Given the send off a music royal of his stature deserves, Prince – who passed away unexpectedly last week (April 21) – has jumped to the top of the Billboard album charts with his ‘greatest hits’ project.

Also occupying the #2 spot with his magnum opus ‘Purple Rain,’ Prince’s reign over the Billboard 200 is all the more impressive considering the lack of streaming availability afforded his projects.  In other words, if it was as widely available as its nearest competitors, the damage he would’ve done to charts this week would almost be unfathomable.

Alas, with a whopping 179,000 and 69,000 equivalent albums moved respectively (all on the last day of tallying last week), the sets hop over the week’s previously projected competitors for #1 & #2 – Rihanna‘s ‘Anti’ and Sturgill Simpson‘s ‘Sailor’s Guide To Earth’ – for the wins.

Leave it to Prince to go out on top.  Tuck in below to check out this week’s full chart check:

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Earlier this year Azealia Banks vowed to take a permanent hiatus from Twitter.  However, as our good sis Jazmine Sullivan once wailed, ‘forever don’t last long.’

For, in a move to redirect #Beyhive stings from the mysterious Beckies of the world to herself, Banks took to Twitter to rant about Beyonce‘s hotly-selling new project ‘Lemonade.’  Accusing the songstress of being ‘anti-feminist’ and even plagiarizing some of the album’s critically acclaimed content, Banks is reaching for wig glue after questioning the validity of some of ‘Lemonade’s insinuations (namely those surrounding Jay Z‘s alleged infidelity).

Do you agree with her rant?  Or, is it just ole AB looking to cash in on some media shine?  You tell us:

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Does the RIAA‘s inclusion of streaming data when awarding certifications diminish their value?

The question above is one many continue to ask today as the gifted entertainer Bryson Tiller took to the net to announce that his debut LP ‘TRAP SOUL’ had received a platinum certification…without selling 1 million units.

Full story below…

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With the masses drinking up Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ in their (hundreds of) thousands, it’s clear the project’s movie component was a fruitful venture.

Unleashed on HBO this past Saturday, the concept short – which is based on “every woman’s journey of self knowledge and healing” – was announced one week ahead of its premiere.

Feverish anticipation ensued, but how many tuned in?

Find out below…

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Rita Ora has broken her silence.

The Brit-bred singer has been the focus of much speculation following Beyonce‘s allusion to infidelity in her relationship on new album ‘Lemonade.’ 

As widely known, the ‘Body On Me’ belter was Jay Z‘s protégé during her time at Roc Nation – which recently came to an end amid legal drama last December.

That connection led to some pockets of the BeyHive swarming Ora’s Instagram page after noticing that the star posted this image several days before ‘Lemonade’ was poured out on HBO.

The snap saw fans assume Ora was the “Becky” described on the song ‘Sorry’ – this despite dragging and lashing Rachel Roy for the same charge.

A claim she has responded to.

Her word below…

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As the world continues to celebrate the life and music of the late Prince, fans of the late singer Whitey Houston are to learn that a magnifying glass is to be placed on the circumstances around her death by the National Enquirer.

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Game is spilling details on his collaboration with the Purple wonder that was Prince.

Hit the button below to learn all about the cut they worked on before the ‘When Doves Cry’ artist’s untimely death. 

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The Pop cultural impact of Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ visual album continues to prove potent.

With the world talking and the charts blazing, the project’s latest public push comes courtesy of James Corden.

The host of ‘The Late Late Show’ and champion of Carpool Karaoke, has unleashed a hilarious spoof of Queen Bey’s HBO short film.

Clearly committed to the cause, the funnyman recreated key moments from the visual everyone is buzzing about.

Check it out below…

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After his untimely death last week, pop icon Prince’s reign on the Billboard charts is nothing short of magnificent and a befitting send off to the music royal.

As we reported here, the singer/songwriter shot to #1 on Billboard 200 within just 24 hours of news of his passing.  Selling over 179,000 units of his greatest hits project on April 21 alone, the album sits pretty at #1 this week while his magnum opus, ‘Purple Rain,‘ follows at #2.

But, the damage doesn’t stop there.  Check in below to see how the musical genius wrecked shop on the week’s competition:

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Usher’s respect and admiration for Prince is to thank for the moving tribute the ‘Climax’ singer put on for the late entertainer at Coachella hours ago.

There, he joined Major Lazer on stage to honour the Purple one’s life with fresh renditions of ‘I Would Die For You‘ and ‘1999’ after learning of his passing last week.

Watch Mr. Raymond in tribute action below…

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Good news showers down on Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ LP.

How U.S. is showing its appreciation for the set’s unadulterated honesty?

Find out below…

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Beyonce is proving a formidable force on the charts in the wake of the release of her sixth studio album – ‘Lemonade.’

Following the retail roll-out of the project today, not only has the LP lunged to #1 on iTunes in over 70 countries, several of its songs have catapulted into the top 10.

This is especially the case in the US, where something fairly surprising has taken place.

Details below…

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