‘Cheers’ singer Rihanna has yet another accomplishment to toast to this week.

For, as if working up a 4th week at #1 on the Hot 100 and seeing select dates from her much talked about ‘Anti’ tour reach sold out status wasn’t enough, now she’s learned she’s returned to the top of the Billboard 200 as well.

Collecting its second non-consecutive week atop the tally, the project – which has consistently been in the top 5 since its debut (barring its #27 premiere) – moved right on past competitors Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, and more to regain ownership of the #1 title.  Narrowly beating Adele‘s ’25’ for the prize, Rih’s second #1 album (8th overall) continues to prove the naysayers wrong with its staying power and is her first album to nab more than one week at the top.

Tuck in below to see how many units the Bajan beauty moved:

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With Gwen Stefani set to top the charts with her third studio album, this week’s From The Vault pick salutes a  Gwen gem from her first LP.

Cue ‘Cool’ from ‘Love.Angel.Music.Baby.’ 

Serviced as the fourth cut from the blockbuster project, the New Wave inspired track was released in 2005.

Produced by Nellee Hooper and Dallas Austin, the latter also co-wrote the song with Stefani.

While ‘Cool’ only reached Top 40 status overseas, was a hit in the US peaking at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the Pop tally.

The lyrics pull from real life in its centring on Gwen’s relationship with No Doubt-bandmate and former-bae Tony Kanal and how (after the ups and the challenges of life) they’ve remained more than colleagues but good friends too.

Sophie Muller helmed the video, which was shot in Lake Como, Italy and features the singer playing opposite Spanish actor Daniel Gonzàlez — and Erin Lokitz… who happens to be Kanal’s girlfriend.

It plays like a literal, yet creative take on the song’s resonating lyrics.

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After a series of missteps, Team Gwen finally seem to have things in check and we couldn’t be happier. For, Ms Stefani is among the few artists who rose to prominence during the golden age of the 90s but somehow still possess all that is “required” to be successful in todays climate.

Hopefully the next chapter of her solo run is as colorful, captivating and game-changing as her first swing of the bat.

Your thoughts?

Fans of ABC’s ‘How To Get Away With Murder‘ continue to swing praise in the direction of its latest episode.

Only right then, as one of its second season’s leading man, that the actor Kendrick Sampson shares fresh thoughts on the show’s shocking direction.

What the ‘Vampire Diaries’ actor had to say?

Spoilers below…

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Ashanti has learned that her stalker of 13 years has been found guilty of second degree stalking after they came face to face in court last week.

Unfamiliar with the story?

Click here to read about it before meeting us for the good news below.

Don’t worry, we’ll wait.

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Will Smith has found a very good friend in Netflix.

Hit the link below to find out how and why his next movie project will impact the service’s subscribers.

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The real Musiq Soulchild is (finally) back!

After introducing his hardcore rap alter ego to little fanfare, the Grammy-nominated R&B crooner is taking it back to basics with two new songs – ‘I Do’ and ‘Heart Away.’

Lifted from his eighth (solo) album, ‘Life on Earth’ (due April 15 via Eone), the tunes offer a true return to form for the celebrated Philly-bred beau.

Reminiscent of earlier hits ‘DontChange’ and ‘WhoKnows,’ tuck in below for the latest music from Musiq courtesy of a music video for ‘I Do’ and a listen to ‘Heart Away’:

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As reported here, ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ beau Kendrick Lamar soared to the top of charts with his unexpected release ‘untitled unmastered’ this week, dethroning last week’s spot-holder’s 1975s.

The Brit band, who dropped completely out of the top 25 this week, may have bested the likes of Adele, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber last week, but they have nothing on the trio’s staying power.  In fact, Addy and Biebs have not once left the Billboard 200’s top 5 since their albums, ’25’ and ‘Purpose,’ were respectively released in November 2015.Barring the #27 debut of her 8th outing ‘Anti,’ Grammy winning singer Rihanna can boast the same.

Yet, while we’ve already reported next week’s refreshed chart will see yet another champion (Gwen Stefani), we can say with fair certainty that Rih, Biebs, and Addy will be adding yet another top 5 run to their already impressive tallies.

Until then, get into this week’s album chart check blow:

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That Rihanna reign just won’t let up.

After zooming to the top of charts in no time with her latest hit ‘Work,’ the Bajan beauty continues to smile down on the competition from the Hot 100’s perch.  Clocking her 4th week at the top, the island bop comes as yet another stinging reminder to detractors who have slammed the commercial performance of the work found on her 8th opus, ‘Anti,’ as it – along with its parent album – continue to enjoy success on their respective charting platforms.

Elsewhere, while fans of Fifth Harmony thought their newest single, ‘Work From Home,’ would find a home in the top 10 this week after its impressive debut last week, it appears they thought wrong.

Find out where 5H, Rih, and all of your other favorite stars from today landed on the latest Hot 100 update:
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Beyonce has a PHD is causing conversation and the surprise release of new song ‘Formation’ proved said abilities ever-on-point.

And if the buzz from the super-charged track was beginning to cool, it was gifted a new lease of life this week when a dance cover courtesy of The Syncopated Ladies went viral.

Its arrival comes two years after the Chloe Arnold fronted ensemble made headlines with their first Bey tribute.

Does their second showing pack as potent a punch?

Watch the ladies tap the answer below…

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Congratulations are in order for No Doubt diva Gwen Stefani.

The singer and star of NBC’s The Voice released her third solo album ‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like’ this week and the set is on-course to become her first solo #1 on the  Billboard 200.

Details below…

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Ariana Grande will have many reaching into their wallets come May 20th if she keeps serving up the hotness she’s been serving of late.

Said date brings with it the release of her third studio album ‘Dangerous Woman’ and by the sounds of it, the project is shaping up to be her strongest offering  yet.

The masses have tasted the title track and promotional cut ‘Be Alright’ and today a fresh snippet has surfaced.

This time on the platter it’s a preview of Lil Wayne collaboration ‘Let Me Love You.’

Listen below…

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Welcome to another edition of ‘Retro Rewind‘, the TGJ original feature launched to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, our journey takes us to 1997. Our destination? ‘B*A*P*S’, the New Line Cinema movie starring Halle Berry.

The movie tells the tale of two young women who become ‘Black American Princesses’ after auditioning for a music video in Los Angeles to raise money for the hair salon/soul food spot they hope to create.

It isn’t long before their trip to the West Coast sees them thrown into a sinister plot to milk a millionaire’s fortune.

Unfortunately, it failed to recoup its 10 million dollar budget after its release (it picked up $7,338,229) but, as many will agree, worked wonders for Berry’s diverse filmography.

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