Less than six months after birthing daughter Sienna (her first with football husband Russell Wilson), ‘1, 2 Step’ singer Ciara stepped out in style to flaunt her post-baby body at Bvlgari’s 5th avenue flagship store re-opening in New York City on Friday.
Donning a form-fitting, skin-tight, long-sleeved latex dress, Cici turned heads with her retro French roll updo, Christian Louboutin red bottoms, clutch, and snapback in tow.
All in all, to give the 31-year-old singer a bit of her own advice: b**** you better work! See more from the fashionista at the event inside:
We’re back this week with yet another underrated gem. Today’s From The Vault pick is Ciara’s ‘Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone’ featuring former flame 50 Cent.
An ode to the “dope boys,” ‘Alone’ is an 80’s flavored R&B-Pop track which was released as the third single from CiCi’s sophomore set, ‘The Evolution.’
It was helmed by producer-extraordinaire Darkchild and boasted a guest verse from a still scorching Fiddy.
Sadly, the song didn’t perform as well as the album’s first two singles ‘Promise’ and ‘Like A Boy.’ Instead, it barely reached the US Top 40 – though it still went Gold. An international push did not take place.
Released just in time for Summer 2007, the colorful and sun-soaked video saw Ciara strut the streets of ATL in hyper hot pants before joining bae for a romantic dinner on a rooftop.
Of course the video also featured “those” shots of Miss Harris and 50 cuddled up and topless – which did nothing to dispel the rumors (at the time) about the pair dating.
The Fat Cats-directed vid went to #1 on BET’s 106 & Park.
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We’re sure we’re not the only ones who deemed the song a winner on first listen. It’s still puzzling how it wasn’t received with open arms by critics and the record buying public, as we feel it a solid example of what a Pop/Urban Ciara sounds like at her best.
In any case, ahead of the arrival of Ci’s new material, let us know…
Janet Jackson took a break from blazing stages on her State Of The World Tour to head to Disneyland with surprising company – Ciara.
The ‘Feedback’ singer posed it up with Ci, who has long cited her as influence. She even tributed her at the 2015 BET Awards.
But yesterday was all about family time.
The singers were joined by their sons Eissa (eight months) and Future Zahir. Janet’s tour crew were also on hand.
While this seemed like more of a mom trip, surely we’re not alone is salivating at the prospect of a collaboration. The video (and the dancing within) would be fire!
Ciara and Missy Elliott have a storied history together, having collaborated on smashes such as ‘1,2 Step’ and ‘Lose Control.’
Beyond the recording booth, the ladies are close friends and have always shown love and respect for one another. Case in point the pic above, when Ci presented Missy with Innovator Award at Billboard Women in Music in 2015.
Now, a new Missy social media post has the C-Squad in a state of excitement.
Slick Rick, Tinashe & Ciara were among attendees at this year’s New York Fashion Week festivities, descending on the city to take in all its sights, sounds and social scenes had to offer.
Finding it hard to keep up with what they got up to.
Serena Williams and fiancé Alexis Ohanian are due to welcome their first child together any day now.
To celebrate their incoming bundle of joy, an elaborate baby shower was thrown for the tennis ace today in LA.
Joined by superstar sister Venus, Serena was also surrounded by her close knit group of famous friends including Ciara, Kelly Rowland, and LaLa at the 50’s-themed bash.
Say what folk will about Ciara, but there’s no doubt that she’s weathered the storm of the music industry and – despite obstacles – has retained relevance along the way.
This hasn’t been without hiccups though, including the loss of a number of potential hits.
Join us below as we countdown our top 5 underrated Ciara songs…
At a time when Ciara is busy with marriage and motherhood, we salute one of the R&B star’s most bodacious bops. Her 2006 hit ‘Get Up’ is this week’s From The Vault pick.
Helmed by Jazze Pha and featuring rapper Chamillionaire, ‘Up’ was serviced as a promotional single for dance flick ‘Step Up’ starring couple-to-be Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan.
A few months later, the track was also included in the singer’s sophomore effort ‘The Evolution’. It quickly became a hit in the US, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and giving CiCi her seventh Top 10. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as successful in other countries – due to a lack of promotion.
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For the song’s visual, a newly-brunette Ci went for an “All Black Everything” approach, with she and her dancers reigning supreme over a dark city. Joseph Kahn directed the video which boasted ample special effects. The film’s leading duo make an appearance too.
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We’ll echo this again (and again): Ciara is one of the greatest entertainers of her generation, it’ grating in a way to see her uphill battle to achieve success as easily as she once did. We sincerely hope her next project will be “the one” that finally helps silence the naysayers when it comes to her artistic abilities as well as her chart viability.
The game and lane is Ci’s for the taking. Fingers crossed she plays her cards right.
