Beyonce is back in a familiar spot – the #1 spot.

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Lady Gaga and Netflix are proving a potent partnership.

The superstar singer premiered her ‘Five Foot Two’ documentary on the streaming platform last Friday and is already reaping the rewards.

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In less than 24 hours, pop crooner Sam Smith‘s new single, ‘Too Good at Goodbyes,’ has said “hello” to the #1 spot on U.S. real-time iTunes charts.

His long-awaited return and first official release since 2015’s ‘Writings on the Wall,’ the song – written by Smith, Jimmy Napes and production duo Stargate – has also found itself at #1 at iTunes in over 20 other countries including the U.K., Canada, Australia, and more…

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As Janet Jackson readies the Thursday launch of her ‘State Of The World Tour,’ the public are showing an appetite for her classic catalogue.

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Pop royal Pink is living up to her billing.

This week brought with it an avalanche of newness from the singer, who unwrapped new single ‘What About Us’ and details surrounding its housing album ‘Beautiful Trauma.’

And the public are responding.

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Having scored a UK top ten with ‘Your Song,’ Rita Ora has turned her attentions to the US.

The media maven’s latest promotional stop was Good Morning America today and she sure made it count.

Backed by a full band, the 26-year-old (who is currently co-hosting ABC’s ‘Boy Band’) belted out the Ed Sheeran penned cut powerfully.

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Camila Cabello‘s solo charge is showing no signs of slowing.

Yesterday, the former Fifth Harmony staple unleashed two new tracks – ‘Havana’ and ‘OMG.’

And while many anticipated folk would gravitate to one over the other – both are slaying out of the gate.

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Not even a premature leak could stop diehard Lana Del Rey fans from lusting after her fifth studio album, ‘Lust for Life.’  

Boasting an impressive guest list, featuring the likes of A$AP Rocky, Stevie Nicks, The Weeknd, and more, the set – officially released today – is already earning a number of thumbs up from critics across the board.  If a peek at iTunes’ pop charts is anything to judge by, fans are in agreement with the acclaim.

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Can Katy Perry catch a break?

The singer’s new album ‘Witness’ may have opened at #1 on this week’s Billboard 200. However, it’s staying power looks virtually non-existent.

It’s been little over a week since the problem-prone LP hit stores and it’s already enroute to the bottom of the iTunes tally.

As at writing the project sits at #50 on the US store:

For what it’s worth, a horde of albums were slashed in price – which explains one aspect of the the drop.

However, it’s worth noting that SZA‘s ‘CTRL’ – which came out the same day – currently sits at #21 amidst all the discounted LPs.

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Bieber fever is alive and well if the response to ‘2 U,’ the singer’s latest single with David Guetta, is anything to judge by.

Justin, already boasting ownership of the top spot on the Hot 100 and iTunes song charts with Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee‘s ‘Despacito’ as of last night (for which the Canadian crooner assists), the Guetta release – just unveiled this morning at 12am – has already unseated ‘Despacito’ on digital charts.

As if that’s not enough, just one spot under the two, Bieber can be found again on DJ Khaled‘s ‘I’m the One.’  All the Bieber hoopla only confirms fans are more than ready for his fifth official LP, the follow-up to 2015’s hotly-selling ‘Purpose.’

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#Katycats wasted no time getting their claws on ‘Witness,’ the latest album from Katy Perry.

The album, which houses the hits ‘Chained to the Rhythm,’ ‘Bon Appetit’ (featuring Migos), and more, comes as her first full length release 2013’s chart-topping ‘Prism.’ And, despite what appeared to be an atmosphere of minimum buzz for the set, the singer/songwriter may be well on her way to witnessing her fifth LP follow ‘Prism’s suit.

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As we reported just moments ago, ‘Witness’ was available everywhere for streaming and digital download at 11:59 EST.  Less than 10 minutes later, real-time U.S. iTunes charts revealed the project had already bested the tally’s top-seller.

 

 

‘Witness’ also looks poised to repeat the feat in the U.K. [as of time reported].

While we await official first week predictions (usually rendered by mid-day on Saturday), we can say it does look like Perry’s off to a promising start…at least on the digital front.  Streaming victory, on the other hand, may be offset by an old rival of hers – Taylor Swift.  Click here to read more on that.

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Ariana Grande‘s still feeling the love after ‘One Love Manchester,’ her headlining benefit concert to support victims of the horrific bombing at Manchester Arena.

Taking place at the Emirates Old Trafford earlier today, the fundraiser – watched by the 50,000 in attendance and live streamed to millions more across the globe – raised a whopping $9 million (with very penny set to aid the ‘We Love Manchester Emergency Fund’).

As if that wasn’t enough, Grande (ahead of the concert showing) also re-released her 2015 single ‘One Last Time’ to assist the cause.  Taking to Twitter yesterday, it was announced:

Shortly after, the tune jetted to #1 on the digital tally – a feat supported by tonight’s live showing.  Broadcast across the world, the impact of Grande’s performances was so powerful, the pop princess not only maintained her hold at #1, but also saw other former hits storm the top 20 on UK iTunes.

 

The song is faring well on U.S. and global iTunes charts as well, hitting the top 10 on both.  The real-time U.S. chart is seen below:

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