As predicted last week, Justin Bieber has snatched the #1 spot on Hot 100…from himself.

Indeed, after ending Adele‘s historic 10 week reign with his tune ‘Sorry,’ the pop prince owes yet another “thank you” to his beloved Beliebers as they’ve helped hoist its follow-up, ‘Love Yourself,’ to similar height.

The 12th act in history to do so, the Ed Sheeran-penned tune not only gives Bieber the third #1 single of his career, but also makes him the first male artist in a decade to earn three chart-toppers from one album.

The last?  Justin Timberlake…

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The ever-talented Timbaland finally treats fans to a visual for ‘Don’t Get No Betta’ – the latest lifted from his mixtape ‘King Stays King.’

Enlisting the help of sultry R&B star Mila J, the producer extraordinaire lifts a must-see video collaboration with the Urban temptress sure to leave a few hot and bothered this winter…trust us.

And, while we’re on the subject of ‘heat,’ we can’t forget to shine light on the project in its entirety (featuring appearances from the likes of Aaliyah, 2 Chainz, Rich Homie Quan, and more).  But, before you run to get your hands and ears on ‘King,’ tuck in to get your first peek at ‘Betta’ below:

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Despite wielding an accompanying campaign that’s left a few heads scratched and a few egos bruised (see: Tidal), it appears Rihanna‘s ‘Anti’ will still get the last laugh.

As if launching its official lead single, ‘Work,’ to the top 10 of Hot 100 was not enough to make Sam seethe, he’ll be equally disappointed to learn the diva’s 8th opus is headed straight to the top of charts based on official chart sums.

The news comes ahead of the set’s physical premiere in brick and mortar retailers, but after industry analysts predicted it would only move 95,000 its first full week.  Proving them wrong like only she can, tuck in below to find out what the songstress’s newly unveiled projection is set to hit:

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Nicki Minaj is back on her collaboration game and this go round it’s Yo Gotti‘s ‘Down In The DM’ that she’s blessing.

The reigning Rap queen has been tapped for the track’s official remix, which is apparently due “soon.”

To tide fans over, a short but sweet snippet has been unleashed.

What are you waiting for? Get into new Onika after the jump!

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Can you keep up with Kanye West?

With just one week to go before new album ‘WAVES’ blasts into stores, the Hip-Hop titan is flooding the media scape.

This time, though, it’s not with his social media ranting. It’s on the cover of Rolling Stone.

‘Ye cracks a rare smile a-front of the March 2016 issue in a shot that was lensed by eclectic rapper Tyler The Creator.

Update: Rolling Stone have revealed that the MC fabricated the cover. It’s not real.

Their tweet below…

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Fifth Harmony may be baking their second studio album, but that hasn’t stopped its members from dabbling in solo ventures.

The latest comes courtesy of Normani Kordei, who surprised fans with a cover of Tory Lanez hit ‘Say It.’

Take a listen below…

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The music scene is continuously flooded with new talent, few of which manage to stand the test of time. After the jump, we break down a few artists who we expect to see for the next 15 years and some who may be on their on their final 15… minutes.  (more…)

Universal Music has a bone to pick with Jay Z‘s Tidal streaming service…and it’s over its handling of Rihanna‘s latest album ‘ANTI.’

Full story below…

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Iggy Azalea is on the comeback trail.

Despite dizzying success in 2014 with the likes of ‘Fancy’ and ‘Black Widow,’ the one-time chart darling has fallen foul of public favour after a series of social media meltdowns.

Seizing on the scenario, the rapper has named her sophomore album ‘Digital Distortion’ and has been teasing the project accordingly.

And, after serving up a preview in the form of ‘A Zillion,’ the Aussie bred beauty now seems set to premiere the LP’s official lead single ‘TEAM.’

More info below, where a preview of ‘Distortion’s cover also awaits…

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Little Mix are on a roll with their third studio album ‘Get Weird.’

The ‘Black Magic’ led LP has sold a whopping 400,000 in the UK alone since its November release.

Keeping the momentum going, the ladies have unveiled the video for their new Jason Derulo assisted single ‘Secret Love Song.’

Lensed in London against the backdrop of the iconic Tower Bridge, the visual for the ballad (which is already top 10 on iTunes) awaits below…

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And it begins!

The international clean-up campaign for Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ album kicks off today. For it has been announced that the Barbadian diva will be gracing the stage at the BRIT Awards 2016.

Details below…

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While Janet Jackson technically owns the title of “most Hot 100 top 10 hits by a female artist of color” by her lonesome, Billboard reports the diva concurrently holds the record with fellow pop icon Mariah Carey.  The tie is one few complain about as both songstresses have proven themselves worthy with an impressive catalog, jaw-dropping performances, and stage presence to boot.

However, those fans found their jaws dropping for a different reason when news surfaced the divas’ understudy – Rihanna – has joined rank with them as a result of the success of ‘Work’ – the fourth/first single from her 8th opus ‘Anti’…

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