Hardship.

It’s a word Fantasia is well versed in. For, the last few years have brought with them headlines that threatened her career.

However, today the American Idol alum has much to smile about following the impressive debut of her fourth studio album ‘Side Effects Of You’.

The ‘Lose To Win’ led set has been propped by a number of high-profile promotional stops, including Idol, Good Morning America, and The View; stops that have helped the LP make a strong debut on this week’s Billboard 200.

Find out how the Harmony helmed album fared after the jump…

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Janelle Monae is wasting no time revving up the campaign for new album ‘The Electric Lady’.

Last week saw the project’s lead single ‘Q.U.E.E.N’ unveiled, while today brought with it the video for the Erykah Badu featured cut.

Watch the eclectic clip after the jump…

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Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.  So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits.  Up next?  R&B triple threat Mya‘s critically acclaimed tertiary album ‘Moodring’…

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As far as her up tempos go, Rihanna has always struggled to execute the renditions of her cuts live half as well as well as she does in the studio.

However, the same can’t be said when it comes to her ballads or mid tempos. The proof of that pudding was showcased in the earlier part of last week, when she took her ‘Diamonds World Tour’ to Baltimore’s 1st Mariner Arena, and performed her Reggae kissed cut ‘No Love Allowed.

Watch her soar after the jump!

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Eve is back!

Eleven long years have passed since the fiery femcee blessed the industry with a studio album. However, next month sees the star open a new musical chapter with comeback LP ‘Lip Lock’.

In the making since 2007, the ‘She Bad Bad’ led project has survived two record deals and will finally arrive on the rapper’s independent imprint From The Rib Music on May 14th in the US. A European release is scheduled for later this Summer.

Watch above as Eve opens up on her hiatus, ‘Lip Lock’, labels, Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj, and more. As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to!

Your thoughts?

It’s finally here!!

After weeks of anticipation, Pop sensation Jason Derulo unveils the sizzling new video for his brand new single ‘The Other Side‘.

Showcasing moves we can’t wait to see executed live, the video is already one of our favorites to drop this year and has us hoping its supporting album and following singles are just as good.

Think we’re exaggerating?

Prepare to be wowed below!

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Alicia Keys touches down with the video for ‘New Day‘ today, undoubtedly eyeing a summer smash with the inspirational jam.

Lifted from her critically acclaimed project ‘Girl On Fire’, the video features footage from one of her sizzling live shows, and well executed choreography from the 14 time Grammy winner.

Meet an up tempo Keys below!

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Rihanna put her best foot forward last night, making her way to her regular haunt ‘Da Silvano’ with a friend in NYC.

Meeting members of her loyal fan base ‘The Navy’ as she stepped out of the Italian spot, ‘The Final Goodbye’ singer sported a pair of Tom Ford gladiator boots nights after serving another hit packed ‘Diamonds’ show, and hours after ROC sister Rita Ora enjoyed the company of Beyonce and Jay Z in London! (more…)

‘Special Delivery’ stunner Bridget Kelly lends her Grammy award winning skills to Luke James‘ ‘I.O.U‘ this week, months before she releases her hotly anticipated debut album.

Sexy, sultry and all flavours of soulful, Bridget’s contribution to the song has us hoping her first LP serves harmonies and melodies just as moving.

Seriously, if you don’t consider yourself a fan of the ROC belle now, you will by the time you finish playing the jam below…

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Peep these pics of ROC royals Rita Ora and Jay Z, partying it up after enjoying Beyonce‘s ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ tour at London’s 02 Arena.

Striking a pose with the mogul while out and about with gal pal Cara Delevingne, Rita’s sighting

More below!

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Seven albums in seven years. Say what you will about Rihanna, her face and name have become omnipresent in music.

And while some hail this as Pop dominance, others argue it evidence enough that she’s not vacating the spotlight because she can’t. Indeed for many, the Bajan bombshell almost needs to stay in faces because she’d be forgotten if she didn’t. Debates, debates, debates. Amidst them, reports suggesting that the 25-year-old will take a year off have surfaced.

Faced with the possible reality of a spell without Fenty, That Grape Juice hit the streets of Hollywood to find out what the masses feel about the matter.

Hit ‘PLAY’ to watch The Word On…Rihanna’s Rumored Break! Remember to ‘LIKE’ and subscribe.

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Taking to the streets of London-town, rapstress Eve unlocks a visual for the latest single from her May 14th due album ‘Lip Lock’.  Featuring fellow femcee Miss Kitty, see the duo in action below:

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