Justin Bieber fans, affectionately called #Beliebers, apparently couldn’t wait to get a taste of what the Grammy winner was serving up for his long-awaited new era (kicked off by the Poo Bear-produced bop, ‘Yummy’).

The first single from one of his own studio albums since 2016’s ‘Company’ (found on the ‘Purpose’ LP), ‘Yummy’ – released January 3 –  exploded on digital and streaming platforms its first full week of availability.  Once believed to be a shoo-in for the Billboard Hot 100’s top spot, the Music Bible revealed a stunning upset earlier this week when it was announced relative newcomer Roddy Ricch bested Biebs for the chart’s summit (click here to read more).

The feat was all the more surprising once ‘Yummy’s first week figures were unveiled to be a handsome mix of digital downloads (71,000), streams (29.3 million), and radio impressions (50.9 million).

Despite the upset, Bieber still managed to lay claim to some victory as his #2 debut on the Hot 100 brought with it news of an impressive notch in the tally’s history books.  Find out what inside:

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Just three months after the all-female soundtrack to the ill-fated ‘Charlie’s Angels’ reboot tanked alongside its parent film, ‘Birds of Prey’ – the Harley Quinn-led DC Universe spinoff of ‘Suicide Squad’ – is taking a swing at the concept with its official companion album.

Kicked off last week by the high octane ‘Diamonds’ (Megan Thee Stallion, Normani), the project assembled a wide range of talented women across Pop, Rock, Rap, and other genres to fill out its exclusive 15-song tracklist.

In addition to calling on chart-topping hitmakers like Halsey and Summer Walker, popular Hip Hop acts Doja Cat and Saweetie are are among the ladies leading tunes.

Curious to see who joins them?  Look inside for the list:

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Celebrity trainer and fitness guru Jillian Michaels – best known for her stint on NBC’s ‘Biggest Loser’ – probably received the biggest backlash of her career after weighing in on Pop star Lizzo‘s physical appearance last week.

During a chat with BuzzFeed News last Wednesday (January 8), Michaels was quizzed on why the singer’s body is praised.  She responded:

“Why are we celebrating her body? Why does it matter? Why aren’t we celebrating her music?  ‘Cause it isn’t gonna be awesome if she gets diabetes.”

Once the interview went viral, Jillian – flooded with negative remarks on her social media handles and even getting a fiery clapback from Liz herself – released a statement that asserted she stands by the ‘diabetes’ comment (a point she later reiterated).  This week, however, she’s singing a slightly different tune.

On a promo blitz that’s seen her drop by ‘E! News,’ ‘Inside Edition,‘ and more, the 45-year-old was also spotted at ‘Extra’ where she sat down with resident anchor Billy Bush to further discuss today’s PC culture, body positivity movement, and respond to accusations of body shaming.

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Megan Thee Stallion has drummed up buzz in earnest and now looks to be baking bops for her album debut.

Having established a potent profile, she’s managed to magnetise the creme de la creme of the music industry.

Because Hot Girl Meg in the lab with none other than Pharrell Williams.

Details below…

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The general public has an insatiable appetite for Nicki Minaj‘s material.

Learn more about the rapper’s glorious run on Spotify below…

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Before this year’s Oscar nominations were announced Lupita Nyong’o and Jennifer Lopez sat down with a group of other actresses to discuss their recent movies, diversity in Hollywood and how they manage to navigate through the business as they juggle work, love and family life.

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A Rihanna rep hopes to silence the storm whipped up by Shaggy‘s claim that he was forced to audition for a role on her next album.

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All roads lead to April 12 for fans of HBO’s hilarious hit series, ‘Insecure.’

The Issa Rae-led comedy, which has been off the air for over a year, is finally returning for its long-awaited season 4.  As we reported here, the new season will boast a whopping 10 episodes (the most for any of its seasons to date).

Curious to know what Lawrence, Molly, and the gang have been up to since leaving our screens in Fall 2018?  Your answer awaits inside via the first official season 4 trailer:

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Ellen Degeneres is the latest name to receive a whole lot of love from Beyonce. 

The talkshow host’s stanning of Queen Bey is well-documented and clearly hasn’t gone unnoticed.

For, she’s made sure the daytime maven is stocked up on her hotly anticipated Adidas x Ivy Park collection.

See what we mean below…

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Stormzy‘s global push continues this week, with the British rap titan making strides across the US.

After high profile stops on The Tonight Show and Hot 97, the ‘Vossi Bop’ MC sat down with Charlamagne Tha God for an insight conversation; one which saw him wax honest about his Stateside crossover ambitions, album ‘Heavy Is The Head,’ beefs on home soil, as well as Drake‘s embrace of Brit culture and the possible problems attached.

Watch the engaging interview after the jump…

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Legends don’t die, they live on and inspire. Fittingly, then, Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G are two of the names who’ll be immortalized in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. 

For, it’s been announced that they’ve officially made the cut for the Class of 2020.

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As the 2020 GRAMMY Awards draw rapidly near, organizers are adding to the performer line-up on an almost daily limit.

Head below for details on the latest names now in the mix for music’s biggest calendar night.

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