Something very interesting happened on iTunes last week.

What it was? Well, after watching all of the releases Lil’ Kim launched following her departure from Atlantic Records sink commercially, last week saw a number of the brilliant performer’s older material make a miraculous return and soar into the iTunes Albums Chart.

Interesting, as all of this happened in the same week her nemesis Nicki Minaj dropped her latest album ‘Queen.’

Only right then, with her digital gains in mind, that Kim fans expect the LPs to move enough units to make major waves on the Billboard 200.

Alas, they haven’t…and it’s left many of them confused.

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Janet Jackson was the picture of perfection when she took to ‘TRL’ recently to celebrate the release of her Daddy Yankee-assisted new single, ‘Made For Now.’

Using the platform to give the visual its television premiere just hours after it stormed the net, the visit was also accompanied by a lengthy sitdown with host Sway Calloway that saw her discuss how the song and video came to be, other new music happenings, her critically acclaimed ‘State of the World’ tour, and a heartfelt conversation surrounding her thoughts on racism, police brutality, gun violence, and so much more.

Did you miss any of the action when it aired on MTV?  Fret not, we’ve got you covered:

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Welcome to The Sip episode 15 on That Grape Juice!

In our new podcast series, hosts PatricklySpeakn and StephYoungMC run down the latest entertainment news from TGJ and beyond.

This week Danity Kane announce their reunion, Cardi B sets a VMAs return, Normani levels up with Puma, and Lady Gaga teases newness. All this and much more.

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Following a rollercoaster 18 months, Ariana Grande has poured ‘Sweetener’ into the musical landscape.

The set, which serves as her fourth studio offering, is her first body of work since the 2017 bombing that took place at the Manchester stop of her ‘Dangerous Woman Tour.’ An incident that saw 22 lives lost.

Helmed largely by Pharrell Williams, the collection was preceded by singles ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ and ‘God Is A Woman.’ Features on the 15-song set include Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott. 

So how it shaping up retail? The first week predictions are in and hold the answer.

Head below for more…

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Nicki Minaj may be assert her ‘Queen’ status on her new album of the same name, but she has to settle for second place on the Billboard 200.

For, per the final US sales tally, the ‘Chun-Li’ led set has been been beaten by the second week sales of Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’ album.

Dive below for details and digits…

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Janet Jackson kicked off a colossal week of promotion for new single ‘Made For Now’ – her hyper-hot comeback jam featuring Daddy Yankee. 

And while the track serves as the first taste of fresh material from the Queen of Pop in three years, it’s also the first fruit from her brand new record deal.

More on Jackson’s new label home and imminent music plans below…

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Stefflon Don unleashes her ‘Secure’ mixtape this week and continues its push with the debut of the video for ‘Pretty Girl.’

The Tiggs Da Author assisted cut has been paired with a school-themed visual – which sees XXL Freshman Steff star as the new “it” girl.

Like her current quest for global domination, she’s tasked with winning over sceptics.

Did she manage to? Watch the video below to find out…

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Janet Jackson is wasting no time lighting the match on promotion for new single ‘Made For Now’ featuring Daddy Yankee.

Unleashed today, the song is rocking iTunes. But never one to rest on her laurels or legacy, Ms. Jackson took front stage-center on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to render the song’s first live performance.

An epic, all-out-affair, Janet, Yankee, and a troop of dancers delivered a grand spectacle – one worthy of an award show.

Peep the performance below…

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Calvin Harris links up with Sam Smith for his next hopeful hit ‘Promises.’

After detonating dynamite smash ‘One Kiss’ with Dua Lipa, the Scottish star is wasting no time conjuring up another big banger.

Unveiled today, the club jam arrives amidst Smith’s promotion for current album ‘The Thrill Of It All.’ And though a marked departure from that project’s sound, it’s not the first time the soulful crooner has dabbled in more Dance-driven sounds (see: ‘Latch’).

How did it sound? Listen below and let us know…

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Not even 24 hours after releasing her long-awaited new single ‘Made For Now,’ the first lift from her yet-titled follow-up album to 2015’s ‘Unbreakable,’ pop icon Janet Jackson’s returned to familiar territory on the charts:  the top spot.

Having just unveiled its Dave Meyers-directed music video at 12a EST, the song’s skipped over the day’s top hits (i.e. Cardi B’s ‘I Like It,’ Drake’s ‘In My Feelings,’ and more) to capture the iTunes Pop charts perch.

Details inside:

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Teyana Taylor has pulled off the ultimate clap-back.

As reported, the R&B siren dramatically dropped out from the her joint jaunt with Jeremih after saying that she had been “extremely mistreated.”

At the time, she promised to make up the dates to her fans and in a major swerve not only has she kept that promise – she’s done so in a jaw-dropping manner.

Details below…

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As headlines go, Aretha Franklin’s death has gripped on a global scale.

Yet, as the age old adage relays – the show must go on and such is the case for Ariana Grande who sprinkled new album ‘Sweetener’ on the masses today.

True to form, the powerhouse vocalist is leaving no stone unturned and her latest stop was The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

During her appearance, Grande paid homage to the Queen of Soul by teaming up with The Roots for a live showing of ‘Natural Woman.’ She also spoke about her encounters with the legend.

Elsewhere, she opened up about her LP, her engagement to comedian Pete Davidson, teaming with Madonna for the ‘God Is A Woman’ video, and more.

All the Ari action awaits after the jump…

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