Ciara ignited anger on some corners of the social media arena when a tweet – intended to be inspirational – was oddly interpreted by some as a dig at singletons.

Given how publicly Ci has lived her romantic highs and lows (Future, Russell Wilson, and the like), we understood her stance. And, in a bid to get in front of the rising debate, it’s one she’s expanded on in a statement addressing the drama.

Her words below…

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The happily married singer Ciara has come under fire after she shared a video she hoped would encourage women to set higher standards for themselves when choosing partners.

Ciara said you can’t be on twitter begging for money via CashApp and expect niggas to marry you.

— football? what’s that? (@Meauxses_) 21 January 2018

Fire and fury from what Ciara fans are calling an assorted group of never-do-wells below…

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The Urban Pop group 5AM have walked away from Simon Cowell‘s SYCO and bid farewell to its lead singer Kieran Alleyne.

Details on the group’s new moves below..

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Iggy Azalea is on the comeback trail, but before dropping new single ‘Savior’ she seems keen to share her journey – one that’s been filled with a number of stumbling blocks.

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Jennifer Lopez looks set to turn the volume all the way up on new music in 2018.

Indeed, before dropping her incoming collaboration with Cardi B and DJ Khaled, the media maven debuted new song in dynamite fashion last night.

Performing at the CaliBash at the Staples Center last night, La Lopez lit up the stage with a high-octane showing of new song ‘Could It Be Us?’

Previewed last year, the track was produced by much sought-after beat-maker Skrillex.

How does it sound? Find out below….

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Following a highly publisized cheating scandal, Cardi B says she and fiancé Offset aren’t “speaking like that.” However, she has chosen to speak up and out about the controversy he’s currently engulfed in.

As widely reported, the Migos star caught all sorts of heat this week he rapped the following lyric on YFN Lucci’s ‘Boss Life’:

“I cannot vibe with queers”

He’s since apologized for any offence caused and insists that he’s not homophobic, stressing that his use of the word was taken in the wrong content.

And now Cardi is backing him up. See what we mean…

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Mo’Nique caught a lot of flack this week when she called for a boycott of Netflix over perceived “race and gender bias.”

Many, even some supporters, felt she went about the matter wrong and were quick to point out holes in her argument about why she was being offered less for a stand-up special than comedic counterparts Amy Schumer, Dave Chapelle, and Chris Rock.

And, despite painting the debate as one that is bigger than her and an institutional problem affecting fellow Afro-American stars, none have come forward to vouch for her cause.

Until now.

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Jordin Sparks may be with child, but she’s also getting ready to give birth to new music.

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Thousands have descended onto streets across the country today to take place in this month’s Women’s March.

Launched to combat oppression and uplift women globally, the march invited the celebrated actress Viola Davis to deliver join the movement.

Once there, the powerful artist delivered a speech calling on her peers to combat sexual abuse, sex trafficking and urged us all to acknowledge how widespread both issues are within our society.

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Shonda Rhimes‘ ‘Shondaland’ has something new in store…and it’s pretty epic.

The name of the superstar writer’s latest creation? ‘For the People.’

In it, six gifted up and coming lawyers find themselves faced with the evils and horrors of New York’s justice system and see their lives turned upside and down when faced with unimaginable levels of corruption.

Intrigued?

Its trailer awaits below…

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Camila Cabello has been on quite the journey.

Her tenure in Fifth Harmony came to an abrupt end in 2016 and much of last year was spent testing out the solo waters by way of collaborations, buzz tracks, endorsements, and touring.

And then ‘Havana’ happened.

A global smash, the melodic number catapulted Cabello into mass consciousness and put her on a fast-track t0 being a viable star.

It crucially also laid the firmest of foundations for her debut solo debut – which, after a name change, was simply christened ‘Camila.’

Released on January 12th, the LP was tipped for big things. Did it deliver? The answer awaits below…

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Ariana Grande is hard at work on new music, but before hatching it the songbird is stepping in front of the lens for Rebook Classic‘s Spring/Summer 2018 campaign.

As the new face of the sportswear brand, the petite powerhouse spearheads their new ‘Always Classic’ initiative – which spotlights style innovators disrupters.

Also featured is Teyana Taylor, whose career is on quite the upswing – thanks to a variety of TV and film projects, as well as her daily slays on social media.

With high anticipation surrounding both ladies next move, they look poised for a hyper hot 2018.

Peep more pics (snapped by  and clip unpacking more about the campaign below…

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