As predicted (click here to read more), Pop icon Celine Dion sees her name scribbled atop the Billboard 200 charts this week thanks to her new studio album, ‘Courage.’

Her first globally-released body of work since the passing of her longtime manager and husband Rene Angelil, the Columbia Records set – which comes as the fifth chart-topper of her career – was preceded to chart battle by three songs ‘Lying Down’, ‘Imperfections,’ and its title track.

With its inaugural sales tracking week behind it, Dion not only bested the competition but also sees her name penciled in the tally’s record books for quite the historic achievements.  Look inside to see that, just how many units she sold, and more:

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JoJo recently signalled the launch of her fourth album cycle with the release of candid cut ‘Joanna.’

Though not a single, the track was warmly embraced by fans for its raw lyrical content and stunning vocals.

Jo showcases the latter in earnest in a newly live performance video of the song.

Stripped back, the acoustic incarnation of the song manages to mesmerise even more than the original.

Check out Jo take vocal flight after the jump…

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Selena Gomez‘s highly anticipated return to stage, a career-spanning showing from Taylor Swift, and commemorative performance from Toni Braxton were undoubtedly among the draws that lured viewers into this year’s Ciara-hosted American Music Awards.

Yet, not even their combined star power (alongside stage-blazing performances from chart-toppers Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Lizzo, and more) were enough to save the 47th annual edition of the ceremony from its lowest ratings to date.

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T.I’s efforts to explain why he asked his daughter to undergo intrusive tests to prove that she is still a virgin have been slammed…universally.

The rapper took Jada Pinkett Smith‘s ‘Red Table Talk’ with hopes doing so would silence the criticism he is facing from those who say his interest in his daughter’s personal life is unsettling.

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Condemnation from all corners of the world of entertainment.

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Alfre Woodard & Cynthia Erivo are killing it!

In Alfre’s case, she teamed up with Apple to launch its new TV series ‘See’ as Cynthia welcomes Oscar buzz following her role in the movie ‘Harriet.’

Together, they have joined forces with Variety‘s ‘Actors on Actors‘ series to inspire aspiring actors with a conversation which offers insight into their respective careers, journeys and the talent behind it all.

Watch below…

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Ciara is booked and busy.

Because just days after hosting the 2019 American Music Awards, the ‘Level Up’ singer has snagged another major televised gig.

For, she’s been announced as one of the key anchors of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special.

Details below…

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Omarion is once again top-billing ‘The Millennium Tour’ – this time, though, it’ll be without his B2K bandmates.

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Billboard are holding true to their promise of overhauling the protocol attached to bundling music with merchandise.

With the marketplace rapidly evolving, artists and their teams have been tasked with finding innovative ways of getting music to the masses – and maximising profits.

Pairing music with merchandise has emerged as one means of achieving this, yet it hasn’t been without controversy. Most notably with Travis Scott‘s triumph over Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Queen’ thanks to sweater sales and DJ Khaled‘s outrage over a planned energy drink deal that was ultimately disallowed – thus denying him a #1.

These instances and countless others have caused for ample debate. Some have embraced merch bundles as simply reflecting the a shapeshifting marketplace; others (a la Minaj) have deemed it cheating.

To quell the flames, today has seen Billboard detail the changes that’ll come into play at the very start of 2020.

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Check out Normani!

The ‘Motivation’ maven covers the newest issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.

Arriving as she continues work on her debut solo album, the feature sees the 23-year-old slay a spread lensed by Ellen Von Unwerth and open up about her journey, music plans, her Blackness, and the ringing endorsement she’s received from both Beyonce and Jay-Z. 

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Summer Walker didn’t quite bring the heat to Toronto last night.

For, a lengthy delay to her show saw fans flood social media in anger – with some even claiming to be suffering from frostbite after waiting in the snow waiting to get in.

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FKA Twigs is in full promo mode!

The performer has been celebrating the release of her new album ‘Magdalene’ and recently sat down with ‘Sway in the Morning’ to discuss the project, the life experiences which inspired its conception and her unique relationship with the entertainment industry.

Fans of the star will know that she rose to fame after serving as a backing dancer for Kylie Minogue, Dionne Bromfield and Jessie J and has since become one of the world’s most celebrated innovators…partnering with several brands to send envelope pushing content their way.

How being one of two black girls in her hometown inspired her to push through?

Find out below…

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John Legend‘s leaving no stone unturned on the promo trail in support of the re-release of his holiday effort, ‘A Legendary Christmas.’

Taking to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ recently (November 23), the EGOT winner rendered a stirring rendition of the yuletide classic, ‘This Christmas.’  

In addition to thrilling audiences with his unmistakable croon, Legend also spoofed his ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ honor with a skit called ‘Sexiest Elf Alive.’

See the performance, spoof, and more inside:

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