The wins just keep getting handed to rapper Lil Nas X.

The 20-year-old, whose Billy Ray Cyrus-assisted megahit ‘Old Town Road’ is enjoying its 12th week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (click here to read more), has learned the tune’s parent project – the ‘7’ EP – is riding toward similar chart glory on the Billboard 200.

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For the second time in two months Taylor Swift‘s been blocked from the top of the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to rapper Lil Nas X‘s megahit, ‘Old Town Road.’

After early May 2019 saw the Grammy winner’s Brendon Urie-assisted tune, ‘Me!,’ debut at #2 on the tally behind the Country Hip Hop cut, this week Swift’s latest number – ‘You Need To Calm Down’ – met a similar fate.  ‘Calm’ – the second single from Swift’s forthcoming LP ‘Lover’ – dominated headlines last week for its pro-LGBT themes, star-studded music video (which prominently featured a reconciliation with longtime nemesis, Katy Perry), and for stirring controversy by allegedly ripping off scenes from Beyonce‘s 2011 ‘Party’ music video (click here to read more).

Now, with its inaugural tracking week of sales, streaming, and radio airplay behind it, the song’s made an impressive debut on the Billboard charts.  Yet, not impressive enough as ‘Road’ – in its 12th week of riding the top of the charts – was still able to keep the Joel Little-produced Pop tune at bay.  Billboard reports:

“Calm” opens atop Digital Song Sales with 79,000 sold, marking Swift’s record-extending 17th No. 1 on the chart (ahead of runner-up Rihanna’s 14). …”Calm” starts at No. 3 on Streaming Songs (39 million) and No. 50 on Radio Songs (24.2 million).

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As has become commonplace, the BET Awards – Urban music’s biggest night – has been crowned a ratings winner!

Thanks to show-stopping performances from the likes of Cardi B, Lizzo, Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., and more, this year’s edition may be scribbled in history books as the ceremony’s lowest rated telecast ever but it still managed to continue the trend of seeing the network ahead of the Sunday night cable competition.

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Another score for the rumor mill!

After weeks of whispers that indicated Grammy winning Pop diva Ariana Grande had joined forces with Lana Del Rey and Miley Cyrus for a ‘secret project,’ the latter took to Twitter earlier today to confirm the murmurs!

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For over 30 years, Madonna has consistently used her platform to champion a number of causes – and at 60 she’s showing no signs of letting up.

The Pop queen just premiered the video for ‘God Control’ from chart-topping album ‘Madame X.’

While the song is very much a dancefloor jam, Madge drives in a politically-charged direction for its visual.

Directed by Jonas Akerlund, the cinematic clip spotlights gun violence and the singer’s belief in the need for reform.

She said of the vid:

“This is your wake up call. Gun violence disproportionately affects children, teenagers and the marginalized in our communities. Honor the victims and demand GUN CONTROL. NOW. Volunteer, stand up, donate, reach out. Wake up and insist on common-sense gun safety legislation. Innocent lives depend on it. Join me in supporting several organizations.”

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With Mariah Carey‘s ‘Caution World Tour’ nearing its end, the diva supreme is back in the studio and has many wondering if she’s cooking up a colossal collaboration.

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For much of Mary J. Blige‘s career, she’s been hailed as the Queen of Hip-Hop/R&B.

Now, she’s expanding her regal reach to the screen.

Fresh from nabbing nominations at both the Golden Globes and the Oscars, the 9-time Grammy winner has signed a lucrative production deal with Lionsgate. 

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This summer viewers will bid adieu to ‘Orange Is The New Black.’

The Netflix prison drama, which stars Danielle Brookes, Uzo Aduba, and Laverne Cox, returns for its seventh and penultimate season on July 26th. 

So, with today serving as exactly a month ’til the former ladies of Litchfield take a bow, the streaming giant has unleashed a first look trailer.

After the action-packed climax of season 6, this chapter finds the women in various states..

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With Cardi B serving as a firm fixture in the headlines, it’s fitting that the rapper’s latest single is titled ‘Press.’

Fresh from annihilating the stage at the 2019 BET Awards with a live offering of the track, ASCAP’s Songwriter Of The Year has unleashed its accompanying video.

Continuing her now trademark practice of cinematic visuals, Belcalis has gone all-out for the turn-up anthem.

What are you waiting for? Watch new Cardi after the jump…

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Lil Nas is on top…and there’s nothing his detractors can do about it.

Find out how the multi-faceted performer made over $1 million this month below…

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Expectations are high when one is gifted and talented as Chris Brown.

Only right then, that he set a high standard for himself on a commercial tip as his career edges toward the 20 year mark. How he’s encouraging his fans to aim as high? By telling them how they can support his brand new album ‘Indigo’ when it drops.

Instructions from the ‘Wall to Wall’ performer below…

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Three striking beauties cover the latest issue of PEOPLE magazine: Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow, and mother Adrienne Banfield.

Together, the trio anchor Facebook’s wildly popular series Red Table Talk – which has risen to potent prominence by way of its fearless format of diving into oft-uncomfortable yet freeing conversations with notable women.

Beyond headline-grabbing sit-downs with the likes of Jordyn Woods and Ciara, the ladies have opened up about their own personal lives too. Generating just as much buzz too.

On the show, Pinkett told the publication of how ‘Red Table’ has personally impacted her marriage to Will Smith:

“The journey between Will and me… we have come to such a beautiful place. I feel like we have a stronger bond than we even had in the beginning [because of the process of the show].”

Head below to see three generations expand on their movement…

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