Competition within the streaming arena is heating up thanks to a series of major album exclusives.

For Jay Z’s TIDAL, it was the release of his wife Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ LP that really positioned the platform as a plausible player.

The controversial project landed on the service first in the form of a stream and was released to retail 24 hours later. As at writing, it remains a TIDAL-only property on the streaming front.

Today, data released by the service, unveiled just how profitable said moves have been.

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Natalie La Rose is back!

Following the short but sweet success of her hit single ‘Somebody’, the entertainer returned to her creative hub to build its parent album.

This week, before details about the set emerge, the starlet re-emerged in Los Angeles at NYLON and BCBGeneration’s Annual Young Hollywood May Issue Event.

There, she rubbed shoulders with ‘America’s Next Top Model’ winner Carlos King, Justine Skye and the R&B singer JoJo.

Snaps below…

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Pop pin-up Nick Jonas revs up his ‘Chainsaw’ on the second single from his sophomore album ‘Last Year Was Complicated.’

Served as the follow-up to lead effort ‘Close’ (which peaked at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100), the hard-hitting track has been paired with a cinematic visual. One which is laced with ample replay value.

Check it out after the jump…

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Soulful crooner Maxwell is renown for his cool, calm countenance.

It’s for this exact reason that his grilling at the hands of Wendy Williams today made for such a compelling watch.

The singer sat down with the former shock jock to dish on new single ‘Lake By The Ocean,’ album ‘blackSUMMERS’night,’ and his upcoming performance at the Essence Music Festival.

However, in true Wendy fashion, the conversion quickly veered into the “private” – specifically his love life.

Watch below to see how the interview went down…

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With the charts heating up thanks to a number of major releases, it’s only apt that the TODAY Show Summer Concert Series delivers a hyper hot line-up.

And this year’s list does not disappoint.

Fifth Harmony, Alicia Keys, and Celine Dion are just a few of the names in the mix.

Peep the full list below, which also provides context to their scheduled performances…

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All roads lead to next Friday for Ariana Grande.

For, following a number of twists and turns, her third studio album ‘Dangerous Woman’ struts into stores on May 20th.

Beyond a push for the LP’s title track, the project’s campaign has been somewhat confusing. Indeed, it’s been difficult to decipher if Team Ari are trying to gain traction with the countless songs that have come out or instead showcase what the album has on offer as a body of work.

Thankfully, much of what we’ve heard has been stellar – a trajectory that continues with Future collaboration ‘Everyday.’

If we told you Ariana served up a twerk anthem would you believe us….?

Listen below…

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Nicole Scherzinger‘s ruthless approach to her solo career may work for her, but it’s not making everyone happy.

Case in point, theatre maestro Andrew Lloyd-Webber who says he is “furious” with the singer.

Find out why below…

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LeToya Luckett’s solo journey is climbing to new heights.

The Destiny’s Child alum successfully impacted the music scene with her chart-topping debut and in more recent years has focussed on acting.

For Luckett, the latter has proven a wise (and lucrative) move. So much so that the latest chapter of her narrative may be her biggest career look yet.

Details below…

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‘How To Get Away With Murder’ returns to ABC this fall.

Seem like ages way? Fear not.

For, fans of the Viola Davis-fronted thriller won’t have to wait until then to sink their teeth into what may be a major season three plot twist.

What is is?

Spoilers and speculation below…

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Meghan Trainor may say ‘No’ all over her hit single, but gravity said a resounding “yes” moments ago on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

The feisty singer graced the stage to perform new single ‘Me Too,’ which ushered in the midnight release of her sophomore album ‘Thank You.’

However things took a literal turn for the worse after the last note.

See what we mean below…

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Drake‘s ‘VIEWS’ continues to make a splash on television by way of promotional appearances launched to support it.

Last night was the ‘Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon‘s turn to receive the bearded bop-builder, welcoming him to discuss the polarising set and enjoy a game of Faceketball.

Drop and down and get your clicking on to check it out below…

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Never one to mince words, Grammy-winning R&B diva Monica was spotted on CBS’s ‘The Talk’ recently weighing in on a number of hot topics – including the ongoing beef of ex-hip hop lovers Nicki Minaj and Safaree Samuels.

Keeping it all the way real, the songstress spoke favorably of her relationship with Minaj and shared some insight regarding the Grammy-nominated rapstress’s thoughts after recent news she’s being sued by Samuels for ’emotional distress.’

Hear her words below:

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