If you thought the 350-400k The Weeknd‘s new album, ‘Starboy’ was set to top the Billboard 200 with next week was something to gawk at you’ll be even more impressed by his Spotify streaming figures.

That’s right, the ‘Earned It’ crooner has earned a new spot in digital history books as he’s dethroned pop prince/fellow Canadian crooner Justin Bieber‘s one-day streaming record.  To put this into context, Bieber’s latest album, ‘Purpose,’ was streamed over 36 million times from November 13 to November 14th, 2015.

The anticipation for ‘Starboy’ has exceeded that:

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Sadly for Britney Spears, recent album ‘Glory’ enjoyed a chart and single run that was anything but triumphant.

Indeed, though praised for finally injecting authentic “cool” into Brand Britney, sales have been limp and interest waned.

Thankfully for fans of the singer, it appears more newness is on the way.

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Christmas has come early for JoJo fans the world over.

For, not only has the vocal wonder hatched new video ‘F.A.B’ featuring Remy Ma, she’s officially announced the ‘Mad Love Tour.’

Due to set sail in January, the mammoth trek will play right through until May – touching down in many major European and US cities along the way.

The jaunt is being erected in support of the 25-year-old’s long-awaited third album album ‘Mad Love.’ Released in October, the LP opened inside the top 5 of the Billboard 200 and has earned rave reviews.

Want to know when JoJo’s promotional train will be pulling into your city? The answer, along with the ‘F.A.B’ visual, awaits below…

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Cheryl Cole has confirmed what the British press have long speculated – she is with child.

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Beyonce owned 2016 in more ways than listable and it looks as though she’s aiming to make a major mark next year too.

Because, according to sources, the Queen is gearing up to headline Coachella 2017.

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Mary Carey‘s name shines all year round, yet this holiday season the festive feline is adding a hint of shimmer with an exclusive make-up range for M.A.C.

The seasoned diva fronts the campaign for the aptly titled Mariah Carey Holiday Collection.

Ensuring to add a personal touch, many of the items that populate the range take on names of her songs.

Also, in the newly released commercial – which sees Mimi being well…Mimi – the song ‘Supernatural’ (from 2014’s ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’) features.

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Frank Ocean is to make his way to ‘Lovebox‘ to rock out as its headlining act!

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Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade‘ has crushed Drake‘s ‘VIEWS‘ and Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ to become Rolling Stones’ ‘Best Album of 2016.’

Good news for the triple threat below…

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Over 18 years after the release of their history-making hit, ‘The Boy Is Mine,’ fans of R&B divas Brandy and Monica are still pitting the two against each other in online forums and more.

After B-rocka absolutely rocked the Soul Train Awards stage with a medley of her biggest hits(see that here if you missed it), some viewers found Mo’s absence alarming when the melody to the 1998 hit was played.  Afterward, as support rang through social media for the 37-year-old songstress, some thought to direct their attention to Mo for alleged “shade” detected during the Soul Train showing (from Bran).

Find out how Mo responded to the hoopla below:

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‘Needed Me,’ the third single from chart-topping diva Rihanna‘s eighth album, ‘Anti,’ has a unique place in her hit-filled discography.

Coming as her 29th top 10 single, the tune – with a peak of #7 (to date) – has already entered history books for spending 16 weeks in the top 10 and, as a result, logging the longest run in the Hot 100’s upper dectet by any song that never entered the top 5.

Jumping to #32 on this week’s chart, Rih’s latest rhythmic hit can now lay claim to another unique historical feat.  Find out what it is:

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For many, the heights reached made by R&B icons Brandy and Monica in Pop culture makes them two of the world’s more endearing stars.

What isn’t so endearing however is the reheating of their two decade long beef.

Why fans of ‘Miss Thang’ have good reason to believe Brandy has a bone to pick with her?

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The Weeknd is riding high into the week with new album ‘Starboy.’

Released last Friday, the set has been shining brightly atop of the iTunes tally in over 80 countries ever since. Its currently tipped to do big numbers first week.

Still, in understanding the importance of promo, the Canadian star stopped by the Ellen show to perform the LP’s title track.

Watch him in action after the jump…

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