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Tinashe stepped out in style for Kode magazine’s 6th issue party hours ago.

The Urban Pop singer rubbed shoulders with many a rising star at the event as she continues to build material for her second studio album after the release of her latest single ‘All Hands on Deck’ which appears n her first album ‘Aquarius.

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Tinashe flexes her modelling muscles for Ralph Lauren this year.

Yes, after giving many a R&B upstart cause to pause and reflect on their careers the rising starlet gave them even more reason to envy her journey after she was handpicked by Ralph Lauren to lead their Denim and Supply fall campaign.

More on her model behaviour below…

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For more than a decade, Ciara has dazzled with her dynamic songs and dynamite stage presence.

Such traits were showcased in earnest this year with the arrival of the singer’s sixth studio album, ‘Jackie’ and its like titled tour – which played to sold-out venues across the US.

That Grape Juice caught up with the Grammy winner fresh from her electrifying performance at the 2015 Wireless Festival.

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to and CiCi approached all with confident candidness.

Watch above as the 29-year old dishes on her new video, ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love,’ upcoming US and international tour, “that” epic Janet Jackson tribute, teaming with Tinashe, Beyonce, and much more!

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Ciara’s new album, ‘Jackie,’ is out now!

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After dominating the dance-floor with hits such as ‘2 On’ and ‘All Hands On Deck,’ Tinashe has emerged as one of music’s hottest new commodities.

And though still working the promo trail for debut album ‘Aquarius,’ the 22-year-old is already hard at work on its follow-up with the likes of Dr. Luke and Max Martin.

That Grape Juice caught up with the name on everyone’s lips at the 2015 BET Awards, where she confirmed plans to release new music this year.

She also opened up about her spot on Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pinkprint Tour,’ as well as her desire to collaborate with the lady she honored on-stage Sunday night – Janet Jackson.

Check out our EXCLUSIVE chat with Tinashe above; an acapella also features.

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It was launched to celebrate the work of their mutual idol Janet Jackson.

Unfortunately, news that Ciara and ‘All Hands on Deck’ singer Tinashe would be teaming up to tribute the icon at this week’s BET Awards has sparked a battle between their respective fan bases on Twitter.

Why? Talk that Tinashe is underserving of the performance slot she’ll share with the ‘Body Party’ singer.

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After a shaky start on a live performance tip Tinashe has risen to become R&B’s leading starlets.

Yes, less than a year after her ‘2 On’-led arrival the ‘All Hands On Deck’ has given the world of music no choice but to sit up and pay attention with videos and performances that now rivals content unleashed by the likes of Rihanna and her soon-to-be collaborator Ciara.

Now watch the star do what she does best in the visual for the song ‘Cold Sweat.’

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2001 saw Pink, Mya and Usher tribute Janet Jackson during her ‘MTV Icon’ speical.

This year, the star will receive a special tribute put on by Tinashe, Jason Derulo…and Ciara.

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‘Obey Your Thirst‘ becomes ‘Obey Your Verse’ when Nas and Drake are in the mix.

Yes, the rappers have teamed up to support the beverage ‘Sprite’ and star in a brand new commercial endorsing the product and their critically acclaimed lyrical skills.

That isn’t all.

For, the company has released a number of special edition cans which feature some of their more memorable lines.

Will the ad below prompt you to pick one up?

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Potentially racist and homophobic remarks made by the rapper Iggy Azalea saw her forced to cancel her performance at a Pittsburgh gay pride event.

Now, after watching him ditch her arena tour, Nick Jonas has stepped in to replace her.

Good news for the singer’s fans below…

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She may be hard at work on her sophomore album, the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Aquarius,’ but that hasn’t stopped serial stageblazer Tinashe from delivering scorching performances of hits from her first project.

Proof was found this morning when she blew the roof off the ‘Good Morning America’ stage with her hit ‘All Hands On Deck.’ 

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‘All Hands on Deck’ diva Tinashe is entrusting her second album to some very capable hitmaking hands – Max Martin and Dr. Luke.

Sharing chart-topping names like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and many more between them, the duo have respectively baked up some of the 21st century’s biggest hits.  Now, as a recent interview with our buds at SPIN magazine indicates, it seems the ‘2 On’ singer is ready for a piece of the pie.

Giving fans a heads-up on the sonic direction of her sophomore effort, Tinashe talks going EDM for her next project, dishes on rumors she’ll be featured on Janet Jackson‘s comeback album, and more.

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Nicki Minaj has gone a long way to tease new music this week.

That’s right, after teaming up with Beyonce to deliver ‘Feeling Myself’ the ‘Truffle Butter’ spreader has used her Twitter account to spark rumours that she will be making sweet sounds with ‘Miss Amor’ maker Azealia Banks.

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