Check out Halle Bailey!

The singer-actress stuns on the cover of Essence Magazine’s special Black Women in Hollywood issue.

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Ciara‘s latest hit, ‘How We Roll,’ has rolled to yet another personal milestone thanks to enduring love from R&B radio.

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Fantasia embraces the ‘Superpower’ embedded within self on her stirring new release.

The uplifting anthem, which was written by The-Dream, serves as the end-credits song on the soundtrack for ‘The Color Purple’ – which the American Idol alum leads in the role of Celie.

Shortlisted for Oscar consideration, Fantasia said of the track:

“Not only is this a song that is so meaningful to the story of The Color Purple, it’s also a song that speaks to my personal life experience. Celie is a character I hold close to my heart as I understand her profoundly. What an honor to have The-Dream write her song – our song – and I hope it moves you in the way it immensely moved me.”

Powered by cutting-edge technology, the unique visual came to fruition by way of Metaphysic, the industry-leading generative AI company.

In the clip, Fantasia is captured singing to and with her 19-year-old self, who rocks the red dress she wore during the finale of Idol.

Watch the visual for ‘Superpower (I),’ directed by Taylor Fauntleroy, below…

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‘How We Roll’ hitmaker Ciara has shown up-and-coming rapstress Stunna Girl how she rolls when it comes to using her music without clearance.

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With ‘The Color Purple’ off to a blazing start at the US box office, Ciara has joined her castmates in celebrating the film everyone is talking about.

As reported, the singer – who gave birth to her fourth child earlier this month – plays adult Nettie in the Blitz Bazawule-directed film.

Reimagined as a musical, the latest incarnation of Alice Walker‘s beloved tale also sees CiCi appear on its star-studded soundtrack.

In a touching post, the ‘Level Up’ performer reflects on what the moment means to her and her trajectory at large.

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‘The Color Purple’ has been unwrapped and, as reported, is blazing the box office.

Central to this iteration of the beloved tale is…music. Apt, as it’s been reimagined as a musical movie.

Usher and H.E.R. have contributed to the star-studded soundtrack for the eagerly awaited film by way of their single ‘Risk It All.’

The powerful anthem joins tracks on the project from the likes of Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Keyshia Cole, and the movie’s leading star Fantasia.

In celebration of ‘The Color Purple,’ watch the newly unwrapped video for ‘Risk It All’ – directed by Dave Myers – below…

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The same week Ciara made headlines for giving birth to her fourth child she was also delivered news her latest hit, ‘How We Roll,’ had rolled to a new height on the Billboard charts.

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With ‘The Color Purple’ drawing nearer its release on Christmas Day (December 25), more material from the film’s star-studded soundtrack has been unlocked.

The latest is the Usher and H.E.R.-led anthem ‘Risk It All.’

A stirring piano-driven hymn, the soulful track sees the potent pair trade verses about risking it all for love, which, by design, mirrors the themes explored in the Blitz Bazawule-directed movie: risk, love, and liberation.

As reported, ‘The Color Purple’ soundtrack (due December 15) will feature the film’s stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, and Ciara. Additional names in the mix (beyond Usher and H.E.R.) also include Ciara, Megan Thee Stallion, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, and more.

In the here and now, take a listen to Usher and H.E.R.’s ‘Risk It All’ below…

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‘The Color Purple’ will be making a splash on more than the big screen next month.

The official soundtrack for the hotly anticipated film has been announced and it brings with it an Avengers-scale lineup of talent.

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‘How We Roll,’ the long-awaited duet of Ciara and Chris Brown, is quietly rolling toward being one of her biggest Billboard hits in a decade.

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Ciara is no stranger to getting the party started with her R&B and Hip-Hop-inspired jams, but now she’s luring music lovers to the dance floor with House music.

Joining forces with trio Keys N Krates for the new song ‘Fantasy,’ Ci leads the way on the bass-buoyed bop that’s a clear throwback to the classic dance music of the 90’s.

“Your Love Is Original / And Your Words So Smooth Gravitational / Your Love Is Fantasy /  And It Feels So Sweet When You’re Looking At Me,” she croons on the sizzling new song.

Found aboard the group’s latest album, ‘IN:TENSION’ (which also features names like Lion Babe, Taite Imogen, and more),  hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Fantasy.’

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Ciara may be heavily pregnant, but the soon-to-be mom of four is firing from all cylinders with the promotional push for her new EP, ‘CiCi.’

Central to the seven-track set is Chris Brown collaboration, ‘How We Roll.’

Sitting down with Genius, the contemporary R&B veteran dissected the lyrics of the butter-smooth bop and performed it acapella too.

Check out CiCi in action below, where you can get to know ‘How We Roll’ that much more…

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