Ciara elevated in a major way with viral smash with last month’s launch of new song ‘Level Up.’
Issued as the first taste of fresh material from the Grammy winner’s upcoming new album, the song quickly caught traction on social media – thanks largely to its dance-dominated video.
Choreographed and directed by Parris Goebel, the visual’s routine became quite the sensation and spawned over 20,000 remakes (see: #LevelUpChallenge).
With the cut continuing to rise in popularity, CiCi is taking fans behind the scenes (via TraceMe) to see how the clip came to fruition.
Head below to see Mrs Wilson fly to New Zealand, learn “the” choreography in just two days, and show her inspiring process.
The stunning actress makes for a striking figure a-front of PORTER magazine.
Ever an arresting sight, the actress lives up to said billing on the cover and within its inner pages.
However, in now trademark form, she was sure to pair the fierce feature with an insightful interview.
Armed with the momentum of her turn in Marvel mega-success ‘Black Panther,’ the Kenyan wonder is presently producing on a TV miniseries based on Chimamanda Adichie’s bestselling novel ‘Americanah,’ which she’s also set to star in.
Within the inner pages of PORTER though, she takes a moment to reflect on her rise and its broader impact — on her life and the lives of those just like her. Indeed, she speaks at length about her goals of expanding beauty standards and how her success narrative can open the door for others.
The inoffensive Pop icon Britney Spears has been accused of exploiting her gay fans by a drag queen who claims she is usin the LGBT community to shift perfume!
Beyonce blazes the hotly anticipated September issue of Vogue magazine.
Eagerly awaited, this edition of the fashion bible is reportedly the last from editor Anna Wintour and saw Queen Bey gifted full control over the direction of the shoot and accompanying feature.
The diva supreme handpicked 23-year-old Tyler Mitchell to lens to spread and in her interview goes into abundant depth about why.
Elsewhere, in her most intriguing insight into the world of Beyonce in years, the singer opens up about body image, pregnancy complications, her heritage, her journey, and much more.
Head below to see and here from Beyonce in a way like never before…
As enduring Pop forces go, few can rival the resonating impact of ABBA.
The Swedish quad, made up of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid, debuted almost 50 years ago and have gone on to etch themselves into the history books with their colossal collection of infectious Pop classics. Indeed, from ‘Mama Mia’ to ‘Waterloo,’ who doesn’t have a favourite ABBA track?
And now, after a 35-year hiatus, the group are reuniting for the release of not one but two new songs in December. With ‘I Still Have Faith in You’ being first up.
As anticipation builds, let’s reflect on the immeasurable impact the ensemble had on the UK during the height of their heyday.
The rigors of the road can be rough on even the most seasoned performers. Case in point Pink, who has been admitted to a hospital in Sydney, Australia today.
Saturday saw Britney Spears slide into Brighton, England to rock fans with a show built for gay pride as she gears up to return to Vegas for another residential outing!
Only right then, that she celebrate what may be her most-celebrated LP, ‘Blackout’, with fans during the performance.
How? By offering her LGBT supporters a fresh look at its standout tracks with help from new arrangements, moves and mashups.
Rihanna‘s brilliant spread in the September issue of ‘British Vogue’ leads the way for her next studio album and the projects she is launch to support its unveiling shortly.
Sound exciting? Well, get a load of this. ‘Vogue’ has now released footage from the meeting the superstar took with its Ghanaian editor Edward Enninful to plan the shoot!
It makes for a great watch.
Why? Its showcasing of the musician turned mogul’s input and involvement in and with the career-defining moment.
Today From The Vault salutes the one and only Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul. This week’s pick is Mary J Blige with the R&B classic ‘Just Fine.’
After finally finding love and peace, MJB felt it time to switch things up and record more upbeat songs.
‘Fine’ was exactly that and was released as the first single from Blige’s 2007 album ‘Growing Pains.’
The cut was helmed by Tricky Stewart and The Dream with additional production from Jazze Pha.
It was a critical home-run, earning multiple Grammy nods, and was also a moderate chart hit peaking at #22 in the US and #16 in the UK.
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Chris Applebaum directed the song’s visual which was nominated for Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2008 VMAs. The clip depicted Mary showcasing her signature dance moves in front of various backdrops, and rocking high fashion couture. Although she is the only protagonist in the vid, her charisma and all around swag are alone to make it a highly enjoyable moment.
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Though recent years haven’t been her most prolific on the chart front, it seems Mary’s legendary status has only grown stronger.
25 years + later, she hasn’t lost any of what made her a class act — unlike some of her peers.
At a time where power ballads are as big as turn up anthems, maybe Mary can score herself another big track a la ‘Be Without You’ or ‘No More Drama’? Or, given how versatile she is, perhaps a fun song akin to ‘Just Fine’ is what the comeback doctor ordered?
