Just a week after marking her personal best to date on the Hot 100 (click here to read more on that), Dua Lipa‘s one-upped herself by cracking the tally’s top 5 with her single ‘Don’t Start Now.’

The lead release from her forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Future Nostalgia’ (due April 3), ‘Don’t’ comes as the Pop diva’s inaugural run in the chart’s topmost quintet of rungs – a measure fueled primarily by domination at radio and aided by a handsome mix of streaming and digital downloads.

Serving as this week’s sole female presence in the top 10, time will tell if the Grammy-winner is headed to her first Hot 100 #1 with the Ian Kirkpatrick-produced bop.  Until we find out if she has what it takes to unseat longtime champion Roddy Ricch, look inside to see who joins the two in the top 25 on this week’s edition of ‘TGJ Chart Check:  Hot 100.’

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Usher has been quietly, yet excitingly piecing together his new album. A project which several sources confirm will be titled ‘Confessions II’ – the sequel to his diamond selling album of the same name.

The 2004 original housed the tracks ‘Confessions I’ and ‘Confessions II’ – both of which fans loved in earnest.

And, as he warms up the masses for his much anticipated comeback, he seized a performance today to premiere another addition to the ‘Confessions’ chapter.

Watch footage from the 41-year-old’s intimate set for Cricket Wireless set below…

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Check out Ciara!

The R&B superstar shines in a colorful new shoot for Fault Magazine.

Lensed by Irvin Rivera, the vibrant spread sees the pregnant singer strike many a pose.

Inside, her interview made for an engaging read too.

Peep pics and quotes below…

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Despite topping the Gospel charts individually with their respective solo offerings over the past 10 years, it’s been over 12 years since The Clark Sisters enthusiasts could boast owning a new body of work from the group.

That’s set to change and soon.

A day ahead of the highly anticipated April 11 premiere of their Lifetime biographical film, ‘Clark Sisters:  the First Ladies of Gospel’ (click here to watch the trailer), the music monarchs will unleash their new album, ‘The Return.’

More inside:

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Nicki Minaj is breaking the internet.

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The Brit-Pop singer/songwriter Duffy has revealed that she stepped away from the music industry after she was held captive and raped shortly after her ascent to fame.

Her story below…

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Lady Gaga has kicked off her sixth album campaign with news her legions of fans have been waiting for! Because, seconds ago she announced new single ‘Stupid Love.’

Details below…

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The trailblazing narrative of Madam CJ Walker will be illuminated anew by way of a Netflix limited series – led by Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. 

Set to premiere March 20th, the powerful production – which is titled ‘Self Made: Inspired by the Life Of Madam CJ Walker’ – will share the true story of the African American entrepreneur, who built a haircare empire. One which saw her become the first ever female self-made millionaire.

Ahead of its debut, watch the first look trailer of the series – which also stars Tiffany Haddish, Blair Underwood, and Carmen Ejogo.

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As we reported here, Beyoncé opened the celebration of life ceremony for NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on Monday (February 24) with a moving performance of her hits ‘XO’ and ‘Halo.’

Backed by a choir and stringed orchestra, the 38-year-old soared in the emotionally charged rendition of the tunes (the former, found on her 2013 self-titled, chart-topping LP, was reportedly one of Bryant’s favorites).

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BTS is to top the Official Albums Chart with their brand new album ‘Map of the Soul: 7.’

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Jussie Smollett was back in court this week, this time to answer to allegations that he lied to police about his alleged hate attack.

Details below…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      After years of keeping its viewing figures under wraps, Netflix is ready to unveil a chart set to reveal which of its releases are faring the best.

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