If you thought sultry singer/songwriter Jhene Aiko “exposed the freak” on her multi-platinum ‘Pose To Be’ bop with Omarion and Chris Brown, the sexual expressions that line her new song, ‘Maniac,’ make ‘eating the groceries’ look tame.

“Hop on a dick like a maniac/Head like a brainiac/ Got to read the signs like a zodiac / I’m a low-key freak, you don’t know me, yet,” raps Aiko over the new tune.

As we’re sure reading the above has piqued your interest, tuck in below to hear more of the NSFW song:

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The Weeknd will be hoping to prove just how much of a ‘Starboy’ he is on November 25th. 

Said date brings with it the release of his latest album, the title-track from which has been a huge hit worldwide.

To ensure the LP enjoys similar success, the Canadian singer has enlisted the talents of Kendrick Lamar, Future, Daft Punk, and Lana Del Rey.

Want to know which songs each guest appears on? Peep the official tracklist for ‘Starboy’ below…

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Mariah Carey‘s new docu-series was initially billed as chronicling her world tour and wedding to billionaire James Packer. But with the latter now a bust, it appears focus will instead turn to the events that led up to their explosive split.

In a newly released super trailer, Carey is seen frolicking with dancer Bryan Tanaka – the same dancer reports say was a catalyst for Packer calling time on his relationship with the singer.

Due to hit screens on December 4th, the latest sneak peek of the 8-part special packs drama in earnest.

Watch below…

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Justice has finally been handed down to the boyfriend of the late Bobbi Kristina Brown.

Complexities surrounding evidence have meant that Nick Gordon has yet to face criminal charges over her suspicious death last year.

However, family members of Whitney Houston‘s only child filed a civil suit against Gordon over her passing.

And after a series of court dates, the judge has handed down a dynamite order.

Details below…

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Vanessa Williams is the latest name to join the loaded line-up of ‘VH1 Divas: Unsilent Night.’

Full story after the jump…

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After a lengthy spell out of the spotlight, Alicia Keys is using new album ‘HERE’ to remind the masses of her magic.

And she’s doing so on a global scale.

During a recent stop in Paris, the critically praised singer-songwriter wowed in a super-intimate show simply (and aptly) billed as “Alicia In Paris.”

With an audience of 50 watching on, the star shone brightly with a setlist comprised of songs both new and loved. Performed were:

1. She Don’t Really Care
2. Hallelujah
3. You Don’t Know My Name
4. In Common
5. The Gospel

Beaming about the show, Keys told fans today:

I’ve been dying to share this video with you!! One of my most intimate and magical shows.

Catch the entire performance right here…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we’re working on trying to keep still while listening to ‘Work It’ – the lead single from Missy Elliott‘s 2002 album, ‘Under Construction’ (read more about it here).  Crafted by Elliott and longtime collaborator Timbaland, the synth-heavy bop leapt onto the mid-September charts of that year.  Barely a month later it reached the #2 spot where it would stay for a record 10 weeks.

Held at bay by Grammy-winning rapper Eminem and his #1 hit ‘Lose Yourself,’ ‘Work’s inability to top the Hot 100 hardly made it a failure.  With its charismatic video showing off Elliott’s jaw-dropping weight loss, creativity, and festive dance moves to help it, the tune went on to gain platinum status.

Relive the magic and tuck in below to see who joined Em and M.E. on the singles chart this week 14 years ago:

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Fifth Harmony‘s smash hit single ‘Work From Home’ has reached a major milestone in the United Kingdom!

Good news below…

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DJ Mustard has a lot to smile about.

In a time when folk are questioning the existence of “super producers,” the California native is proving himself music’s go-to hitmaker.

Having crafted smashes for the likes of Rihanna, Fergie, and Tinashe, Mustard is spreading more of his magic in the form of new album ‘Cold Summer.’

Boasting collaborations with the likes of Nicki Minaj, John Legend, YG, and Rick Ross, that set has earned him praise aplenty.

That Grape Juice caught up with the turn-up king to discuss the project, his rise to prominence, working on Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI,’ Beyonce, future plans, and much more.

Get to know DJ Mustard all the more after the jump…

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It’s almost time for Bruno Mars fans!

The funk connoisseur will hope to make it rain and reign on the charts with new album ’24k Magic,’ which arrives in stores tomorrow.

Since blazing back onto the scene with the LP’s title track last month, Bruno and co have been on an aggressive promotional push. One which has seen them hit many a stage in many a country.

It’s also seen him pose a-front of a number of publications – the latest being NME. Peep the cover above.

With more high-profile promo slots ahead (including this Sunday’s AMAs), all eyes will be on Mars’ sales come next week.

Pending then, watch him action below…

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As the New Year looms, so too do new horizons for R&B singer Monica.

Because, in a surprise announcement, the Grammy winner revealed today that she is leaving RCA Records – her label since the start of her career.

Full story below…

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It’s no simple task for one to obtain a chiseled physique like ‘Last Year Was Complicated’ crooner Nick Jonas, but he certainly makes it look so in the forthcoming issue of ‘Mens Fitness’ magazine (as we reported here).

But, for fans unwilling to wait until November 21st when the new issue of the mag hits shelves, you’re invited to take a sneak peek behind-the-scenes at the making of the sizzling shots.

See Jonas drop jaws below:

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