Ciara's Mother's Day Surprise & New Video Will Give You Real Tears
We all desire a soul mate that reminds us of how special and loved we are. Ciara has that.
Last night, the Atlanta-bred singer released the video to her latest single entitled "Beauty Marks" and the video has the entire internet's allergies acting up. She dedicated the song to her partner in crime and father of her two-year-old daughter, Russell Wilson, who she says make all her scars feel like beauty marks, and I'm not crying, you're crying.
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The visual features never-before-seen footage of Cici and Russell's fairy tale love story, including video from their wedding as well as in the delivery room when Ciara gave birth to baby Sienna. After a year of dating, Russell proposed to Ciara in March of 2016 and the two were married only a few months later.
Although the internet gushed over the couple's Peckforton Castle wedding photos via social media two years ago, now, for the first time, the Wilsons gave the world an inside look at two of the most beautiful days of their lives.
The music video revealed that on their wedding day, Russell and Ciara couldn't keep their eyes (or hands) off of one another and never looked more in love; so much so, that Russell could barely keep it together and can be seen crying at the altar while staring into the eyes of his beautiful bride; and future husband, if you're reading this, take notes.
Russell, who recently became the highest paid player in the NFL, is constantly showing the world what a real man looks like and said that he thanks God for Ciara and his newfound family everyday. In an interview with People in 2018, the singer revealed that she's a movement by herself, but this couple has truly found that they're better when they're together.
"I do feel that I'm a better woman because of him. Obviously I have my own vision for myself, but my husband definitely makes me better and that's what marriage is about. You both make each other better."
Although the couple's wholesome love story and Ciara's custom Milan wedding dress were the stars of the video, Sienna and Future Zahir were the ones who really stole the show. In the most heartwarming scene, we see Ciara give birth to she and Russell's first child, and baby Future meeting his baby sister for the first time and it will give you all the feels.
During an appearance on The View to promote her new album, Ciara was surprised by Russell and her kids with a heartfelt Mother's Day message that instantly brought her to tears. Afterward, she expressed to the hosts between tears:
God is good. These moments are real. The journey I've gone on in life is real. When I met the love of my life, to love me was to love my son, and that journey was real. [...] When I was at that moment, I was a single mom [thinking] that maybe I don't look as hot, or look as cool."
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Ciara also revealed she is dedicating this video to single moms who may be struggling with insecurities and using her story as one of hope, that even with all the scars, you still are worthy of the love you deserve.
You can check out Ciara's full video below:
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Tyler James Williams Explains Why His And Quinta Brunson 'Abbott Elementary' Characters Should Remain Friends
While Abbott Elementary fans are hoping that Janine and Gregory end up together, the show’s star has another take. Tyler James Williams plays Gregory on the Emmy award-winning sitcom, and he recently stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show to share his point of view on his storyline with Janine, which Quinta Brunson plays.
“I hate to say it. I know that everybody’s always mad at me for this. I don’t necessarily want to see them together,” he revealed. “It’s partially an actor’s choice, but also somebody who, like, I read a lot of scripts all the time. I watch a lot of TV, a lot of film. I don’t think that we see displays of platonic love between two people often. I think it’s really easy to go right to they have feelings for each other, therefore they should be together. I like this dynamic of exploring withholding that and just actively loving each other where they are. That I like to see more.”
If you recall, they were co-workers who became friends but were secretly crushing on each other. They’ve had many awkward run-ins during and after school, like the unforgettable club scene where they were dancing nervously with each other in season one, and in season two, they finally kiss. However, it only made things even more awkward, and they decided to just be friends. Tyler further explained why he thinks it’s important to showcase that type of relationship on screen.
“I think it’s time for that. I think TV allows people to see things that could be their lives for the first time, and I think seeing a healthy friendship that is deeply caring about one another in a work atmosphere needs to be shown more than the relationship,” he concluded.
Abbott Elementary comes on every Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST on ABC.
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