Wealth and chart wins are spread generously across the music industry, but true impact remains exclusive to a limited a few.

For decades, Beyonce has occupied a spot in the coveted club – a fact Forbes says is more accurate than ever in 2018.

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Guess who broke another record?

Ariana Grande, that’s who!

Cool facts and figures on the star’s latest release below…

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Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am didn’t hold back his views on today’s Hip-Hop scene, in a recent interview with Rolling Stone.

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Chris Brown is ready to offer fans a deeper look into his heart, mind and soul with a new album named ‘Indigo.’

If you’re a fan of the charismatic performer we have epic news waiting for you below…

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Ariana Grande is tasting sweet success with new single ‘Thank U, Next’ which premiered at #1 on the US and UK charts last week.

And it appears as though it’s just the beginning of the song’s push.

For, as the surprise song extends its reign atop of the Billboard Hot 100 this, Ari has begun teasing its accompanying video. A clip which looks to be sporting a movie theme.

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Michelle Obama may no longer be a resident of White House, but she remains one of the world’s most revered women.

And now the former First Lady is inviting the masses to get to know her by way of new memoir, ‘Becoming Michelle Obama.’

Due in stores tomorrow (November 13th), the book sees the Harvard and Princeton graduate wax honest about her personal journey, her marriage to Barack Obama and the challenges they faced, her stint as First Lady, Donald Trump, and much more.

Already hailed as the year’s most compelling page-turner, the memoir is the subject of a rivetting feature in ELLE’s December issue – which Michelle covers.

Oprah Winfrey takes on interview duties and asks about…well…everything.

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August Alsina made a surprise appearance at the Charlotte, NC stop of Tasha Cobbs‘ ‘Revival Tour’ and blew the roof off the building.

Together, the R&B star and the Gospel force united for a potent performance of ‘You Know My Name’ from Cobbs’ album ‘Heart. Passion. Pursuit.’

The showing comes after a testing time for Alsina, who battled back to health following a series of health hardships.

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Iggy Azalea has stepped up to defend her Hip-Hop sibling Nicki Minaj against claims dashed at her by one of her rivals.

Joining her quest to clear Minaj’s name? 50 Cent.

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After a turbulent year personally, Ariana Grande is re-affixing the focus on her music. For, the songbird is officially taking flight on ‘The Sweetener Tour.’

Announced moments ago, the 2019 trek is being mounted in support of the singer’s recently released ‘Sweetener’ album – which has birthed hits ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ and ‘God Is A Woman,’ as well as burgeoning smash ‘Breathin.’ 

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David Mesher is the name of malodorous swine who verbally assaulted an innocent black woman on a Ryanair flight.

How his name surfaced? His disgusted friends and neighbours.

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Recent times have seen Nicki Minaj locked in a social media spats and shoe-throwing showdowns.

However, Onika’s latest tussle is of the legal variety and it comes courtesy of legendary singer Tracy Chapman. 

As reported in the run-up to the release of Minaj’s ‘Queen‘ album, the femcee had been open about her quest to have Chapman permit use of ‘Baby Can I Hold You’ as a sample on her Nas collaboration ‘Sorry.’

The back and forth is said to have factored into the delay of the LP, and when it didn’t yield an agreement the song was left off the tracklist but rolled out on radio anyway.

Well, Chapman is far from pleased and is taking her annoyance to court.

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Toni Braxton will be spreading her buttery baritone across Stateside stages next year, because the legend has announced the ‘As Long As I Live Tour.’

Oh and she’s bringing fellow R&B icons SWV along with her.

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