Ciara‘s hit her faithful fans, affectionately called the #CSquad, with yet another dose of fierceness courtesy of her very first ‘Vogue’ cover.

Announced via her official Instagram, Ci – donning a Saint Laurent dress and Alexandre Vauthier hat – took to the deserts of Dubai for ‘Vogue Arabia’ to pose it up with the magnificent stallions belonging to UAE royal HH Sheikha Fatima Rashed Al Maktoum.

And, if the sizzling snaps curated by famed fashion photographer Mariano Vivanco aren’t enough to gawk at, the 33-year-old dropped some equally hot tidbits on her long-awaited 7th LP (due later this year).  Get into the action below:

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Kamala Harris‘ quest to become the President of the United States has already seen her forced to combat claims that she engaged in the political behaviour she now says she is keen to dismantle should she win.

Hm just did some reading about Kamala Harris. The things she has done that negatively impact Black people and other POC disproportionately… yuck.

— كاثي (@PureJoyfulSong) January 21, 2019

Fortunately, she successfully eased the fears of many concerned minds by explaining her political record with the electorate during a Town Hall meeting in Des Moines, Iowa.

Watch below….

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Janet Jackson is taking a worldwide approach ahead of the release of her hotly anticipated new album.

Last year saw the superstar singer rock US audiences on her ‘State of The World Tour’ as well as a number of notable festivals.

Now, she’s set to slay the stage at one of the most globally revered spectacles – Glastonbury in the UK.

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Azealia Banks continues to draw crowds and sell out shows wherever she goes and last night saw her do the same in London.

There, the rapper left eggs running on the faces of her critics by rocking the city with an electric show designed to celebrate her discography and thank her fans for their support.

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“I want it, I got it.”

Ariana Grande has done it once again! For, the songbird has soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with latest single ‘7 Rings.’

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In life, Michael Jackson was long upheld by the support of his family. A reality that continues to hold true ten years on from his passing.

Now, as debate surrounding a controversial documentary intensifies, The Jacksons – as a collective – have issued a detailed statement in support of MJ.

Their powerful words below…

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Devon Franklin has a ‘Garden of Eden‘ movie on the way.

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Lauren Jauregui is blazing the promo trail in support of new single ‘More Than That.’

The songbird’s latest stop was VEVO Live, where she delivered a stunning acoustic rendition of the track.

Well-received upon its release earlier this month, ‘More’ is the second taste of the Fifth Harmony star’s solo project following the critically acclaimed ‘Expectations.’

Check out the performance below…

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When analysing tropes and themes covered by Beyonce‘s immersive videography, there is one motif which takes centre stage in almost all of her art.

The past…and its presence in present.

Examples? ‘Naughty Girl’ (see 1953’s ‘The Band Wagon’), ‘Formation‘ and its wink at the Reconstruction era, ‘Why Don’t You Love Me’ (set in the 1950s) and ‘Flawless‘ (see Punk subculture of the 1980s).

What isn’t as obvious, is the artist’s exploration of the future via magical realism, science fiction..and Afro-futurism.

 

Afrofuturism addresses themes and concerns of the African diaspora through technoculture and science fiction, encompassing a range of media and artists with a shared interest in envisioning black futures that stem from Afrodiasporic experiences.

Meet us for a look into the other-wordly worlds of Beyonce below…

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Iggy Azalea is ready to try again and is building a new album she hopes will fare just as well as her breakout jam ‘Fancy.’

Now far removed from the drama she faced with past teams, the Pop star will take a fresh shot at the charts via a new deal with EMPIRE.

The name of her new album? ‘In My Defense.’

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Michael B. Jordan is using his star power to create powerful content for rising stars.

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Gina Rodriguez‘ brand is in trouble.

For, despite efforts to present herself to the world as a progressive and inclusive member of the entertainment industry, her actions have given many reason to believe she holds an anti-black world view.

Only right then, that she clear things up with an interview she hoped would clear her name and clarify her comments.

Alas, the opposite has occurred.

Find out why below….

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