Despite the chart misstep that was the Normani-assisted ‘Diamonds’ (click here to read more), Megan Thee Stallion‘s proving her shine on the Hot 100’s far from dimmed.

Case in point?  The commercial response to her latest single, ‘B.I.T.C.H.’

Produced by Detroit hitmaker Helluva, the song – which conceptually and sonically interpolates elements from Tupac’s ‘Ratha Be Ya N*gga’ – serves as the lead single from the Houston hottie’s highly anticipated debut studio album, ‘Suga.’ Released January 24, ‘B.I.T.C.H.’ (thanks to a handsome mix of streaming and digital downloads) premiered in the top 40 of this week’s refreshed Hot 100.

In fact, the #31 opening comes as a career milestone for the 24-year-old as it’s her highest solo debut on the tally to date.  As we extend our congratulations, look inside to see where she landed and who joined her on this week’s TGJ Chart Check:

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Super Bowl LIV is proving itself to be the gift that keeps on giving; just ask its halftime show performers – Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.

As we previously reported, the latter – just a day after the event – saw her name atop iTunes real time sales charts with hits ‘Whenever, Wherever,’ ‘Hips Don’t Lie,’ and more.  Unseating some of today’s top hits (including numbers from Taylor Swift, Roddy Ricch, and more), the commercial response to her hip-winding performance Sunday night (February 2) even left Lopez’s hits in the dust as those tunes (i.e. ‘Waiting for Tonight,’ ‘On the Floor’) were found on the sales tally’s lower end.

Conversely, reports now reveal fans of the ‘I’m Real’ star – affectionately called #JLovers – are really showing their love via streaming services.  There, she’s outpacing her Colombian co-star by a considerable margin.

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Just a month after kicking the new year off with new song, ‘Eleven’ (click here to listen), Urban Pop crooner Khalid is back with its follow-up, ‘Know Your Worth.’

Like his Grammy-nominated cut, ‘Talk,’ ‘Worth’ sees the Texas native unite with production duo Disclosure.  Unlike ‘Talk,’ ‘Worth’ is an uplifting tune which sets out to encourage listeners to believe in themselves.

“You don’t know your worth/ All the things I know that you deserve/ Say it’s not real if it doesn’t hurt/ Find someone you know will put you first/ Find someone who loves you at your worst,” he croons on the chorus.

Hear the song in full inside:

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Janet Jackson is set to make her return to TV next week!

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With the world still catching its breath from Jennifer Lopez and Shakira‘s scorching Super Bowl Halftime Show, both ladies are providing insights into their respective processes.

In new behind the scenes offerings, J.Lo and Shaki offer up candid looks at the choreography, fashion, and pre-stage moments that rendered their spectacle one for the history books.

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Janet Jackson is making her return to the stage.

As buzz about new music intensifies, the Queen of Pop has been revealed as a headliner at the 2020 Cincinnati Music Festival.

The annual extravaganza, which takes place close to the Ohio River, serves as one of North America’s most magnetic R&B gigs.

And this years line-up more than illustrates this.

For, joining Jackson on the bill as Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Tank, The O’Jays and many more.

Head below to find out who else will be rocking the Paul Brown Stadium on across July 23rd-25th…

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Tinashe is taking her new album on the road!

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That Rihanna reign just won’t let up!

Moments ago, organizers for the 51st Annual NAACP Image Awards announced that the multi-hyphenate star will be the recipient of the President’s Award at the ceremony later this month.

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Megan Thee Stallion made all sorts of headlines when she took to Instagram coupled up with rapper G-Eazy.

The ‘No Limit’ MC, who himself was a hot topic due to ex Halsey lashing a fan for screaming his name at her show, was visibly enarmored with the Houston native – kissing her neck…and ear…for all to see.

Naturally, speculation of a romance ignited – with millions chiming in.

However, Hot Girl Meg is quelling the flames of debate by setting the record straight.

Her words below…

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Nicki Minaj has been on a hiatus of sorts, but that looks set to end. Because Onika has previewed hot new music.

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Chris Brown‘s lawyers have dropped him as the legal case over a rape said to have taken place in his home intensifies.

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Taylor Swift accompanied the premiere of her highly anticipated documentary – ‘Miss Americana’ – with the release of new song, ‘Only the Young.’

Tied exclusively to the film, the tune echoes the “political awakening” the diva documented in the Netflix original special and references everything from Election night 2016, fights for equality, and a number of other events that have rocked the U.S. political climate over the past few years.

“They’re not gonna help us/Too busy helping themselves/They aren’t gonna change this/We’re going to do it ourselves,” she sings, backed by a children’s choir.

Quickly jetting to #1 on iTunes after its debut (where it remained for the weekend until unseated by Shakira‘s 2001 hit ‘Whenever, Wherever’ as we reported here), look inside to listen:

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