SZA‘s ‘CTRL’ is expected to welcome modest opening week sales in the United States this week.

Supported by the single ‘Drew Barrymore’, the soulful set made its way to retailers on June 9th 2017 and received a score of 86/100 on Metacritic .

Its projected opening week number?

Via Hits Daily Double:

1. (*) Katy Perry (Capitol) 180-195k SPS, 160-175k albums
2. Kendrick Lamar (TDE/Interscope) 64-69k, 14-16k
3. (*) Lady Antebellum (Capitol Nashville) 55-60k, 47-52k
4. (*) SZA (TDE/RCA) 48-53k, 19-22k
5. Ed Sheeran (Asylum) 42-46k, 12-14k
6. Drake (YMCMB/Republic) 39-43k, 1-2k
7. Post Malone (Republic) 28-31k, 1-2k
8. Bruno Mars (Atlantic) 28-31k, 9-11k
9. Halsey (Astralwerks) 25-28k, 10-12k
10. (*) Rise Against (Virgin) 23-26k, 22-25k
11. Chris Stapleton (Mercury Nashville) 23-26k, 19-22k
12. Migos (Quality Control) 22-25k, 1-2k
13. Bryson Tiller (Trapsoul/RCA) 21-24k, 1-2k
14. Moana (Walt Disney) 21-24k, 10-12k
15. Harry Styles (Columbia) 21-24k, 10-12k
16. Khalid (Right Hand Music/RCA) 21-24k, 1-2k
17. (*) Lindsey Buckingham-Christine McVie (Atlantic) 20-23k, 19-22k
18. Future (FREEBANDZ/Epic) 20-23k, 1-2k
19. Beatles (Capitol) 19-22k, 16-18k
20. Chainsmokers (Disruptor/Columbia) 19-22k, 3-4k

Sales Plus Streams are set to place the project at #4 with numbers north of 48,000 units.

What do you make of these numbers?

Home to studios and labels she worked in as an up and coming art, London’s affluent Kensington and Chelsea undoubtedly holds a special place in Adele’s heart.

So, after learning that a number of its residents had died following a brutal fire, she dropped everything to join efforts to support and rescue survivors.

Adele was spotted at Grenfell Tower today offering her support to everyone affected by the tragedy. ??? pic.twitter.com/nJF29iSx1t

— Adele Fans Club (@AdeleClubFan) June 15, 2017

Reports indicate that twelve people lost their lives as a result of the fire but that number is unfortunately expected to rise as survivors seek answers from the authorities responsible for looking after the apartment block.

This letter was sent to them four months before the tragedy.

Your thoughts?

The world is still buzzing from the day’s early reports that music diva Beyonce had indeed delivered her twins in Los Angeles.

Though as of the time of this article’s publishing no official news from the singer’s camp has confirmed the news, that hasn’t stopped media outlets and fans alike from speculating the ‘Baby Boy’ beauty is celebrating the babies’ arrivals.

As the speculation mounts, Twitter has become a breeding ground for GIFs and hilarious #Beyhive reactions to the hoopla – which includes some seriously funny jabs at President Donald Trump (who celebrates his 71st birthday today).

See it all inside and don’t say we didn’t warn you about the laughs to come:

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TNT’s newest dramedy centers around Niecy Nash (“Desna Simms”) as the leader of a fiesty and (at times) catty group of Floridian manicurists who are using their nail salon to assist as a money laundering front for a neighboring clinic.

The series, which also stars Emmy winner Karrueche Tran, won rave reviews from critics in pre-screens. Yet, when it made its debut on June 11th, viewership figures didn’t exactly match that fanfare.

‘Claws’ Series Premiere Ratings = 1.18 million

The numbers, though far from blockbuster, are fair given a number of circumstances:

• It’s in line with a number of other TNT original programming premiere figures from the past year
• It had to contend with major rating draws like ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ and ‘NHL Playoffs’
• The show’s already given viewers a “sneak preview” during a previously aired NBA game

With all things considered, the show is off to a solid start.  Next week’s ratings will be a good determinant of how well it was or wasn’t able to sustain viewers.

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It’s official! NeNe Leakes is returning to ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’ 

The outspoken reality star made the announcement on Twitter moments ago, writing:

It’s been a long process but we’ve finally reached an agreement! All hail the Queen for season 10 of #RHOA @bravotv #thethreatisback pic.twitter.com/fbMfqSBjIx

— NeNe Leakes (@NeNeLeakes) June 14, 2017

Recruiting NeNe – the only original Housewife left on the series – will come as quite the coup for Bravo execs, who’ll no doubt be looking to make the show’s landmark 10th season unmissable.

Her comeback comes on the heels of confirmation that Phaedra Parks has been let go from the show, following the dramatic “lie-gate” saga.

It also appears as though NeNe will be returning in tandem with frenemy Kim Zolciak, who is reported to have signed back on last month.

Season 10 of RHOA premieres this Fall.

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HBO‘s ‘Insecure’ returns for its second season next month!

The critically-acclaimed comedy chronicles the friendship of Issa and Molly (played Yvonne Orji) as they attempt to make sense of their professional, personal, and love lives in Los Angeles.

Its sophomore run premieres on July 23rd and promises many a twist and turn, as well as the return of favorites such as Lawrence (Jay Ellis) and Frieda (Lisa Joyce).

