Less than two weeks after storming to the top of iTunes sales charts with the premiere of her latest single, ‘Please Me’ (featuring Bruno Mars), rapstress Cardi B‘s learned the tune premiered on the Billboard Hot 100 at #5.

An impressive start, powered by a handsome mix of digital downloads and streaming, The Stereotypes-produced cut will undoubtedly see an even bigger boost once its official accompanying music video drops.

Curious to know when you’ll be seeing it on your screens?  Cardi took to Instagram earlier today to confirm the details.  Look inside to see:

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Undoubtedly still beaming from her inaugural Grammy wins at this year’s ceremony (R&B Album of the Year, Best R&B Performance), H.E.R. took her refined and refreshing brand of R&B to this morning’s ‘Good Morning America.’

The musical guest of honor for the newscast’s ‘Oscar After Party,’ the breakout star took to the stage to perform her latest single ,“Hard Place,” which is found aboard her latest EP, ‘I Used to Know Her Part 2.’

Look inside if you missed any of the action:

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R. Kelly is facing quite the legal battle after being charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse.

And with the former chart-topper’s finances in disarray, the struggle was all sorts of real to pay the 10% due on his $1 million bail to secure his release.

Well, that change moments ago. Because, the R&B singer has made payment — after three days in custody.

Details below…

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Last month brought with it LeToya Luckett‘s biggest bundle of joy – baby Gianna.

The youngster is the first child for the Destiny’s Child original and husband Tommicus Walker (who has a daughter from a previous relationship).

With fans keen to garner a glimpse of the baby, Luckett today obliges by sharing the first picture of her child.

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As the credits rolled on the 2019 Oscars, the arrival carpet at Vanity Fair‘s exclusive afterparty officially opened.

The likes of Lady Gaga and Regina Hall – both big winners – were in attendance, as were the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Rita Ora, Gabrielle Union, Serena Williams, and many more.

Check out snaps after the jump…

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J. Cole kicked off 2019 with a bang named ‘Middle Child.’

Notoriously album and tour focal, the release is being billed as the rapper’s first “single” in years.

Immediately showered with praise upon its arrival, the hard-hitting track (which skews more radio friendly than most Cole cuts in recent years) has already become his highest charting song ever following its #4 peak on the Billboard Hot 100.

Not resting on his laurels, the MC has unwrapped its accompanying video – which, in today’s streaming led climate – could well see the song soar the more.

Check out the Mez directed visual after the jump…

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It’s been 8 years since Keri Hilson released new music.

And while there have been morsels of fresh material teased, updates have been mute.

That changed today, though, when the ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ singer took to social media to share an open letter about the hold-up.

Her words await after the jump…

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The evidence may be damning, but R. Kelly is adamant of his innocence.

For, moments ago, the singer – who was indicted on 10 counts of sexual abuse (including indecency with minors) has entered not guilty pleas across the board.

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Lady Gaga made headlines the world-over last night when she performed with Bradley Cooper at the Oscars and won the Best Original Song honor for ‘Shallow’ shortly after.

A crowning moment of a colossal career, many wondered how Mother Monster would celebrate.

Well, wonder no more. Because it turns out she opted to party with none other than… Madonna.

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Thanks to powerfully positive #MuteRKelly campaign the singer, who is accused of raping several African-American children, is strapped for cash and is therefore unable to post bail.

Hoping to rescue him from the cold cell he is being held in? A group of his fans who are frantically trying to raise money for him.

Sad news from a sorry group of people below…

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Nicki Minaj has learned that she has extended her lead as the most-awarded female rapper of all time this week and has celebrated the news with the millions who call themselves her fans.

Good news for the entertainer below…

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Terrence Howard is said to have berated Jussie Smollett on the set of ‘Empire.’

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