Ariana Grande has many wins under her wig, but thus far a chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart has managed to elude her.

Indeed, despite consistently coming close with a succession of #2’s, the second spot has thus far been her peak on the coveted count.

With new album ‘Sweetener’ due next month, all eyes are on her commercial performance. Especially given her raised profile over the last year.

For Ari, however, she’s more content than bothered.

Details below…

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Camila Cabello struck solo gold (and Platinum) with her breakout smash ‘Havana’ and isn’t done capitalizing on the hit just yet.

For, the 21-year-old just announced a lush new make-up line in partnership with L’Oreal. 

Details below…

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JoJo has been on quite the journey – both personally and professionally.

And despite hurdles and hardships, she’s still going strong and is charging on to her fourth studio album.

Currently on the ‘Leaks, Covers & Mixtapes Tour,’ the 27-year-old stopped by TRL to discuss the trek.

She also opened up about the direction of her upcoming LP, de-stigmatizing mental health, and more.

Watch her candid sit-down with Sway on the AM edition of the MTV series below…

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50 Cent feuding with Remy Ma and Papoose?

It seems so.

Details on why the ‘Power’ purveyor has decided to block Ma on Instagram below…

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Winston Duke as Kimbo Slice?

Yes…it’s happening!

Fantastic news for fans of the ‘Black Panther‘ actor player below…

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August Alsina‘s friendship with Jada Pinkett-Smith saved his life.

How? Her decision to address the drug addiction he refused to believe he had…an addiction he says was powered by what felt like a swimming pool of pills.

August’s story, via ‘Red Table Talk’ below…

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‘Heaven Sent’ hitmaker Keyshia Cole sent her fans into a frenzy last week when she took to Instagram to reveal she was pregnant with her second child.

As the news made its way across news outlets (including our own report found by clicking here) and the well wishes came pouring in, the 36-year-old songstress followed with another shocking announcement:  she’s not actually pregnant!

Did you miss it?  Details inside:

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The first ever authorized recount of the life of Whitney Houston finally found its way to theaters this weekend (July 6).

Featuring interviews from the late pop icon’s family (including her mentor Clive Davis, brothers, mother, sister-in-law, and more), the film – which had already won rave reviews and notoriety from Cannes Film Festival – followed that acclaim with a number of thumbs up from respected critics across print and online publications.

Now, with its wide release opening weekend behind it, the Kevin MacDonald-directed flick has finally garnered the acclaim that matters most:  its commercial response. Look inside to see just how much the film raked in over the weekend:

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Tyra Banks has good news for fans of the movie ‘Life Size.’

Eager to find out what it is?

Meet us below…

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Lupita Nyong’o has signed up to star in the next serving of the ‘Charlie’s Angels‘ story alongside Kristen Stewart and Naomi Scott.

Brilliant news below…

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‘Insecure’ returns to HBO this summer for its third season.

Issa Rae‘s wildly popular dramedy has resonated with audiences thanks to its frank take on the Black millennial experience – especially romantic relations.

Ahead of its August 12th comeback, an extended two-minute preview has been released featuring many of the show’s much loved cast.

If you’re needing your ‘Insecure’ fix as much are we are, then what are you waiting for? Watch the lengthy look at season 3 after the jump…

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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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