Rihanna isn’t the only female leader of the digital era to see her name penciled in history books this week (as we reported here).

As critics continue to write this generation’s music off as “microwaveable” and “forgettable,” artists like Rih, Beyonce, Adele, Lana Del Rey, and Taylor Swift have taken turns delivering albums that not only heavily impacted charts during their respective primes but also have exhibited some serious staying power.

While Del Rey made history last year when her LP, ‘Born To Die,’ joined Adele‘s ’21’ as two of the only three female albums in history to have logged over 300 weeks each on the Billboard 200 (Carole King‘s 1971-released ‘Tapestry’ being the third), this week sees Swift become the first female artist in history to see not one, not two, but THREE of her titles reach the 25o week mark on the same tally.

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Congratulations are in order for ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ stars Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena. 

For, the engaged couple have announced that they are expecting their first child together.

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Fans have been waiting with bated breath for news on Lady Gaga‘s new album.

And it appears Mother Monster has finally lifted the lid. Seemingly.

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It’s time to wave goodbye to ‘Claws.’

For, it’s been confirmed the TNT series is coming to an end following its upcoming season.

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Dinah Jane is setting sail on her first solo headlining tour!

The rising star first rose to prominence as part of Pop pact Fifth Harmony; now, though, she’s steering her own ship and it’s making a beeline for city near you.

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It appears not even the combined star power of Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, and Miley Cyrus is potent enough to keep their collaborative effort, ‘Don’t Call Me Angel,’ afloat on the Hot 100.

After making a promising #13 debut on the tally last week (as we reported here), many assumed the tune – the lead single from the Grande-curated soundtrack of the 2019 ‘Charlie’s Angels’ reboot film – was well on its way to soaring into the top 10.

What a difference a week makes.

Despite moderate radio airplay and streaming figures proving to be ‘Angel’s saving grace, the tune’s digital sales have failed to meet hype or expectations since its September 13 unveiling.  The sales decline is mirrored on the Hot 100 this week as the Max Martin-produced bop has plummeted out of the top 40.

Curious to see where it landed on the charts? Check inside for the new TGJ Chart Check to see:

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K. Michelle has long established herself as one of R&B’s most outspoken stars and she’s living up to said billing with her newly announced live show.

Its title? The ‘Over Some D*ck Tour.’ 

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After tip-toeing one week closer to doing so, it’s pretty safe to say Iggy Azalea doesn’t exactly fancy fellow rapstress Lizzo‘s chances of unseating her 2014 Charli XCX-assisted hit from history books.

On Monday (September 30), Billboard announced Liz (born Melissa Jefferson) had earned a fifth consecutive week at #1 on the Hot 100 with her breakout hit, ‘Truth Hurts.’  Extending its record as the longest running unassisted chart-topper by a female rapper (click here to read more), the song is now only three weeks shy of breaking the all-time record among femcees for longest running #1 overall.

Taking to Twitter to celebrate the news, Lizzo posted:

Azalea didn’t exactly appreciate Jefferson’s intentional failure to mention her.  Feeling slighted, the Grammy nominee clapped back with:

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Admittedly, That Grape Juice was among the critics who panned Rihanna‘s last album, the 2016-released ‘Anti,’ for its adventurous offerings and an equally risky rollout that raised eyebrows and saw heads scratched at how it managed to be certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America a day after its release (despite selling less than 500 copies its first week).

Now, it appears the Bajan beauty will have the last laugh.

As calls for the project’s yet-titled follow-up increase, the diva’s fans – affectionately called #TheNavy – appear to be clinging tight to its content, a feat evidenced by its buoyancy on the Billboard 200.  Nearing its 200th week on the chart, the set’s enduring success on the tally has penciled Ri in its history books for quite the impressive feat.

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After a roller-coaster set of years, Rita Ora rose like a ‘Phoenix’ with her long-awaited sophomore album. A set which generated many a global smash such as ‘Anywhere’ and ‘Let Me Love You.’ 

Now, with 2020 approaching, the London bred star is looking ahead at her next project.

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WizKid keeps the new music a’coming with the video for ‘Joro.’

The flavorsome jam is the latest taste of the Afrobeat’s star’s hotly anticipated album ‘Made In Lagos.’

Armed with the momentum of Beyonce collaboration ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ the Nigerian superstar is now looking to build on his global buzz under Sony’s RCA umbrella.

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Ariana Grande has been enjoying the apex of success this year and has seen her successes crowned with multiple nominations at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Set to take place in Seville, Spain on November 3rd, all eyes are on who’s up for what at the hotly anticipated ceremony.

Well, wonder no more. Because Ari leads the newly unleashed nominations list with appearances in 7 categories.

Other names in the mix include Lil Nas X and Lizzo.

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