Despite the hiccups with its long-awaited rollout, Kanye West‘s latest album – ‘Jesus is King’ – has delivered no shortages of blessings to the rapper’s nearly unrivaled stats.  In addition to making history by tying Eminem‘s record for most consecutive chart-topping albums in Billboard 200’s history (as we reported here), the LP launched its first single – ‘Follow God’ – to a #7 peak on the singles chart.

Coming as the 107th Hot 100 appearance of his career (18th top 10 hit), the Grammy winner took the song’s sales and streams to even higher heights once its Jake Schreier-directed music video was unveiled.  The reward for the labor has come with an official report from the Recording Industry Association of America that the cut has crossed the threshold for Gold certification, meaning it’s “sold” over 500,000 copies since its debut.  ‘Follow’ marks West’s 40th single to earn such an honor.

While we extend out congratulations to the hitmaker, look inside to see where it landed on this week’s Hot 100 on our weekly ‘Chart Check’ segment:

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Camila Cabello almost released ‘God is a Woman.’

Hit the link below to find out why she stepped away from the track…and how it finds its way to Ariana Grande.

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Cop a gander of Christina Aguilera!

As reported, the Pop provocateur poses it up in an arresting new shoot for 7Hollywood Magazine. 

The stunning feature reunites Xtina with ‘Bionic’ collaborator Alix Malka. 

It arrives as she wraps up ‘The X World Tour’ and gears up for 2020 dates of her Las Vegas residency ‘The Xperience.’

After the initial unveiling, more snaps have been unveiled.

Peep more below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we’re revisiting Rolonda!

Meet us below…

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After a valiant effort, it looks like Camila Cabello is on-course to open within the upper echelon of the US album count with sophomore set ‘Romance.’

However, in the UK – traditionally a strong market for the singer – she’s having no such luck.

Full story below…

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Harry Styles unwrapped sophomore album ‘Fine Line’ this week to ample acclaim and stellar sales out of the gate.

But beyond its bopable music, the project has been interpreted by some as hinting heavily  at Styles’ sexuality. With a sect of commenters citing the fluid flare of the video + lyrics of the LP’s lead single ‘Lights Up,‘ as well as Styles’ androgynous dress sense across the whole campaign.

In being an act who shuns the glare of the spotlight and the incessant attempts to pry into his private life, his silence on the matter (not that he owes anyone anything) has only served to the fuel the chatter.

Now, he’s setting the record straight. Or is he? See what we mean below…

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Chris Brown is introducing the masses to his family’s newest addition.

As reported, the R&B singer welcomed son named Aeko with ex-girlfriend Ammika Harris.

And up until now, that was all the info the star had shared.

However, all changed moments ago when C. Breezy posted a series of snaps of the youngster, who joins Brown’s five year old daughter Royalty from a previous relationship.

Peep pics below…

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Heard the story of how Beyonce saved R&B?

Meet us below for a TGJ exclusive…

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When ‘Love & Hip Hop:  Miami’ returns for its third season next month, it’ll be back with a familiar face.

Because, the rumors have been proven true – Joseline Hernandez has officially joined the cast.

Since its launch, the latest addition to the hit VH1 franchise has delivered drama and ratings in equal measure.

Led by Trina & Trick Daddy, the show’s third outing will not only bring with it Joseline’s debut (after her initial stint on the Atlanta series), it’ll also see the return of Amara La Negra, Bobby Lytes, Shay Johnson, and more.

Will you be glued to the television on Monday, January 6th at 8pm, when the show makes its third season premiere?

Check inside to whet your appetite for what’s to come:

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Azealia Banks‘ has made no secret of her contempt for “white gays” who she says work tirelessly to exploit black men and women for sexual and social gain.

Last night, her fans looked on as she clashed with a man who condemned her criticism of the community  and were stunned when she likened him to the artist Picasso.

It wasn’t a compliment.

A shower of insults rains down below….

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R. Kelly believes he can fly….out of prison.

Unfortunately for him, his former bodyguard is joining the chorus of people determined to clip his filthy wings.

Full story below…

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Months after getting flack for her highly publicized sit down with accusers who (via the controversial ‘Leaving Neverland’ TV special) resurfaced allegations King of Pop Michael Jackson sexually assaulted them as children, Oprah Winfrey is on the receiving end of staunch criticism again for her recently announced, yet-titled documentary about sexual misconduct in the music industry.

Set to debut in 2020, the Apple exclusive is produced and directed by Oscar-nominated filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering.  Reportedly featuring a damning interview from an alleged victim of entertainment mogul Russell Simmons, news of the film’s delivery reached the desk of fellow mogul 50 Cent who, in a fiery Instagram post, slammed Winfrey for what he argues is a regime to ‘target Black men.’

Read his statements inside:

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