Is Hip-Hop’s aversion for Lil Yatchy‘s pro-gay ‘Teenage Emotions’ album to blame for the modest first week sales it drew in?
Execs at Capitol will undoubtedly search high and low for the answer to that question as they find themselves faced with after watching the project welcome only 46,000 units in its opening week.
The set opened at #5 and was outsold by Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Damn’ which spent this week at #2, almost three months after its unveiling.
How Yatchy feels about it all?
It’s true; Bryson Tiller‘s sophomore album, ‘True To Self,’ has captured the crown of the Billboard 200.
As we reported here, the set – which hit shelves a month before its previously announced release date – was predicted to move 110-130k SPS its first week (which, if met, would equate to over 5 times that of the first week sales of his inaugural release, ‘Trap Soul’).
Now that the tallying week has ended, industry analysts have revealed the rapper/singer’s final first week sum. Tuck in below to find out what it is:
For much of his career Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has led many a movie to box office glory.
So, movie lovers who awaited the release of his ‘Baywatch’ reboot wouldn’t have been wrong to assume he would do the same for the project which hit theatres via Paramount this week.
Unfortunately, they’ve now learned that they were wrong following wave after wave of bad reviews and talk that is set to do anything but create a splash at the box office.
Said talk hasn’t gone unnoticed by Dwayne.
How the herculean actor is taking the news?
Well…
@SassyMamainLA @mrsingleton @baywatchmovie Wow just two? Really? Odd because fans are loving it. Clearly you’re the wrong audience for a raunchy rated R film. Sorry bout that! ??
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 25, 2017
Oh boy, critics had their venom & knives ready ?. Fans LOVE the movie. Huge positive scores. Big disconnect w/ critics & people. #Baywatch? https://t.co/K0AQPf6F0S
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 26, 2017
@MovieMantz ?? Whaa? Who taught you economics? 35-45% of your budget in just one territory (US) is excellent. Our worldwide rollout begins next week. ??
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 28, 2017
‘Bay’ was built of a budget of $69 million and has swept up $10 million so far.
That number is expected to rise to $30 million by the end of the weekend but will fail to live up to commercial expectations even if it does so.
What a shame to take this charming cast and maroon them in a morass of stale jokes and sub-sitcom-level plot twists in a remake that reads as a missed opportunity.
Will reviews like the one above threaten to disturb its progress globally?
From twerk to twang, Miley Cyrus’ transition back to her country roots – courtesy of her new single ‘Malibu’ – is seemingly paying off.
Penned by Cyrus herself, the tune may have received mixed reviews from critics upon its unveiling a few weeks ago, but fans have done nothing but eat it up. So much so, in fact, this week’s Hot 100 shows it cracking the top 10 (less than a month after its debut).
Coming as her first top 10 hit since 2013’s chart-topping ‘Wrecking Ball,’ could Miley be on her way to her next #1? Time will tell. Until then, see who joins her in this week’s refreshed ‘TGJ Chart Check: Hot 100’:
‘Queen Sugar‘ is gearing up for a super juicy second season/
After a spellbinding season 1, the New Orleans-based series (powered by Oprah and Ava DuVernay) returns for its sophomore session in a two-night affair that’ll see the Bordelon trio engaging in high stake dramatics.
The season 2 trailer begins with a prayer for the departed patriarch of the family, but then makes a swift turn to the farming family’s new business venture. I
n addition to the romantic entanglements and different oppositions weaving their way into the Queen Sugar plant, it appears Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner), Nova (Rutina Wesley), and Ralph-Angel (Kofi Siriboe) will continue to go head-to-head on how to best run things.
Check out the gripping preview below…
Will you be tuning in?
Michael Jackson is a proven force – both in life and in death. Indeed, since his 2009 passing, the late great megastar has grossed more than $1 billion posthumously.
It’s little wonder, then, why the King Of Pop’s Estate are playing no games when it comes to use of his likeness and legacy by parties unaffiliated with them.
This weekend sees Lifetime debut ‘Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland’ – a dramatisation of MJ’s final years. And the Estate are not happy.
Releasing a statement to the press, they slammed the production – as well as other projects such as a Netflix cartoon about Jackson. They also hinted at new titles that they are working on.
