Nearly a decade ago, Adele‘s ‘25‘ – the anxiously awaited follow-up to 2011’s blockbuster, ‘Rolling in the Deep‘-housing ‘21‘ LP – achieved the unprecedented when it shifted 3.4 million in sales its first week of availability.

The feat made it the highest first-week sales sum any album had ever collected in the history of the Billboard 200 at the time.

Fast forward 10 years, Taylor Swift not only seems poised to surpass the accomplishment but also raise the bar to unthinkable heights.

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Latto addresses rumors that she dissed Cardi B In a recent swirl of social media chatter, Latto addressed rumors claiming she had dissed Cardi B and she is not here for the lies.

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Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, & Ravyn Lenae Dish on Three Generations of R&B in Candid Conversation

Three generations of R&B, Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, and Rayvn Lenae, united for a candid conversation with ELLE Magazine.

Hot on the heels of her historic charting with her new album ‘Here For It All,’ Mimi sat down with Ms. Kelly and newcomer Lenae, and collectively the trio reflected on their individual journeys as well as shared experiences in the genre.

From trips down musical memory lane to the intricacies of studio time to potential collaborations in the future, the chat made for a compelling watch and listen.

Check out the insightful and inspiring episode after the jump…

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Watch: Kelly Rowland Dances Up a Storm in Rehearsal for 'The Boy is Mine Tour'

Kelly Rowland is ready to rock the stage at The Boy is Mine Tour.

As reported, the solo GRAMMY-winner is set to serve as a special guest on Brandy and Monica‘s eagerly anticipated North American trek, which kicks off next week.

Renowned for her ability to blaze on a seismic scale, Ms. Kelly has whetted appetites with an inside look at her preparation process.

And by the looks of it, the ‘Motivation’ singer is readying a high-octane, choreography-heavy showcase.

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When it comes to record sales, few can boast stats rivaling that of Madonna.

The best-selling female artist of all time globally, the Pop Queen boasts a whopping 12 multi-Platinum albums in her native USA alone – a feat that once placed her in a firm tie with Barbra Streisand for the all-time top spot in Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) history books among women.

On Tuesday (September 30), however, that all changed thanks to a slew of certification updates for Taylor Swift.

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Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are booed up, and the couple isn’t being coy about their affection for each other.

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New Video: Taylor Swift - 'The Fate of Ophelia'

Taylor Swift keeps the treats coming for her legions of loyalists.

The superstar is towering tall with record-breaking early sales of her new album,The Life of a Showgirl.’ But she isn’t resting on her laurels.

Instead, Swift has wide-released the video for the project’s first focus single, ‘The Fate of Ophelia.’

The sparkly clip first arrived as part of the performer’s companion theatrical release for the project, which has rocketed straight in at #1 at the U.S box office.

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'Cross' Season 2: Major Update on the Return of Prime Video Series

Fans of ‘Cross’ have been waiting with bated breath for the news on season 2 of the hit Prime Video series.

Indeed, with the Aldis Hodge-led show receiving an early renewal for a sophomore run, all eyes have been on the date announcement for its premiere.

Well, it looks like it’s nigh.

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RAYE Rocks First-Ever NFL London Game Halftime Show with 'Where Is My Husband!' & More

RAYE took center stage at the first-ever NFL London Game Halftime Show.

The soul-filled songbird served as the inaugural headliner at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight (October 5).

Basked by a full band, the chart-topper wowed with an energized set that included her latest hit, ‘Where Is My Husband!’ and ‘I Know You’re Hurting.’

The 29-year-old’s performance comes on the heels of her announcing worldwide dates for her forthcoming trek, ‘This Tour May Contain New Music.’

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