The rate Rihanna has set and/or broken Hot 100 records in her short, yet accomplished career is literally astounding.

Just three months after we reported the ‘We Found Love‘ singer found her name beside pop icons Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson for number of top 10 hits amassed over their respective careers, it appears now, thanks to her new single ‘This Is What You Came For’ with Calvin Harris, Ri leaves them both in the rearview.

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Not even a month after his controversial spat with legendary rap group N.W.A. over their inclusion in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2016 class of inductees, KISS member Gene Simmons has now ruffled the feathers of fans of another legendary act:  Prince.

The late singer, whose sudden and mysterious death in April continues to dominate headlines, has earned many a tribute from fellow celebs and admirers alike.  However, much to the anger of the ‘Purple One’s beloved fan group, the recent stinging comments the aging rocker don’t exactly fall in the category of admiration.

Indeed, despite the absence of an official report on what caused the ‘Purple Rain’ maestro’s demise, Simmons seems sure it was related to drugs and alcohol.  See his damning words below:

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After last year’s false start with the Iggy Azalea-assisted ‘Pretty Girls,’ the #BritneyArmy is aligning its energy in preparation for the arrival of ‘Make Me’ – the highly anticipated official lead single from pop princess Britney Spears’ yet-titled 9th album.

Coming after months of speculation, the tune – formerly titled ‘Make Me Ooh’ – is set to make its premiere just in time for her forthcoming hits medley performance at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards (where she’ll also be presented the Millennium Award)…

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Beyonce‘s ‘Formation’ has been praised (rightly) for its liberating lyrics. However, for one fan, the song landed him in police custody.

Footage has surfaced of a man being arrested for disrupting the peace at Atlanta’s Lenox Mall last night.

His crime? Belting the Billboard smash at the top of his lungs.

Watch the amusing moment below…

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‘Orange is the New Black‘ is back…well almost.

June 17th will deliver its fourth season via Netflix much to the delight of its fanbase, and offer a fresh (but undeniably darker) look into its story.

How so?

Peep its official trailer after the jump…

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Meghan Trainor is unstoppable.

Currently outperforming the likes of Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato with her Pink-flavoured hit ‘No’, the ‘Bass’ playing belle continues to rise in Pop’s ranks with the release of her visual for the cut ‘Me Too.’

Find out why the ‘Champagne Problems’ performer is the Pop starlet to beat below…

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Budding divas Fifth Harmony are blooming beautifully on the Billboard Hot 100 with their smash hit single ‘Work From Home.’

The dance-jam, which is the lead release from their sophomore album ‘7/27,’ hit #5 on the coveted tally.

With a mere matter of weeks to go before the track’s housing LP lands in stores, the ladies are strutting the promotional trail.

Today they stopped by ‘Ellen’ to perform ‘Work.

Watch Normani, Dinah, Lauren, Ally, and Camila in action after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera‘s fruitful run on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ is set to reach peculiar new heights this year.

How and why?

The entertainer is to collaborate with the late singer Whitney Houston…four years after her untimely passing.

Confused?

Watch her explanation below…

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Beyonce‘s ‘Formation World Tour’ touched down in Dallas recently.

There, she offered fans a stirring version of her Urban cut ‘Flawless’ as her jam ‘Hold Up’  rises on the Official Singles Chart.

Watch her in action below…

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As fans await his next studio album Usher enjoyed the company of Oprah Winfrey at New York’s Jacob Javitz Centre yesterday evening.

There, the powerful pair did their part to enrich the lives of the impoverished by way of the Robin Hood Foundation, founded by Paul Tudor Jones.

More from their philanthropic night out below…

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Rita Ora is making a number of major career moves.

Rumors hit the wire last night that the singer had departed The X Factor UK judging panel.

The explanation given? Ora is on the cusp of signing a lucrative new record deal and that the recording of her new album doesn’t align with the show’s shooting schedule.

Fast forward to this morning and the 25-year-old has confirmed the news – in part.

Details below…

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Bruno Mars may be on the brink of releasing his third studio album, but beforehand he’s making surprising changes behind the scenes.

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