The cat it out of the bag!

R&B’s fierce feline Ciara is set to rock the cover of Shape Magazine‘s September 2015 issue.

Ahead of the big reveal, the ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’ belter is giving folk a behind the scenes look at the shoot, which looks all sorts of lush (as evidenced by the pic above).

The diva’s super svelte physique is the result of an intense fitness regime designed to re-sculpt her frame after giving birth to her son Future Zahir last May.

“Juicy Man,” as she affectionally calls him, weighed 9 pounds ten ounces when born – hence it’s little surprise why CiCi is keen to flaunt the fruit of her workout labour. Especially after losing the 60 pounds she gained during pregnancy!

Check out the sassy clip below…

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Following a brief rest on the bench, Cover Star is back.

Today’s spotlight is shined on New York resident Louka Madison, who raises the roof with a rousing rendition of  Lady Gaga’s 2013 hit ‘Do What U Want.’ 

Watch and be wowed below..

Bella! Bravo! Bellissimo!

Louka rocked that, showing great range, power, and – above all – control. She skilfully navigated her way through the song (which isn’t the easiest to sing), managing to be vocally engaging throughout and lacing her offering with unique riffs and runs post climax. Mother Monster would be proud.

For more on Louka, check out her YouTube channel here.

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FOX’s ‘Empire’ continues to grow larger by the day. Literally.

Chart-topper Pitbull has been confirmed as the latest name to join season 2 of the music drama.

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Seattle Seahawks star Russell Wilson is doing far more than rocking the National Football League with epic performances these days.

For, the philanthropic athlete has now found a friend in the world of fashion, topping ‘Vanity Fair’s 2015 International Best Dressed List.’

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Justin Bieber‘s manager Scooter Braun did his part to support Hillary Clinton‘s run for the U.S. presidency last night.

How? By holding a $2,700 per person fundraiser at his home to raise funds for her campaign as she gears up to take on rival Democrats and all the Republican party has to throw at her.

So, eager to throw their support behind the politician, Reality TV royal Kim Kardashian arrived with her husband Kanye West to strike a pose with her seemingly undisturbed by tabloid tornado swirling around her 17-year-old sister Kylie Jenner.

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Jordin Sparks‘ third third studio album ‘Right Here Right Now’ drops in a mere matter of weeks.

As such, the American Idol alum is allowing fans to tuck into what the long-awaited follow-up to 2009’s ‘Battlefield’ will be serving up comes its August 21st arrival.

Boasting a markedly more Urban sound, the latest track to be previewed from the project is the B.O.B assisted ‘Work From Home.’

Jordin’s mid-tempo groove awaits for you after the jump..

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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.

Now, let’s press play on ‘Disturbia,’ a #1 stunner from serial Barbadian hitmaker Rihanna.

Found on the re-release of her 2007 ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ project,  this week in 2008 the song’s ascension to the summit came as part of a summer long ‘musical chairs’ that saw she, gal pal Katy Perry, and rapper Lil Wayne consistently trade spots at the top and in other parts of the top 10.

Fans may remember after she enjoyed a brief run at #1 with her Ne-Yo-penned hit ‘Take a Bow,’ the song quickly bowed out of the top spot to be replaced by Wayne’s ‘Lollipop’ (which was quickly kissed goodbye by Perry’s ‘I Kissed A Girl’).

Songbird Perry, on the other hand, wasn’t so quick to give up her time on the perch:

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Rita Ora‘s blazing new single ‘Body On Me’ featuring Chris Brown scorched social media yesterday, trending for hours worldwide following its global debut.

And if the 24-year-old’s words on its accompanying video are anything to go by, the track’s visual will also set tongues wagging.

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With September fast approaching, so too is the season 2 premiere of ‘Empire.’

The Lee Daniels music drama struts back onto FOX on September 23rd and promises to deliver dynamite storylines as well as a host of appearances from some of Hollywood’s top names.

Indeed, the likes of Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys, Chris Rock, and Lenny Kravitz are confirmed to feature on the show’s sophomore run, while Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett, and Bryshere Gray all return as anchors.

Having generated hyper hype with a brief teaser, a new extended preview has been unveiled today.

Really, though, what are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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The Spice Girls are said to have reunited…without Victoria Beckham.

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It looks like a J. Cole-assisted music video was just what the doctor ordered for pop queen Janet Jackson.

Despite a quick slip out of the Hot 100 shortly after its debut, now – just two weeks after the diva unveiled the sleek visual for her long-awaited comeback single ‘No Sleeep’ – the tune’s been greeted with reawakened interest on the singles’ charts.

The rebound, fueled by its ongoing domination of rhythmic radio, has also been accompanied by a jump on virtually every applicable R&B chart:

• Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

• R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay

• R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs

• Hot R&B Songs

• Hot R&B Streaming Songs

• Adult R&B Songs

Now, find out where she landed on the Hot 100 this week:

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Following NeNe Leakes’ shock departure from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ last month, all eyes have been on what the reality star’s next move would be.

Fast forward a few weeks and not only is the 45-year-old readying a game show with Betty White, she’s also been announced as a guest host on E!‘s revamped ‘Fashion Police.’

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