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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Kamala Harris‘ quest to become the President of the United States has already seen her forced to combat claims that she engaged in the political behaviour she now says she is keen to dismantle should she win.

Hm just did some reading about Kamala Harris. The things she has done that negatively impact Black people and other POC disproportionately… yuck.

— كاثي (@PureJoyfulSong) January 21, 2019

Fortunately, she successfully eased the fears of many concerned minds by explaining her political record with the electorate during a Town Hall meeting in Des Moines, Iowa.

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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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Few stars can say they’ve survived an industry black-balling and landed on their feet the way funnywoman Mo’Nique has.

Despite earning quite the reputation for her outspoken nature, being cast as “difficult” and “demanding” by the likes of entertainment industry leaders Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Lee Daniels, Whoopi Goldberg, and more, and becoming the source of ridicule for her highly publicized battle with Netflix, the 51-year-old is celebrating a major comeback courtesy of a recently announced stint in Sin City.

Making history as the first Black comedienne to have her own Vegas residency, Mo took to our friends at Essence to not only dish on the major accomplishment but also reflect on the recent downfalls that have gotten her to this point (i.e. backlash received for supporting Roseanne, Netflix drama, and more).

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‘On & On’ takes on new meaning as neo-soulstress Erykah Badu‘s involved in yet another Twitter tussle thanks to her recent feather-ruffling comments on actor/singer Jussie Smollett.

As we reported here, Smollett was hospitalized after a heinous homophobic attack in Chicago recently.  When fellow celebs and fans alike took to Twitter to voice their support for Smollett and outrage against the perpetrators, Badu used her social media platform to say:

Needless to say, just a week after being slammed for her support of R. Kelly (click here to read more), her comments on Smollett incited Twitter attack…

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‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett has received an enduring wave of support from celebrities and fans alike after That Grape Juice exclusively broke the story of his vicious attack by homophobic and racist assailants.

As the FBI investigates what they have deemed a “possible hate crime,” many of Smollett’s supporters – including ‘Empire’ director Lee Daniels and the show’s network home, FOX – have vowed to offer assistance with the 35-year-old’s return to health and raise awareness about violence against the LGBT community.

Daniels recently took to Instagram to give his followers the first glimpse at Smollett since his hospitalization.  Following up with a fiery rant, see the video, photo, and more inside:

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