Most won’t visit The White House in their lifetime. Yet, for R&B siren Ciara today marked her second stop at the iconic residence of the US President.

This time the ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’ cooer wasn’t accompanying football player beau Russell Wilson. Instead, she joined Michelle Obama and more to launch the Better Make Room campaign.

This scheme targets young people ages 14-19, with a view to celebrate education, and reach students directly where they are. It’s also designed to help prepare students for the college entry process, and their career goals. {Source}

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The 58th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 15th 2016 and will air live from Los Angeles’ Staples Centre armed with appearances by the likes of Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and ‘Hotline Bling’ mastermind Drake.

Today, before its official nominations are unveiled on December 7th, the ceremony’s submission list has surfaced, revealing which artists and projects have been submitted by their representatives with hopes of nabbing nominations for them in categories that are relevant to them.

Some of the names you can expect to find below?

Beyonce

Janet Jackson

Rihanna

Lana Del Rey

Jazmine Sullivan

Rita Ora

Ciara

Read below…

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‘1,2 Step’ singer Ciara turned many-a-head when she stepped onto the red carpet for the premiere of ‘The Last Witch Hunter’ tonight.

Donning a sleek, form-fitting black number (a clear ode to her tune ‘Paint It Black’ found on the film’s official soundtrack), the Grammy winning stunner posed it up with the movie’s stars Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, and many more ahead of its October 23rd theater release.

See more of Ci’s unforgivable slayage below:

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Cop a gander of Ciara!

The singer and stylista has been wowing fashion enthusiasts of late with her fierce looks during New York Fashion Week.

And she’s not alone.

Enroute to Ralph Lauren’s latest presentation, the ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’ diva stopped to style and profile with her adorable 1-year-old son Future Zahir.

In other CiCi news, she has recorded a cover of the Rolling Stones’ hit ‘Paint It Black’ for Vin Diesel‘s new movie ‘The Last Witch Hunter.’ Click here to preview.

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Keen to ensure she stays ahead of Urban Contemporary’s current pack of contenders Tinashe has kicked down Pop’s door and thrown in the bomb that is ‘Party Favors.’

It arrives after her ‘Aquarius’-pulled number ‘All Hands on Deck’ failed to set the Billboard Hot 100 alight and serves as the first release to support her second studio album.

Should the likes of Rihanna, Beyonce, Rita & Ciara be worried about what this chart contender has to offer?

Find out below…

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‘After the Storm’ songstress Monica is clearing the air once and for all as it relates to fans incessantly slamming her for her alleged knowledge of Future‘s infidelities during his highly publicized relationship with singer Ciara.

While rumor had it the severance of Ci’s nearly two decade long friendship with her came as the result of the rapper and his wild oats, Mo is now setting the record straight and clarifies the drama started elsewhere.

Tuck in below to hear her sound off against fans and detractors, lend an update on her new album ‘Code Red,’ and so much more:

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“I’m that girl who’s nice and sweet, but I can put it down hard yeah”

Ciara belts these words in new song ‘One Woman Army‘ and today proved that she lives by them too.

During a visit to CBS studios this morning, the R&B chanteuse offered a feisty-firm response to former fiance Future following his public comments about her new beau Russell Wilson.

As widely reported, the rapper has slammed the songbird for allowing her Seattle Seahawks boyfriend so close to their one year old son – Future Zahir. A sentiment (randomly) echoed by Atlanta rapper T.I.

Until this point, Ci – whose new album ‘Jackie’ arrived in May – has maintained a dignified silence. However, that was shattered in the classiest of ways today during her sit-down with Gayle King.

See what she had to say below…

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R&B chanteuse Ciara has hit the promo trail in support of new single ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love.’

Beyond co-hosting today’s episode of ‘Kelly & Michael,’ the sultry singer performed the sensual ‘Jackie’ jam – a showing which served as the song’s first televised performance.

How did she fare? Find out below…

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1)  Janet Jackson – No Sleeep (ft. J.Cole)

2) Tiwa Savage – Illeke

3) Little Mix – Black Magic

4)  Ciara – One Woman Army

5) Leona Lewis – Thunder

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With Ciara‘s new video ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’ racking up millions of views a day, the sultry songstress is giving the masses new insight into the creative process.

Released to Apple Music, the clip provides an all access pass to see how director Dave Meyers and Team CiCi crafted the much praised production over the two-day shoot.

Thematically, it’s explained that the name of the game was to stress the 29-year-old’s femininity while building towards the word at the heart of the song – dance.

Check out the behind the scenes of the ‘Jackie’ jam after the jump…

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Is Ciara onto a winner with new single ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’? If the streams of its newly unleashed video are anything to go by, the answer could very well be “yes.”

Details below…

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After a brief rest on the bench, Cover Star returns this week.

Today’s effort comes via Desi, who delivers his own take on Ciara‘s new hit ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love.’ 

How did he fare? Find out below…

Though pitchy at points, this was solid.

Beyond being blazing, one of the reasons we’re so enamoured with the song is how well-paired it is with Ci’s sweet tone. That said, Desi’s rendition highlights that the track also works well with a male vocal.

Again, solid.

For more on Desi, check out their YouTube channel here.

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