Kendrick Lamar has had a hell of a year.

When seeing his latest album, ‘Damn,’ top the Billboard 200 with some of the year’s highest first week sales, the rapper is cranking out jaw-dropping videos (and live performances to match), collecting awards across the industry, and so much more.  As if that’s not enough, the year also granted his first #1 on the Hot 100 as a leading act thanks to ‘Humble’ (second overall in his career to his feature on Taylor Swift‘s ‘Bad Blood’).

The Mike Will Made It produced cut, which debuted on charts in April, not only topped the tally but spent its first 15 weeks in the top 10 before beginning its descent in August.  In fact, some 7 months later ‘Humble’ remains in the top 40 (as this week’s refreshed Hot 100 reveals).

The success of the tune has also helped it to a place in history books thanks to refreshed reports of sales data.  Just three months after being certified double platinum by the RIAA for its digital sales and streaming performance, this week brought with it news the chart-topping hit has become the first rap song of 2017 to exceed 1 million in pure sales.  Add to this, with streaming factored in, the song is now eligible for triple platinum status!

As we extend a hearty congratz to the rapper, tuck in below to see who joins him in the top 40 on this week’s refreshed “Chart Check”:

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After much speculation, it has been confirmed – Beyonce will star in Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Lion King.’

Dive below for details….

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Sunday night will deliver the return of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ much to the delight of its loyalists.

Hoping the series’ tenth season outperforms its predecessors? Sheree Whitfield, who made her merry way to ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ to discuss this cycle’s storylines, her relationship with a convicted felon and the authenticity of Kenya Moore‘s marriage.

Will you like what she has to say about her co-stars?

Find out below…

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Tyrese has long had a knack for sewing his words together well. However, the singing actor is coming apart at the seams.

Currently in the midst of custody battle with his ex Norma Gibson over their 10-year-old daughter Shayla, the pressure is clearly getting to the star.

In an odd set of moves, he took to social media to vent in a video about how the court case (which also includes a restraining order petition) is wearing him down. He says he has not seen his child in two months and that his pleas to do so aren’t being seen by the public because documents pertaining to the case are sealed.

He also adds that he is receiving no support from his millionaire and billionaire buddies.

The latter may seem random, but it’s not. For, Tyrese took to Instagram to declare in a long rant that the legal costs have left him “almost broke.”

That then served as a segue-way for him to re-heat his beef with ‘Fast & Furious’ co-star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

He’s still angry at the megatsr for proceeding with a ‘Fast’ spin-off project and somehow blames Rocky for impairing his own ability to earn by doing so. Bizarre.

All awaits after the jump…

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The 2017 Soul Train Awards are a officially a must-see.

With performances from the likes of Toni Braxton, SWV, 112, Tank and Tamar Braxton already announced, producers have just revealed a slew of new names now in the mix led by Keyshia Cole. 

Dive below for details…

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Surprise! N.E.R.D are back and recruited Rihanna for their brand new single ‘Lemon.’

The unannounced release received a simultaneous roll-out on Zane Lowe‘s Beats 1 radio show and VEVO.

It marks the first offering from the Pharrell Williams since 2010 and RiRi’s latest offering after guesting on DJ Khaled’s summer sizzler ‘Wild Thoughts.’

What are you waiting for? Watch the video for the hyper-hot track after the jump!

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Lady Gaga is engaged. Again.

And this time it’s to talent agent Christian Carino.

Full story below…

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Hollywood is draining its swamp.

Much to the surprise of many an industry player, this year has seen the industry finally forced to confront its demons publicly after several artists and performers stepped forward to detail their harrowing tales of abuse.

This week, before more famous names are expected to be named and shamed, Azealia Banks has shocked fans by revealing that there was far more to her run-in with Russell Crowe than meets the eye.

The missing piece of the chaotic puzzle? A plot allegedly hatched by their mutual friend RZA which would have seen Crowe bed the starlet.

Her story below…

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Wendy Williams made headlines the world over yesterday after fainting during a live episode of her talk-show.

The shocking moment gripped both fans and critics who took to social media in their thousands to react.

While Williams managed to continue with the final few minutes of the show, it was touted via a short video clip released shortly after that she’d be addressing the matter on today’s episode.

Well, “that” happened moments ago.

Though starting off the explanation in her trademark firecracker manner, the 53-year-old broke down in tears when relaying how scared she was.

See what she had to say below…

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While Usher may be embroiled in a muddy mess of late, he’s historically accustomed to winning.

And it appears he’s done exactly with Halloween 2017.

As reported, the R&B superstar has embraced the festivities – dressing up as Samuel L. Jackson from ‘Pulp Fiction’ and Rick James.

But his latest look – showcased at Chris Brown‘s ‘Heartbreak Of A Full Moon’ album release party – may be the hands down winner.

The 39-year-old channeled Game Of Thrones and clearly committed to the cause and then some.

Peep another snap of him below with longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri:

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When news hit that Normani Kordei had signed a solo management deal, some began speculating about what that meant for her future with Fifth Harmony.

And it’s not altogether surprising to see why.

Indeed, it’s the same trajectory that took place in the frame leading up to the departure of former 5H member Camila Cabello.

However, in a new interview 21-year-old Normani says that’s not what’s going on…

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This Sunday will bring with it the return of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’.

Unwilling to back down and be bullied by her cast-mates this time around? The show’s new leading lady Porsha Williams who finds herself forced to confront the demise of her sisterhood with NeNe Leakes who returns to the platform as a full-time ‘Wife.’

Ready to see what happened when the feuding friends came face to face at a party?

Chaos below…

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