollett after That Grape Juice exclusively broke news he was physically attacked early Tuesday morning (January 29) by racist and homophobic assailants.

Taking to social media to not only lend their well-wishes but also raise awareness about hate crimes, Smollett’s fans, friends, and admirers made their stances known and voices heard as they respectively called for justice for Jussie.

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With the 2019 Super Bowl being just days away, the NFL looked set to host a press conference with the Halftime headliners – Maroon 5. A practice that has, over many years, become customary.

However, amidst volumized backlash, the sports giant has pulled the plug on this year’s pre-game event.

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J. Cole is back and wasting no time making his presence felt.

The Hip-Hop titan just dropped new single ‘Middle Child’ and will be taking to the stage at NBA’s All-Star Game to perform the track. For, he’s been unveiled as the Halftime headliner.

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Normani is fast-becoming one of the world’s fastest-rising Pop stars thanks to the string of critically acclaimed smash hits she has released since Fifth Harmony disbanded.

This week, her star glides to even higher ground as her new Sam Smith-backed tune ‘Dancing with a Stranger’ dominates British radio.

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Janet Jackson is taking a worldwide approach ahead of the release of her hotly anticipated new album.

Last year saw the superstar singer rock US audiences on her ‘State of The World Tour’ as well as a number of notable festivals.

Now, she’s set to slay the stage at one of the most globally revered spectacles – Glastonbury in the UK.

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Just like that one tweet set the Internet ablaze with reports of a leaked list of purported 2019 Grammy winners.

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It’s official! Christina Aguilera is heading to Las Vegas!

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reason to believe the R. Kelly, the alleged child rapist, is engaging in modern slavery/ sex-trafficking.

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Kehlani has urged critics of the gifted Pop princess Tinashe to think twice about the way they address her supposed career woes.

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Normani and Sam Smith have unleashed the video for new single ‘Dancing With A Stranger.’

Directed by Vaughan Arnell, the slick clip features the duo as they contemplate and navigate the aftermath of a breakup.

Already a UK hit (#3) and fast rising in the US, the release is the first from both acts this year following recent successes with ‘Promises‘ (Smith) and ‘Love Lies’ ( Normani).

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