A week after its debut, ‘Finesse,’ the critically acclaimed collabo between Bruno Mars and rapstress Cardi B, remains the top-selling song in the USA.  Holding tight to the top spot on Stateside iTunes charts, it appears the song is looking to mirror that success on the Billboard Hot 100.

As we previously reported, the odd timing of the tune’s release [near the end of a tracking week] meant that it would hit the Hot 100 based on just one day of sales data.  That one day alone, however, has already made it a top 40 hit!  If that’s not enough, its unloosened grip on the top of sales charts – in conjunction with over 52.3 million Youtube streams and crowning the Spotify streaming charts (as of time reported) – make it a shoo-in for a top 5 next week. Dare we say it, the song may even unseat Ed Sheeran & Beyonce‘s 5 week chart champion, ‘Perfect.’ 

Until we find out for sure, tuck in below to see just where the song (this week’s only new top 40 entry) debuted on the current Hot 100:

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Just days after unveiling his official, long-awaited debut single ‘Freedom’ (as we reported here), ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett has unleashed its stunning accompanying music video.

Directing the clip alongside revered choreographer/creative director Frank Gatson, Smollett tapped actresses Tika Sumpter and Cynthia Erivo as its stars to portray a loving couple who are simply enjoying every moment of life and each other.

Taking to our friends at Complex, Smollett beamed over the visual:

“This video is about love. I wanted to show two people doing the everyday things that every single couple does. I see nothing but beauty through the eyes of these characters we’ve created. I hope everyone else does as well. Love is freedom. Freedom is love. Enjoy!”

And “enjoy” is just what we did.  We know you will too:

Beautiful performance to say the least! We expect great things from Smollett!

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Britney Spears may have only just wrapped her ‘Piece Of Me’ Las Vegas residency, but it appears that plans are already underway for her return to Sin City.

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‘Black Panther’ is making major moves at the box office…before its release!

Positive news after the leap…

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With the 60th annual Grammy Awards drawing rapidly near, announcements are pouring in thick and fast.

Following yesterday’s reveal of the Lifetime Achievement honorees, this morning brings with it news of the latest additions to the performer line-up.

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Serena Williams celebrates motherhood in the February issue Vogue Magazine.

The tennis ace beams with her adorable daughter Alexis Olympia a-front of the fashion bible.

Within its inner-pages, she glows in a full shoot lensed by Mario Testino.

Williams, who married Reddit co-founder in November, poses it up with her bae, baby, and family in the stunning feature.

She also opens up about how she’s adapting to being a mom.

Peep more pics and quotes after the jump…

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March 2018.

Why this month and year are of significance to fans of the Hip-House star Azealia Banks?

Good news for supporters of the brilliant performer’s discography awaits below…

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March 11th brings with it the return of ‘American Idol’ – but it also signals a the start of a brazen ratings battle.

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H&M may have apologized for their racially insensitive ad seen around the world, but the fall-out from the scandal continues.

It turns out the clothing giant were on the cusp of announcing a new partnership with rapper G-Eazy.

However, he’s taken to social media to reveal that he’s pulled the plug on it in direct response to the racist ad.

The ‘No Limit’ MC’s words below…

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2017 saw rapper Yo Gotti earn his first Hot 100 top 10 and a platinum plaque thanks to the Nicki Minaj-assisted ‘Rake It Up.’ 

Now, it’s looking like the Memphis native is looking to rake another top 10 into his pile of hits with none other than Cardi B…

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Just a year after bringing the groundbreaking, unsung story of Katherine Johnson (the first African American female mathematician to work at NASA) to the big screen, Academy & Emmy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson is looking to bring another much deserved look into African American history to the silver screen:  the story of Emmett Till.

Details inside:

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The new year has proven itself fertile ground for the kick off of a number of new shows, many of which have been received with open arms, eyes, and ears (if their ratings are anything to judge by).

Two series – ‘Grown-ish’ (spinoff of ABC’s hit comedy ‘Black-ish’ starring Yara Shahidi) and FOX’s reality singing competition ‘The Four’ (led by Sean “Diddy” Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, Charlie Walk, and hosted by Fergie) – scribble their names on to the list of premiering series to have been greeted with at least a moderate welcome since the year rang in.

Making their homes on Wednesday and Thursday nights respectively, get the details on their premiere figures inside:

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