Peep ‘Epic’ star Ciara,posing it up with label boss LA Reid and acclaimed producers ‘Da Internz‘.

Unveiled by the duo minutes ago, the snap comes days after the singer announced the name of her new studio album and its lead single- ‘One Woman Army‘ and ‘Sweat‘.

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Get ready!  The comeback is upon us…

‘1, 2 Step’ singer Ciara is looking to step her way back onto a screen (and radio) near you!  Already sending fans into a frenzy with the announcement of her forthcoming ‘Epic’ release ‘One Woman Army’ and its lead single ‘Sweat’, the Atlanta dance machine is pushing that hype into overdrive by releasing new promo pics via her Twitter.

Lending the message to her ever faithful ‘CSquad’, the Crunk N’ B royal captioned:

 

Needless to say, we’re just itching to find out what Cici is cooking up! Get into the patriotic princess below:

Thanks @CiMaejorCBSongz

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Last night saw Ciara unveil the name of her new LP ‘One Woman Army‘.

Now peep her share more on the long awaited project via MTV today, below…

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Following a lengthy spell of silence and suspicion, R&B star Ciara has lifted the curtain on the title of her 5th studio album.

The moment, which also saw the singer gift the world the title of the project’s lead single too, came during an MTV press run today for new movie ‘That’s My Boy’ – the Adam Sandler comedy the 26 year old cameo’s in.

What are you waiting for? The goodies (cheesy we know) await after the jump!

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It goes without saying that we love  our divas we do here at  That Grape Juice. So  imagine our excitement when 2008 brought with it the ‘Artists Stand Up to Cancer’ project and its larger-than-life line up.

Helmed by the legendary combo of L.A. Reid and Babyface, ‘Just Stand Up!’ was released released in August 2008 as part of the ‘Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C)’ charity / cancer research campaign. Fronted by somewhat of a “super-group”, consisting of Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Natasha Bedingfield, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Carrie Underwood, Keyshia Cole, LeAnn Rimes, Ashanti and Ciara; this project was many a fan’s dream come true… or worst nightmare.

The single achieved moderate success in the US where it peaked at the 11th position of the Billboard Hot 100 and was also popular in Canada where it reached at #10 on the official charts. It was a Top 40 hit in the UK (#26) and in Australia (#39)

Following the initial buzz of the recorded track, the featured artists assembled to perform the cut live during the ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ TV special; a huge feat in itself given the schedules of the largely A-list line-up. And while Etheridge, Crow and Rimes couldn’t hit the stage, the stars (who were joined by replacement Nicole Scherzinger) put on quite the show.

While staged for an amazing cause, any such showing, naturally, calls for comparison. We’re sure you know we feel nailed it vs those who sounded like they were gargling concrete; but we want to know what you think:

Who did best?
Who should have stayed?
Where was Ciara?

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Ciara is back! Well, almost…

This week saw dance auditions and rehearsals commence for her hotly anticipated comeback video. A fact which serves as an emphatic response to any doubt surrounding how supportive her new label Epic are of the single and the project moreover. Indeed, common-practice sees labels throw out singles, gauge a response, and then proceed with videos. However, LA Reid and co are powering ahead full-steam.

Add to this the wholly positive feedback That Grape Juice has heard about the album from highly placed sources (word is, it’s essentially finished), and the climate for a plausible Ciara comeback couldn’t be better. Or could it?

As her weekly trending topics on Twitter highlight, there remain a sizeable sect of folk keen to see her “win”. Yet, there too exists those who can’t wash-out the taste of 2010’s ‘Basic Instinct’ or 2009’s ‘Fantasy Ride’ – the latter of which is criminally underrated. Alas, we digress…

Ever keen to pierce through the smoke and mirrors, That Grape Juice wants to know, then…

Are YOU anticipating Ciara’s comeback?

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It’s been a long time coming- but Ciara is on her way back to the charts.

For today, in preparation for her forthcoming album, the ‘Ride’ star was snapped on her way out of  a dance rehearsal, alongside close friend/creative force Jamaica.

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It was perhaps the worst kept “secret” in recent memory; however today has finally seen it confirmed that Ciara and Jennifer Lopez  have indeed signed with Epic Records.

Details below…

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With a new album and movie on the way, many are hoping 2012 is nothing short of ‘Epic’ for Ciara.

Starring in Adam Sandler‘s ‘That’s My Boy‘ this summer, her fifth LP is set to follow shortly- heavily anticipated by her fans and naysayers alike.

So in support of the new campaign, she spoke on its premise this week, branding it ‘fun’.

Her thoughts below…

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Get a load of Ciara, at the grand opening of Valentino‘s flagship store on Rodeo Drive last night.

Dressed in black and sporting what she is hoping will become her signature look, she enjoyed the company of creative force Carlos Souza and if reports are to be believed- Kim Kardashian.

More below…

Many thanks to RU!

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R&B star Ciara was all smiles last night as she enjoyed the Raptors vs Knicks game at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Casual and laid-back, she appeared to be in good spirits.

Let’s just hope she’s slam dunked the new material she’s been cooking up for her 5th studio album. For, which ever way it’s spun, her career is several points down in the 4th quarter. That said, she has it her arsenal to stage a last-minute, yet hard-hitting comeback (see: LA Reid, new label Epic…and her own talent!)

In any case, peep more pics below…

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R&B star Ciara is fully embracing her blonde bombshell status.

Taking to Twitter today, Epic Records‘ newest signee shared these modelesque snaps.

Sporting a modified “sweep”, the 26 year old looked all sorts of fierce.

That said, we are gonna need to see more of these “playful” shots coming from the recording studio, though. And that’s not jumping on the “she needs to stop posing and get back to work” bandwagon. No. For, I fully believe she and mentor LA Reid are  deliberately playing coy in somewhat of a “calm before the storm” setup. However, coming off her last outing, one has to question if she can go “go ghost” when shoppers went all sorts of “Casper” on her when ‘Basic Instinct’ dropped.

We feel she’s about to bring the heat. She and her team just needs to remind everyone of that too.

In any case, peep another pic below…

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