In addition to earning his 8th consecutive chart-topper on the Billboard 200, ‘Ultralight Beam’ beau Kanye West saw his latest effort, ‘The Life of Pablo,’ beam in history books as the first album to top the chart based on streaming ‘sales’ alone.

The feat, all the more impressive considering how long the project has been “available” to consumers (in limited capacity), the set’s #1 “debut” was a firestarter of convo for critics opposed to the industry’s streaming rules given its low traditional album sales (28,000).

Now, in its second week of wide availability, the album has taken quite the tumble on the sales front. Selling a measly 1,000 copies (you read that right), ‘Pablo’s buoyancy on the Billboard 200 continues to be based on streaming.

Get the details on this, Rihanna’s rebound, and the full Billboard 200 chart check below:

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This time last year there’s no way we would’ve guessed the frequency we would be using the phrases “Justin Bieber” and “makes history” in the same sentence.

But, via his mega-comeback album ‘Purpose,’ earning “mainstay” status in the Billboard 200’s top 10 on the strength of singles ‘Love Yourself,’ ‘Sorry,’ and more, the singer has seen his name etched in history books several times since late 2015.  Highlights include, but are certainly not limited to:

• Youngest artist to debut at #1 on the Hot 100
• Youngest artist to replace himself at #1 on the Hot 100
• Youngest male artist to earn three #1 singles from one album
• Most concurrent titles on the Hot 100 (17)
• Most collective views on VEVO (over 10 billion to date)

Now, as if the aforementioned aren’t enough to make heads spin (especially when one considers they were all attained in a matter of months), Bieber now has a new Hot 100 history-making feat to add to the already decorated tally.

Find out what it is and see this week’s full chart check below:

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It took 90 days for Beyonce to complete her latest visual project ‘Lemonade.’

Sound impressive? Well wait until you find out how her decision to shoot the project in her family’s “hometown” of Louisiana has changed the lives of its inhabitants, below…

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Rihanna keeps her ‘ANTI’ campaign a’rolling with the newly unwrapped video for ‘Needed Me.’

Released as a dual single (together with ‘Kiss It Better’), the moody mid-tempo has managed to soar despite the so-so performance of ‘Kiss.’

Already #33 on the Billboard Hot 100 (which is currently topped by Rih’s ‘Work’), could ‘Needed’ by exactly what the Bajan sensation needs to establish another successful face to an otherwise rocky album roll-out?

Watch the cinematic video, directed by Harmony Korine, after the jump…

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Rihanna is reportedly preparing the release of a brand new album.

Full story below…

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Almost 700,000 music lovers have picked up Little Mix’s latest album ‘Get Weird’ worldwide since its November 6th 2015 release.

Today, they seek to push that number even higher with the release of their ‘Hair‘ music video with the help of its featured act Sean Paul.

Following the release of their smash hits ‘Secret Love Song’ and ‘Black Magic’, ‘Hair‘ makes its way to the world as critics continue to shower praise on their ‘Get Weird Tour.’

Press play below…

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With new single ‘Kiss It Better’ sinking after hitting an early iceberg, Rihanna is wasting no time rolling out the campaign for its follow-up ‘Needed Me.’

The ‘ANTI’ track has established itself as a firm fan favorite, as evidenced by its rapid ascend on the Billboard Hot 100.

And while sales may not be Ms. Fenty’s forte, digital streaming certainly is. Clearly knowing this, RiRi is releasing the cut’s official video today.

Details below…

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Alicia Keys is officially throwing her hat into the mix of major music releases this quarter.

Following a strategised tease of her return and subsequent ‘SNL’ announcement, reliable sources have revealed that the 15-time Grammy winner’s new material is due sooner than folk may think.

Full story below…

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Could Missy Elliott be cooking up a collaboration with Bruno Mars?

The Rap pioneer shared a shot of herself in the studio with the ‘Uptown Funk’ crooner – much to the excitement of their respective fans.

It’s her words, though, that’ll no doubt have folk buzzing.

Check out the pic’s caption below…

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May 19th brings with it the premiere of ‘Braxton Family Values’ season 5.

The WE tv hit promises an ample dose of drama thanks to sisters Toni, Tamar, Towanda, Trina, and Traci.

It appears for their fifth outing, the ladies allegiances are once again split — and this time in an interesting direction.

Watch the newly unleashed trailer below…

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April 27th 2016 is to deliver the first night of Beyonce‘s ‘Formation World Tour.’

So, we’re sure most would agree that now would be the perfect time for her to reveal who she has enlisted to fill the tour’s opening act spot.

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“Captain America: Civil War” is set to reign supreme at the box office and potentially set a new record in the process.

The film is set to be another notch in the string of box office hits for Disney, with previous hits including the just-released “Jungle Book” and instant classic “Zootopia.”

The latter film earned 883.8 million globally, while the former earned 103.6 million in its opening weekend.

Where does predicted “record” come into play? Keep reading.

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