As Hip-Hop leads the way for Urban music’s return to radio 2016 has undoubtedly delivered a diverse group of smash hit singles.

One of these cuts, much to the delight of its performers MNEK and Zara Larrson, is ‘Never Forget You‘ which now stands as one of the highest-selling releases of the year…so far.

Where it lands on a list which also includes Drake, Rihanna, Bipolar Sunshine and Future?

Find out below…

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Drake has pulled the plug on all meet & greet sessions following the horrific murder of the vocalist Christina Grimmie.

Details on his decision below…

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‘Hollywood Divas’ is making its way back to TV One…with a little help from ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians.’

Good news for ‘R&B Divas‘ younger sister below…

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Bow Wow and Ciara were the “it” teen couple of music.

Covering a number of Urban and teen-skewed publications, rumors of the duo’s dating life were hushed when their hit ‘Like You’ dominated the Billboard Hot 100 in 2005 and confirmed they were indeed an item.

Fast forward a decade after the two went their separate ways, they are both parents and seem to have left their time together far in their rearview.  However, thanks to an interview with our friends over at VladTV, Bow admits he reminisces often on his time with the former ‘princess of crunk N’B.’

Recounting a never-before-told run down of what caused their breakup, tuck in to hear the rapper/actor dish on his love for Cici, thoughts on Future and Russell Wilson, and so much more.  If you missed any of part of his heartwarming statements, they all await below:

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Drake continues to kill the competition on Billboard charts.

As if nabbing his sixth non-consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 wasn’t enoughis h (thanks to his hit ‘One Dance’), the singing-rapper sits tight on the perch of the Billboard 200 with its parent album ‘Views.’  Courtesy of some history-making streaming figures, Drizzy fends off the likes of Nick Jonas, Beyonce, Rihanna, and so many more to keep his seat atop the album charts.

While industry analysts anticipate his reign will come to an end next week due to some stiff competition form The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Drake’s streaming numbers have continued to keep him paces above the pack.  Until we get the final word on that, tuck in below to see where all of your favorites from today landed on this week’s refreshed Billboard 200:

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Cop a gander at Zayn!

As his album ‘Mind of Mine’ continues its free-fall down the Billboard 200 (this week at #63), the former One Direction star continues to point his promotional efforts away from live showings and in the direction of print.

Just a week after making headlines for gracing the cover of ‘Dazed’ magazine, the hitmaking heartthrob can be spotted a-front the latest issue of ‘Paper’ magazine.  Dishing on everything from his love of singing about sex, love of getting high, and love of girlfriend/model Gigi Hadid, tuck in below to read some of his comments on those hot topics and see some of the smoking shots (literally) from Z’s sizzling shoot with the mag for its summer ‘Sexy’ issue:

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Drake‘s first run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 (as a lead act) is proving itself worth the wait for the rapper and his fans.  Coming via the hit ‘One Dance,’ this week brought with it news the tune is enjoying  its 6th non-consecutive week at the chart’s summit.

Fending off the likes of Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, and more, ‘Dance’s domination is showing no signs of slowing and may claim #1 next week.  But, before we get ahead of ourselves, tuck in below to see where all of your favorite hits from today landed on this weekly edition of ‘Chart Check’:

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Three restaurants owned by the performer Gladys Knight have been raided by Georgia authorities today.

How and why her thriving businesses have come under legal fire?

Details below…

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The untimely passing of Simone Battle forced the masterminds behind the group G.R.L. to reshape and rebrand its members to accommodate the unfortunate matter.

Now, fans of its original line-up will be shocked to learn the group has welcomed brand new members.

Details below…

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Carla Marie Williams is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after writers to emerge from the United Kingdom and now, after penning magic for Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade‘, she has teamed up with Britney Spears to build a very ‘Private Show.’

Epic news below…

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All roads lead to July 1st for soulful singer Maxwell.

The Columbia Records crooner will unleash new album ‘black SUMMERS’ night’ on said date after a seven year hiatus from the charts.

Buzz is booming too.

Lead single ‘Lake By The Ocean’ has created all the right raves at Urban A/C radio. New number ‘1990x’ has also been received well.

Now, ahead of this Sunday’s performance at the BET Awards, the star has invited the masses behind the scenes of the ‘Lake’ video [which was directed by Philip Andelman].

Check it out below…

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M.I.A will be missing in action at this year’s Afropunk Festival.

The eclectic rapper had been tapped to serve as a headliner at the London edition of the Urban music celebration.

However, after feeling the furore of members of the Black communication following her controversial comments about the #BlackLivesMatter movement, the Brit-bred talent has decided to vacate her spot on the bill.

Details below…

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