Rihanna‘s seismic Super Bowl Halftime Show proves itself the gift that keeps on giving.

As if earning praise aplenty from her celebrity peers, diehard fans (affectionately called #theNavy), and others wasn’t enough to celebrate, review of the updated Billboard charts saw her catalog of hits tackle and takedown some of today’s leading smashes.

The 13-minute showcase at the State Farm Stadium (February 12) has led to the best streaming week of her career thanks to reignited interest – a win reflected on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard 200 (to historic measure).

See how inside.

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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was no stranger to having her name listed atop music charts over the last six decades, but – thanks to her inimitable talent – controversy was rarely the catalyst to get her there.

That changed this week, however, thanks to a parodic post that’s galvanized everything but laughs in its wake.

Look inside to see how reignited support for her timeless classic ‘Natural Woman’ came from the most unlikely places.

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Peruse of the updated Billboard 200 reveals Doja Cat‘s GRAMMY-nominated tertiary album, 2021’s ‘PLANET HER,’ is the week’s best commercially-performing female Rap album as it’s still orbiting in the chart’s topmost quadrant (#47 this week).

Its ongoing success across Billboard comes as the result of rocking radio with as well as steady streams and digital downloads of its slew of smashes including the Hot 100 top 10 hits ‘Woman,’ ‘Kiss Me More,’ ‘Get Into It (Yuh),’ and more.

That enduring presence on charts is also the reason the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently took to press to share news several of her most beloved titles had received certification upgrades.

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As Alicia Keys is one of the best-selling R&B artists of the century, seeing her name attached to jaw-dropping sales reports is nothing new.

And although she’s already cemented the position, Monday (September 19) saw the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reiterate the standing due to the continued streaming and digital download love shown to some of her timeless hits like ‘My Boo’ (with Usher), ‘You Don’t Know My Name,’ and ‘No One.’

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Just a year after topping charts with his 12th studio album ‘Khaled Khaled,’ serial hitmaker DJ Khaled has his sights on recapturing the top spot with its follow-up, ‘God Did.’

Like ‘Khaled’ before it, the 18-track effort boasts a who’s who of features including Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, JAY-Z, Travis Scott, Future, SZA, Latto, City Girls, Roddy Ricch, and Drake (to name a few) – who joins DJ and Lil Baby on the project’s Hot 100 top 5 lead single ‘Staying Alive.’

As if its star-studded tracklist isn’t enough to get fans excited, Khaled has already teased that most of the songs already have supporting visuals shot.

Until he starts the rollout, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘God Did’ courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Per usual, BET Awards provided many-a-notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after blazing performances from the likes of Lizzo, Latto, Chloe Bailey, Jack Harlow, Giveon, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the Taraji P. Henson-hosted show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full 2022 winner’s list awaits inside:

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The Billboard Music Awards 2022 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, following show-stopping performances from the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Rauw Alejandro, Silk Sonic, and more (as we reported here), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full winner’s list awaits:

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As Kehlani prepares to make a splash on the R&B charts with their third studio album, the April 29-released ‘Blue Water Road,’ reports surfaced the LP may not see that success mirrored on the Pop charts.

En route to entering the Billboard 200 with their lowest first-week sales to date (as we reported here), the moderate commercial response to the project – according to some of her diehard fans – is due to the limited promotion its been afforded, especially related to live performances and interviews.

But, those hoping for a ramp up of the latter were dealt a surprising blow this week when the 27-year-old took to social media to confirm they will not be granting any more sit-down chats with media outlets.

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It’s still award season and the Billboard Music Awards 2022 is up next.

Broadcasting live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 15, the event will honor some of the most commercially impactful releases over the last year.

Today has seen the much-anticipated nominations unveiled – and dynamic duo The Weeknd and Doja Cat lead the pack with 17 and 14 nominations respectively.

See who else is up for what after the jump…

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The 64th annual Grammy Awards provided many notable moments courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from H.E.R, BTS, Lil Nas X, Nas, John Legend, Olivia Rodrigo, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

See the list of winners inside:

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With the 2022 GRAMMY Awards mere days away, the excitement continues to build for the event.

Every field is jam-packed with the who’s who in the music industry. Take for example the Record Of The Year category. ABBA, Jon Batiste, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Doja Cat and SZA, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Brandi Carlile, Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, and Lil Nas X are all nominated.

But who will win and who should win?

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With the 2022 GRAMMY Awards less than a week away, excitement continues to build for the event.

Every field is jam-packed with the who’s who in the music industry. Take for example the Song Of The Year category. Ed Sheeran, Brandi Carlile, Olivia Rodrigo, Alicia Keys & H.E.R., Billie Eilish, Doja Cat & SZA, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, and Justin Bieber, are all nominated.

But who will win and who should win?

Join us below to find out…

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