She hit the world with her debut album Goodies back in September 28, 2004 revitalizing hip-hop to the point where everybody was ready to bring their dancing shoes back out. They call her the princess of crunk and R&B, making her mark with hit singles, Goodies, Oh featuring Ludacris, One Two Step. Ciara was like a breath of fresh air giving teens something new to bump to and enjoy sending a positive message. The “newbie” was able to go on tour with teen sensations like Bowow and Chris Brown, and with Gwen Stefani. In July she released the DVD video of all of her videos.

Unlike many new artists Ciara had a chance to make musical appearances in some of the hottest artists records such as Missy Elliot. She sang the vocals in Missy’s song “Lose Control” which was definitely at the top of the Hot 100 Billboard. She also sang alongside ex-boyfriend Bowow in the song “Like You” which was another big hit. Her talents were realized by several. She has the dance moves and the voice to move crowds, which is why she is still around.

Yes, she still in the game and is back after starring in a MTV movie entitled All You’ve Got and doing an ad campaign alongside other stars in the clothing and shoe line Candies. In December 5, 2006 her sophomore album Evolution will be in stores. Her single from the album “Promise” is already out and her fans are loving it. The album features production from Jazze Pha, singer and rapper Pharell, Will.I.am and Sean Garret.

The Girl Behind the Fame

What many people may not know is that the R&B singer has not always been representing ATL or Atlanta Georgia. Born in Austin Texas, she grew up in Nevada, New York, Germany, and Arizona since her father was in the United States Army. It wasn’t until she saw a performance of Destiny Childs on television that she knew for sure that she wanted to be a singer. So she quit the cheerleading squad at her school then and joined a young all girl group that sang R&B named Hearsay. She was able to work on her songwriting and her choreography. Later on she quit the group Hearsay and found Jazze Pha who then helped her from there on.

Bowow and Ciara Breakup

Bowow (Shad Gregory Moss) and Ciara relationship has been publicized from day one. They were featured in the Vibe magazine and Ebony as one of the hottest young couples. When Ciara was spotted wearing a diamond ring, people thought the couple were engaged after being together for a year. But as Bowow said it was just a gift. The couple had been extremely close to the point where both of their families were bonding. When Bowwow was spotted with another girl in Los Angles rumors of a breakup quickly spread and they were said to be true by a spokesperson for Ciara. It was said that the couple split because Bowwow was found in a room with a stripper. We don’t know how true that is even though on his recent appearance on Hot 97 he didn’t deny those accusations. Anyway the two longtime friends plan to keep things cool after all they had a deep history.

Then and Now

Despite it all the rumors and the break up, Ciara has made her title in the hip hop world. And from the looks of things it’s definite that she is here to stay. Stay tuned because you will definitely be hearing more about this one.

There was one guest in particular that did not show up to Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ wedding this past weekend that has got everyone buzzing – John Travolta. Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston are well-known Scientologists and friends of Cruise and their absence from the world’s most famous Scientologist’s wedding is more than odd.

Travolta and his wife were amongst the first to see baby Suri, and several reports had also been made that they were taking Cruise and various guests to Italy in their private jet. So, why wasn’t Travolta and his wife, close friends of Tom and Katie, at the wedding?

Current speculation is that Travolta’s absence from the wedding may be a result of TomKat’s failure to invite Oprah Winfrey to the wedding. In snubbing Oprah, who happens to be one of Travolta’s best friends, he may have also snubbed Travolta himself. Oprah and Travolta have a long history together as friends. She calls him her “soul mate” and threw him his 50th birthday party. Also noticeably absent from the ceremonies was Kirstie Alley, another Scientologist and one of Oprah’s good friends.

Other “minor” celebrity Scientologists in attendance included Leah Remini and Jenna Elfman. Cruise’s best man was David Miscavige, the Head of the Church of Scientology. Considering that the wedding was such a Scientology centered event, Travolta’s absence is very peculiar.

Travolta’s representatives were contacted, however they declined to give a revealing comment about the incident, simply stating that that they “weren’t privy to the invite list,” whatever that is supposed to mean. His reps went on to say that they would not be able to get in touch with Travolta until after the holiday.

It may be no surprise that Hilary Duff has a stalker, after all, she is a big time celebrity. However, it becomes a very serious concern when said stalker moves to the United States from Russia for the sole purpose of stalking. This is exactly what happened to Duff, who’s stalker, Maksim Miakovsky, moved to Los Angeles in an effort to gain contact with Duff and ultimately make her his girlfriend. Duff and her boyfriend, Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, filed for restraining orders against Miakovsky approximately 3 weeks ago after threats were made against the starlet and Madden. When threats escalated to that of killing Duff this weekend, police took action and arrested the stalker.

In the restraining order request filed last month, the pair stated that Miakovsky moved to the United States with the “sole purpose of meeting and becoming romantically involved” with Duff. As well, they noted that the has “admitted to being ‘obssessed’ with her,” and “has stated his intention of ‘removing his enemies’.” The removal of his enemies portion apparently refers to Madden, who Miakovsky has seen as a roadblock to fulfilling his mission of capturing Duff’s romantic interest.

Over the course of the past few months, the attempts of contacting Duff and Madden have increased in frequency. Visits have been made to her neighborhood, as well as her boyfriend’s, and her mother’s home. He has shown up at Madden’s concerts, and has made direct phone calls to Hilary’s manager. Miakovsky was detained on at least one occassion at a Good Charlotte concert, and has made threats of buying a gun and committing suicide in order to get close to the star. Fearing for family members of the couple, they also requested protection of at least 100 yards for sister Haylie, mom Susan, and Madden’s twin brother Benji.

Miakovsky was detained on Friday evening when a private investigator from Sunset Protective Services at the Residence Inn contacted him. Miakovsky told the investigator of his plans to kill the singer/actress on Sunday at an event she was scheduled to attend. He is currently being held at the Manhattan Beach Jail at 200,000 bail, with an arraignment scheduled for Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Duff continues filming for “War Inc.,” a John Cusak film, has signed on to become a Sims character, and has begun preparing for her next CD release scheduled for February 2007.