The numbers don’t lie. Even without a new album in nearly a decade, Rihanna remains a streaming powerhouse, with her catalog continuing to rake in serious plays.

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Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are walking back remarks made about Rep. Jasmine Crockett on their podcast.

The ‘Las Culturistas’ hosts found themselves facing backlash after comments made during this week’s “I Don’t Think So, Honey” segment. The duo weighed in on the Texas Democrat, alongside California Governor Gavin Newsom’s potential presidential bid, in a manner that didn’t land well with listeners.

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With the holiday rush in Billboard’s rearview, it came as no surprise that Taylor Swift‘s longtime Hot 100 champion – ‘The Fate of Ophelia‘ – returned to the tally’s perch this week.

And while the feat was accompanied with news of a personal milestone for Swift as ‘Ophelia’ now marks her longest-reigning #1 hit to date, its reclamation of the top spot also quietly pushed the Pop diva into Billboard history books.

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Tokyo Toni is attempting to match fire with fire after rapper-turned-roaster Khia unleashed a downright explosive clap back earlier this week.

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‘Star Search’ is heading back to screens with a major revival on Netflix.

Now, ahead of its premiere, the judges’ panel has been unveiled.

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Tichina Arnold found herself in damage control mode this week after comments she made about Tisha Campbell’s time on ‘Martin’ ignited social media fire.

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Ariana Grande is making it clear where her heart sits amid awards season chatter surrounding ‘Wicked: For Good.’

The Pop superstar recently addressed the absence of SAG and DGA nominations for both Cynthia Erivo and director Jon M. Chu, using the moment to spotlight their impact rather than dwell on trophies.

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Bruno Mars is off to a turbo-charged start with his new single ‘I Just Might.’

The funky cut was unlocked yesterday (January 9) and functions as the first taste of the hitmaker’s incoming album, ‘The Romantic’ (due February 27).

And, with the first full day of availability complete, its early performance points to the superstar possibly being on to his next smash.

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Rihanna is no stranger to social media moments, and her latest viral spell centers on her love for her boo, A$AP Rocky.

And, interestingly, boxer Claressa Shields was roped into the romance-fest.

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As part of a previously announced partnership with Lifetime, Toni Braxton has unveiled a series of films based on two of her biggest hits: ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough’ and ‘Breathe Again.’

After watching the former become a ratings winner for the network last November, the R&B icon is looking to repeat the feat later this month with ‘Breathe’ which also stars Cree Summer and Essence Atkins.

“After meeting on a dating show that ends in heartbreak, three women forge an unbreakable bond and relocate to Seattle, where they support each other through personal growth, career changes, and life’s challenges,” the official logline reads.

Directed by Stanley M. Brooks, ‘Breathe’ is slated to march to TV screens on January 24.

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Jill Scott is wasting no time applying pressure with her new music rollout.

Just a week after shocking longtime fans with the release of her ‘Beautiful People‘ single alongside news about ‘To Whom This May Concern‘ – her first studio album since 2015’s chart-topping ‘Woman‘ – Scott is already following up with another taste from the LP: ‘Pressha.’

“I wasn’t the aesthetic / I guess, I guess I get it / So much pressha / To appear just like them,” she sings over Vincent “VT” Tolan and Adam Blackstone production.

A testament to the challenges many face with the pressures of having to conform to societal beauty standards, Jill’s latest is a timely yet poignant love letter to staying true to self.

Released Friday (January 9), hop inside to hear it in full.

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Brit Eady is officially closing the chapter on her marriage.

The former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star has now made her split from husband Michael Cunningham legal, filing for divorce.

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