Not even a month after scoring their first top 40 hit courtesy of their assistant role on Lady Gaga‘s ‘Sour Candy’ (found aboard her latest chart-topping album, ‘Chromatica’), BLACKPINK circles back to make history as leaders.

It’s pretty clear their legion of dedicated fans are liking their new single, ‘How You Like That,’ as the tune has made a handsome #33 premiere on this week’s Billboard Hot 100.  The debut not only comes as the highest rung reached of their career, but also the highest for any K-Pop girl group to date.  What’s more, the song is the first top 40 entry for any girl group since Fifth Harmony last visited with 2016’s ‘All In My Head.’  

That’s not the only history-making feat accomplished by the ladies this week, however.

Look inside for more and see who joins them in the top 40 on this week’s ‘Chart Check: Hot 100’ edition:

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Nearly four months have passed since Louisville, KY healthcare worker Breonna Taylor was killed by police in a raid-gone-wrong, but – as of time reported – the officers who committed the crime have not been brought to justice.

Despite pressures from celebrities likes Beyoncé, Cardi B, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Kerry Washington, and more using their collective platforms to urge action on the case (as we reported here), law officials in the area have not announced any plan to arrest or charge the culprits.

To keep up the momentum of the calls for justice, basketball superstar Kyrie Irving has teamed with rapper/activist Common for the TV special, ‘#SAYHERNAME: BREONNA TAYLOR.’ 

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Kenya Moore is getting her mogul on.

Viewers of the Real Housewives Of Atlanta will note that the star has long touted the length, health, and strength of her tresses.

She’s spun said prowess into what she says is a multi-million dollar business – aptly named Kenya Moore Haircare.

With the US observing #BlackoutTuesday – a day to spotlight and buy from Black-owned businesses – the former Miss USA is seizing the moment to share a brand new commercial for her brand.

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Cop a gander at KeKe Palmer!

The multi-hyphenate star  – when not stunning audiences via her TV, film, music, or talk show hosting endeavors – is shining her own light on activism, namely causes related to the social injustice for people of color.

A frontrunner among celebrities using their platforms to awaken conversations around Black Lives Matter, the 26-year-old recently took to ‘Cosmopolitan’ to not only serve as its July/August covergirl but also dish on the moves she’s making to make the world a better place.

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Not even a week after the untimely 2019 passing of Nipsey Hussle, fellow emcee Kodak Black took to Instagram to romantically pursue the late rap star’s girlfriend, Lauren London.

Later apologizing to London for the act after backlash ensued (as we reported here), Black – a year later – is now revisiting the incident to publicly apologize to Hussle.

Taking to Instagram Monday (July 6), the 23-year-old – who is currently serving time at a federal prison in Kentucky for falsifying information on federal forms to purchase firearms – wielded a lengthy statement to display his remorse.

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Dua Lipa continues to dance her way to chart domination.

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Kylie Jenner may be a polarizing figure in Pop culture, but there’s no denying the commercial clout she carries.

Indeed, whether it’s make-up or clothing: if Kylie rocks it, there are many who will flock to buy it.

As such, when the socialite donned a new dress on her magnetic Instagram, questions begun to fly as to who the designer was.

And while Loud Brnd Studios waved their hand and expressed thanks for the exposure, a Twitter user went viral claiming Jenner was deliberately trying to not shine light on the Black-owned brand.

Well, the mogul has clapped-back.

Her words below…

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Bad Bunny is heating things up with his latest magazine cover.

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Thandie Newton has revealed that she almost joined the ‘Charlie’s Angels‘ family…but walked away when she asked to use the role to push harmful stereotypes.

Stereotypes, designed to denigrate and humiliate black women.

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Charlamagne Tha God is making major moves!

For, it’s just been announced that the much-loved media maestro has been snapped up by Comedy Central to host a weekly talkshow.

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Halle Berry will not appear as a transgender character in an upcoming film.

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Alfre Woodard‘s illustrious career adds an incredible new chapter named ‘Clemency.’

Directed by Chinonye Chukwu, the harrowing prison drama won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and deservingly so.

The film sees Woodard deliver a masterful performance as death row Warden Bernadine Williams.

Throughout its course, ‘Clemency’ hones in on the tall toll executions and their preceding moments take on Williams.

Central to the story is her interaction with a particular prisoner (played by Aldis Hodge), who maintains his innocence.

Ahead of the film’s UK release on July 17th, That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni caught up with the revered actress, who opened up about the role, the move towards equality in Black in Hollywood, advice for young creatives, and much more.

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