Ciara Leaked 'Promise' After a Record Exec Called It the 'Worst R&B Song.' Then It Hit No. 1

Ciara for Bustle.Photo:Emmanuel S Monslave for Bustle Emmanuel S Monslave for Bustle Ciaratook a major bet on herself and won almost 20 years ago. In aninterview with Bustlepublished on Thursday, Feb. 13, the “Goodies” singer spoke about leaking her song"Promise"in 2006 after an executive at Sony called it “the worst R&B record.” Ciara, 39, took matters into her own hands with the risky move. “We leaked it at an Atlanta radio station and literally the song took off and was a monster,” she recalled.

Ciara Proves She's the Ultimate WAG in This Head-to-Toe Steelers Look with a Mini Football Purse

Ciara supports husband Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers in fashionable merch.Photo:Ciara/Instagram Ciara/Instagram Ciarahas scored major points with her latest game-day look. On Sunday, Dec. 15, the singer and mom of four stepped out in style to support her quarterback husband,Russell Wilson, 37, as he and the Pittsburgh Steelers played against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The “Like a Boy” artist, 39, was decked out in black, yellow and white clothing dedicated to her man’s team.

Ciara Says It's 'Empowering' to Love Herself 'In the Raw' as She Launches Skincare Line OAM

Ciarahas been in the spotlight for nearly 20 years since her debut single as a teenager, and the R&B icon has never looked better. The singer and dancer admits she long didn’t prioritize skincare, but recently the age-defying beauty has leveled up her regimen - and now, she’s ready to share her secrets. The 36 year old has launched a new skincare line,On A Mission, or OAM, which she credits for helping her maintain a healthy and glowing complexion.

Ciara Says Russell Wilson Is 'Firm with Love' When Coaching Son Future, 8, in Football

While chatting with PEOPLE on the Revolve Gallery red carpet,Ciaraopened up about her 8-year-old son’s passion for football, while noting that her husband,Russell Wilson, offers his expert tips and advice. “He’s all about the details. He’s all about the technique,” the mom of three, 36, tells PEOPLE exclusively of the Denver Broncos quarterback at theNew York Fashion Weekevent on Thursday. Whether it’s practicing to throw a perfect spiral or allotting time on the field to run drills, Ciara admits that Wilson, 33, can be hard on his stepson at times when it comes to coaching — but notes, “He’s firm with love though.

Ciara Says She Has Two Phones for This Relatable Reason: 'I've Run Out of Space'

Ciara in November 2024.Photo:Stefanie Keenan/Getty Stefanie Keenan/Getty Ciarais always (phone) camera ready. During the Thursday, Jan. 2 appearance onSummer Walker’s podcastOver It Radioon Apple Music, the “1, 2 Step” singer revealed that she has two cell phones and has a pretty relatable reason for keeping both on her. When discussing red and green flags in relationships, Walker, 28, asked Ciara, 39, if someone having two cell phones is a red flag.