All roads lead to May 4th for R&B star Ciara.

The ‘I Bet’ belter will draw the curtain back on new album ‘Jackie,’ which struts into stores on said date.

To build buzz, the dynamo performer has lifted the lid on the LP’s packaging and accompanying photoshoot.

Looking all sorts of lush, the singer features 11 month old son Future Jnr in the snaps too.

Check out the fun-filled reveal below…

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The melodrama returns next Monday when ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ charges back onto the box.

VH1 promise ample action from the likes of Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez, Momma Dee, Scrappy, and co, who are now in their fourth season on the reality hit.

And while fans have been given a drip-drop taste of what to expect, the show’s newly released supertrailer re-affirms that this latest dose of guilty pleasure TV can’t be missed.

Check it out below…

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Cop a gander of Brandy!

The Vocal Bible serves a chapter and verse in fierce in new promotional snaps for her stint as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago.’

Set to kick off on April 28th, B-Rocka’s Broadway engagement will run for eight weeks, with the penultimate performance set for June 21st.

Click here for ticket details and peep another pic below

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Michelle Williams continues to spread the gospel with her inspirational hit ‘Say Yes.’

Fresh from rocking the 2015 Stellar Awards with Beyonce and Kelly Rowland, the vocal powerhouse performed the song solo tonight for President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at ‘The Gospel Tradition’ music celebration at the White House.

Watch below as Williams wows the Obamas, and many of the notable names in attendance with her spirited showing.

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Rihanna is making a hearty effort to clean up the cocaine rumors…yet is creating quite the mess in the process.

As reported, the star appears in a video ALLEGEDLY showing her taking an illegal substance.

With the footage having gone viral, Rih slammed the speculation by asserting she was rolling a spliff (ironic, as that’s also illegal, but we digress).

Clearly still annoyed, the 27-year-old embarked on a Instagram rampage and traded jibes with the uploader of the video – implying she would sue him…”for fun.”

The tea is poured below…

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With no new album in sight and an array of lukewarmly received singles, Rihanna has a lot on her plate these days. Yet, it appears drugs claims is something she will not be making space for.

As reported earlier today, the vocal fright was slammed by critics for ALLEGEDLY being seen to take a suspicious substance.

Hoping to quell the flames (and save her album sales), the 27-year-old took to Instagram to clap-back.

Her words below…

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Ciara gets her Amazonian on in a stunning new snap for new album ‘Jackie.’

The promotional image, which was unveiled by W Magazine, is the latest visual for the singer’s sixth studio album, which arrives May 4th via Epic Records.

Its unwrapping comes on the same day the diva announced the project’s official tracklist.

Next month is set to be a busy one for the performer; for, not only is ‘Jackie’ dancing into stores, Ci will be embarking on a US tour to support it from May 3rd. The trek’s Fillmore Silver Spring stop on May 9th will be aired live globally on Yahoo.

Exciting times!

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Tinashe isn’t the only R&B siren making major moves this week.

For, swinging into action with a brand new song is Tiffany Evans, making quite the splash with ‘Red Wine.’

The number appears on the singer’s forthcoming EP due out in May and follows the unveiling of the single ‘Baby Don’t Go‘ and its supporting video which featured Scandal’s Columbus Short.

Will Tiffany win over your support with her sweet new sound?

Sip ‘Wine’ below…

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Fans may be waiting with bated breath for ‘Pretty Girls,’ Britney Spears‘ forthcoming collabo with Iggy Azalea, but as a recent Marie Clarie feature shows, Azalea isn’t quite ready to stop talking about another big collab from her catalog – 2014 ‘megahit ‘Fancy’ featuring Charli XCX.

Scoring placement in their “Fresh Faces of 2015” line (which also features Zoe Kravitz and others), the Grammy-nominated rapstress dishes on hot topics like “body image,” opens up about her breast augmentation, and ‘Fancy’s enduring ‘cultural impact.’

Tuck in below for some interesting quotes from the mag, set to hit newsstands April 21st:

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Fans of rapper Nelly may have thought it was deja vu when they learned of his drug-related arrest this past weekend.

Indeed, just two years after being arrested for heroin and marijuana found on his bus, the 2000s hitmaker faced a similar fate in Tennessee recently when police found marijuana, ecstasy, and guns on his tour bus en route to Missouri.

After quickly being released on bond, his lawyer released a statement indicating confidence that he would be “cleared of all charges”  stemming from the incident.  Now, as a recent post to Instagram shows, Nelly shares his confidence.  Read his words below:

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Here at That Grape Juice, we’ve made no secret of our belief that Rihanna can and should be serving up better musically.

Yet, if new reports are to be believed, the star may have some cleaning up to do in her personal life too.

For, a new video has emerged showing the model ALLEGEDLY engaging with an undisclosed substance. Again, folks, ALLEGEDLY.

We must stress that there is presently NO confirmation as to what is taking place. But nonetheless, see for yourselves….

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Mo’Nique has been making many a headline of late, however the actress is ready to recast the spotlight on her Oscar winning talent.

April 24th will bring with it the theatrical release of her latest movie ‘Blackbird,’ which has had critics buzzing for months.

Produced by both Mo’Nique and Isaiah Washington (who also stars), the coming-of-age film focusses on the trials of seventeen year old Randy and his tense family life, hidden sexuality, and discovery of self.

That Grape Juice caught up with Mo’ to discuss the project, as well as the ‘blackballed’ controversy, ‘Empire,’ the strides of Black actresses, and much, much more. As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to.

Mo’Nique Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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