‘Heaux Tales’ – the latest entry in the discographic story of prized R&B songstress Jazmine Sullivan – arrived January 8, coming as her first body of work released since 2015’s ‘Reality Show.’

Housing the critically acclaimed cuts ‘Pick Up Your Feelings,’ ‘Lost One,’ ‘Girl Like Me’ (featuring GRAMMY-winning singer H.E.R.), and more, the 14-track conceptual project pounced to the top of multiple real-time sales tallies despite minimal promotion (as we reported here).

Now at the midway point of its inaugural sales week, industry analysts have lifted the lid on their official prediction of how those sales (alongside streaming figures) will tally by the end of that tracking period. And, if the data is to be believed, fans apparently couldn’t wait to get their hands on new music from the diva!

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It’s true:  ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ hitmaker Shakira has sold 100% of her music publishing rights – a treasure chest comprising 145 songs including global hits ‘Hips,’ ‘Whenever, Wherever,’ ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),’ ‘She Wolf,’ and more.

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Nearly 20 years after the release of her debut single, Jhené Aiko – the self-proclaimed ‘P*$$Y Fairy’ – is being granted long overdue industry acclaim.

After ending 2020 as the year’s best-selling female R&B release, ongoing success at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) suggests Aiko’s third album – ‘Chilombo’ – is set to keep the wins rolling in 2021.

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New SZA could be on the way very soon.

For, the songstress revealed on Twitter that her most recent single – ‘Good Days’ – has inspired her to finish her sophomore album.

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Lana Del Ray is not holding back.

The ‘Let Me Love You Like A Woman’ songstress appeared on BBC Radio 1 to promote her new album, ‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club.’ While there she did not shy away from the recent capitol riots in the US and said that “the madness of Trump needed to happen” for America to change.

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Ciara kicks off her 2021 a’front of SELF Magazine.

Beyond styling, smizing, and stunning in the Travis Matthews lensed shoot, CiCi opened up in earnest about her current life within her accompanying feature.

Indeed, she dished on being pregnant with son Win during the pandemic and what giving birth was like under lockdown conditions.

She also spilled on how she keeps her relationship with Russell Wilson healthy and mutually fulfilling.

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s career could have looked very different.

For, the ‘Body’ rapper’s audition tape for ‘Love & Hip Hop’ has been released by VH1.

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Concerns are rising for rapper Azealia Banks.

For, in a shocking move, she has dug up her dead cat, cooked it, with presumed intent to eat the creature.

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Justin Bieber‘s earned yet another top 10 debut courtesy of his latest single, ‘Anyone.’

The Monsters & Strangerz-produced tune – which premiered January 1 – comes as the latest release from his yet titled sixth studio album, the follow-up to 2020’s Billboard 200 chart-topping ‘Changes.’

Having already assisted its predecessors – ‘Holy’ (#3 peak) and ‘Lonely’ (#14 peak) – to top 20 status on the Hot 100, the singer’s dedicated fans, affectionately called #Beliebers, are proving they are more than ready for the new LP by lifting its latest tune to similar heights on the tally.

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Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige sent her fans into a royal frenzy with snaps she uploaded to her official Instagram handle Monday (January 11) in celebration of her 50th birthday.

Striking sultry poses under the lens of famed photographer Robert Ector, the bikini-clad diva shined in a golden two-piece set a-front a beautiful beach backdrop.

Looking like a million bucks, the pics were uploaded alongside the apt caption, “where the money resides” (a nod to the popularized catchphrase of a recently gone-viral Honda car salesman Durell Smylie).

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His GRAMMY-winning wife Letoya Luckett may have soared to the top of R&B charts with her hit ‘Torn,’ but it appears Tommicus Walker is the one living up to its title as he battles whispers their recently announced divorce is due to his rumored infidelity.

Fans of the ‘Family Hustle’ couple know Tommicus – just two months before the birth of his second child with Luckett –  made headlines in August 2020 when an Instagram model came forward with photos alleging she was his “side chick.”

The Walkers seemed to be weathering that storm until the top of 2021 when Letoya took to social media to announce their split.

Now, her soon-to-be-former-husband is hitting back – not only claiming he never wanted divorce but also assuring the naysayers the separation isn’t due to extramarital affairs.

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‘Pretty Girl Rock’ performer Keri Hilson rocked headlines over the weekend when she criticized a number of social media outlets’ decision to ban President Donald Trump from their respective platforms after he reportedly incited the recent insurrection executed by a mob of his supporters.

The GRAMMY nominee took to social media to suggest his digital silencing was ‘dangerous’ and an infringement of his rights to free speech – a notion that set off a fiery backlash.

As her comments fueled debate among her followers and social media users at large, Hilson chimed in to further explain her stance with hopes of offering clarity.

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