Chris Brown is the owner of a slew of new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Boasting 26 new or upgraded plaques for hits spanning all the way from his self-titled debut album to his most recent chart-topper, 2019’s ‘Indigo,’ the update pushed the GRAMMY winner’s cumulative certified career sales total so high he is now the highest certified male R&B singer of the digital age.

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Nicki Minaj is standing her ground.

Taking to Instagram Live, Minaj and Jesy Nelson discussed their song ‘Boyz.’ However, during their conversation, Minaj went on a rant about Little Mix member Leigh-Anne Pinnock after Pinnock allegedly urged an influencer to do a video over Nelson blackfishing.

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‘Dilemma’ rapper Nelly has had just that on his hands with former friend/St. Lunatic groupmate, Ali.

The two made headlines in the past for a dispute stemming from Ali’s belief that Nelly (born Cornell Haynes Jr.) ‘hustled the group’ out of airtime and finances in their heyday, an accusation the latter vehemently denied.

And while some thought the beef between Ali and the ‘Hot in Herre’ hitmaker had cooled, the former – after clocking what he perceived as a subliminal diss – took to Instagram Monday (October 11) to lay out even more allegations against Haynes, including claims he acted as the star’s ghostwriter for his now Diamond-certified debut album, ‘Country Grammar.’

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Wizkid has ample cause for celebration today.

For, the star’s summer scorcher ‘Essence’ has blazed its way into the top 10 of the Billboard 100 on the cusp of winter.

In the process, the Tems-assisted jam has earned the Afrobeats titan a career milestone.

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Drake has had many reasons to celebrate, but the birthday of his beloved son Adonis likely sits atop of the pack.

The Canadian rapper pulled out all the stops to mark the youngster’s 4th birthday.

For, hosted an action-packed party adventure for Adonis – who he shares with French model Sophie Brussaux.

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Shakira is staying busy.

For, the ‘She Wolf’ songstress is teasing the potential of new music to come.

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Taylor Swift has a reason to celebrate.

The ‘Love Story’ songstress has just scored a second week at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ and has created a new record along the way.

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Michael Jackson‘s eldest son Prince has offered a candid response to the comparisons between his legendary late father and contemporary chart-topper Drake. 

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Lil Nas X may be in the thick of promotional for his debut album ‘Montero,’ but it appears he has major collaborations on the mind.

And it could be an apt time too, given that the star recently revealed that a deluxe edition of his hit-filled LP is in the works as well as a brand new project.

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From The Vault journeys back to the year 1993, when a then up-and-coming artist was starting out a promising career.
Today’s pick is ‘Another Sad Love Song’ by the mighty Toni Braxton.

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Halsey is sizzling with their latest performance.

The singer stopped by last night’s episode of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ where they performed their songs ‘I Am Not A Woman, I Am A God’ and ‘Darling.’ 

For their performance of ‘Darling,’ they were joined by former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham.

Their appearance on the Kim Kardashian-hosted episode marked the fourth time they have performed for the show.

Both ‘Darling’ and ‘I Am Not A Woman, I Am A God’ appear on Halsey’s latest album, ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power.’ The project was produced by Nine Inch Nails‘ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

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Jesy Nelson has a hit on her hands.

For, the singer is off to a strong start in the United Kingdom.

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