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!

Your thoughts?

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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Budding divas Fifth Harmony continued to bloom this week on the ‘Kelly & Michael’ show.

Normani, Dinah, Camila, and co rocked the house with a titillating performance of current single ‘Worth It,’ the third to be released from debut album ‘Reflection.’

It appears their recently wrapped tour has polished their collective stage blazing ability; indeed, this perhaps may serve as one of the quintets best televised showings yet.

Watch 5H heat up the stage below…

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The R&B superstar that is Tinashe joined Ty Dolla Sign and the ‘Fancy’ Charli XCX to perform their song ‘Drop that Kitty’ at this year’s MTV Movie Awards over the weekend.

How the trio fared?

Find out by hitting the play button below…

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Drake’s time at Coachella came armed with more than that kiss from Madonna.

For, it also came packaged with a brand new jam from the ‘Jungle’ creator named ‘My Side’, released before he goes out on the ‘Jungle’ tour with Future.

The song is one of two tracks set to appear on the physical version of his latest album ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’, due out April 21st.

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A mere matter of days remain until VH1 unleashes season 4 of ratchet reality staple ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.’

The latest instalment of the Mona Scott-Young production promises to serve up all sorts of drama – a point its latest sneak peek highlights in earnest.

Find out what the likes of Joseline, Mimi, Momma Dee, Erica, Stevie J, and co are up to this go round below…

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Ciara is breaking her silence.

The last few months have seen the singer in full-on promo mode for new album ‘Jackie,’ yet she’s been somewhat quiet about a number of topics – most notably the end of her relationship with rapper Future.

Today, all that that changed.

The ‘I Bet’ belter stopped by The Breakfast Club and readily spilled all.

For, while Charlamagne was not present, hosts DJ Envy and Angela Yee still stayed true to the show’s roots by asking the tough questions folk want answers to. And CiCi willingly obliged.

Watch below as Ms. Harris sounds off on her break-up, album sales, new music, Jermaine Dupri, and much more.

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