As TV phenomenons go, few can rival the almost instant popularity of ‘Bridgerton.’

Issued as the first fruit of Shonda Rhimes‘ blockbuster Netflix deal, the show delivered and then some – going on to be deemed the streamer’s most successful series.

And while key cast member Regé-Jean Page won’t be part of the series after announcing a shock departure, Netflix has doubled down on its commitment to the show…in a big way.

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Rina Sawayama is back with new music.

For, the rising music superstar has just announced that music legend Elton John will be joining her on a new version of her song ‘Chosen Family.’

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This week brought the first of Taylor Swift‘s re-recorded albums, ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version).’

The project comes mere months after the release of her ninth studio album, ‘evermore,’ and has received widespread acclaim from critics.

With numbers coming in quickly, is ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ set to meet its critical acclaim with similar sales?

The predictions have just arrived and provide the answer.

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Moments after Lady Gaga‘s 2013 album ‘ARTPOP’ was propelled to the top of iTunes Monday night (April 12), the LP’s creator has taken to social media to thank her ardent supporters for their dedication to the critically divisive project nearly 8 years after its release.

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Numbers don’t lie;  ’34+35′ is now a 2x Platinum hit!

The second official single from Ariana Grande‘s sixth studio album, ‘Positions’ (2020), the Peter Lee Johnson-produced tune most notably made headlines for a historic rise to the #2 position on the Billboard Hot 100 (thanks to a sizzling remix with Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat).

Now, it finds itself in another familiar position courtesy of advancements reported by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Demi Lovato may have recently danced her way to a #2 debut on the Billboard 200 with her latest album, ‘Dancing with the Devil…The Art of Starting Over’ (click here for more), but now the GRAMMY nominee is looking to waltz her way to similar status on the Billboard Hot 100 with the LP’s title track.

Teased in earnest ahead of its April 2 premiere, the Mitch Allan-produced song got a high profile launch when ‘Good Morning America’ unveiled an exclusive first look at its accompanying music video – shocking viewers with its graphic re-creation of the events involved in Lovato’s reported 2018 drug overdose, sexual assault, and the days in the hospital the followed the event.

Now, in a bid to help ‘Devil’ heat up singles charts, Lovato is giving viewers even more insight into its accompanying visual’s creation.  A self-directed affair (with help from her ‘Dancing with the Devil’ documentary director Michael D. Ratner), look inside to see the behind the scenes action.

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Lady Gaga‘s beloved fan base – affectionately called #LittleMonsters –  are using their collective paws to scare off the competition and send sales of the diva’s 2013 ‘ARTPOP’ album back to the top of charts.

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It’s been over 10 years since Keri Hilson first nabbed headlines for perceived Beyoncé disses (i.e. on red carpet interviews, the remix of her 2009 hit, ‘Turnin Me On,’ etc.), but now the GRAMMY nominee says the beef is old news and the two have moved on.

Hot on the promo trail for her recently unveiled, critically acclaimed made-for-TV film, ‘Lust’ (click here to see the trailer), the 38-year-old was quizzed about the current status of her relationship with the Queen Bey.

To the surprise of listeners, Hilson glowed when discussing the diva – and even suggested she’d be open to sharing the stage with her one day.

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‘Love in the Club’ is exactly what Usher was accused of NOT showing at a Las Vegas gentleman’s venue recently, a feat that caused one of the resident exotic dancers to take to social media to put him on blast.

Suggesting the GRAMMY winner paid performers with counterfeit money that featured his face printed on it, reports of her insinuation took the singer’s name to viral status Monday (April 12) as memes and jokes soared in response to the news.

“Ladies, what would you do if you danced all night for Usher and he threw this?,” she asked in a now-viral social media message referring to the #Ushbucks.

Now, after the club owner has stepped out in defense of the star, the dancer who caused all the commotion is suggesting the explosive response to the joke is “not her fault.”

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Cop a gander of Cardi B!

The femcee dons the latest of her Reebok line in a brand new set of promotional spots.

Cardi’s earlier drops have sold out with the swiftness, so folk ought to snap ’em up when they drop on April 23.

Speaking on the release, the rapper said:

“My brand new Reebok x Cardi Collection including apparel for the first time launches on April 23rd at 10am EST.”

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Check out Normani!

The stage blazer makes for an arresting sight in brand new promotional pictures.

Arriving amid ample buzz for her debut album, the snaps have sent fans into a frenzy.

Could it finally be time for her return?

Many are hoping so.

After breaking out and breaking through with bouncy bop ‘Motivation,’ the singer has been diligently working on her first solo body of work with the likes of The-Dream, Scott Storch, and Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins.

Pending its landing, get into fine, fresh, fierce snaps from Ms. Kordei after the jump…

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Bruno Mars and Anderson . Paak have done it!

The dynamic duo, who go by Silk Sonic, will no doubt be toasting today. Because they’ve hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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