Fans hoping there would be a three-peat of Bajan beauty Rihanna‘s name in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 were sorely disappointed when the singer’s megahit, ‘Work,’ was worked right out of the upper dectet by P!nk and her latest hit ‘Just Like Fire’ (found on Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’) soundtrack.

Coming as the trapeze-loving singer’s first swing into the top 10 since 2013 (15th overall), ‘Fire’ blazes her name into 4th place in Hot 100 history books (among women).

#Navy needn’t worry, however.  With the reappearance of Calvin Harris‘s ‘This Is What You Came For’ and a new #8 peak of ‘Needed Me,’ the latest lifted from ‘Anti,’ Rih is still pulling double duty in the upper rankings of the singles chart.

Could she be well on her way to nabbing her 15th #1?  Time will tell.  Until then, tuck in below to see where she and the rest of today’s movers and shakers landed on the refreshed Hot 100 via TGJ’s weekly ‘Chart Check’:

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Tonight marks the finale of Kelly Rowland‘s BET talent-search ‘Chasing Destiny.’

The 10-episode show saw the solo Grammy winner – together with creative director Frank Gatson – piece together (what is hoped will be) music’s next big girl group.

Their name has yet to be revealed, but they have released an official buzz track. It’s not “the” lead single, but serves a solid indicator of their sound.

Take a listen to the cut – ‘All Of Us’ – below…

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Rihanna may have belted ‘Bitch Better Have My Money,’ but a Nigerian promoter is chanting the same back at her.

Find out why below…

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Drake‘s new LP ‘Views’ is to spend its sixth week atop the Billboard 200…even though it isn’t the highest-selling project of the week.

Why?

Streaming-based confusion below…

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Janet Jackson soared to chart glory with ‘Unbreakable’ – her first album in seven years.

The ‘No Sleeep’ led set arrived last October and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.

Still, the “era” hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing. Indeed, despite spawning a successful tour, several dates had to be postponed – first due to ill health and later due to the star’s reported pregnancy.

It’s led some to ponder whether Jackson will embark on another music project.

Fret not, because in the latest issue of Emirates Magazine (which she covers and poses for), the singer’s longtime producer and friend Jimmy Jam promises that’s there’s more magic to come.

Full story below…

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As earlier reported, Beyonce received the Icon Award at the 2016 CFDA‘s last night.

Queen Bey was accompanying by her mogul hubby Jay Z, their adorable daughter Blue Ivy, and her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson.

The ‘Hold Up’ singer and her clan weren’t the only notable names in attendance.

Ciara and Naomi Campbell also rocked the arrival carpet and, as has become customary, slayed.

Peep more stylish snaps below…

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With the loss of music legend Prince this past April, fans and peers of the ‘Purple Rain’ singer have come forward to show respect and tributes for the late icon. And with the BET Awards a mere matter of weeks away, attention has turned to how the show will honor the star.

Well, wonder no more because BET have announced the first cop of names.

Read more below…

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NeNe Leakes‘ new TV series has picked up a premiere date…and it’s set to arrive far sooner than her fans may have realised.

Good news for the budding mogul below…

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Keri Hilson made headlines earlier this year when an alleged comeback announcement turned out to be a hoax.

Still, it doesn’t mean new material isn’t on the way. Quite the contrary.

Though not the most active artist on social media, the singer has taken a particular liking to SnapChat.

There, she has been previewing music from her third LP ‘L.I.A.R’ (Love Is A Religion).

Want to hear what Miss Keri has been cooking up? Take a listen below…

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Christina Aguilera is renown for her ever-evolving look. Hence, it’s little surprise that she’s once again switched it up!

Taking to Instagram, the singer – whose new album is reportedly due before the end of the year – debuted a red hair do.

Check it out below…

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Fifth Harmony‘s ‘7/27 Tour’ is one of the hottest tickets this summer – and it just got hotter.

For, vocal powerhouse JoJo has just joined the US trek as the jaunt’s official opening act.

Details below…

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In honour of her gainful relationship with fashion Beyonce was presented with the CFDA Fashion Icon Award yesterday evening.

Celebrated for her support of the field by way of her career in music, the performer used her acceptance speech to honour her grandmother, mother and uncle for introducing her to its power and urged designers to recognise the importance of racial diversity.

Watch below…

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