On top of being a newlywed to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, a doting mom to 2-year-old Future Zahir Wilburn and an all-around stunner, the star has just been named the face of Revlon.
Ciara took to her Instagram page to express how excited she is about the new partnership.
Major life accomplishment aside, the only thing that seems to be on the minds of her fans is a rumored pregnancy.
Ciara further fueled the rumors when she appeared on a LIVE With Kelly segment and later for a celebration of her newly appointed role at Revlon.
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The first outfit in question was an all-black ensemble with super long flowing trousers and a ruffle top that some say strategically covered her stomach.
However, the relaxed, flowing fit of the suit has raised questions for eager fans who are convinced the singer is definitely trying to hide a budding baby bump.
There’s no way to know for sure as Ciara hasn’t addressed the speculations but E! News reports that sources have confirmed the rumors saying, “Ciara is pregnant and is so excited to be a mom. Russell [Wilson] would like to have two to three children. They both would like a big family.”
Time will only tell if Ciara is expecting or not. All we can say for sure is that she slays!
If you’ve ever been to ESSENCE Hollywood House, you know it’s more than just a series of panels—it’s a gathering of visionaries. A space where Black creatives and leaders come together to share stories, strategies, and solutions. This year’s conversation, Let’s Talk About LA: Preserving Our City, presented by AT&T, was no different.
The discussion brought together three voices, each deeply invested in shaping LA’s future: D. Smoke, the Grammy-nominated rapper and educator; Olympia Auset, founder of SÜPRMRKT, a grocery service tackling food apartheid in LA; and DJ HED, a radio personality and advocate for independent artists. Though their paths differed, their mission was the same—creating opportunities, protecting culture, and ensuring Black spaces in LA don’t just survive but thrive.
For Olympia Ausset, the work she’s doing with SÜPRMRKT goes far beyond providing fresh groceries—it’s about laying the foundation for a stronger, healthier community. “The LA we love, the cultural beacon it’s known as today, was built by people who worked hard to create their own spaces,” she shared. “The reason I do what I do is because it’s essential. We can’t achieve any of the changes I want for my community without being in good health and having access to affordable, organic food. Without places where we can gather, heal, and support each other, none of the other goals will be possible. It starts with taking care of ourselves and building those spaces together.”
From Olympia’s focus on wellness and accessibility to DJ HED’s belief in the power of self-worth, the discussion explored what it means to dream beyond individual success and invest in collective progress. “I see a lot of people who aren’t proud of where they come from, what they look like, or where they’re at in life,” he said. “I had to learn to give myself grace, to grow. I grew up in Inglewood, raised by a single mom. We lived in a car, we were on welfare, but I knew I wanted to be bigger than my circumstances. That’s what dreaming in Black is—believing in something greater and nurturing it until it grows.”
DJ Smoke also touched on this, emphasizing the importance of intention and fulfillment. “You don’t want to climb that ladder and realize you went real high in the wrong direction,” he warned. “A lot of people in LA are ambitious, but if you don’t understand your ‘why,’ you can get to the top and still feel empty. The goal isn’t just to make it—it’s to make it mean something.
Sometimes, as Black creatives, we only dream as far as the next gig or the next check, but dreaming in Black means going beyond that. “It means thinking bigger than what’s right in front of you,” said host Donye Taylor.
This conversation was a call to action – a reminder that preserving LA’s Black culture means investing in community, honoring our history, and building a legacy that lasts.
