2016’s Hot 100 might as well be renamed ”Rihanna and Drake” charts.

Without fail the duo has dominated the tally with entries lifted from their most recent respective releases ‘Anti’ and ‘Views.’  And, while the two can also boast serious staying power on the Billboard 200 side of charts, their Hot 100 dealings have seen no equal this year (or ever for that matter).

As reported here, Drizzy continues to dance over the competition with his hit ‘One Dance’ as it enjoys its fifth non-consecutive run atop the singles chart.  Elsewhere, in the top 10, fans get a double shot of Rih as her hits ‘This Is What You Came For’ (with Calvin Harris) and ‘Needed Me’ are sitting tight in the lower half of the upper dectet.

With nearly 20 placements between them (a fifth of the entire chart), tuck in below to see where else Rih and Drizzy landed on this week’s refreshed TGJ Chart Check:

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Big Sean is best known for dropping club ready bangers and more recently for his joint project with Jhene Aiko. But we bet you didn’t know the Detroit native is also all sorts of generous too?

Find out how and why below…

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Did you catch the premiere of new show ‘Uncle Buck’ on ABC last night? If not, you may be one of the few who didn’t, as the new sitcom has debuted with impressive ratings.

Full story below…

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Just like that, the US leg of Beyonce‘s ‘Formation World Tour’ wrapped in Detroit last night.

And while the summer stadium trek continues on to Europe later this month, it marks the end of the journey for the show’s Stateside opening act DJ Khaled.

The Snapchat king and Epic Records hitmaker has earned rave reviews for his hyper hot set, which saw him bring out a host of different stars per city.

Filled with thanks for the coveted slot, the ever outspoken star penned a letter to Queen Bey that he’s shared online.

Read after the jump…

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Sassy Vivica Fox stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today – and, as ever, she came ready to play.

Ever outspoken, the actress didn’t hold back when quizzed on a laundry list of topics – including ‘Apprentice’ nemesis Kenya Moore (who she asserts is still a “toxic trick”) and ex boo 50 Cent.

She also readily spilled on two of her new projects: a male dancer docu-series for Lifetime and the much discussed ‘Independence Day’ sequel starring Jessie Usher.

Peep the fun-filled chat after the jump…

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With 2016 racing ahead at a rapid rate, it quite literally is ‘Almost Christmas’ – which means the release of Will Packer‘s new movie of the same name is also near.

Starring a host of notable names including Mo’Nique, Gabrielle UnionDanny Glover and Keri Hilson, the film tells the tale of a beloved father who asks his family for one gift — to get along.

Drama defines their complicated relationships, which makes his request not as simple as it seems.

Following the reveal of the flick’s first trailer, an extended preview has been unwrapped. Check it out below. the film, Kimberly Elise, Omar Epps, Romany Malco, Nicole Ari Parker, J.B. Smoove, and Jessie Usher also star.

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Jaden Smith‘s efforts to impact the zeitgeist with his art has seen him find a friend in one of the world’s largest talent agencies.

Awesome news below…

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As one of music’s most visually streamed artists, a Rihanna video debut if oftentimes an event – even if the clip itself isn’t.

The latest is nigh and is arriving sooner than you may think.

Details below…

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Adrienne Baillion hit the streets of West Hollywood for a fashionable cause yesterday evening.

What it was?

The launch of ‘House of CB‘s flagship store.

There, as she joins the cast of ‘The Real’ to deal with its Tamar Braxton-fronted drama, the TV personality rubbed shoulders with Aubrey O’Day (formerly of Danity Kane), Khloe Kardashian and ‘The Next 15‘s Laura Govan.

Snaps from their wild night out below…

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Pop queen Janet Jackson may be expecting a child, but that doesn’t mean she’s bowing out of the spotlight entirely.

As reported, the ‘Dammn Baby’ singer features in the latest issue of Emirates Woman magazine in support of both her comeback album ‘Unbreakable’ as well as her ‘Unbreakable Diamond Collection.’

Posing for a full spread, the notoriously private performer has opened up in a newly released behind the scenes look at the elegant shoot.

Watch Janet as she works the camera after the jump…

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Fifth Harmony may have become the first girlband in almost a decade to deliver a top 5 hit, but the ‘Work From Home’ songbirds aren’t resting on that achievement.

With new album ‘7/27’ out, the Pop collective are on a quest cement just how ‘Worth It’ they are.

To aid their cause, iHeartRadio mounted a concert special for the ladies on their Honda Stage. 

Watch below as Camila, Normani, Dinah, Ally, and Lauren power through hits such as ‘Work,’ ‘Worth It,’ and ‘Bo$$.’ They also performed new single ‘All In My Head (Flex).’ 

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Brandy is UK bound!

The Vocal Bible is set to serve up a chapter and verse in showmanship this month on the British leg of her eager awaited ‘Slayana Tour.’

With over 20 years of success in show business, the multi-talented R&B titan naturally has a long list of hits to match – all of which she’ll be performing on the trek.

Due to touch down in countries such as Australia and South Africa, the UK dates (presented by Musicalize) will see the songbird nest on stages in Manchester, Birmingham, and Bristol, before climaxing in London.

That Grape Juice are giving away ONE pair of tickets to the London concert, which takes place June 28th at the indigO2 inside the O2 Arena.

Want to be in with a chance of seeing B-Rocka do her thing? We thought as much! To enter, simply answer the question below…

Which Song Did Brandy Win A Grammy For?

a) Beggin’ & Pleadin’

b) The Boy Is Mine

c) Put It Down

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Brandy – That Grape Juice’ :

comps@musicalize.co.uk

All entries must be received by 11.59am GMT on Wednesday June 22nd 2016.

Entrants MUST also be following That Grape Juice on Instagram and/or Twitter:

Instagram.com/ThatGrapeJuice
Twitter.com/ThatGrapeJuice

 

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