Rap royalty reigns atop of the Official UK Singles Chart this week.

For, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have extended their stay at #1 with viral smash ‘WAP.’

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‘Midnight Train to Georgia’ star Gladys Knight is pushing full steam ahead in her bid to be crowned winner of her forthcoming #VERZUZ battle against fellow R&B icon/friend Patti Labelle.

The divas set the net ablaze earlier this week when reports surfaced they would be the latest songstresses to spar hit-for-hit on the wildly popular social media platform, hosted by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland (as we reported here).

Ahead of its live showing Sunday (September 13), the legends – renown for throwing down on stage – threw down in the kitchen and sent warning shots to each other in a hilarious ad.

This battle is for the grown folks, kids!  See what we mean inside:

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‘Love & Hip-Hop’ may be off-air, but Tommie Lee is bringing the drama to social media.

And this time, 50 Cent is in her firing line.

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‘Fast And Furious’ could look different for the series’ next installment.

The family will see themselves boldly venture into the stars, as series star Michelle Rodriguez seemingly confirmed the news to ‘The Jess Cagle Show.’ 

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The Tamar Braxton and David Adefeso saga continues.

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Halle Berry just landed a landmark salary for her directorial debut, ‘Bruised.’ 

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The Oscars are making some major changes.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released a new list of diversity and inclusion rules for the Best Picture nominees.

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Jussie Smollett is not backing down.

The actor maintained his innocence in a new Instagram Live interview author Marc Lamont-Hill.

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New details about the tragic death of Naya Rivera have been made public.

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Weeks after premiering the song during his ‘VERZUZ’ battle against Rick Ross, GRAMMY winner 2 Chainz has unveiled a full listen to his new song, ‘Money Maker.’

Tapping Lil Wayne to assist, the tune – found on his upcoming LP ‘So Help Me God’ – heavily samples Guy‘s classic ‘Piece of My Love.’

For its Bryan Barber-directed music video, the duo paid homage to the lovely ladies of Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) across the country.

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Since the turn of the month, Usher – who’s been fairly mum on the media front over the past few years – has been hot on the promo trail in support of his various ventures.

First sending fans into a frenzy with news he’s launching a Vegas residency next year (click here to read more), he followed it up with the release of new single – ‘Bad Habits.’

Believed to be the latest offering from his forthcoming studio album (reportedly titled ‘Confessions II’), the new song and highly anticipated Sin City undertaking were the center of conversation during the GRAMMY winner’s recent visit to ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden.’

As if those topics weren’t enough, Ush also dished on reports he’s set to welcome another child – his first with girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea.

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Despite initially being forecast to top the charts, 6ix9ine‘s surprise album ‘TattleTales’ is now battling to even debut within the top 10.

Indeed, as reported, the LP has registered progressively slower (and lower) sales as the tracking week progressed.

Now, after alleging that streaming platforms aren’t supporting the project, the controversial rapper has taken a hands-on (or should we say, hand-out) – approach to promotion.

Taking to the streets, the MC gave passers by his album…for free.

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