While the week’s biggest Hot 100 story is the monstrous success of Taylor Swift‘s ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ – a triumph that ended Luis Fonsi‘s attempt at dethroning Mariah Carey‘s all-time record – another historic run came to an end this week as well:  Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Shape Of You.’

Lifted from the singer’s latest blockbuster album, ‘Divide,’ the tune had a jaw-dropping 33 week run in the tally’s top 10 that began with its debut at #1 back in January 2017 [click here to read more about that].  Earning a spot  in history books for the longest consecutive run in the chart’s upper dectet ever, this week saw ‘Shape’ penciled into its first frame outside of the top 10 since the top of the year.

Look below to see where he landed and find out who joins him in the top 25 on this week’s refreshed TGJ Chart Check:

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Queen of Hip H0p Soul Mary J. Blige serves up regal fierce for the latest cover of ‘Variety.’ 

Taking to the publication to dish on her critically acclaimed new movie, ‘Mudbound’ (set for select theaters and Netflix premiere on November 17th), the singer/songwriter graced the pages alongside the movie’s co-stars, Dee Rees and Carey Mulligan.

The film – based on the Hillary Jordan novel of the same name – also stars Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, Rob Morgan, and Jonathan Banks.   Curious to see what this awesomely assembled crew came up with?

See the Netflix revealed trailer inside:

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Lady Gaga invites the masses in for closer, more intimate look at her life in new Netflix special ‘Five Foot Two.’

Set to premiere September 22nd, the docu-film was directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Chris Moukarbel. It’s touted as providing an unfiltered window-peek into one of the most crucial crossroads of Gaga’s professional life – including the creation of current album ‘Joanne’ and the run-up to her electrifying Super Bowl Halftime performance.

Shot over an 8-month period, the flick will also chronicle time spent with friends and family, as well her battles against personal struggles.

Having drip fed fans short previews (including a clip of her spilling on the Madonna feud), Mother Monster has shared an extended teaser.

Watch below…

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As the Holiday’s loom, it’s pastures new for Fantasia.

The vivacious vendor of Rock-Soul has taken flight from her longtime label home, RCA Records. A fact further cemented by her absence on their official site.

Sources close to the situation tell That Grape Juice that the parting was amicable and actually the fulfilment of her contract rather than anything arduous.

It does, however, bring to an end a relationship that dates back to her American Idol win. Indeed, Fantasia’s first three albums were released via J Records, while the following two were issued by RCA after J folded and its roster was absorbed into the Pop focal imprint.

Wasting no time releasing new material, Ms. Barrino is prepping a festive LP named ‘Christmas After Midnight.’

Due via indie label Concord, the set arrives October 6th.

Details, including a tracklist below…

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian‘s family unit is expanding.

For, the couple are reportedly expecting their third child.

Full story below…

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Michel Gondry, renown for directing films such as ‘Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind,’ has revealed a recent collaboration with Beyonce.

Speaking to La Presse while in Montreal, he elaborated on his current slate of productions. What stood out most, though, was his mentioning of working with the ‘Formation’ singer.

The 54-year-old-director had this to say about the unidentified project…

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Janet Jackson’s ‘State Of The World Tour’ kicks off tomorrow in Lafayette, Louisiana!

Serving a surge of excitement to fans, the superstar shared a thirty-second clip to further amplify buzz for the shows – her first concert series since 2015’s ‘Unbreakable.’

In the clip, the mother-of-one quotes a powerful line from one of her famous eras, ‘The Velvet Rope.’ She wrote:

“You must remember that you were born with blood of Kings & Queens and can’t be stopped, stay strong…”

We also see a new headshot of the Pop royal. Glazed over in an earthy red filter, the ‘Rhythm Nation’ singer sports a slicked back hairstyle and a much more chiseled face. She certainly worked her hardest shed the weight put on pregnant with her now 8-month old son Eissa.

Watch the teaser below…

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Toni Braxton is unbreaking the hearts of her legions of fans.

Today, the soulful contralto confirmed that she has a new album in the works.

Details in earnest after the jump…

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Laverne Cox has found a friend and employer in Beyonce.

After revealing that they had been hard at work on a new project, Cox was elated to reveal that she is the new face of Ivy Park, Bey’s new clothing brand.

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For millions the world over, Madonna is a superstar of epic proportions. But to six individuals, she’s simply… mom.

The 59-year-old has two biological children – daughter Lourdes (20) and Rocco (17). She’s also adopted four children – all from Malawi, a country she continues to have a strong charitable relationship with.

Celebrating those ties, Madge covers the latest issue of PEOPLE Magazine with them all – David (11), Mercy James (11), and twins Estere and Stella (5).

Opening up to the publication about her journey reasons for expanding her family, she simply explained:

“I thought, ‘I’m the luckiest person in the world. I have so much, and I feel like I’m not doing enough to help people.’”

In the time since, she’s worked tirelessly to bring about positive change in the country and this year built and opened the Mercy James Medical Center.

Within her feature, she shares intimate portraits of she and her kids at the launch. Peep the snaps below…

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Holiday maven Mariah Carey is bringing her special brand of festive to the animated movie arena.

As reported, Mimi’s classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ is being spun into a cartoon film – voiced by Carey herself.

The flick, which features the iconic track together with a brand new song, arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray later this year. And to whet appetites, the diva has unwrapped a first look trailer.

Check it out after the jump…

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The media cycle may have moved on from the events in Charlottesville, VA. However, some of music’s most notable names – including Justin Timberlake and Ariana Grande – are uniting together in support of do-gooders in the region.

Full story below…

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