After many a murmur, it’s official: the Olympics 2020 will not be taking place as planned due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Officials for the Tokyo bound festivities had hoped to press on. Yet, with the colossal amount of planning that goes into the summer spectacle, the globe’s current predicament has rendered the possibility of pressing on impossible.

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It’s been nearly 11 years since Drake first appeared on the Hot 100 with his hit ‘Best I Ever Had’ (which eventually peaked at #2).

Since then, he has dominated the chart in ways unprecedented.  As if holding the record for most concurrent placements on the tally (27) isn’t enough, he long held the record for most hits among solo acts.  Bested only by the former hit television series, ‘Glee,’ the 33-year-old had been held at bay by the FOX program for years from the  record for “most Hot 100 appearances of all-time.”

That changed this week.  Details inside:

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Coronavirus has claimed its latest victim on the live music circuit – Glastonbury 2020.

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The coronavirus outbreak has claimed its biggest live event yet: Coachella.

For after days of murmurs, it’s been officially announced the 2020 installment of the festival will not go ahead – well, at least not as planned.

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Megan Thee Stallion stunned fans yesterday when she revealed a secret battle with a record label she signed with five years ago. A battle she says runs risk of halting the release of new music.

Now, the rising rapper/college student is taking the matter in the court room and has scored an early victory.

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Cardi B has another legal wrangle on her hands, but sources say she may well be the wronged party.

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‘Power’ reached its climax after six seasons last night. But fans needn’t fret. Because, in an unprecedented move, STARZ have commissioned four new spin-off shows.

The cable network has also unwrapped the first look at one of the titles too.

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“I said “no” to the Super Bowl. You need me, I don’t need you.”

Those were the words Jay-Z rapped on 2018 hit ‘APESH*T,’ referring to the widespread rumor that he turned down an offer to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Now, with fences mended and Hov now in business with the NFL to co-produce the performance spot, he’s opening up about his initial refusal and how the current deal came about.

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Breakout years don’t get much bigger than the blazing 12 months Lil Nas X has experienced.

Indeed, a year ago, the rising star was a name few knew.

Fast forward to now and his success has been unprecedented. Largely thanks to global smash ‘Old Town Road.’

This paired with the buzz generated by EP ‘7’ and follow-up hits a la ‘Panini’ has seen the young talent score 7 GRAMMY nominations. Including three of the Big Four categories (Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year).

Fittingly, then, organizers are reportedly welcoming the star to shine on the biggest stage of the them all.

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This month saw Meghan Markle and Prince Harry send shockwaves through newsrooms the world over when they announced their decision to step back as “senior royals”

Coming on the heels of unprecedented media scrutiny (of Markle especially), the news sparked ample debate and an admission of from the Queen that internal discussions would commence to reconcile the way forward.

Now, details have been revealed.

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After months of teasing, Beyonce‘s hotly anticipated Adidas x Ivy Park line has been unleashed.

Queen Bey’s collaboration with the sportswear giant has enjoyed colossal pre-release coverage – thanks, in part, to a savvy social media campaign that saw celebs gifted huge boxes featuring the collection.

To trumpet its arrival, the superstar singer unwrapped her own e-com shoot (which is somewhat unprecedented) and flaunted her playful side in a number of social videos.

With the line already selling out, watch Bey show why after the jump….

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Mariah Carey has done it!

25 years after the release of ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You,’ Billboard has unwrapped confirmation that the holiday classic has become the diva’s historic 19th #1 single.

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