With buzz already at a loud volume, HBO have cranked it up a notch with the preview teaser.

What are you waiting for? Get all the way into it below…

Your thoughts?

Penning hits for Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Britney Spears and Kelly Clarkson the duo Louis York rose to fame and notoriety within the music industry.

This year, by way of their own material, they find themselves on course to receiving the same from the critical mass with help from their visual for the single ‘NERDS’.

The cut appears on their ‘Masterpiece Theatre- Act 1′ release and was inspired by the acts’ personal journey.

’NERDS’ is an honest depiction of the many emotions Chuck and I face daily. Two musicians, two cities, same concerns. Are we winning? Are we completely messing things up? Are we doing it right? We often doubt ourselves, but are still so full of hope. These ARE indeed the things that keep us up at night. This song sounds epic because our lives have been epic. We’ve had major successes, suffered crazy losses and gone through lots of unexpected twist and turns. The song goes from unapologetic rock & roll to moody pianos and finally to a gritty, dark uptempo. We want to take listeners on the actual journey from our childhood to the present so everyone can experience the fears and concerns that have shaped us. It’s a song that’s culturally relevant without being bitter. In the end, we’re patriotic dreamers with success on our minds and a desire to spread a lot of love. We are the ‘NERDS.’

Watch below…

Your thoughts?

Times are a-changing over at the Grammys.

Keen to ensure that its system stands strong against the threat of errors and fraudulent voting, the powers-that-be have announced major changes today.

For the very first time, voting members will be allowed to vote online to create flexibility for touring acts and pull the heat out of any attempts to cheat the system by way of fraudulent voting.

There’s more.

Hits Daily Double explains…

Nominations Review Committees will be created for the Rap, Contemporary Instrumental and New Age fields. The nominations review process was established in 1989 as an additional round of checks and balances to eliminate the potential for a popularity bias that puts emerging artists, independent music, and late-year releases at a disadvantage.

There’s good news for songwriters too.

As of next year, they will be added to the Album of the Year category alongside producers, engineers, mixers, mastering engineers, featured artists who are credited with at least 33% of publishing on the winning release!

Bill Freimuth, Senior Vice President of Awards for the Recording Academy shared:

As an Academy, it’s imperative that we continue to meet the needs of music creators everywhere, and this year’s transition to online voting is an enormous step forward in the evolution of our voting process. We work diligently to ensure we’re keeping up with our ever-changing industry and team up with music people year round, across all genres and disciplines, to make sure we are doing everything we can to support the creative community.

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Keke Palmer dances up a storm in the newly hatched video for ‘Wind Up.’

Migos star Quavo, who’s guests on pretty much every song out, makes an appearance on the high-octane release.

Following last year’s ‘Lauren’ EP, the single and its accompanying visual see Palmer on a continued quest to shed her child-star tag and embrace womanhood.

Does the 23-year-old succeed? Watch ‘Wind Up’ below and let us know…

We have ample time for any act that commits to upping their craft – and, watching this, it’s clear Keke is putting in the time and effort. That choreography was great.

The only (slight) drawback is that there could be better management of how she showcases her eagerness. Because at points it felt like she wanted to show and prove with every dance she knew.

Still, in an era where minimalism has become the norm, it’s awesome to see an act go all out.

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Despite a number of road blocks, Iggy Azalea is pressing on with promotion for current single ‘Switch.’ 

As reported, the visual for the Anitta assisted release leaked and subsequently never made its way to VEVO. What instead followed was the Aussie star lashing her label for mishandling the melee.

It remains to be seen what the plan is, but Azalea stopped by The Late Late Show With James Corden last night to perform the track.

Check it out below…

A combination of the song being a bop and rooting for the underdog has us willing a win for Iggy. However, something about that felt…off.

She’s hitting her marks, but in a lazy, laxed manner. Almost as if she were sleep walking her way through it.

Where were the pow and pizzazz? There was no excitement nor urgency in anything she was doing.

Paired with the grating fog effect (which made actually seeing her a task), this performance gets a chop.

Echoing earlier sentiments, the track is fire; so fingers crossed she brings some next time around.

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Heavy security spotted outside a Los Angeles hospital has given Beyonce‘s fans reason to believe that she is in labor.

Expected to deliver her twins this month, the 35-year-old vocalist is said to have been seen leaving her home with two baby seats shortly before several pedestrians spotted a security team circling the aforementioned hospital.

A source close to her camp revealed:

Beyonce’s due date was yesterday and she has been seeing her OB/GYN on a regular basis at a different location. This trip to this hospital is unique.

Keep it locked on TGJ for more on this developing story.

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Demetrius Shipp Jr is in high demand.

Sailing towards glory on the wings of his portrayal of Tupac, the actor made his way to ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ to discuss his journey to superstardom, his love for the late rapper and…Karrueche Tran.

‘All Eyez on Me’ makes its way to the world on June 15th.

Its official plot?

The film follows Shakur from his early days in New York City to his evolution into being one of the world’s most recognized and influential voices before his untimely death at the age of 25. Against all odds, Shakur’s raw talent, powerful lyrics and revolutionary mind-set propelled him into becoming a cultural icon whose legacy continues to grow long after his passing. ALL EYEZ ON ME stars Kat Graham, Lauren Cohan, Hill Harper, Jamal Woolard, Danai Gurira and Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Tupac Shakur.

Are you going to see it?