16 weeks is how long newcomer Lil Nas X has held the racehorse that is ‘Old Town Road’ ahead of the competition on the Hot 100.

Keeping the likes of serial hitmakers Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Drake, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, and many more at bay with the megahit, the steam behind the 20-year-old’s breakout tune has been a mix of controversy, record breaking streaming, and a sh*t ton of remixes (including a new version featuring BTS‘s RM).

Renaming the joint ‘Seoul Town Road,’ in reference to the South Korean capital city of Seoul (where BTS first came together), the move may be just what X needs to edge past Mariah Carey (‘One Sweet Day’) and Luis Fonsi (‘Despacito’) to nab the title for ‘longest run at #1 in Billboard Hot 100 history.’

As we wait with bated breath to find out, look inside to hear the umpteenth remix of ‘Road’ and see who joins Lil Nas in the top 25 on this week’s TGJ Chart Check:

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At this point, the terms ‘Drake‘ and ‘Billboard history’ are so frequently acquainted the pairing hardly ever comes as a surprise.  That’s certainly the case for the 32-year-old’s most recent achievement on the tally.

Now, in addition to having more career Hot 100 placements than any other solo act ever, he’s seen his name penciled in history books beside The Beatles for ‘second most top 10 hits’ in history thanks to the debut of ‘No Guidance’ –  his duet with fellow hitmaker Chris Brown.  Billboard reports:

Chris Brown’s “No Guidance,” featuring Drake, launches at No. 9 on the Hot 100. The collab begins at No. 4 on Streaming Songs with 28 million streams and No. 9 on Digital Song Sales with 15,000 sold.

The premiere gave Drake the 34th top 10 hit of his career, a move that not only ties him with the music legends but places him second only to Queen of Pop Madonna (who currently reigns with 38).  As we extend our congratz to Drizzy, look inside to see who joins he and Breezy in the top 25 on this week’s TGJ Chart Check:  Hot 100:

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Mark those calendars, because ‘Dear White People’ is set to heat up screens this summer.

Head below to find out when the hit dramedy is back on the box…

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It’s that time of year again!

The BET Awards 2019 are set to air live from the Microsoft Theater at L.A Live on Sunday June 23rd.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Urban entertainment’s biggest calendar night.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been revealed. Cardi B definitely has a cause for celebration after leading the pack with seven noms. Beyonce, Drake, Ciara, and the late Nipsey Hussle are amongst the stars who also scooped notable noms.

What are you waiting for? The full list awaits below…

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Ella Mai is building on her momentum with the video release for new single ‘Shot Clock.’

The visual arrives as the Londoner struts towards the 61st Grammy Awards, where she’s nominated two honors.

Directed by Colin Tilley, this clip serves as the third from Mai’s self titled album debut, which spurned mega-smash ‘Boo’d Up’ – which is up for Song of the Year at music’s biggest calendar night.

Can she nab a like-sized hit with her latest offering? Watch below and let us know…

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It’s Grammy nomination time!

Music’s biggest calendar night, the 61st annual Grammy Awards, are set to air February 10th 2019 live on CBS.

The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which will boast performances from the creme de la creme.

Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.

What are you waiting for? The full nominations for the 2019 Grammys await below…

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It’s time to hop aboard the Soul Train!

BET presents the 2018 Soul Train Awards next month, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!

Two years after its release, Bruno Mars’ ’24k Magic’ project is still all sorts of popping thanks to hits such as ‘Finesse (ft. Cardi B)’ and a mammoth tour – which is still on-going.

Elsewhere, H.E.R has emerged as one of R&B’s definitive new break-out stars.

It’s fitting then that the pair lead with the most amount of nominations – both nabbing six.

Other names on the nominee list include icons such as Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce, as well as emerging stars ala Ella Mai and Daniel Caesar.

Check out the full list below…

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Drake is bulldozing the competition on the Billboard tally and shattering records in the process.

The rapper’s ‘Scorpion’ album was always bound for chart glory, but the persistent question centered on how big could he bow.

Well, Toronto’s superstar has answered back in emphatic fashion.

Head below for the full story on his chart stronghold…

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Remy Ma is slowly but surely building buzz for her music comeback – and continues to use TV as one of her primary vehicles.

Indeed, the femcee is branching out beyond her reality show rooting and stepping into the scripted arena. For, she’s just joined the cast of ‘Queen Of The South’ on the USA Network.

Full story below…

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Tonight’s iHeartRADIO Music Awards certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, Eminem, Charlie Puth and more (click here to see them all), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners’ list awaits below:

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The 60th Annual Grammy Awards certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and more, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners’ list awaits below…

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‘No Drama’ singer Tinashe is quashing longstanding rumors that behind the scenes label drama was to blame for the serial delay of her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’

The project, initially launched on the back of the Chris Brown-assisted tune ‘Player’ (released in fall 2015), has been teased so long due to nonperforming kickoff singles many – including diehard fans – were under the impression it’d been shelved.

Yet, while last week’s release of new single ‘No Drama’ (featuring Migos star Offset) helped quell those murmurs, for now at least, the stageblazer is speaking out with word the album is “finished” and finally ready for launch.  Taking to Beats 1 Radio, tuck in to hear Tinashe dish on the delay:

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