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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Russell Wilson celebrates Ciara's history-making cover, embraces Giants rookie's swagger
Russell Wilson celebrates Ciara (Image credit: Imagn Images) Ciara just made history—and her NFL superstar husband couldn't be prouder. The Grammy-winning icon became the first African-American artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone Africa. The cultural milestone became a personal celebration as Russell Wilson honored his wife's moment with a heartfelt public tribute. Ciara marks milestone, Wilson matches the moment On Thursday, Wilson shared Ciara's historic magazine cover in his Instagram story, adding a short but powerful caption: "My Queen. Mrs. Wilson." Fans quickly applauded the public show of support from the veteran quarterback, who shares three children with Ciara. The singer later posted more photos from the shoot, reflecting on what the moment meant for her and others. Russell praises wife Ciara for making history (Image credits: Russell Wilson IG) 'Making history on the cover of #RollingStoneAfrica as the first African-American artist is a moment I'll never forget. This one's for every girl who dares to dream big. Grateful beyond words,' she wrote, celebrating the honor while sending a message of inspiration. From dance to the locker room, their circle grows Ciara also marked another special occasion that day—her best friend La La Anthony's birthday. She posted a playful video of the two dancing and posing, showing the same warmth she's known for in her own family. La La, the ex-wife of NBA star Carmelo Anthony, and Ciara have remained close through the years. Meanwhile, Wilson found time to build bonds off the field. On Friday, he showed love to one of the league's most exciting young talents: New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, who's entering his second year. Wilson reshared a Giants post hyping Nabers' 'aura,' soundtracked by an NBA YoungBoy song. Wilson hypes Malik Nabers "aura" in Instagram story (Image via IG) The post made its way back to Nabers, who laughed about Wilson's music choice. The QB responded with a cheeky nod to Gen Z rap culture: "Know lil sumptin," he replied, showing he's got a foot in both worlds—veteran leadership and youthful energy. Also read: Russell Wilson's wife Ciara dazzles in dance tribute for La La Anthony, honors Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan From spotlighting his wife's historic wins to uplifting rising stars, Russell Wilson continues to shine both on and off the field. His and Ciara's presence in pop culture remains as powerful as ever—driven by mutual respect, big moves, and bigger heart. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.


Black America Web
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Ciara Becomes The First African American Woman To Cover Rolling Stone Africa – And It's Bigger Than Fashion
Source: Dave Benett / Getty Ciara is in her icon bag again – and the whole world is watching. On June 26, the singer, dancer, entrepreneur, and fashion slayer made history as the first African-American woman to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Africa . But while the images alone are striking, this moment is bigger than just beauty. As Rolling Stone Africa wrote on social media, 'This is more than just a cover, it's a cultural communion. A tribute. A bridge. A celebration of Afro-descendant brilliance.' And Ciara knows what this moment means. She said to the magazine: 'I feel so honored and proud to be having this moment. Africa is one of my favorite places on Earth! I'm obsessed with the people, culture, and dance in Africa, and I'm hoping to make the people of Africa proud.' This Rolling Stone Africa cover arrives at the perfect time for Ciara—a moment where style and substance are aligned. Her upcoming album, CiCi is a reflection of that energy. 'You can expect to have the best time of your life while jammin' out to the 'CiCi' album,' she teased. 'Be prepared to go on a music rollercoaster of good vibes!' And while fans have long referred to her as 'CiCi,' she's clear that it's more than just a stage persona—it's a symbol of connection. 'CiCi is my nickname. I don't call it an alter ego,' she said. 'There's been something so special about when my fans call me CiCi. It's very personal and endearing. That's why I want to celebrate the journey and the relationship I've had with fans over the course of my career.' The 'How We Roll' singer did not play when it came to her historic editorial shoot. Each of her looks ate, showing off her style versatility, gorgeous curves, and striking beauty. One cover look we loved featured Ciara in a body-hugging black gown with statement cutouts, tan fringe trimming across the chest and sleeves, and regal gold hardware embellishments. Her hair is pulled back in boho curls, letting her glowing skin shine. And the picture gave supermodel vibes. Another look we loved seemed both ancestral and Afro-futuristic. Ciara posed in a metallic crochet mini, voluminous natural-textured hair, and bronze makeup. There had to be a fan in the photo shoot while this picture was being taken. Because Ci Ci looks fierce and her flowing hair stole the show. As Rolling Stone Africa eloquently put it, 'This is more than history in the making, it's history reclaiming its narrative.' Ciara's cover moment isn't just hers—it's ours. It's for every Black girl who's ever loved to dance, dreamed of world stages, or felt the magic of their roots across oceans. 'This is for the culture. For the women.' Read Ciara's full feature article. SEE ALSO Ciara Becomes The First African American Woman To Cover Rolling Stone Africa – And It's Bigger Than Fashion was originally published on


Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Russell Wilson's wife Ciara dazzles in dance tribute for La La Anthony, honors Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan
Ciara and Russell Wilson have been winning hearts on and off the field (Image via Getty) Ciara Princess Wilson is making waves once again — this time not just for her music or red carpet looks, but for a heartfelt, high-energy tribute that brought together fashion, friendship, and sports royalty. The singer, entrepreneur, and wife of New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson shared a stylish birthday video for her best friend La La Anthony — and fans from the NFL and NBA circles couldn't get enough. La La's birthday bash becomes a fashion and friendship moment The post featured Ciara and La La dancing, posing, and celebrating in style. 'Happy Birthday @lala! I love you so much! ' Ciara captioned the clip, which radiated fun and glamour. Ciara rocked a white tank top tucked into high-waisted, fluffy cream pants, paired with a denim-shade belt. She wore her long black hair down and accessorized with a gold pleated cross necklace and silver rings. Ciara La La tribute (Image via Instagram) La La, the former wife of 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony, chose a bold denim cropped vest with a plunging neckline and sleek black leather pants. Her wide-brimmed blue police-style hat with a badge added flair, while her burgundy curls completed the standout look. La La and Carmelo, who share a son named Kiyan (born in 2007), were married from 2010 to 2021. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Profit Trick - Read More vividtrendlab Click Here Undo Carmelo is currently valued at $160 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Ciara honors Kobe, MJ in heartfelt Fanatics Fest post Alongside the birthday tribute, Ciara also gave fans a peek into her close friendship with Vanessa Bryant, widow of late NBA icon Kobe Bryant. During their recent time at Fanatics Fest, Ciara shared a carousel of moments with Vanessa and her children. 'A Legendary Week Had to repost with all sound on! ,' she wrote. The most talked-about moment? A snap of Ciara standing between the jerseys of basketball greats Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant — a subtle but powerful homage that resonated with fans across both sports. Also read: Russell Wilson's wife Ciara stuns in fiery dance collab with DK Metcalf's fiancée Normani Ciara, known for chart-topping hits, philanthropy, and entrepreneurial ventures, continues to shine beyond the stage. From her marriage to NFL star Russell Wilson to her deep bonds with NBA families, she has carved a unique space that fuses celebrity, style, and sports legacy — all while keeping her message of love, loyalty, and empowerment front and center. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.


The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Revenue seize contraband worth €688,200 in drugs, alcohol & counterfeit items with help of detector dogs across Ireland
REVENUE has seized contraband worth over €688,200 following numerous operations across the country last week. Revenue officers made the discovery when examining parcels at a premises in and the Midlands. Officers seized approximately 17.79kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of almost €356,000. The find was made over the course of numerous operations in Dublin, the The seizures took place over the course of a week, beginning on June 16, 2025. Various quantities of illicit drugs, Read more in News This included nearly 20,000 litres of alcohol with an estimated value of €80,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €37,500. Also seized were 3.8kg of butane honey oil with an estimated value of €76,000 and over 440g of MDMA over €26,500. Revenue officers also discovered various other illicit And 25,180 cigarettes with an estimated value of over €22,700 were also seized during the course of the operation, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €18,000. Most read in Irish News The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations. The herbal cannabis was discovered, with the assistance of detector dogs Enzo and Ciara, whilst Revenue officers were examining parcels at premises in Dublin and the Midlands. Inside how Gardai are tackling sophisticated investment scams The parcels originated from the USA, Belgium, Spain and Canada, and were destined for various addresses nationwide. The cigarettes and alcohol products were seized in various operations in the Midlands, Kilkenny, Waterford and Rosslare. Three weapons were also seized in the Midlands. The counterfeit goods were seized as they were confirmed by the Rights Holder to have infringed on Intellectual Property Rights. Revenue has confirmed investigations into all seizures are ongoing. The various seizures were made as part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. Revenue has urged businesses or members of the public who have any information regarding smuggling to contact them on 1800 295 295. 1 Revenue seize contraband worth €688,200 in various operations across the country last week Credit: X


RTÉ News
3 days ago
- RTÉ News
Drugs, weapons and cigarettes among €688,200 worth of contraband seized
Drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and weapons worth €688,200 have been seized by Revenue officers in a series of raids across the country. Hundreds of counterfeit items, with an estimated value of over €117,000, were also seized and included goods branded Burberry, Calvin Klein, Canada Goose, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Moncler, North Face, Ugg, Hoka and YSL. The detections were made in Dublin, the midlands, Kilkenny, Waterford and Rosslare Europort. Herbal cannabis with an estimated value of almost €356,000 was discovered by Revenue officers examining parcels in Dublin and the midlands. The 17.79kg of the drugs were found with the assistance of detector dogs Enzo and Ciara. The parcels had originated in the US, Belgium, Spain and Canada, and were destined for various addresses around the country. Nearly 20,000 litres of alcohol with an estimated value of €80,000, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of over €37,500 was also seized by Revenue officers in an operation. Separately, 25,180 cigarettes with an estimated value of over €22,700, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €18,000 was discovered. The cigarettes and alcohol products were seized in various operations in the midlands, Kilkenny, Waterford and Rosslare. Three weapons, consisting of a slingshot, a dagger stick and a rifle were also seized in the midlands. In one operation, officers discovered 3.8kg of butane honey oil, a cannabis concentrate, with an estimated value of €76,000. While over 440g of MDMA over €26,500, as well as various other illicit drugs with an estimated value over €10,000 were detected. The illicit drugs consisted of cannabis oil, cannabis resin, edibles, reefers, Alprazalam, Diazepam, Zolpidem, Zopiclone and nitrous oxide. The seizures form part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. A Revenue spokesperson said: "Investigations into all seizures are ongoing." If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.