Billboard buoyancy certainly isn’t a theme in the latest chapter of ‘Tattletales,’ the sophomore studio album of 6ix9ine.

The effort, which dropped September 4, made fans drop jaws after industry analysts downgraded its original 150,000 unit first-week sales prediction to 50,000 – a measure he bested when the set premiered at #4 on the Billboard 200 with figures of 53,000 attached (click here to read more).

Peruse of the refreshed album chart show its residency in the tally’s top 10 was short-lived, however.  See what we mean inside:

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It appears as though Ariana Grande‘s sixth studio album is coming sooner than we think.

In a new interview with Insider, Grande’s frequent collaborator Tayla Parx revealed new details about the effort.

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Mariah Carey is spilling new details about her romance with former baseball player Derek Jeter.

In a recently released clip from the new episode of Apple TV+ show, ‘The Oprah Conversations,’ Mimi sat down with Oprah Winfrey and revealed that he was the “catalyst” for her divorce from Tommy Mottola.

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After waging war on the music industry, Kanye West is now revealing his plan to Billboard to re-think it.

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Check out Lizzo!

The chart-topper covers the October 2020 issue of Vogue US.

Arriving on the heels of a colossal successful breakout year (which included hitting #1 with ‘Truth Hurts’), the cover spread sees the star stun in a number of striking ensembles.

Lensed by Hype Williams, the feature also sees the Houston bred beauty open up about body confidence.

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Justin Bieber has many fans, but we’re not sure there’s any as vocal about their support as Chance The Rapper. 

The pair are currently promoting new single ‘Holy,’ which is the first single lifted from the singer’s upcoming new album. A project that’ll be arriving just months after latest LP ‘Changes.’

And while some have wondered whether the rush to release new material is due to the lack of resonance of the ‘Yummy’ led album, Chance seems to be chalking it to fate. For, he has given a ringing endorsement to the incoming record.

So much so that he’s drawn eye-brow raising comparisons to Michael Jackson. 

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Megan Thee Stallion is the latest name to bring the heat to Afro Nation 2021.

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Congratulations are in order for Zayn and girlfriend Gigi Hadid.

For, the couple have welcomed their first child together.

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Anitta is wasting no time igniting the promotional trail for new single ‘Me Gusta.’

The Brazilian bombshell took center-stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the song in a high-octane capacity.

Because not only was the singer backed by a troop of dancers, she was joined digitally by the song’s guests Cardi B and Myke Towers.

Watch her wow with the cut, from forthcoming album ‘Girl From Rio,’ below…

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Kylie Minogue‘s new album ‘Disco’ arrives on November 6. But the party has already started. First with lead single ‘Say Something’ – and now with follow-up ‘Magic.’

Produced by Ph. D, the track was co-written by Minogue alongside Teemu Brunila, Peter Wallevik, Daniel Davidsen and Michelle Buzz.

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With the world in quite the predicament, WizKid reminds of the need to ‘Smile’ on his latest single of the same name.

The H.E.R. assisted release is Lifted from the Afrobeats giant’s hotly anticipated album ‘Made In Lagos’ – which is due via RCA/Sony Music on October 15.

Filled with sunshine, the clip showcases the colorful flair of his home country as well as members of his family too.

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Wednesday afternoon (September 23), a grand jury indicted former Louisville police Detective Brett Hankison on 3 charges of ‘wanton endangerment’ for firing into a neighboring apartment the night Kentucky EMT and aspiring nurse Breonna Taylor was killed by cops (as we reported here).

The decision was handed down after six months of pressure from civil rights activists, celebrities, protestors, and more to arrest to the three officers responsible for killing.  The other two officers remain uncharged for the incident – meaning no one is being held directly responsible for Taylor’s death.

As protests erupt around the country in response, celebrities like Alicia Keys, John Legend, Oprah, Cardi B, George Clooney, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, and more have taken to social media to express their outrage.

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