Iggy Azalea has consistently proven herself to be the music industry’s ‘little engine that could.’

Beyond powering through the cancellation of her first headlining tour, the ridicule of Rap elite, scrapping her sophomore album due to the nonperformance of its singles, a label change, financial woes, public relationship battles, and later wielding claims of sabotage against her current label’s parent company (click here to read on that), the Grammy-nominee has weathered a number of documented storms.

All of that hard work is seeming to pay off if a glance at the refreshed singles chart is to judge by.  For, after her long-awaited EP – ‘Surviving the Summer’ – failed to launch a charting single despite multiple attempts, its latest lift – ‘Kream’  – appears to be just what the doctor ordered.

Curious to see how the Tyga-assisted tune (her first charting single since 2016’s ‘Team’) is faring? Look inside and see who made the top 25 on this week’s TGJ Chart Check:  Hot 100 edition:

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NFL star Russell Wilson and his Grammy-winning wife Ciara were just two of many celebrities hitting a ‘1,2 Step’ on the red carpet of the 2018 ESPYS Awards tonight.

Celebrating the year’s biggest and brightest in sports and sports entertainment, the annual outing – hosted by racing queen Danica Patrick (making history as the award show’s first female host ever) – will be presenting its coveted trophies live from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.

But, before all the action gets underway, tuck in below to see who rocked the red carpet:

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‘How To Get Away with Murder‘s next season is to see fans see more of one of its new characters.

Fantastic news below…

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In surprising news Stevie J and R&B singer Faith Evans have tied the knot in Las Vegas.

Full story after the bounce…

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As trailblazers go, few can rival the epic contributions made to music by Missy Elliott.

A visionary and incomparable performer, the rapper is routinely cited as one of the greatest visual artists of all-time.

It’s makes the mass calls for her to be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard honor at the MTV VMAs all the more understandable.

And while multiple outlets went live with reports suggesting Missy would finally be receiving her dues at this year’s show on August 20th, she’s saying otherwise.

Details below…

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Zayn aims higher than high with new single ‘Sour Diesel.’

The latest of an increasingly long string of songs issued from his still-MIA sophomore album, the track (which is named after a strand of cannabis) sees the former One Direction star funk things up.

Driving in an altogether different direction from previous cuts ‘Let Me’ and ‘Entertainer,’ the track awaits your listening below…

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Beyonce is renown for pushing the envelope and new album ‘Everything Is Love’ is no different.

Alongside husband Jay-Z, Queen Bey shocked the world with the video for the set’s focus single ‘APESH*T’ – which was lensed at the Louvre in Paris.

Now, it appears the superstar has her eyes set on another iconic venue – the Colosseum in Italy.

Details below…

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Ella Mai has birthed one of the year’s biggest hits with ‘Boo’d Up.’

And while the song is now a top 5 smash on the Billboard Hot 100, attention is slowly turning to the Brit-star’s next move.

Well, it appears like it involves none other than Chris Brown.

Details below…

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Chance the Rapper (born Chancelor Bennett) may have seen his name penciled in history books thanks to his Grammy-winning debut album, 2016’s ‘Coloring Book,’ but thanks to reports from The Chicago Tribune his fans were under the impression the emcee was ready for round 2.

Ahead of a reported joint release with Kanye West (as we mentioned here), Bennett discussed with the publication that his follow-up was set for a release ‘just in time for the Special Olympics’ – an event scheduled for today (July 17).  Taking to Twitter, the ‘Tribune’ got fans excited by reporting:

When pressured for details about the project, Chance gave a disheartening update:

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It’s finally here!

Three years after thrilling fans with cuts found aboard her senary album, ‘Jackie,’ Grammy-winning stageblazer Ciara is ready to make you dance again!  Enter ‘Level Up’; the first cut from her yet-titled seventh LP set for release later this year.  As the song has interlaced chunks of DJ Telly Tellz viral hit, ‘F*ck It Up Challenge,’ throughout, Cici looks poised to do just that to charts with this banger.

Don’t believe us?  Listen inside and hear for yourself:

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Days after giving her fans a taste of her new single ‘Nasty One’ (click here to listen), femcee Lil Kim is clicking her heels on the promo trail in its support.

Most recently dropping by MTV’s ‘TRL’ for a sitdown session with Sway, Kim not only talked about her enduring impact on Hip Hop fashion, but also teased a ‘Lady Marmalade’ reunion with the likes of P!nk, Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, and Mya as well as gave her ‘stamp of approval’ on some up-and-coming female rappers.

Look below to see and hear what’s buzzing with the Queen Bee:

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There’s no other way to spin it;  Ariana Grande is on fire!

The Grammy-nominated diva, gearing up for the release of her own fourth studio effort, ‘Sweetener,’ has been forging a media onslaught with the release of a number of supporting music videos to some the forthcoming project’s gems as well as sharing the spotlight on visuals with her ‘Bed’ collaborator Nicki Minaj.  As if dominating headlines for the aforementioned as well as her engagement to comedian Pete Davidson is not enough, now Ari’s prepping the release of ‘Dance To This’ – her duet with Australian hitmaker Troye Sivan.

The tune, found aboard Sivan’s sophomore set – ‘Bloom’ – is set for premiere this Thursday night (July 19) at 9 p.m. PST.  Ahead of its unveiling, look inside for a preview:

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