Music lovers have finally said “thank u, next” to Ariana Grande‘s chart-topping megahit as, after 7 nonconsecutive weeks of reigning atop the Hot 100 (as we reported here), the diva’s been ousted by another female Pop force:  Halsey.

Dethroning Grande with her hit ‘Without Me,’ Halsey earns her first chart-topper as a lead act, second overall (the first came courtesy of her guest role on ‘Closer’ by The Chainsmokers).  In addition to becoming only the 9th female artist to notch multiple #1 singles this decade (Rihanna – 9, Katy Perry – 8, Taylor Swift – 5, Adele – 4, Cardi B – 3, Kesha – 3, P!nk – 3, Britney Spears – 3), the singer’s done so with a little help from friend Justin Timberlake.  As her cut, ‘Without Me,’ features interpolations of Timberlake’s Timbaland-produced hit, ‘Cry Me a River,’ the song lists JT as a co-writer and thereby sees him credited by Billboard with another #1 to his name.  The move brings his career total to 6 chart-toppers to date.

Curious to see who joins Halsey, Ariana, and Justin (for all intents and purposes) in the top 25 this week?  Look inside to see:

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Jacquees, self-proclaimed King of R&B (of his generation), is looking to royally delight fans with live offerings of cuts found aboard his debut studio album, ‘4275,’ with a like-titled North American tour.

Touching every corner of the United States over 23 dates, ‘Quees will be bringing his eee’s and mixed reviewed remixes to the likes of Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping up in Silver Spring, MD on March 3.

Curious to see if he’ll be making a pit stop in a city near you?  Look inside for official dates:

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The “King of Rock N’ Roll” Elvis Presley lives on courtesy of an NBC all-star tribute that will see some of music’s biggest and shakers pay homage to the music royal’s biggest hits.

Calling on names like Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Carrie Underwood, Post Malone, and more,  the music special will be a two-hour broadcast honoring the King’s ’68 Comeback’ special.

Curious to know the full lineup?  Look inside:

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Should one search for an image of the R&B group Destiny’s Child & R. Kelly they’d find that there are few…if any at all.

Why, you ask? Beyonce‘s parents, and the steps they took to shield the band from the alleged paedophile after learning of his ties to the late singer Aaliyah.

A stunning revelation from Mathew Knowles below…

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Zayn may not have zoomed to the top of the charts with sophomore album ‘Icarus Falls,’ but he continues to keep the visual content a’coming.

The latest in a lengthy list of videos was unleashed moments ago in the form of ‘Satisfaction.’

True to his trademark, the clip skews cinematic. Check it out below…

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Check out Jennifer Lopez a-front of the February issue of Harper’s Bazaar!

The multi-talented diva has amassed 30 years in showbiz and shows no signs of slowing.

Last month brought with it the release of her latest movie ‘Second Act,’ which – as the weeks progress – is proving to be a sleeper hit.

Never one to avoid heavy press activations, J.Lo is continuing her promo run post the holidays with this hyper-hot shoot lensed by Camila Akrans.

More slayage awaits after the jump…

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The walls are closing in on R. Kelly now that prosecutors have urged his victims to step forward with the evidence they have.

Full story below…

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Armed with the momentum of five Grammy nominations, rising star H.E.R showed and proved why her name is on the lips of many last night on ‘The Late Late Show Starring James Corden.’

Backed by a full band, the soulful songstress rocked out to ‘Carried Away’ – which is lifted from her latest EP ‘I Used To Know Her – Part 2.’

Watch the seismic talent in action after the jump…

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Teyana Taylor‘s ‘KTSE’ may have been the victim of Kanye West’s irrational release strategy, but the R&B performer is soldiering on.

Keeping video content a’coming, the star will unveil the project’s latest – ‘WTP’ – next week and has hatched a teaser trailer to amplify buzz.

Matching the song’s sonics, its accompanying visual will see Taylor embrace the ballroom scene and vogue like her campaign depended on it (which it kind of does).

Check it out below…

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Diggy Simmons has thoughts and feelings to share.

Thoughts and feelings, inspired by his recent trip to Ghana.

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As the January 18th release date of his 7th album approaches, expect Future to go into overdrive in support of the LP.

Less than a week after unveiling the visual to its latest single, ‘Crushed Up’ (click here to watch), the 35-year-old’s finally lifted the lid on album particulars including title (‘The Wizrd’), album cover (seen above), and more.

If that’s not enough, fans will get to see him like never before in the Apple Music-sanctioned behind the scenes documentary.  Produced by Mass Appeal, the forthcoming flick will give viewers a taste of the emcee’s personal life, how he balances success and fame with parenthood, and so much more.

Look inside for details:

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Despite the continued odds stacked against her, Iggy Azalea consistently proves herself a fighter.  The trait undoubtedly comes as most pleasing to the rapper’s faithful fan base, affectionately called #Azaleans, as they’ve patiently awaited news on the 28-year-old’s official sophomore album.

Originally titled ‘Digital Distortion,’ the LP and all its content were scrapped amidst label drama that led Azalea to release an EP, 2018’s ‘Survive the Summer,’ as a mean to tide fans over until more news on the follow-up to 2014’s ‘New Classic’ arrived.

Taking to Twitter Tuesday (January 8), the rapstress not only confirmed she is hard at work with Cardi B‘s ‘Bodak Yellow’ producer J. White on the new project, but that it is her best work to date!  Details inside:

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