Usher Feat. Ciara & Jay- Z – “Hot Toddy”

Mr.Jive himself, Usher, is re-releasing his Raymond Vs. Raymond. The track-listing for ‘Versus’ was revealed today and he, Ciara, & Jay – Z have collaborated for “Hot Toddy”. The song will be released to radio on August 9, so it WILL BE A SINGLE! Who’s ready!??!

HOT TODDY (n) – a cocktail ; is a name given to a mixed drink, usually including alcohol, that is served hot. Hot toddies (such as mulled cider) are traditionally drunk before going to bed, or in wet and/or cold weather. (via Wiki)

UPDATE:

According to Rap-Up, “Hot Toddy” is the follow up to Usher’s “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love,”. They also report that the track is produced by Polow Da Don, who did Ciara’s “Promise” & “Never Ever”.

In other news, Ciara’s 2nd single from Basic Instinct, Gimme Dat, will be officially sent to radio next Tuesday, July 27! The track is already #160 on pop radio! “Ride” is also expected to make its debut on the Billboard Pop 100 tomorrow morning. It is currently peaking at #85 on pop radio.

‘Mama, I Want To Sing’ Being Shown At Faith Film Festival

Ciara’s highly anticipated film , Mama, I Want To Sing, is being shown at the 2nd Annual Faith Film Festival in Mzansi. Several different films will be shown at the festival during July 23rd to the 29th, all of which are uplifting and inspirational. Mama, I Want To Sing is being shown tomorrow. According to Nu Metro Inspires, the movie will be sent to cinemas after the festival.

A heart warming story that all ages will enjoy, MAMA, I WANT TO SING reminds us all not to be afraid to dance to our own music. From the off-Broadway play, a preacher’s daughter is on the verge of pop stardom. After the untimely death of her father enforces stronger family bonds, Amara (Ciara) is launched into the limelight, as her love for pop music collides with her loyalty to the church.

Read more about the festival at Yeahbo

Movie summary:

Drama, Family, Musical – Friday 23rd July. Cast: Ciara, Lynn Whitfield, Patti LaBelle, Juanita Bynum, Hill Harper, Billy Zane, Ben Vereen. Amara Winter, a strikingly beautiful and charismatic young singer, is on the verge of pop stardom. Raised in the church by her father, the Reverend Dr. Kenneth Winter, and mother, Lillian, Amara and her younger brother, Luke, have a very strong bond. After their father’s untimely death, Amara’s mother is thrust into the limelight in the role as preacher, a daring move that catapults her to the top of the gospel world. Paralleling her mother’s success, Amara soon becomes a huge star in her own right, taking the pop music world by storm. Conflict begins to ensue when her mother is confronted with and unequivocally disapproves of Amara’s secular music and videos. Amara must learn to pursue her dreams while both navigating the often treacherous world of celebrity and striving to remain true to herself and family. When tragedy strikes again, Amara and her mother must work through their differences and their grief, realising that their journeys are not so different after all. A heart-warming story, this film reminds us all not to be afraid to dance to our own tune. Director: Charles Randolph-Wright. Music: Vy Higginsen, Ken Wydro. Language: English.

CIARA WHEN I WAS 17

Ciara Spotted In Beverly Hills

Ciara’s “Ride” Makes Its UK Chart Debut

Ciara’s “Ride” was released to the United Kingdom’s iTunes this past week. Due to great downloads, it has finally made its debut on their singles chart at #75! The song also appears at #27 on the UK R&B singles chart. Way to go UK fans!

Ciara: You Have to Ride Hard For Your Man’s Love

Singer Ciara, 24, first found fame in 2004 with single Goodies, followed by hits 1, 2 Step with Missy Elliot and Love Sex Magic with Justin Timberlake. She returns with new album Basic Instinct and single Ride, the video for which has caused controversy.

The video for Ride has proved too saucy for daytime MTV. Does that bother you?
It’s unfortunate because I’m very proud of the video. I have to accept their decision to only show it after 9pm. I had a feeling maybe they’d want to edit some bits here and there but it definitely came as a surprise when a different channel in the US banned it outright.

You ride a mechanical bull in the video. Were you any good at it?
It was fun. I held on OK but it gets a little bit painful after you do it four or five times.

What’s the single about?
It’s about riding hard for your man’s love.

Ciara Heads Into Saks Fifth Avenue & Barneys

ALBUM COVER: CIARA – ‘BASIC INSTINCT’