Ed Sheeran is no stranger to the Billboard Hot 100 history books, a truth only cemented by the mega success of his latest album, ‘Divide,’ and its spawned singles.

In addition to being the first artist to debut two singles in the top 10 of the tally with his hits ‘Shape of You’ and ‘Castle on the Hill’, he later became the first and only artist to notch 33 weeks in the top 10 when ‘Shape’ accomplished the feat.

Now, despite hitting #1 in December 2017 with his single, ‘Perfect’ (click here to read more on that), the song has demonstrated impressive staying power in or near the Hot 100’s topmost dectet of positions.  Rebounding to #9 this week, the re-entry gifts the tune its 26th total week in the top 10.  Find out why this is big news for Sheeran and his beloved #Sheerios inside:

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Anderson .Paak makes it rain like no other in the video for new single ‘Bubblin.’

For, after stumbling across an ATM that won’t stop shooting out that moolah, the rapper comically seizes the moment and stretches it his benefit.

Produced by Jahlil Beats and Antman Wonder, the song is billed as the first of more to come from the MC – whose last full length album ‘Malibu’ arrived in 2016.

Peep the visual after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Michael B. Jordan!

The dapper actor brings the heat to the cover and inner pages of Essence Magazine‘s June 2018 issue.

Riding the wave of buzz drummed up from blockbuster ‘Black Panther,’ the 31-year-old is sailing ahead with purpose to his next projects.

First up is HBO drama ‘Fahrenheit 451,’ which premieres on May 19th.

Thereafter, he continues shooting ‘Creed 2’ (due in theaters later this year).

Busy times. In the meanwhile though, peep the trailer for ‘Fahrenheit 451’ below…

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Another ‘Married To Medicine’ marriage has flatlined.

Full story below…

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Britney Spears‘ is with musical child.

Awesome news below…

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Ariana Grande is in a new space.

Keen to support fans who survived the terrorism attack she faced at one of her live shows in Manchester, England, the performer now sets her sights on better days with an uplifting brand new album named ‘Sweetener.’

This week, she has spoken to ‘Time’ about it.

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Missing ‘Insecure’?

Well, Issa Rae‘s hit HBO comedy is heading back to the box this summer.

Find out when after the jump…

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Jay Z‘s efforts to support independent artists with his TIDAL streaming service have been billed phoney by his critics today thanks to new claims made by “sources” at three major recording labels.

What’s going down?

Find out below…

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Madonna may be rapidly approaching 60, but she seems to be zooming towards the release of new music material quicker.

The Pop empress excited many fans when she recently revealed that she had reunited with producer Mirwais, who helmed much of her 2000 smash hit album ‘Music.’

Shortly after, she took to the stage at the much talked about MET Gala to perform new song ‘Beautiful Game.’

And while the showing was for attendees only, it seems its release is imminent.

Details below…

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And then there were four.

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have welcomed a new child to their growing family.

Details below…

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Janet Jackson is back and wasting no time blazing the trail all over again.

The Queen Of Pop is set for another coronation this Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards, where she will be presented with the coveted Icon honor.

Hence, she fittingly covers the latest issue of Billboard Magazine. 

Recent years have seen the diva do away with interviews, but she shatters the silence will a full feature chat with the industry publication.

It’s timely, as the singer (who just turned 52) is gearing up for her BBMAs performance, the reboot of her ‘State Of The World Tour,’ and a string of headlining summer festival slots – including Essence and Panorama.

During the insightful chat, the 52-year-old updates on new music – her first since 2015’s chart-topping ‘Unbreakable,’ motherhood, the support of the LGBTQ community and more.

Peep pics and excerpts below…

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A new documentary built to honour the life of Whitney Houston is to explore reports that the late star was raped by Dionne Wawrick‘s sister.

A distressing report below…

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