Life handed Rihanna a ‘Lemon’ so she made Billboard history.

The Grammy-winning songstress, who managed to make major moves on Billboard charts in 2017 despite the year being one of the least musically active of her storied career, is seeing the trend spill over into 2018 thanks to her assistance on N.E.R.D.‘s comeback tune.

Though greeted with critical acclaim for Rih’s rapping, the song wasn’t exactly making the biggest dent on charts at its onset.  But, as the age old adage goes, ‘slow and steady wins the race.’  Easily classified a sleeper hit, the cut already slowly, but surely rising in Billboard rankings weekly.  However, that rise was given just the extra boost it needed when ‘Vogue’ magazine tapped tennis star Serena Williams to create a dance video to the tune.

The result?  ‘Lemon’ leaped into the top 40 this week!  Details inside:

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Ouch!  Detractors may be declaring “hocus pocus” on the RIAA, but Camila Cabello and fans (affectionately called #Camilizers) are rejoicing at news the singer’s eponymous debut album – released January 12 – has already been certified Gold after just one week of availablity.

The controversy?  The album hasn’t even sold and/or streamed a fourth of the 500,000 units used to meet the criteria of said certification tier.

Details inside:

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‘No Drama’ singer Tinashe is quashing longstanding rumors that behind the scenes label drama was to blame for the serial delay of her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’

The project, initially launched on the back of the Chris Brown-assisted tune ‘Player’ (released in fall 2015), has been teased so long due to nonperforming kickoff singles many – including diehard fans – were under the impression it’d been shelved.

Yet, while last week’s release of new single ‘No Drama’ (featuring Migos star Offset) helped quell those murmurs, for now at least, the stageblazer is speaking out with word the album is “finished” and finally ready for launch.  Taking to Beats 1 Radio, tuck in to hear Tinashe dish on the delay:

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its milestone 10th season. And despite a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, Sheree, and new addition Eva Marcille will be serving up on episode 11 / season 10?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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It’s lift off for R&B icons EnVogue and their new single ‘Rocket.’

The track is the lead offering from the trio’s upcoming album ‘Electric Cafe’ – due March 30th. 

Already off to a solid start, the song is the most added release at Urban A/C radio.

Speaking on the clip, which was directed by Damien Sandoval, the group collectively said:

“It was really exciting shooting the ‘Rocket’ video…perfect theme to enhance the song. The look is futuristic meets sexy…a step into the future. It’s such a pleasure working with a director that’s not afraid to come up with a concept that’s outside of the box and pays tribute to the music.”

Check it out below…

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Congratulations are in order for Camila Cabello!

For, the Fifth Harmony staple turned solo star has achieved her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Full story below…

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‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ took a surprising turn yesterday evening when an imprisoned man with romantic ties to cast member Sheree Whitfield insinuated her co-star NeNe Leakes may be an adulterer.

Find out what happened when Whitfield called Tyrone below…

Tyrone claims that Nene was pursuing him and Sheree is waiting on his release date. He better be worth all of this attention. #RHOA

— Neisha (@mzneisha0005) January 22, 2018

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Idris Elba is aware of the public’s desire to see him become the next James Bond.

How he feels about it?

Flattered. However, he has revealed that he believes that it’s time for the character to step into 2018 and undergo a transformation even if he isn’t enlisted to replace Daniel Craig.

Mr. Elba’s thoughts and feelings below…

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Tinashe made quite the re-entry last week with new single ‘No Drama.’

The Offset assisted jam serves as one of three fresh tracks lifted from the R&B belle’s long-awaited second album ‘Joyride.’

And while its pulsating beat should ensure club and radio play, the 24-year-old star seems keen to spotlight its lyric punchiness too.

In an interview with Genius, the California native expands on some of what the cut is trying to get across.

Details below…

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Michael B. Jordan is spilling major details on the Marvel epic adventure ‘Black Panther’ and they’re not to be missed!

The movie impacts theatres on February 15th and will see Jordan support Chadwick Boseman as he leads a brilliant cast of African talent to tell the movie’s story.

Ready to see what Michael has to say about it all?

Watch below…

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Kendrick Lamar is heading out on the road and he’s taking his Top Dawg Entertainment comrades with him.

Full story below…

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‘Love & Hip-Hop Miami’ is already causing quite the stir and one the names at the centre of the controversy is rising star Amara La Negra. 

A proud Afro-Latina, who has enjoyed success in the Latin market, she’s now hoping to make a mark on a more global scale.

During a now infamous scene, she was shown asking producer Young Hollywood for advice on how to reach her dreams. His response, which was to down her “ethnic, Macy Gray” look, caused outrage and immediately saw an outpouring of support for La Negra.

Keen to discuss the race and cultural politics that so many have opted not to talk about, she stopped by The Breakfast Club today.

During the candid chat, La Negra articulated her points amazingly and expanded a little more on who she is as well her artistic proposition.

Having recently signed a major deal with BMG, folk will no doubt be seeing a whole lot more of her.

Get a head start by checking out the interview below…

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