Love him or loathe him, Chris Brown continues to prove himself the preeminent male R&B artist of the 2010s – a feat underscored by the enduring success of his latest Hot 100 hit, ‘No Guidance.’

A collaboration with former nemesis Drake, the Vinylz-produced tune – which debuted at #9 upon its June 2019 premiere on the chart –  marked a personal milestone for Brown as it became his first top 10 hit (as a leader) since 2013’s ‘Loyal.’  

Now, it’s pressing its way toward #1 as the tally’s refreshed list shows ‘Guidance’ has danced its way into the top 5.

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Camila Cabello is keeping the new music flowing.

For, just weeks after dropping dual singles ‘Liar’ and ‘Shameless,’ the 22-year-old has announced that she’s on the cusp of dropping another record.

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The 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show will have the world watching for more reasons than usual.

For, beyond Jennifer Lopez and Shakira ending the drought of electrifying performers started by Justin Timberlake and continued by Maroon 5, it’ll be the first Halftime helmed by its new co-producers – Jay-Z and Roc Nation.

Now, with preparations under way, Hov is touching base with the key players involved.

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‘Dear White People’ will officially be back next year, for Netflix have renewed the dramedy for its fourth and final season.

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Ignominy has taken control of R.Kelly‘s life.

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A fight between Stacey Dash and her 15-year-old stepdaughter has placed the actress in an unfortunate legal mess.

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Michael B. Jordan and Rashida Jones are to thank for a brand new release named ‘61st Street.’

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Ciara‘s relationship with Nickelodeon continues to prove itself lucrative.

In addition to bringing down the house on the network’s ‘Kids Choice Sports’ ceremony in August (click here to watch), the Grammy winner – still hot on the promo trail in support of her latest album ‘Beauty Marks’ – is also set to leave her mark on both sides of the lens as executive producer and judge of Nick’s forthcoming reality talent series, ‘America’s Most Talented Family’ (click here to read more on that).

Ahead of its premiere, Ci was spotted electrifying the audience of ‘All That,’ the channel’s recently rebooted variety sketch show, with a rocking live rendition of her latest single, ‘Set.’

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Camila Cabello is lighting a match under new single ‘Liar.’

The track, which arrived alongside ‘Shameless,’ is the premiere taste of the singer’s upcoming sophomore album and follows chart-topping Shawn Mendes collaboration ‘Señorita.’

Today, she took front stage center on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and, backed by a full band, belted out the flavorsome jam.

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Mathew Knowles made headlines the world over yesterday when it was announced that he had been diagnosed with breast cancer and would be taking to Good Morning America to document his experience.

Moments ago, his interview with Michael Strahan aired and saw the music manager – and father to superstars Beyonce and Solange – disclose details.

During the emotional and insightful sit-down (which comes at the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month), Knowles revealed that blood specs of his shirt prompted him to get checked and eventually confirmed his diagnosis. A diagnosis Black men are more predisposed to.

Head below to see the the 67-year old explain why, despite having surgery in July and being in the clear, he has overhauled his entire approach to health and wants others to follow-suit.

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As self-made success stories go, few can rival the trail-blazing trajectory of Tyler Perry. Hence, few can argue with the mogul’s eligibility for a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Watched on by friends and family, the ‘Madea’ creator was formally honored with speeches from the likes of Kerry Washington and Kerry Washington –

He also took to the podium at the El Capitan Theater to reflect on his career – which continues to grow from strength to strength.

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Mariah Carey‘s 1994 yuletide album, ‘Merry Christmas,’ continues to be the gift that keeps on giving.

As if its annual domination of charts during the holiday season isn’t enough, its lead single – ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ – makes history almost every year for reaching new peaks over two decades after its premiere.  Now, just days after announcing a tour to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the set’s release (click here for dates), Carey’s unwrapped news ‘Christmas’ has yielded yet another historic achievement, courtesy of the RIAA.

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