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Ciara is hot on the comeback trail with new single ‘I Bet’ and its housing album ‘Jackie’.

Produced by Harmony Samuels, ‘Bet’ is the first offering from the project, which follows 2013’s self-titled LP.

Prior to heading out to Australia, where she is currently on a promo tour, Super Ci attended the Fashion Los Angeles Awards and wilfully spilled on ‘Jackie’ and its first visual – which has already been shot.

Details below…

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Cop a gander of singer Ciara getting her supermodel on!

The ‘I Bet’ belter blazed both the red carpet and the runway at the Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2015 showcase in New York today — and looked oh so fierce.

Super Ci was joined by Epic Records sisters Fifth Harmony and rising star Zendaya Coleman.

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As has become tradition, some of music’s hottest stars were in Los Angeles for Clive Davis’ annual Grammys Gala and Salute to Industry Icons.

A gathering of who’s who of any genre, the Pre-Grammy Party saw everyone from Miley Cyrus and Iggy Azalea to legends Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, and rub shoulders in preparation for music’s biggest night on Sunday.

Before we find out who will collect the coveted trophies, see the best and worst of the fashion found from tonight’s outing below:

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Having steered the careers of many a major name to the top, L.A Reid is enjoying a fresh success with his current roster at Epic Records.

As such, it’s little surprise that the music industry veteran was all smiles as he hosted the label’s Pre-Grammy Awards gala.

The likes of Ciara, Janelle Monae, ‘Empire’ star V. Bozeman Meghan TrainorTamar Braxton and her Grammy-winning big sister Toni Braxton came out to celebrate.

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Last night saw the stars shine bright on the red carpet at the 6th Annual Black Women In Music gala.

Ciara led a bevy of beauties at the Hollywood extravaganza, which honored some of the major names who’ve left their permanent stiletto print on the industry.

More snaps of Ci, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Chaka Khan, and more await after the jump…

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As previewed here, Ciara shows off her vulnerable side in a touching acoustic performance of her newest single ‘I Bet.’  

The first lifted from her sixth album, ‘Jackie’ (named in honor of her mother), the Harmony Samuels-produced tune is currently riding its way to the upper rankings of digital charts as we speak.

To give it a boost along its way, Ci offers a stripped version of the tune which, let us tell it, seems to pack more of an emotional punch than its recorded version.  Get into it below and tell us if you agree:

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Ciara is back and racing up the iTunes charts with new single ‘I Bet’.

After amassing more than five million streams on VEVO since its debut two weeks ago, the truth-baring gem was released on iTunes yesterday and is well on its way to becoming a digital hit.

Details on the song’s performance and Super Ci’s new acoustic rendition of it below…

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Scandal’s Kerry Washington found herself in good company yesterday evening, rubbing shoulders with ‘Coldest Winter‘ rapper Kanye West and ‘I Bet‘ singer Ciara at last night’s ‘Fashion Los Angeles Awards.’

Snapped alongside the Grammy-winning pair, Ms. Washington attended the event before the aforementioned Scandal returns to unleash the second half of its latest season, set to return on January 29th.

More from the night below…

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Pop pals Rihanna and Katy Perry partied the night away in LA yesterday evening, joining their mutual friend Jeremy Scott and R&B diva Ciara at the first-ever ‘Fashion Los Angeles Awards.

Hosted by The Daily Front Row, the event also welcomed the fashion forward force that is Kanye West, who presented the Fashion Innovator of the Year Award to Mazdack Rassi, the mastermind behind Milk Studios.

More from the night below…

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Worried hype for Ciara’s new single ‘I Bet’ may be losing steam?

If so, worry no longer, for the R&B diva is said to have booked a performance spot at a major sport event set to turn her VEVO water into iTunes wine!

Full story below…

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As new single ‘I Bet’ continues its ascend, Ciara hit the studio this weekend to put the finishing touches to its parent album, ‘Jackie’.

Posting on Instagram, the 29-year-old indicated that the snap was taken by longtime collaborator Polow Da Don.

Due later this year, the LP – which serves as the singer’s sixth – also boasts production from Dr Luke, Diane Warren, and Harmony Samuels – the latter of whom we caught up with recently.

See what he had to say about ‘Jackie’ below…

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Welcome to another edition of ‘The Stream Scene‘, the ‘That Grape Juice’ original feature shining a light on digital feats made by Pop & R&B’s biggest movers and shakers!

Launched in response to the inclusion of streaming points in many a chart across the globe, each edition will see us breakdown the facts and figures behind by each member of ‘The Scene’s release!

So, which four acts made it into ‘The Click Clique’ this time?

Find out below!

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