Having watched dozens of her singles soar to various certifications at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) over her career, lifting a tune to Gold or Platinum status has never been a problem for rapstress Nicki Minaj.  Her latest Billboard Hot 100 top 20 hit – ‘Do We Have a Problem’ – reiterates this.

Taking to press April 29, the RIAA revealed the Lil Baby-assisted bop had already sold the equivalence of over 500,000 copies in the United States, thereby meeting its threshold for Gold status barely three months after its release.

What’s more, it accompanied other prized Minaj titles to new certification heights.  Details inside.

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It’s finally time to wave goodbye to ‘This Is Us.’ 

Anchored by a stellar cast, which includes the likes of Sterling K. Brown, Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Susan Kelechi Watson, the NBC drama follows the lives – past, present, and future – of The Pearson family.

And during its six years on air, it’s pierced its way into the hearts of millions worldwide.

Blended, complex, and layered, the relatives and their narrative remain as compelling as ever heading into the eagerly anticipated season 6.

With its swan song season already proving, check out a sneak peek of episode 16 below…

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As Kehlani‘s latest album, ‘Blue Water Road,’ rides up real-time R&B sales charts, the singer-songwriter is pushing its content to the masses with hopes of seeing that commercial success reflected on the Billboard 200 upon its debut next week.

The latest single from the set to get the video treatment is the 90’s-inspired ‘Up At Night.’

“You wonder why I love you/There was never pressure,” they sing. “Easy as I want to/There’s just no one better/You think it’s calculated/Baby, I’m just not that clever, never.”

Accompanied by a Nono & Rodrigo-directed clip which sees ‘Lani showing off some serious footwork like never before, hop inside to see the visual in full.

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Camila Cabello‘s third studio effort, ‘Familia,’ may have made itself cozy inside the Billboard 200’s top 10 the week of its premiere, but by the third week of its chart journey the album had already slid to #77.

In an effort to drive more attention to the set (which famously features the Ed Sheeran-assisted ‘Bam Bam’ and Willow Smith-assisted ‘Psychofreak’), Cabello recently indicated she has her eye on hitting the road in its support.

The jaunt, which would essentially replace the canceled ‘Romance’ tour that was axed in 2020 due to the global health crisis, gives her a chance to perform some of the hits found aboard that project as well.

Hop inside to hear what Camila said about bringing her brigade of bops to stages across America.

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Less than three months after stunning longtime Hip Hop heads with news of the return of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (as we reported here), the rebooted series’ official trailer has arrived.

Hosted by Conceited and DJ Diamond Cuts, the revived and refreshed program – which originally ran on MTV from 1988 to 1995 – will feature the likes of rappers Latto, Trina, Shenseea, Maino, Just Blaze, and many more across its first season on Paramount+.

Keeping the original’s formula of spinning only Hip Hop videos while also featuring Rap guest interviewees and performers, look inside for your first taste of the show in its renewed form.

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With just days to go before Jack Harlow drops his sophomore album, the Rap sensation has revealed that the LP – ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’ – will boast an Avengers-like list of special guests.

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Drake is the latest major name to have inked a seismic new deal with Universal Music Group, according to a new report.

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Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker continue to diversify their ever-booming business activity.

For, the entrepreneurial power couple has on-boarded the eagerly anticipated Broadway production, ‘The Piano Man’ – which stars Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks.

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It appears Wendy Williams may very well be ready for her return to the spotlight.

The media maven has been at the center of headlines for well over a year, with the lion’s share centering on the ill-health that led to the end of her hit daytime talk show and issues surrounding access to her vast wealth.

Looking to power past both, a refreshed Wendy was filmed en route to Cardi B‘s MET Gala afterparty and offered up an interesting update about her future.

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It’s lift-off for Lady Gaga and her brand new single ‘Hold My Hand.’

The Pop maestra voices the theme for the hotly anticipated movie, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (which lands in theaters worldwide on May 27).

Mother Monster’s track was unleashed today and has already made major moves.

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Teyana Taylor is bowing out with a bang.

For, the stage blazer, has announced that she’ll be igniting the live scene for one last time on ‘The Last Rose Petal 2…Farewell Tour.’

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Normani is gearing up to report to the dancefloor.

And the stage blazer is inviting the masses to join her.

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