Despite attempts from some of Pop’s heaviest hitters including Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and more, the past 15 weeks have seen all of them fail to unseat newcomer Lil Nas X‘s inaugural hit, ‘Old Town Road,’ from the Billboard Hot 100’s throne.

Galloping to the top of the charts on the back of historic streaming figures, the song’s initial popularity may have (arguably) been the result of controversy, but long after that news faded its enduring success can simply be attributed to monster radio airplay, digital downloads, and streaming of its original mix and various remixes.

Earning its 15th consecutive run atop the tally this week, the feat comes with news ‘Road’ is now in history books as the longest running chart-topping debut single ever (leaving the 14 week record of Los Del Rio‘s ‘Macarena’ in its rear view).  As if that’s not enough, the 20-year-old is just 1 week shy of tying the chart’s all time record.

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Coming as little to surprise everyone, Ed Sheeran‘s newest album – ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’ – is projected to be next week’s Billboard 200 champion (as we reported here).

Featuring a slew of today’s biggest musical movers and shakers (including Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, and many more), the July 12-released set has already seen a number of its gems accompanied by music video.  Now, it’s adding the Travis Scott-assisted ‘Antisocial’ to that number.

With a video helmed by Dave Meyers, the duo travel through time to land on the sets of some of Hollywood’s classic films.  Look inside to see if you recognize any of the scenery:

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The Game has been hit with a financial loss after his music royalties were seized to pay off his $7 million sexual assault judgment.

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Billy Porter of ‘Pose‘ sat down for an insightful conversation with his peers at The Hollywood Reporter’s Drama Actor’s Roundtable to promote the show and offer insight into the journey that led him into the show’s arms.

Also at the table? Richard Madden, Diego Luna, Stephan James & Hugh Grant.

How he feels about straight men playing gay characters?

Being black and gay and out came with a lot of unemployment. It’s a double layer, the layer of being a person of color in this industry then the layer of being a queen. Nobody can see you as anything else. If “flamboyant” wasn’t in the description of the character, no one would see me, ever, for anything,

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It’s official! ‘Making The Band’ will be returning to MTV.

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James Arthur isn’t impressed by those of his Pop peers who employ publicity stunts to move records.

Who do you think he is referring to?

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Calls have made been made for the FBI to investigate two of R. Kelly’s girlfriends as part of its look into his rape and abuse of young girls and women.

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Check out Missy Elliott!

The female rap pioneer covers the August issue of Marie Claire magazine.

Striking as ever, the star’s Micaiah Carter lensed shoot is paired with an equally engaging career retrospective – which arrives ahead of her long-awaited seventh studio album.

And though coy on the set, which she’s been working on daily for year, Missy did open up about the feeling she wants people to take away when listening to it.

The feature has been unveiled on the heels of an electrifying performance at the 2019 Essence Music Festival and her historic inauguration into the Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame. 

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‘The Lion King’ is taking its throne in China.

Released in the region one week ahead of its July 19th arrival worldwide, the live-action take on the Disney classic is pouncing in a major way.

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Rita Ora is keeping her ‘Phoenix’ album campaign a’rolling – this time with the video for ‘New Look.’ 

Directed by Tatia Pilieva, the colorful clip was lensed in Dubai and follows several visuals rolled out in support of the singer’s sophomore set.

Boasting a race against bae theme, the video for ‘New Look’ awaits after the jump…

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Ciara is cooking up new music!

And she’s doing so with one of the most prolific songwriters of all-time.

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That Grape Juice was on-hand at the European premiere of ‘The Lion King’ – and so was Beyonce!

Queen Bey attended the London, Leicester Square spectacle with husband Jay-Z and undoubtedly served as the evening’s most magnetic sight.

Turning heads in a shimmering gold ensembles, the superstar songstress (who plays Nala) posed it up with castmates including Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Keegan-Michael Key, and Florence Kasumba. 

She also embraced ‘Lion King’ musical collaborators including Pharrell Williams, Elton John, Hans Zimmer, Lebo M, and Tim Rice. 

Most notable, however, was her meeting with British royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 

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