USA Today Music — Missy Elliott breaks down some of the hits she's written for herself and other stars including Aaliyah, Beyonce and Ciara.             more info

E! Online — 2019 is quickly approaching, which means it's time to get started on planning those New Year's Eve festivities. E! News can exclusively report that Ryan Seacrest will host Dick... more info

Stereogum — RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars will return in December, and today, VH1 announced which celebrities will guest judge the new season. Kacey Musgraves, Ciara, Frances Bean Cobain, Zoé Kravitz, Rita Ora, and more are slated to appear. more info

Stereogum — Ciara's giving us another dose of her upcoming album. Although the follow-up to 2015's Jackie still doesn't have a title or release date, she's already shared two singles so far, the viral dance challenge-inspiring Jersey club banger "Level Up" and "... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Bruno Mars' new tour openers (Ella Mai, Ciara, Boyz II Men, Charlie Wilson), Danity Kane reunion, The Essex Green, War On Women, Phil Lesh, and more tour news. Continue reading… more info

Perez Hilton — With Cardi B dropping out of Bruno Mars' 24K Magic tour, the singer had to scramble to replace his opening act! On Tuesday, the Finesse artist announced on Instagram the list of artists who were stepping up in the rapper's place for the tour finale! ... more info

TMZ — Cardi B's a tough act to follow ... according to Bruno Mars, who just announced he's replacing her spot on his tour with a slew of artists ... including Ciara. Bruno played the role of hype man -- in a BIG way -- when he finally revealed who's… ... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Other star appearances include comedian Shiggy, who is credited for starting the #InMyFeelings challenge. more info

BBC News - UK — Choreographer Kenny Clutch wins the Level Up Challenge and meets Ciara, after posting a video dancing for his son Kristian in hospital. more info

Consequence of Sound — More than 13 years after the pair worked on Missy's "Lose Control" single. more info