Ciara Brought to Tears as Normani Praises Her for Being a Role Model: 'You Really Opened My Mind'

Normaniis giving thanks to one of her idols.During an appearance onTheEllen DeGeneresShowon Thursday, the “Dancing With a Stranger” singer, 25, brought guest hostCiarato tears after she told the Grammy Award-winning artist that she’s “someone she’s looked up to forever.““I’ve always felt like representation was so key, and being a little girl in my grandmother’s living room learning the ‘1, 2 Step’ and ‘Goodies.’ Literally, the earliest memories that I have, you were a part of that,” Normani explained to the 36-year-old “Level Up” singer.

Ciara Celebrates 34th Birthday with Husband Russell Wilson: 'Being in Your Arms Is All I Need'

Ciarais getting plenty of birthday love from husbandRussell Wilson. In honor of turning 34 on Friday, the singer posted a series of photos from her celebration with the Seattle Seahawks quarterback, 30. “Babe, you’re the best planner! You’re always so thoughtful. Being in your arms is all I need! Truly grateful,” she added, including the sweet hashtag “birthday love.” Inside the boat, the pair appeared to have a special birthday dinner for two and Ciara also included a photo of a blackHermès Birkin bag, likely a gift from her beloved.

Ciara Celebrates Baby Shower with Celeb Pals in L.A.

Several of Ciara’s famous friends — includingKim Kardashian(check out thecute pic she posted from the event on Instagrambelow!) — arrivedwith giftsin hand for the mom-to-be. — Melody Chiu This embed is invalid source: people.com

Ciara Celebrates Her 'King' Russell Wilson's 33rd Birthday: 'You Are Everything to Me'

Photo: ciara/instagram Russell Wilsonis celebrating another trip around the sun! Ciarapenned a special message to her “king” on Instagram as theSeattle Seahawksquarterback turned 33 on Monday. The singer, 36, dedicated the sweet tribute to her husband of five years alongside a trio of romantic snapshots. “On this day, a Leader was born. My King,” she wrote. “On this day, a Compassionate Man was born. An incredible Husband and Father. On this day a Champion was born.

Ciara Channels 'Black Panther' for a Halloween Party, Plus Milo Ventimiglia, SJP & More

01of 88WAKANDA FOREVERJNI/Star Max/GC ImagesCiara goes all out as Lupita Nyong’o’sBlack Panthercharacter Nakia for the Bacardi ‘Liberate Your Spirits’ Halloween party in N.Y.C. on Tuesday night. 01of 88 WAKANDA FOREVER JNI/Star Max/GC Images Ciara goes all out as Lupita Nyong’o’sBlack Panthercharacter Nakia for the Bacardi ‘Liberate Your Spirits’ Halloween party in N.Y.C. on Tuesday night. 02of 88SEEING DOUBLEHector Vivas/GettyOn Tuesday in Mexico City, Michael Pena and Diego Luna unveil a mural of theirNarcoscharacters.