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Ciara‘s wedding to Russell Wilson made headlines across the globe. And it looks set to remain a fixture, now that the power pair have released official shots from the nuptials.

The couple’s elaborate union took place at the Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England on Wednesday (July 6th).

100 of the newlywed’s family and friends jetted over for their big day, including Kelly Rowland, La La Anthony, and Kelly Rowland. A number of Wilson’s fellow Seattle Seahawks attended, as did his brother and sister.

Cop a gander of what the inside of the ceremony looked like courtesy of renown photographer Dennis Leupold…

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As her remaining fans continue to look forward to her next studio album, the always upbeat force that is Christina Milian rubbed shoulders with socialites in California yesterday evening.

Her spot of choice? The ‘Pretty Little ThingsXUSA’ launch party. There, she partied with her pal Karrueche Tran, Kylie Jenner and Snoop Dogg‘s son Cordell Broadus.

Snap’s from the ‘Someday One Day’ singer’s night out below…

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Jaden Smith celebrates his 18th birthday with the release of new music.

Yes, before his father Will Smith storms the silver screen in ‘Suicide Squad’ next month the entertainer drops the number ‘Labor V2’ to support his debut album.

Just because you see the melanin / Doesn’t mean that I’m a felon / I’m here to show you the intelligence / What is the bullshit you’re sellin’ ’em / They just want us in jail and then / They can take away our right to vote and use the free labor.

 

Press play to enjoy Jaden’s politically-aware cut after the bounce…

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Snoop Dogg is back Hip-Hop prize ‘Point Seen Money Taken’ featuring Jeremih.

The song appears on Rap pioneer’s latest album ‘Coolaid’ and swings by as ‘Mih continues to build material for the next chapter in his ‘Late Nights’ album series with help from The Game.

Press play to catch the cut’s official visual below….

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Redefining Pop music throughout the late 90’s, the Spice Girls achieved unparalleled worldwide success during their heyday.

Now, 20 years after their debut, the iconic outfit are gearing up to get the band back together to mark the occasion. There’s a twist, of sorts, though.

Full story below…

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In the wake of the unjust deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile this week, Jay-Z has broken his silence on the matter. The rapping mogul addressed the ongoing issue of police brutality in new song ‘Spiritual’.

Listen below…

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With many in the Black community anguished following the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile at the hand of police officers, celebrities are speaking up and out.

Pop rebel Pink is the latest to speak up and speak out. As, as ever, she didn’t mince her words.

See what she had to say below…

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As Glasgow was tonight’s pit stop on Beyonce‘s hotly selling ‘Formation’ world tour, the pop diva seized the opportunity to shine a global spotlight on the recent senseless killings of African American men Alton Sterling and Philando Castile – both at the hands of American police authorities.

Taking to the stage to perform an a capella rendition of her stirring release, ‘Freedom’ (found aboard her #1 album ‘Lemonade’), Bey paid homage to a number of victims tragically slain under circumstances similar to Sterling and Castile’s – even adding their names as the first listed for tributed.

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Tuck in below to hear highlights from the performance:

 

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“Into You” singer Ariana Grande is the latest perform thrown into the mix of NBC’s highly anticipated adaptation of ‘Hairspray,’ the network’s latest live remake of a Broadway classic.

Set to portray Penny Pingleton, word of Ariana’s addition follows reports of fellow big-voiced diva – Jennifer Hudson – headlining the gig (read more on that here) as well as Martin Short, Derek Hough, Kristin Chenoweth, and more in the star-studded cast…

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Much like fellow celebrities Drake, Beyonce, and more, Grammy winning star Chris Brown is using his platform for positivity to react to the tragic killings of two African American men [#PhilandoCastile & #AltonSterling] this week at the hands of police.

While one song, ‘A Lot of Love,’ hears the crooner sharing a heartfelt message of hope and prevailing over prejudice, the other – titled ‘My Friend’ – sees him address social injustice head on.  Taking to Instagram, Brown stated:

“This song [‘Friend’] I released for free for anybody dealing with injustice or struggle in their lives.” he wrote on IG.

Take a listen to both below:
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Like millions of Black people in America and beyond, Beyonce has had enough of racial injustice.

With tensions high following the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile at the hands of police officers, the ‘Freedom’ fighter has released a lengthy statement.

See what the influential singer had to say, along with her message to fans, after the jump…

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Before its release, Taylor Swift‘s ‘Bad Blood’ was touted by “sources” as a Katy Perry diss track, crafted to blast the singer after their long-running feud took a turn for the…watery.

Now it seems Katy is prepared to return the favour.

Full report below…

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