Taylor Swift‘s no stranger to seeing her name penciled in Billboard Hot 100 history books.

As if holding the record for most career top 10 debuts of any artist as well as being the only female artist to dethrone herself from the #1 spot weren’t enough, now she’s added a new accomplishment to her endless list of achievements.  A week after her newest single, ‘Me!’ (featuring Brendon Urie), debuted at #100 on the tally based on airplay alone, the tune finds itself at #2 on this week’s refreshed charts.

And, while unable to unseat the reigning champ Lil Nas X, the jump gave Swift another distinct honor:  the biggest position jump in Hot 100 history.  Coming as her 23rd Hot 100 hit, ‘Me!’ also helped the singer tie Whitney Houston‘s all-time top 10 record.

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Rolling Stone has its eye on Billboard’s crown!

A full report on the publication’s plans to shake the industry up below…

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For many, Madonna is the Queen of Pop. It’s natural, then, that her opinion was sought on the King Of Pop Michael Jackson in light of disparaging accusations screened in what some have deemed a “mockumentary.”

Ever outspoken, Madge didn’t shy away from the topic when quizzed during a recent interview with British Vogue to promote her new album ‘Madame X’ (due June 14th).

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Ciara is strutting with a purpose to the May 10th release of new album ‘Beauty Marks.’

The set serves as CiCi’s seventh studio effort and is her first to be released under her new imprint – also named Beauty Marks (Entertainment).

Fresh from slaying the 2019 MET Gala, the singer stopped by the Elvis Duran radio show to dish on the ‘Level Up’ led LP, taking the helm of her career, husband Russell Wilson, and more.

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Cardi B has revealed that she has gone under knife to elevate her aesthetic.

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If a claim made by a distressed American woman is anything to go by Chris Brown is on his way to putting Harry Potter out of business.

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It’s official!

After ample teasing, Justin Bieber has confirmed that he is indeed teaming with Ed Sheeran.

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VH1 celebrated Mother’s Day early last night with their third annual ‘Dear Mama’ special.

The show, which saw a number of notable names honor their moms, also brought with it special performances.

Ashanti honored matriarchs with a medley of her hits, H.E.R electrified with ‘A Song For You,’ SWV soared and were followed by Shai sung their signature single ‘If I Ever Fall In Love.’ Elsewhere Monica serenaded with ‘Angel’ and ‘Angel Of Mine.’ R&B crooner Luke James showed up and showed out with ‘Reasons’ and ‘Shining Star.’

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As a Roc-A-Fella act,  Teairra Mari had the world at her feet. However, instead of stacking hits, these days she wracking up legal bills thanks to 50 Cent.

The pair have been locked in a wrangle over her claims of his involvement in the leaking of  an intimate tape online. When her case against him collapsed, the rapper saw his request for Mari to pay his legal fees granted. A move which has reheated their social media spars.

And while, on the surface putting on brave face and playing petty-for-petty with the G-Unit general, Mari was much more sombre when discussing the matter on The Breakfast Club. 

Chatting with Charlamagne, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy, the ‘Love & Hip-Hop Hollywood’ star laid bare her side of the story.

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With the advent of the internet, the music industry has been shapeshifting at a rapid rate. And these days, streaming is its key driver.

The interconnected nature of modern technology has bulldozed geographical barriers and facilitated the formation of global villages. Not just socially, but musically.

To reflect this, Billboard have announced the creation of an all-new chart – the Billboard Global 100.

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R&B bad boy Chris Brown has good news for his faithful followers (affectionately christened #TeamBreezy).

Just days after confirming his new album, ‘Indigo,’ will feature a whopping 30 tracks in celebration of his 30th birthday (May 5), the Grammy winner’s finally confirmed the long-awaited date of the LP’s arrival in stores.

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For fashionistas and fashion forward fellows, “fashion’s biggest night out” – better known as the Met Gala – is easily the most wonderful time of year.

A  costume party that doubles as a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City, the outing is an annual assembly of Hollywood’s “who’s who” to show off some truly outrageous and over-the-top ensembles courtesy of top named and well respected designers.  As history has seen jaws dropped courtesy of gowns adorned by the likes of Rihanna, Beyonce, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, and many more, this year’s exhibition – christened ‘Camp: Notes on Fashion’ – promises no different.

Hosted by eccentric Pop diva Lady Gaga, the theme is reportedly inspired by a 1964 essay by famed novelist and filmmaker Susan Sontag that defines the term “camp” as “love of the unnatural: of artifice and exaggeration.”

Mother Monster wasted no time embracing this, premiering a four-in-one ensemble!

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