Much to the delight of its jefe Lucian Grainge Universal Music generated $2.08 billion in the first half of 2015.

How the business did it?

With help from Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and its knight in multi-platinum armour Drake.

Facts, figures and streaming fun below…

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There’s good news in store for fans of ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ and Pop sensation Nicole Scherzinger!

Where to find it?

The latest edition of ‘Screen Juice!

Check it out below…

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Music royals are a rarity in today’s blink and you miss it Pop culture climate.

However, last night Janet Jackson showed and proved that her crown not only remains in intact, but also that it hasn’t lost any of its shine.

The Queen of Pop took to the stage in Vancouver, Canada to perform the first show on her hotly anticipated ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ — and Ms. Jackson did not disappoint.

Her past jaunt saw the singer journey through the hits, yet this trek smartly does that while laying the foundation for her eagerly awaited new album, ‘Unbreakable.’

So while the likes of ‘All For You,’ ‘If,’ and ‘Nasty’ were delivered with fine finesse, new numbers such as ‘No Sleeep’ and the LP’s title track were introduced live. The Missy Elliott assisted opener, believed to be titled ‘Burn It Up,’ received an especially roaring reception. [Editor’s note: it’d be almost criminal if this isn’t a single. Preferably the next single. But we digress…]

In other Jackson news, the superstar’s current single ‘No Sleeep’ returned to #1 on the Billboard Adult R&B songs chart — coincidentally on the the same day the tour kicked off.

Check out what the diva had to say about the honor below, where more snaps and footage from the show awaits…

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New music isn’t the only treat Rihanna has in store for her fans this year.

Yesterday saw the ‘Music of the Sun’ vocalist make her way to New York City to launch her latest fragrance ‘RIRI’ which nabbed its very own launch event at Macy‘s.

The star dropped the scent with the forthcoming holiday season in mind and posed for pictures with its bottle before meeting with fans who caught her live in promotional action.

You weren’t there?

No problem.

We’ve got you covered.

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The  credits are now rolling on the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.

Aired live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the action-packed extravaganza boasted many a memorable moment.

With all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favourite win any of the coveted Moonmen?

Meet us below to find out!

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The stars shine for one of popular music’s biggest calendar nights – the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards!

Airing live tonight from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, check below as some of the industry’s biggest stars arrive on the red carpet.  See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses, then tell us who you are most interested in seeing…

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Beyonce made headlines last week when a number of publications applauded her  for becoming the first African-American female singer to cover the September issue of ‘Vogue.’

Now, after the publication came under fire for its alleged referencing of King Kong in their Lebron James cover shoot, the star has been accused of failing to use her time with them to address issues faced by her community.

Details below…

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With season five of ‘Scandal’ due on screens next month, lead Kerry Washington is hitting the promo trail.

SELF Magazine is her latest stop and oh does she make it count.

The 38-year-old actress, who gave birth to daughter Isabelle Amarachi in April 2014, flaunts her svelte physique in the pages of the publication’s September issue. Married Washington cites her desire to live a healthy life with her child as her main fitness motivation.

In any case, after the season four cliffhanger on ‘Scandal’ we’ve got all the motivation we need to tune in when the Shonda Rhimes show returns to ABC on September 24th!

Pending then, peep another snap of the married maven below…

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In 2013 the producer Soundz teamed up with the singer Ciara to create material for her Top 5 album ‘Ciara.’

In 2015, as he celebrates the release of his debut release ‘Slow Ain’t Dead’ the maestro has revealed that the Urban Pop belle Tinashe had called on him to replicate his success with the ‘Goodies’ star.

Details below…

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Fact:  Love her or hate her, Rihanna is the pop star to reckon with in 2015.

Despite her latest, yet-titled project being greeted with a few slumps, bumps, and hiccups, there is no amount of failure (at this point) that can undermine the historic amassment of accolades that line her resume from chart triumphs, digital download domination, and more.

While, in a number of ways, her contemporaries pose no equal, historically there is only one other person whose career narrative vies successful comparison – Mariah Carey.

Check in below for this week’s Top 5 as we count down the reasons why Rihanna is unquestionably this generation’s ‘Mariah Carey.’

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As reported earlier this week, Mariah Carey is still trying to revive recent single ‘Infinity’ and has called on Justin Bieber, French Montana, and T.I. to help administer some much needed CPR.

No word yet on what Mimi plans to do with the track, but what is certain is that it’s now arrived via TMZ.

Titled ‘Why You Mad? (Infinity Remix)’, the revised version of the track features verses from all of the aforementioned and new vocals from Mariah too. The production has received an update via Eric Hudson as well.

Take a listen below…

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‘Mine Again’ performer Mariah Carey has signed a brand new deal that’s set to change the the trajectory of her career this year.

Details below…

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