Barely 24 hours after the death of global superstar Olivia Newton-John was announced Monday (August 8), fans of the legendary singer have turned to digital download and streaming platforms for consolation.

Although the occurrence is far from atypical after the reports of the passing of a beloved musician, Newton-John’s catalog – unlike some – is seeing several entries dominate real-time global and U.S. iTunes charts with hits that are older than most of the acts she’s bypassing.

Bumping the likes of Beyonce, BTS, and a host of other current hitmakers aside in her blast to the top of sales tallies, look inside to see which Olivia hits are gaining the most traction.

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From ‘End of an Era’ to the end of her retirement, Iggy Azalea is ready to press “play” on a new album after a yearlong hiatus from the music scene.

As reported here, Azalea dropped jaws when she took to press to announce her last studio album, 2021’s ‘End of an Era,’ would be her last (citing the desire to focus on motherhood and other business ventures as the reason for the unexpected exit).

In the time since, the GRAMMY nominee embarked on a North American tour with fellow rapper Pitbull.

Apparently the warm reception on the jaunt was just the catalyst needed to reignite Iggy Iggz’ passion for music as she took to Twitter recently to confirm she’s cooking up new tunes for the new year.

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Emayatzy Corinealdi leads a cast of familiar faces aboard the forthcoming legal drama ‘Reasonable Doubt.’

Starring as brilliant defense attorney “Charlie Stewart” who is looking to turn the legal system on its head, Corinealdi is joined by the likes of Michael Ealy, Aderinsola Olabode, Tim Jo, McKinley Freeman, TJ Mixson, and more.

Produced by EMMY winner Kerry Washington, the Raamla Mohamed-created series is slated for a September 27 premiere on Hulu.

“I’m really proud of the show – walking through the world as this incredibly powerful Black woman does. I want people to feel changed and moved and touched and more in touch with themselves,” Washington said.

Ahead of the release of its official trailer, catch a sneak peek inside.

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Beyonce‘s latest album ‘Renaissance’ may have seen its historic ascent to #1 on the Billboard 200 accompanied by massive critical acclaim, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t still field its fair share of controversy and criticism for its content.

Beyond claims from fellow singer Kelis that her music was included on the set without permission (as we reported here), Bey was also on the receiving end of jeers from a number of listeners who disapproved of the interpolation of the Clark Sisters‘ 1981 gospel tune ‘Center of Thy Will’ as the base for the housed cut ‘Church Girl.’

Produced by The Dream and No I.D., ‘Girl’ features the looped vocals of legendary group member Dorinda Clark-Cole singing about being in the center of God’s will when Bey chimes in with less-than-holy lyrics about ‘dropping it like a thotty’ in the center of a dance floor.

Just weeks after lead Clark Sister Twinkie Clark, who wrote ‘Will,’ gave the sample a thumbs up, Clark-Cole took to the pulpit to echo her big sister’s sentiment. Look inside to see what she said.

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Megan Thee Stallion is gearing up to unlock her brand new album.

And she’s doing so in cinematic style.

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Ja Rule may have remained quiet during Irv Gotti‘s rant about Ashanti on their recent appearance on Drink Champs. But now he’s turning the volume all the way up in the wake of critique from fellow rapper Fat Joe.

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Although her latest single, ‘Break My Soul,’ and its parent album, ‘Renaissance,’ are currently reigning atop the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 respectively, Beyonce is far from resting on her laurels.

Just days after teaming with Queen of Pop Madonna for the “Queens Remix” of ‘Soul’ (in which she toasted the likes of Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Sade, Janet Jackson, and other music legends), Bey is saluting another music royal – this time putting a 2022 twist on the 1975 classic, ‘Make Me Say It Again Girl.’

Hear a snippet inside.

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Serena Williams has blazed a trail that saw her not only become one of the greatest tennis players of all time but one of the greatest sporting icons of all time.

However, as the age-old adage goes, all good things come to an end.

And this time, it’s Williams calling time on her career.

For, moments ago in a brand new cover feature for Vogue’s September issue, the 40-year-old announced her plans to retire from tennis in the next few weeks.

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Mariah Carey is the latest major name to pay emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John. 

As reported, the ‘Grease’ star died after a multi-decade battle with breast cancer.

Head below to read Mimi’s address:

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As Rae Sremmurd fans impatiently await the landing of the Rap group’s fourth studio album ‘Sremm4Life,’ the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Sr3mm,’ the brothers drop yet another single from the forthcoming – ‘Community D*ck.’

Enlisting rising rapstress Flo Milli to assist, the track’s arrival was accompanied by a comedic, Bryan Barber-directed video that sees its main stars provide some community service by way of anatomical delivery.

“Bust it open for me, ma’am / Do that trick on a d*ck, yeah, you know what to do / Go ‘head, get that tip, girl (Tip, girl) / D*ckin’ these hoes back to back / I’ma text you off my iPad (Yeah),”  Swae raps on the new bop.

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While we’re pretty sure any week is a good week to be Beyonce, this week is proving itself a particularly good time to be the Queen.

As if earning a historic seventh run atop the Billboard 200 with her latest album ‘Renaissance’ wasn’t enough reason to ‘drop it like a thotty,’ the 40-year-old diva later learned the set’s lead single – ‘Break My Soul’ – broke records when it landed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (not long after doing the same in the U.K.).

To add to all of that, the good folks at Parkwood/Columbia have finally answered the prayer of many-an-impatient #Beyhive member and updated the sales of her iconic catalog.

With that, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced a slew of certification upgrades – so many the songstress has now blasted past Katy Perry to be listed as the third best-selling female artist of the digital era.

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Nicki Minaj may be Rap’s reigning Queen, but she’s never been afraid to bow down to salute the Rap Royals who paved the way for her.

Her latest trek down that track came just moments after Monday’s announcement (August 8) she will be the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 MTV VMAs later this month.

Among the many sending their congratulations over the news was Missy Elliott, who made history in 2019 when she became the first female rapper to nab the honor.

Look inside to see how Minaj responded to the shout out from Miss.

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