Here’s what was said:
To clear up any confusion or misperceptions about unsanctioned Michael Jackson projects currently in the news — including a Lifetime television movie and an animated film script recently purchased by Netflix — the Estate of Michael Jackson does not license or permit the use of any rights it owns, including to Michael’s music, images, video and films, for use in unauthorized works seeking to exploit Michael’s legacy. The Estate itself has numerous projects in development, all of which respect, honor and celebrate Michael’s life and legacy along with his extraordinary artistry that touched fans throughout the world. When the executors are ready to announce them, they will. As Michael said countless times about his own work, the quality goes in before the name goes on. [Source]
For those wondering how the aforementioned projects are able to proceed without the Estate’s approval, MJ is a public figure. Thus making it fair game to produce movies like the one Lifetime are about to debut. What folk won’t see or hear in the films though – as the statement stresses – is any of his music, videos, or performances. Which, for an act like MJ, begs the question of: what’s the point?
Still, it’s more than clear at this point that his narrative will remain something of public fascinating forever.
Azealia Banks has taken to her new social media handle to celebrate the success of her cosmetics line.
This woman single handedly cleared up my skin, listen to her https://t.co/qBOBJZgGtd
— angel (@juanvenchy) May 21, 2017
Advertised via her XoCheapy account, her products hit the net recently and- if reviews published by her patrons are anything to go by- are stellar. How stellar? They are selling out.
Btw! For everyone who ordered the Miss C beauty bar in the 150g size with other items , I shipped out what was in stock and will send Miss C
— ? CHEAPYXO ? (@XoCheapy) May 21, 2017
The media made fun of my soap, but it's all sold out. and they won't report that…..
— ? CHEAPYXO ? (@XoCheapy) May 19, 2017
Fresh from announcing a new tour, Mary J. Blige gave the Today Show Summer Concert Series a preview of what to expect with two rousing performances.
The R&B royal rocked the full-to-capacity New York crowd with ‘Thick Of It’ from her latest album ‘Strength Of A Woman’ and fan favorite ‘Family Affair.’
Check out both showings…
While enjoyable for the most part, there were corners of her vocal that made for a difficult listen.
Hopefully, she rests up after this full-on press run and re-charges ahead of the tour.
Today brought with it the global release of LeToya Luckett‘s third studio album ‘Back 2 Life.’
Long-awaited, the set is the star’s first body of work since 2009’s ‘Lady Love’ and was preceded by its title track and ‘Used To.’ Both of which form part of a three-piece video series.
Already #1 on the US iTunes R&B tally, the LP has been receiving rave reviews for being a solid slice of soulfulness.
Here at TGJ we’ve had two tracks on repeat all day – ‘Show Me’ and ‘Disconnected.’
The first is a delicious fusion of funky retro synth, while the latter is stripped-back piano ballad that puts Luckett’s powerful vocals at the forefront.
Easily the clear stand-out’s, we’re kinda wondering why these weren’t serviced as singles initially. But that’s neither here nor there.
Take a listen to both below…
‘Scandal’ is back!
Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!
Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many a twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!
Watch a sneak peek preview of episodes 15 and 16 (its finale) below…
Bryson Tiller fans ought to mark those calendars. Because the R&B star has announced the release date of his sophomore album ‘True To Self.’
The hotly anticipated set follows 2015’s ‘T R A P S O U L,’ which produced hits such as ‘Exchange’ and ‘Don’t.’
Offering the masses a preview of what to expect from his next set ahead of its June 23rd release, the RCA Records star has unwrapped not one but two new songs.
The first is ‘Somethin Tells Me,’ while the second is a Young Thug collaboration titled ‘Get Mine.’
Listen to both below…
We approve of both. Do you?
Well that didn’t take long.
Just one day after signalling his solo take-off, Liam Payne has officially announced his debut single.
Christened ‘Strip That Down,’ the track – as widely predicted – features Migos star Quavo.
And while it was believed that the song would be arriving tomorrow, it has been confirmed that the cut will land next Friday (May 19th).
Teasing the release more, Payne shared an elongated preview. Check it out below…
Mad excited to announce my new single Strip That Down ft. @quavostuntin out May 19th #STRIPTHATDOWN ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ZVviFrJmpd
— Liam (@LiamPayne) May 11, 2017
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