Thursday, April 25th 2013

Retro Rewind: Vocal Coach Tells Rihanna She’s a “True Vocalist”

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Grammy winning nocalist Rihanna‘s storied career has seen her called many-a-name by many-a-critic. Late 2011, however, saw the ‘Talk That Talk’ hitmaker titled something she had probably never heard prior – a “true vocalist”.

Indeed, in preparation for the ‘We Found Love’-led album, the ‘Diamonds’ diva dropped a number of behind-the-scenes clips to show off its creation as well as backstage views from her ‘Loud’ tour.

Using the power of persuasion for a paycheck, see the viral video of her noted vocal coach try to convince her (seemingly to her own disbelief) that she is a true vocalist… (more…)

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Wednesday, April 24th 2013

Weigh In: Rihanna Restarts E-Beef With Ciara

No need to ask ‘where have you been’ to a certain Grammy-winning vocal less.

For, while some faithful fans still await news on rih-scheduled dates from her ‘Diamonds’ World tour (some cancelled due to illness), others know exactly where Rihanna‘s been (see: strip clubs, shopping sprees, and social media bullying).

Indeed, as rival stageblazer Ciara enjoys the critical acclaim imparted from viewers after this week’s debut of her long-awaited ‘Body Party’ video, her Barbadian nemesis took to Instagram to once again stir into a beef stew that some thought had cooled. See what we mean below…

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Wednesday, April 24th 2013

Classy: Rihanna Makes It Rain On Miami Stripper

For most folk, the best remedy for “sickness” is rest. However, for Rihanna it appears more partying is the way forward.

The Noise has received backlash aplenty after cancelling a multitude of dates on her ‘Diamonds World Tour’. And while disappointed fans await news on re-scheduled shows, the 25-year-old rubbed salt in the proverbial wound by being video’ed having a blast at a Miami strip club.

TMZ, who at this point must have sources on the moon too, caught the ‘Pour It Up’ performer throwing money on a scantily clad dancer — together with a horde of men.

Watch the classy showing below…

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Wednesday, April 24th 2013

Hot Shots: Rihanna Dines In NYC Ahead Of Baltimore Show

’Loud’ Princess Rihanna touched down in NYC hours ago, hitting the city in Givenchy before she arrives in Baltimore to continue her ‘Diamonds World Tour‘.

Joined by friends days after cancelling a number of dates on the outing, the singer’s arrival in the city comes after she scored her 10th Mainstream Top 40 number one with the single ‘Stay’ and one day after welcoming ‘Work‘ Rapper Iggy Azalea to Island Def Jam, the label at which she’s currently housed.

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Tuesday, April 23rd 2013

Rihanna Sets New Billboard Record With ‘Stay’

Rihanna continues her US chart reign this week, breaking an impressive new record on the Billboard charts.

This, thanks to her critically acclaimed ‘Unapologetic’ single ‘Stay’ and 9 other smash hit singles that came before it.

Find out how below…

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Monday, April 22nd 2013

Rihanna Lands 10 Nominations At Billboard Music Awards 2013

After axing a number of tour dates amidst rumours of poor ticket sales, things haven’t been looking so swell for Rihanna recently. Until now.

Moments ago, the nominations for the Billboard Music Awards 2013 were unwrapped and the model has multiple reasons to smile. More specifically, ten.

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Monday, April 22nd 2013

Hot Shots: Rihanna Heats Up In LA

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Peep these pics of Pop Princess Rihanna, snapped in LA hours before arriving in Florida to serve ‘Diamond World Tour’ dates.

Enjoying all the West Coast sun had to offer before jetting the East Coast, the ‘Stay’ singer was snapped on the phone days after she came under fire for cancelling dates on the tour, prompting reports that she was expecting her first child.

This, swiftly denied by ‘sources’ close to her camp.

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Saturday, April 20th 2013

That Grape Juice Interviews Singer/Songwriter Stacy Barthe

Do you fancy yourself a fan of Rihanna‘s 2011 hit ‘Cheers (I’ll Drink To That)’? What about Britney Spears’ ‘Blur’ or Brandy‘s ‘I Don’t Care’? Well, thank New York songbird Stacy Barthe for that.

Indeed, the Brooklyn beauty has seen her name listed aboard credits for a number of top artist hits including Spears, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and so many more. Now looking to take flight with her first LP (due via Motown Records this fall), Miss Barthe chats exclusively to That Grape Juice about her latest ventures, eyeing a Beyonce collaboration, and so much more.

As always, we ask the questions you want the answers to. Get into it all below:

Stacy Barthe Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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Thursday, April 18th 2013

Winning: Rihanna Spends 125th Week Atop ‘Billboard Social 50′

Her ‘Diamonds World Tour’ may currently be swimming in troubled waters, but today has seen ‘Skin’ sensation Rihanna welcome news that should overshadow the negative press her brand is receiving.

Want all the juice?

We’ll meet you below!

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