As Nicki Minaj debuted nearly a decade before streaming became a piece of the chart puzzle, the rapper’s younger rivals now find themselves tasked with the impossible challenge of matching records she set with pure sales.

The loftiest of these is the records she holds for being the highest-selling female rapper of all time and one of the fastest selling musicians to debut in the 21st century.

For, despite the fact that the entertainer has never topped the Billboard Hot 100, her solo singles and albums have sold more copies than any other lady lyricist in chart history and find their numbers elevated to even higher ground when the material she features on are factored into her sales question.

Today, she extends her run with help from her new single ‘Megatron.’

BUY MEGATRON ON ITUNES @NICKIMINAJ

— Alex Shane (@Asexuale) June 30, 2019

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Ariana Grande‘s manager Scooter Braun has purchased Big Machine…the company which houses some of Taylor Swift‘s lucrative catalog.

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Arguably her most critically polarizing work since 2003’s ‘American Life,’ Queen of Pop Madonna‘s new album, ‘Madame X,’ was still able to mark a spot atop this week’s Billboard 200 (the 9th effort of her career to do so).

And, while none of the set’s official or buzz singles managed to break into the Billboard Hot 100, public interest in the LP has been buoyed by the tunes’ respective music videos – the latest being the controversial ‘God Control’ (click here to watch).

Fans curious to know about the inspiration behind ‘Control’ (a song that promotes gun law reform) and its co-tenants on ‘Madame X’ will be pleased to learn about the new documentary, ‘The World of Madame X.’  Set in Lisbon, Portugal – the city described as the Pop potentate’s muse for this project – Madonna walks viewers through the creation process of each song, showcases her collaborators, and tells the story of how each tune earned a spot on the final project.

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It may have been over 5 years since Iggy Azalea dropped her debut studio album, ‘The New Classic,’ but from where we stand its long-awaited follow-up, ‘In My Defense,’ is proving itself worth the wait.

In addition to blazing singles ‘Sally Walker’ and ‘Started,’ the Rap diva recently sent fans into a frenzy with another taste from the July 19th-due set – the X-rated ‘Just Wanna’ (click here to listen).  While we await news on if that bedroom banger will get the video treatment, Iggy Iggz has confirmed her next visual will not only drop on the day of her album release but will also feature fellow femcee Kash Doll.

Titled ‘F*ck It Up,’ the duet’s accompanying music video is said to be just as glossy as its predecessors from this era and will pay homage to a cult classic film.  Details inside:

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As fans anxiously await new music from The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye), the singer-songwriter has much to celebrate as his 2015 hit single, ‘The Hills,’ just recently crossed the Recording Industry of America Association’s threshold for Diamond certification.

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With his June 28-released sophomore effort, ‘Case Study 01’ (featuring appearances from Brandy, John Mayer, Pharrell Williams, and more), leading the pack of new releases on a critical front, Grammy winning singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar is looking to showcase the set’s gems on a stage near you via the recently announced ‘Case Study 01’ world tour.

Set for a July 20 kick off in Jakarta Indonesia, the 24-year old – alongside special guest Koffee – will venture to other cities across Asia before heading to American turf to play shows in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, Seattle, and more.  Wrapping up in his home country of Canada, the North American leg of his tour will make its final stop (as of time reported) in Vancouver on November 28.

Curious to know if he’ll be bringing his brigade of hits your way? Look below to see.

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This week saw Chris Brown unleash new album ‘Indigo.’

Issued as the follow-up to 2017’s ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon,’ the project continued the trend of its predecessor by packing on the tracks.

For, the set is comprised of a colossal 34 songs (37, when factoring in bonus bops).

Thus far, the LP has spurned a number of singles including Drake collaboration ‘No Guidance’ (a top ten on the Billboard Hot 100) and ‘Wobble Up’ alongside Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy.

So, what are the numbers looking like? Join us after the jump to find out…

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Janet Jackson is currently rocking the United Kingdom with a stellar performance.

Where? Glastonbury 2019 of course.

There, accompanied by some of her dancers, her impeccable backing vocalists, live vocals, a scorching band and high-energy moves, the icon pulls attendees through the garden that is her discography in style.

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With new single ‘Phone Down’ ringing its way up the charts, Stefflon Don has hit the promo trail.

Her most recent stop was Charlie Sloth‘s show on Beats1 radio.

Beyond blazing with a scorching ‘Fire In The Booth,’ the femcee chatted it up about her plans, her long-awaited album debut, and romance with Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy.

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The people have spoken….and the name on their lips is Tituss Burgess.

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Tituss is the Ursula we need and deserve.

— Therese Rook (@ThereseCrews) June 29, 2019

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s most iconic moments.

Today, we honour Esther Brown, Woody Strode and their contributions to the 1956 movie ‘The Ten Commandments‘, a movie designed to tell the story of Moses, the Prince of Egypt.

Woody was an elite athlete and WW2 soldier and found fame in Hollywood after the producer Walter Mirisch saw him wrestling and asked him to play in the 1951 movie ‘The Lion Hunters.’ 

He was then cast in the aforementioned ‘Commandments’ five years later and performed alongside Ms. Brown.

Ready to revisit their magic.

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One is a Pop prince who, by way of his solo material and the jams he has built for the likes of Snoop Dogg and Bebe Rexha, has become one of the fastest-rising/selling faces in Europe’s R&B scene.

The other? A golden-voiced multi-instrumentalist who was discovered by the minds behind Maxi Priest and the R&B superstar Neyo.

Together, Cimo Frankel and Sonna Rele have announced plans to join forces for a night of live music in association with the global entertainment company Live Nation.

The live show will take place on July 25th and see the acts deliver acoustic renditions of material lifted from their respective projects with help from some very special guests.

Just had The best 2:44 in my L I F E. ? watching Sonna Rele & Neyo sing together ?

— Mookiee ? (@ItsMookiee__) October 31, 2014

Congrats to @cimofrankel on your latest single release #LiveWithoutYou! Looking forward to hearing what’s to come, and to get back in the studio with you. https://t.co/1scvtNocnM

— JC Chasez (@JCChasez) February 24, 2019

New music from Frankel here.

Free entry for fans here.