While many artists can boast seeing their hits of yesteryear be beneficiaries of the impact of Tik Tok, few can do so to the level of Miguel with his smash ‘Sure Thing.’

Seeing a resurgence that’s penciled him in Billboard history books, the tune went from obscurity after peaking at #36 in 2011 to becoming the biggest hit of his career to date thanks to its viral status on the video-based social media platform.

With a 43-week Hot 100 reign (and counting) under its belt, the Happy Perez-produced tune not only notched a personal milestone for the GRAMMY winner by being listed as his longest-charting song yet, it’s also made history for its lengthy reign on another Billboard chart.

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Mel B is renowned for keeping it all sorts of real and she brings her brand of brutally honest to the judging panel of ‘Queen of the Universe’ season 2.

The hit Paramount+ competition sees drag queen contestants from across the globe do battle for the ultimate title – and a seismic cash prize of $250,000.

That Grape Juice’s Maya Ego caught up with the legendary Spice Girls star, who opened up about what viewers can expect from the series – which is executive produced by RuPaul, hosted by BAFTA winner Graham Norton and judged by Mel alongside Vanessa Williams, Trixie Mattel, and Michelle Visage.

Check out the fun-filled interview above and be sure to stream ‘Queen of the Universe’ season 2 on Paramount+ from June 3.

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It looks like Latto and Cardi B may have ripped a hit of the plastic with their brand new collaboration ‘Put It On Da Floor (Remix).’

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Shenseea calls out fake friends in the new single ‘Sold Out.’

“Dem will honor you / Acting like a fan a you / Not a limit where dem wouldn’t go to damage you / Dem forget all the times when you help dem / Careful how yuh pick your friend dem,” she spits on the London On Da Track-produced banger.

The follow-up to the April-released ‘Curious,’ ‘Sold Out’ sees its arrival accompanied by a sizzling music video directed by Aka.Ruppi and filmed in her native Jamaica.

Featuring cameos from Shenseea’s former manager Romeich and former labelmate Ding Dong, hop inside to see all the action.

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Janet Jackson has established an indelible mark on both music and culture at large.

That status is being celebrated in earnest in Minnesota, which has honored the legend with her own day.

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Trey Songz may be quiet musically these days. but his name is being uttered rather loudly legally. Because the R&B star has been hit with yet another sexual assault lawsuit.

And this time it’s to the tune of $10 million. 

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Keyshia Cole is set to tell her story on her terms in partnership with Lifetime.

The R&B belle is taking the reigns of her narrative by way of her aptly titled movie ‘Keyshia Cole: This is My Story.’

Set to premiere on June 24, the film – which Cole executive produced and stars in – promises a raw and unvarnished look at her humble beginnings, rise to fame, and complicated family dynamic with the likes of her late mom Frankie (played by Debbi Morgan).

Speaking on the project and its impetus, the songbird said:

“This is a story of a daughter’s love for her mother and although my heart remains broken from her untimely passing I am honored to be sharing it with the world. Playing the role of myself was a unique opportunity to re-live special moments in my life that also gave me the chance to process her loss in ways I did not expect. I miss her every day and even though she is not here, her presence was felt throughout this film. Mom, I love you.”

Watch the first look trailer for ‘Keyshia Cole: This is My Story’ below…

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Gunna is popping off on his critics on his freshly unleashed new song ‘Bread & Butter.’

Functioning as the MC’s first music offering since being released from prison last December after copping a plea deal in his YSL RICO case, the track sees the rapper address many of the whispers and headlines that have trailed him.

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Taylor Swift is already bulldozing box office records with ‘The Eras Tour.’ And now she looks poised to shatter even more.

Because the Pop force has unveiled the first wave of international dates for the blockbuster trek, which has been thrilling North American audiences so this year.

Latin America is next up.

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The Weeknd may have tick-boxed his dream of working with Madonna on their freshly released song ‘Popular,’ but the hitmaker says he has bigger, broader ambitions with it comes to collaborating with the Queen of Pop.

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Burna Boy is back and aiming to blaze with his brand new single ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World.’

Built around a prominent of Brandy‘s like-titled 1998 classic, the African Giant sprinkles his blazing brand of seasoning on the beloved bop and serves up a sonic dish that looks set to scorch this summer.

Produced by Skread, the infectious cut arrives on the eve of the GRAMMY winner’s history-making headline show at the London Stadium.

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Serving as executive producer and lead act, Metro Boomin has lifted the lid on the highly anticipated ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ soundtrack.

Assembling an Avengers-style lineup of contributors for the 13-track effort, the ‘Spider-Verse’ companion album – which swings onto digital shelves the same day its parent film arrives in theaters – boasts appearances from Future, 21 Savage, Offset, Lil Uzi Vert, Swaee Lee, A$AP Rocky, Wizkid, Coi Leray, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and more.

The follow-up to his chart-topping ‘Heroes & Villains’ LP,  look inside to stream the ‘Spider-Verse’ soundtrack and tell us if you think it’s headed in the same direction on Billboard charts.

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