Ciara is back! Well, almost…

This week saw dance auditions and rehearsals commence for her hotly anticipated comeback video. A fact which serves as an emphatic response to any doubt surrounding how supportive her new label Epic are of the single and the project moreover. Indeed, common-practice sees labels throw out singles, gauge a response, and then proceed with videos. However, LA Reid and co are powering ahead full-steam.

Add to this the wholly positive feedback That Grape Juice has heard about the album from highly placed sources (word is, it’s essentially finished), and the climate for a plausible Ciara comeback couldn’t be better. Or could it?

As her weekly trending topics on Twitter highlight, there remain a sizeable sect of folk keen to see her “win”. Yet, there too exists those who can’t wash-out the taste of 2010’s ‘Basic Instinct’ or 2009’s ‘Fantasy Ride’ – the latter of which is criminally underrated. Alas, we digress…

Ever keen to pierce through the smoke and mirrors, That Grape Juice wants to know, then…

Are YOU anticipating Ciara’s comeback?

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Peep Madonna, on her way to a Kabbalah centre in Mahanttan, New York.

Joined by famed photographer Steven Klein, responsible for Lady GaGa‘s ‘Alejandro‘ visual, the icon and her children took the centre yesterday afternoon, seemingly unfazed by onlooking paparazzi.

More from Team Madge below…

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With many of our International visitors celebrating Mothers Day today, Pop megastar Beyonce delivered many a touching word to her own mum, Tina Knowles.

Check out what the ‘Irreplaceable’ singer had to say after the jump…

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After the mammoth hit that was her classic collaboration with Brandy ‘The Boy Is Mine’, all eyes were on Monca (pun intended) to see if she could deliver a smash of a follow-up.

Yet it was Mission Accomplished with ‘The First Night’, the second single lifted from her 1998 sophomore album, also titled ‘The Boy Is Mine’. Penned and produced by Jermaine Dupri, the track charted at #1 in the US Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts, and peaked inside the Top 10 of the Canadian and British charts. It was Monica sixth US Top 10 single and serves as one of her signature songs

The song is built around a sample of Diana Ross disco classic ‘Love Hangover’ and the now-Mrs. Brown pulls out yet another flawless vocal performance.
Lyrically, ‘Night’ boasts a very similar theme to Janet Jackson‘s 87 hit ballad ‘Let’s Wait Awhile’ -albeit much more sassier- with its central narrative being hooked on new boyfriend but insisting on furthering their like of each other before they take the next step in their relationship. Or as Mo’ would say it, before they “get down”.

Through the years, Monica has managed to stay a R&B force to be reckoned with and, contrary to numerous artists, has never turned her back on the music that made her a household name. Over the couse of her 15 years career, we’ve seen the diva evolve from a young vocal acrobat to a seasoned songstress; continues to surprise us with the quality each release and every live performance.

Ms. Monica we salute you.

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‘Nice & Slow’ singer Usher is looking to quickly usher in a new era of hits starting with live performances of new fan favorite  ‘Scream’.  Guesting tonight’s episode of Will Ferrell-hosted episode Saturday Night Live, the Atlantan blazed the stage like only he knows how.

Getting fans amped for his next studio album ‘Looking 4 Myself’, fans looking for a treat will certainly have to look no further.  Get into all the action below:

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The search for ‘The Voice UK’ is finally underway!

Already a smash in the US (and its original home of Holland), the show has arrived on British shores by way of the BBC. Coaches this side of the pond are Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’ Donoghue, and the legendary Tom Jones.

Billed as the definitive talent-search, many are predicting it to serve as a true contender to The X Factor‘s strong hold.

Judge for yourself below with highlights from tonight’s Live Show episode 11 of series 1 below…

Leanne Mitchell – Put A Spell On You

Frances Wood – Show Me Love

Ruth Brown – Next To Me

Joelle Moses – Stronger

Jaz Ellington – The Way You Are

Tyler James – Sign Your Name

Adam Isaacs – High & Dry

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‘The Boy Is Mine’ co-stars Brandy & Monica certainly have made their promo rounds in support of their latest joint effort ‘It All Belongs To Me’.

As plans for a joint tour are still in the mix, the ladies, though going their separate ways with solo forthcoming singles ‘Put It Down’ and ‘Without You’ respectively, can still be found reuniting on the latest issue of Ebony.

We’ve shown you the pics, now get into the behind the scenes action after the jump:

 

 

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Cop a gander of Leona Lewis!

The ‘Bleeding Love’ singer tweeted the shot above of her sporting a renwed darker ‘do.

Here’s hoping the image reboot is a prelude the re-revving of her ‘Glassheart’ project; which we hear is finally poised to set sail next month when she performs at the BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Weekender.

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The Voice UK continued in spectacular fashion tonight, with the latest episode of the Live Shows.

Check out highlights from the hotly anticipated show on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV.

Click here to watch The Voice UK!

 

Contemporary gospel duo Mary Mary have seen many titles precede their names. From ‘Grammy winning’ to ‘best-selling’ and even ‘ground breaking’, the Californian sister act have seen their musical wings span across multiple genres in the music industry.  A feat which has won the two-some about as much acclaim as it has criticism.

Nevertheless, the sisters – Erica and Tina – press on to enlarge their territory.  Most recently nabbing their own reality show on WeTV (aptly titled ‘Mary Mary’), fans get to a side of the ‘Shackles’ singers like never before.

Recently dishing on the hit series with our friends over at That Grape Juice TV, the soulful siblings chat about everything from the inspiration of the show, criticism from the haters, and even their thoughts on transitioning to R&B!

A great read indeed, get into it all by…

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After a less than diva ensemble last week, Mariah Carey retuned to her premium best last night.

Armed with husband Nick Cannon, the 42 year old posed it up the Project Arts art exhibition in New York.

Needless to say, she looked fierce! Peep more pics, via Mariah Connection, below…

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Melody Thornton took front, stage, centre on That Grape Juice’s The Splash recently, where she performed a rousing set in support of her debut mixtape ‘P.O.Y.B.L’.

Check out the former Pussycat Doll get her solo on in this exclusive performance of ‘Sweet Vendetta’. And…

Click here to watch the full set!

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