Ciara
- See also: Fantasy Ride
Ciara released a promo single titled "Ahh", which features J-Hood, though no radio stations picked up on it. She also began preparing for the release of her theatrical debut in the film Mama, I Want to Sing!'
On February 19, 2008, Ciara announced via her official MySpace she is recording her third studio album and doing national dance auditions, searching for unsigned dancers.
On February 29, 2008, Ciara stated in an interview that her third studio album would be released before the end of the year.[10] So far, for her new effort, she has worked with Danja, The Clutch, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Polow Da Don, and T-Pain. [11]
On April 9, 2008 Ciara announced to MTV VJs Sway and Akshay Bhansali that her new album was to be titled Fantasy Ride, with the first single "High Price" featuring rapper Ludacris. The single is set to be released in June 2008.[12]
In May, 2008, Ciara made a feature on rap artist Nelly's album Brass Knuckles on a song called "Stepped On My Js" with Jermaine Dupri. The song and the video made it's debut on June 11 on BET's Access Granted, having been filmed in the middle of May. A sneak peek was released onto Dupri's official YouTube channel, on May 22.[13]\
Film career
In May 2005, Ciara made her acting debut in the MTV Films coming-of-age film All You've Got, as Becca Watley, the queen bee of a high school volleyball team; the Little Madonnas.[14] The film was released on DVD May 23, 2006.
Ciara is starring with Patti LaBelle in the upcoming film Mama, I Want to Sing!, which is based on the worldwide hit off-Broadway musical. Ciara is playing a preacher's daughter in the church choir who becomes a pop star.
Awards
Discography
- 2004: Goodies
- 2006: Ciara: The Evolution
- 2008: Fantasy Ride
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | All You've Got | Becca Watley | Television film |
| 2008 | Mama, I Want to Sing! | Amara | Post-production |
Tours
- 2005: Harajuku Lovers Tour 2005 Support act for Gwen Stefani
- 2006: The Evolution Tour
- 2007: Screamfest '07
- 2007: Good Girl Gone Bad Tour Support act for Rihanna (UK dates only)[15]
References
- ^ Crunk's first lady. The Guardian.
- ^ " Ciara Previewing 'Evolution' On Tour". Retrieved November 28, 2006.
- ^ "Ciara Certified Platinum". Retrieved January 18, 2006.
- ^ a b c d e " Billboard.com Biography - Ciara". Retrieved December 14, 2006.
- ^ Rock On The Net: 48th Annual Grammy Awards
- ^ Ciara Directs A Clip, Plus Kelly Clarkson, Usher, Paris Hilton, Beyonce, Chris Brown & More In For The Record MTV News Retrieved June 2, 2007
- ^ Ciara Tapped As the New Face of Rocawear Us Magazine Retrieved June 2, 2007
- ^ T.I., Ciara To Headline Latest Scream Tour Retrieved June 7, 2007
- ^ Usher To Become A Dad; Plus Screamfest, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Andre 3000 & More, In For The Record
- ^ YouTube - S&R w/ Ciara
- ^ Billboard Bits: Ciara, CMT Awards, Big Boi
- ^ MTV Newsroom - Ciara New Album Info
- ^ Rap-Up.com:// rap-up book in stores now! » Blog Archive » Nelly’s ‘Brass Knuckles’ Due June 24
- ^ " Ciara The Queen of Madonnas". Retrieved August 28, 2006.
- ^ Ciara to tour with Rihanna in the UK. Retrieved October 8, 2007.
External links
- Official Site
- Official UK Site
- Ciara at MySpace
- Official YouTube Channel
- Ciara at the Internet Movie Database
- Ciara at Billboard.com
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