With a new album, wedding and baby on the way, it’s safe to say that R&B Queen Ciara hands are well and truly full.

Proving that pregnancy needn’t hinder one’s hustle factor, her continuous efforts to show up and show out for her ‘C Squad’ has seen them rise to become one of Pop’s fastest rising fan bases, despite a number of set-backs on the performer’s  journey.

Today, one member of that ‘base’ proved just how much he ‘rides’ for the ‘Fantasy’ maestra, when he unveiled a snap that’s seen him celebrated by some and mocked by others.

Why?

Dedication below…

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Is Ciara one of the hardest working women in show business? We’d say so.

Seemingly eager to continue working all throughout her Future-induced pregnancy, the Grammy winning R&B Queen spent yesterday supporting pal LaLa Anthony‘s ‘The Love Playbook‘ signing, doing so as she joins Epic records in creating a brand new album!

So, as to share her apparent joy with her ever loyal C-Squad, the heavily pregnant entertainer shared intimate snaps of both she and her bump with them hours ago.

A glowing Cici below…

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They share a dancer in Ashley Everett and a musical director in Kim Burse, but today- more than a week after celebrating the 56th annual Grammy awards- it’s good news Beyonce & Ciara find themselves dividing between themselves.

Why?

Full story below…

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He’s the 8-count crafting genius hailed by many as one of the greatest dancers to grace entertainment. We’re talking about Brian Friedman of course, responsible for the moves executed in Britney Spears‘ ‘Slave 4 U’, and Mya‘s ‘My Love Is Like...’, to name just two.

This year, he sets his sights on Ciara‘s would-be hit ‘Overdose’, developing choreography for the upbeat number and sharing it with the world via his official YouTube channel.

Is it any good?

You tell us below!

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Feel like partying? If so, feel free to swing by TGJ HQ today!

What we’re celebrating? The release of the very first song to be pulled from Ciara‘s forthcoming studio album, set for release later on this year and performed during her critically-acclaimed set at last night’s Grammy awards after-party.

Moving to say the very least, the number sees Ci bid adieu to light-heartedness found in the likes of ‘Work’ and  ‘I’m Out‘, and give her all to lyrics indicative of the growth she’s already showcased on the likes of ‘Sorry.‘

To put it simply, we’re in love with and hope the positive response this number will garner encourages the star to craft numbers just as applause-worthy.

Watch below…

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Looks like legendary ‘You’ve Got A Friend’ songstress Carole King has more than just a few friends in the music industry – as evidenced by the collection of the today’s biggest pop stars who gathered to honor her at L.A. Convention Center last night.

The Grammy winning songstress, named 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year, was tributed at the annual gala by the likes of Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Miguel, will.i.am, P!nk, and so many more.

Of course, as the annual homage is one of the must-see pre-Grammy events, it drew out a bevy of the industry’s top names like Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, Jason Mraz, Yoko Ono, Leann Rimes, Ciara, MC Lyte, and many more.  Check below to see if your fave was in attendance:

Your thoughts?

After a lengthy break on the bench, ‘TGJ Replay’ is back!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest retrospective segment – a written quest, if you will, to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.  Today we roll down memory lane to Urban princess Ciara‘s criminally underrated album ‘Fantasy Ride’…

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After standing at the forefront of Urban Pop circa 2003/2004 with their respective solo debuts, Beyonce & Ciara can now boast of careers that have brought them household name status and secure seats at Pop’s ever-changing dining table.

So, in recognising the achievements of her Sony sister, Ciara has revealed why she believes one can only be inspired by Beyonce, citing her ever-impressive hustle as the driving force behind her undying success.

Hit the 5 minute mark after the jump!

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Peace and positivity.

Watch enough interviews given by Southern belle Ciara, and one will soon find that the above is all the performer seeks to share with the world.

With this in mind, one shouldn’t be surprised to learn that her recent interview with ‘Huffington Post Live‘ brought with it a fresh batch of praise for Janet Jackson, the icon whose career has long been admired by the mild-mannered mother to be.

Why she believes Jackson is the best female artist to rock Pop’s scene?

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Arianna Huffington‘s ‘Huffington Post Live‘ welcomed the cool-spirited songbird that is Ciara to its home recently, inviting the ‘Get Up’ performer for an interview now available to peep right here on That Grape Juice.Net!

Armed with the recently released news of her pregnancy, the education-endorsing entertainer hit the spot to speak with Marc Lamont Hill, who quizzed her on the success of her Top 20 single ‘Body Party’, her forthcoming performance at the 56th annual Grammy Awards, and a career that continues to flourish with every passing year.

Her empowering words below…

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Ciara may be with child, but that hasn’t halted the star’s musical hustle.

During her pregnancy announcement on The View today, the dynamo diva revealed that she’s currently working on her sixth studio album with fiance and baby father Future.

And while little else was divulged about the hotly anticipated project, a nugget of interesting info was tucked into a new press release promoting her partnership with Degree deodorant.

See what we mean below…

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After months of speculation, it’s finally confirmed: Ciara is with child.

Details after the jump…

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