While her lengthy catalog of hits had already seen her leave her nearest competitors, Madonna and Rihanna, in her rearview as it related to top 40 placements overall, Taylor Swift‘s latest hit – ‘Delicate’ – has only helped cement the distance.

A slow burner in comparison to the success of its ‘Reputation’ predecessors, the Max Martin-produced cut leaped to #36 this week and, in the process, gave the pop princess her 56th top 40 entry.

A historic feat, look for details below:

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For the few who needed reminder that Janet Jackson still had “it” (even at 52-years-old), that notice was served at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards when the pop icon popped, locked, and dropped it all across the MGM Grand Garden Arena stage in Las Vegas on May 20 (click here if you missed it).

And, while the showing may have drawn its lowest viewership this decade (click here for ratings), those who did view the spectacle – namely Jackson performing a medley of her top hits – had no problem extending their praise for the singer to social media, streaming outlets, and digital sales forums.

Click inside to see just how much of a sales bump the beauty saw:

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Gospel superstar Kim Burrell came under fire at the top of 2017 for a sermon many deemed ‘hateful’ and ‘homophobic.’  The backlash not only saw many of her industry friends distance themselves, but also saw her lose many-an-endorsement including a television show, radio show, and denied entry to award shows for her reported anti-LGBT stance (click here to read on that).

None of the aforementioned dominated headlines as much as her unceremonious disinviting from the ‘Ellen’ show after fans of the program called for the cancellation of her appearance alongside Pharrell Williams in support of the soundtrack to the film ‘Hidden Figures’ (Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer).  While most of last year and the earlier parts of 2018 saw her ‘hidden’ – keeping quite the low profile since the public damning – the songstress re-emerged recently to assure her faithful followers she was never in ‘hiding,’ but was instead ‘getting rich.’

Going on to namedrop Degeneres in a fiery sermon, look below to hear Burrell sound off on her critics and clap back at those who’ve implied her career is over:

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The King of Pop’s estate has royally slammed ABC for a forthcoming documentary on the superstar, labelling the venture a ‘crass and unauthorized attempt to exploit the life, music and image of Michael Jackson without respect for Michael’s legacy.’

As we reported here, the 2-hour TV special – ‘The Last Days of Michael Jackson’ – will not only look at the rise and fall of music’s biggest persona, but also highlight never-before-seen interview footage with ABC News stars Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer.

And, while the doc will air as planned tonight, Jackson’s estate is letting it be well known they are not in favor.  See their full statement inside:

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Demi Lovato may be on the European leg of ‘Tell Me You Love Me Tour,’ but she hasn’t forgotten about ‘Fall In Line’ – her explosive collaboration with Christina Aguilera.

Fresh from performing the ‘Liberation’ track with Xtina at the Billboard Music Awards and debuting its powerful video, Demi dazzled with a solo rendition on the Belfast stop of her arena trek tonight.

How did she do? Watch below to find out…

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Morgan Freeman, the actor accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with his own granddaughter before she was murdered and harassing women he has worked with, has issued an apology.

Read it below….

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Nicki Minaj has set a new release date for her new album ‘Queen.’

When the millions of fan who make up her Kingdom will be able to get their hands on the set?

Find out below…

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New video alert!

Paying homage to Janet Jackson‘s ‘The Pleasure Principle’ is Azealia Banks via her brand new visual ‘Anna Wintour.’

The video impacted the net minutes ago and leads the way for her new project ‘Fantasea II: The Second Wave’.

Ready to give it a spin?

Watch below…

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Legendary actor Morgan Freeman finds his name as the latest on a long list of Hollywood’s alleged sexual offenders.

Just a week before his 81st birthday, the Academy Award winner is dominating headlines this morning thanks to a production assistant who’s accused him of subjecting her to several months of harassment including “unwanted touching,” “offensive comments about her figure and choice of clothing,” and constantly rubbing her lower back and trying to lift her skirt.

The reported incidents, all stemming from 2015, have only more troubling details.  See them inside:

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Dua Lipa‘s brilliant run atop Pop may be soon be mirrored by an epic run in fashion.

Full story below…

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After offering his thoughts on the skills (or lack there-of) of Hip-Hop’s new class, J. Cole came to face with one of its leading lyricists Lil Pump.

Of course, fans will remember that Pump took offence to Cole’s criticism of his art on his LP ‘KOD‘ and addressed him via social media.

Now, in an effort to educate the rising star, Cole sat down with him for a discussion of Pop culture, talent, Hip-Hop’s importance to the black community and more.

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Jennifer Lopez has unleashed the video for her latest jam, ‘Dinero.’

The song, which features Cardi B and DJ Khaled, has been hailed as a bilingual banger and has been burning up the airwaves and iTunes charts alike.

Acclaimed director Joseph Kahn was tapped to helm the clip for the track, which has been hotly anticipated since stills hit social media last month.

Did it deliver? Check it out below…

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