On a chart front, Camila Cabello‘s sophomore album is yet to soar as high as its predecessor or Harry Styles’ blockbuster ‘Fine Line.’

However, fans who fear the set may be written off a failure will be elated to learn that is anything but.

A granular look into Cabello’s ‘Romantic‘ era below…

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Stormzy has firmly established himself as a Rap royal and now looks poised to reign with second studio album ‘Heavy Is The Head.’

Following the seismic success of chart-topping ‘Vossi Bop,’ ‘Crown,’ and latest effort ‘Own It,’the British-Ghanian MC is aiming to blaze with this already lauded body of work.

Joining him on the project are the likes of Ed Sheeran, Burna Boy, H.E.R, and Aitch; all of whom help turbo-charge the set which will see the rapper embark on a like-titled world tour. The mapping of which includes UK, wider Europe, Africa, and (in a major move for a UK MC) the US.

Take a listen below and let us know if you’ll be rocking with this rising supernova in 2020!

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While many R&B releases got thumbs up from critics in 2019, no two efforts waved the flag for the genre quite like Chris Brown‘s ‘Indigo’ and Summer Walker‘s ‘Over It.’

The former, a 37-track affair featuring the likes of Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, Trey Songz, and more, was deemed a return to form as it gifted Brown his first appearance in the Hot 100’s top 5 in over a decade courtesy of the wildly popular jam, ‘No Guidance’ (featuring Drake).  Similarly, ‘Over It’ – almost just as star-studded with high profile features from Usher, 6LACK, PartyNextDoor, and more – was the best performing female R&B project since Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ in 2016.

As the popularity of both chart-topping opuses endures months after their releases, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently recognized their respective sales performances by awarding them certification plaques.  Walker’s debut album has been certified Gold (denoting sales equivalence of over 500,000 copies in the United States) while Christopher’s was christened Platinum (denoting sales equivalence of over 1,000,000 in the United States).

Curious to know where the two LPs landed on this week’s Billboard 200? Look inside:

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Normani gave the 2019 Streamy Awards audience all the motivation they needed to stand to their feet after she rendered yet another scorching performance of her official debut single.

Taking to the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Friday (December 13) to close out the show, the 23-year-old cranked out Max Martin-produced jam while flaunting her assets in a sexy red mini dress.

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Despite the hiccups with its long-awaited rollout, Kanye West‘s latest album – ‘Jesus is King’ – has delivered no shortages of blessings to the rapper’s nearly unrivaled stats.  In addition to making history by tying Eminem‘s record for most consecutive chart-topping albums in Billboard 200’s history (as we reported here), the LP launched its first single – ‘Follow God’ – to a #7 peak on the singles chart.

Coming as the 107th Hot 100 appearance of his career (18th top 10 hit), the Grammy winner took the song’s sales and streams to even higher heights once its Jake Schreier-directed music video was unveiled.  The reward for the labor has come with an official report from the Recording Industry Association of America that the cut has crossed the threshold for Gold certification, meaning it’s “sold” over 500,000 copies since its debut.  ‘Follow’ marks West’s 40th single to earn such an honor.

While we extend out congratulations to the hitmaker, look inside to see where it landed on this week’s Hot 100 on our weekly ‘Chart Check’ segment:

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Camila Cabello almost released ‘God is a Woman.’

Hit the link below to find out why she stepped away from the track…and how it finds its way to Ariana Grande.

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Cop a gander of Christina Aguilera!

As reported, the Pop provocateur poses it up in an arresting new shoot for 7Hollywood Magazine. 

The stunning feature reunites Xtina with ‘Bionic’ collaborator Alix Malka. 

It arrives as she wraps up ‘The X World Tour’ and gears up for 2020 dates of her Las Vegas residency ‘The Xperience.’

After the initial unveiling, more snaps have been unveiled.

Peep more below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we’re revisiting Rolonda!

Meet us below…

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After a valiant effort, it looks like Camila Cabello is on-course to open within the upper echelon of the US album count with sophomore set ‘Romance.’

However, in the UK – traditionally a strong market for the singer – she’s having no such luck.

Full story below…

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Harry Styles unwrapped sophomore album ‘Fine Line’ this week to ample acclaim and stellar sales out of the gate.

But beyond its bopable music, the project has been interpreted by some as hinting heavily  at Styles’ sexuality. With a sect of commenters citing the fluid flare of the video + lyrics of the LP’s lead single ‘Lights Up,‘ as well as Styles’ androgynous dress sense across the whole campaign.

In being an act who shuns the glare of the spotlight and the incessant attempts to pry into his private life, his silence on the matter (not that he owes anyone anything) has only served to the fuel the chatter.

Now, he’s setting the record straight. Or is he? See what we mean below…

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Chris Brown is introducing the masses to his family’s newest addition.

As reported, the R&B singer welcomed son named Aeko with ex-girlfriend Ammika Harris.

And up until now, that was all the info the star had shared.

However, all changed moments ago when C. Breezy posted a series of snaps of the youngster, who joins Brown’s five year old daughter Royalty from a previous relationship.

Peep pics below…

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Heard the story of how Beyonce saved R&B?

Meet us below for a TGJ exclusive…

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