Does the RIAA‘s inclusion of streaming data when awarding certifications diminish their value?

The question above is one many continue to ask today as the gifted entertainer Bryson Tiller took to the net to announce that his debut LP ‘TRAP SOUL’ had received a platinum certification…without selling 1 million units.

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With the masses drinking up Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ in their (hundreds of) thousands, it’s clear the project’s movie component was a fruitful venture.

Unleashed on HBO this past Saturday, the concept short – which is based on “every woman’s journey of self knowledge and healing” – was announced one week ahead of its premiere.

Feverish anticipation ensued, but how many tuned in?

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Rita Ora has broken her silence.

The Brit-bred singer has been the focus of much speculation following Beyonce‘s allusion to infidelity in her relationship on new album ‘Lemonade.’ 

As widely known, the ‘Body On Me’ belter was Jay Z‘s protégé during her time at Roc Nation – which recently came to an end amid legal drama last December.

That connection led to some pockets of the BeyHive swarming Ora’s Instagram page after noticing that the star posted this image several days before ‘Lemonade’ was poured out on HBO.

The snap saw fans assume Ora was the “Becky” described on the song ‘Sorry’ – this despite dragging and lashing Rachel Roy for the same charge.

A claim she has responded to.

Her word below…

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As the world continues to celebrate the life and music of the late Prince, fans of the late singer Whitey Houston are to learn that a magnifying glass is to be placed on the circumstances around her death by the National Enquirer.

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Game is spilling details on his collaboration with the Purple wonder that was Prince.

Hit the button below to learn all about the cut they worked on before the ‘When Doves Cry’ artist’s untimely death. 

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Eddie Murphy‘s first film in five years is set for release this year.

Its name? ‘Mr Church’,  based on the real life and deeply moving friendship between a young woman, a dying mother and their cook.

Sound interesting?

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The Pop cultural impact of Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ visual album continues to prove potent.

With the world talking and the charts blazing, the project’s latest public push comes courtesy of James Corden.

The host of ‘The Late Late Show’ and champion of Carpool Karaoke, has unleashed a hilarious spoof of Queen Bey’s HBO short film.

Clearly committed to the cause, the funnyman recreated key moments from the visual everyone is buzzing about.

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After his untimely death last week, pop icon Prince’s reign on the Billboard charts is nothing short of magnificent and a befitting send off to the music royal.

As we reported here, the singer/songwriter shot to #1 on Billboard 200 within just 24 hours of news of his passing.  Selling over 179,000 units of his greatest hits project on April 21 alone, the album sits pretty at #1 this week while his magnum opus, ‘Purple Rain,‘ follows at #2.

But, the damage doesn’t stop there.  Check in below to see how the musical genius wrecked shop on the week’s competition:

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As her time thrilling fans as Shug Avery on Broadway’s ‘The Color Purple’ comes to close, it appears Jennifer Hudson‘s love of musical theater will continue as reports indicate her next big project will come in the form of headlining the legendary ‘Hairspray.’

Tackling the role of “Motormouth Maybelle,” the production is next in line of NBC’s hit-making remakes of Broadway’s biggest numbers (‘Sound of Music,’ ‘The Wiz,’ etc.).  Get the details below:

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Usher’s respect and admiration for Prince is to thank for the moving tribute the ‘Climax’ singer put on for the late entertainer at Coachella hours ago.

There, he joined Major Lazer on stage to honour the Purple one’s life with fresh renditions of ‘I Would Die For You‘ and ‘1999’ after learning of his passing last week.

Watch Mr. Raymond in tribute action below…

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‘All of Me’ hitmaker John Legend proves yet again all of his hits are not limited to the music charts! Indeed, after dominating the entertainment genre then lending his hand to film, Legend adds yet another accomplishment to his storied career – executive producer of WGN America’s knockout hit series ‘Underground.’

Led by Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Aldis Hodge, the breakout show quickly found a devoted fanbase:

Via TW:

” [‘Underground’ is] currently averaging over 1 million viewers per episode in live-plus-same-day ratings and 3 million viewers in live-plus-seven. It was also the sixth highest-rated scripted series premiere of any cable drama this season…”

Now, in response to the viewership demand, the series is running toward a season 2:

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Good news showers down on Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ LP.

How U.S. is showing its appreciation for the set’s unadulterated honesty?

Find out below…

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