K. Michelle and Nicki Minaj have a great deal in common.

For, after the former found a “friend” in the latter’s ex-boyfriend, Safaree Samuels, she follows in her footsteps by remixing Yo Gotti‘s ‘Down in the DM.’

The cut drops before the unveiling of her new LP ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ which will see her make a departure from the sound she delivered on her first two LPs.

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BBC Radio 1 may have thrown their support behind Beyonce‘s ‘Formation’, but it seems the song may not receive the same from its rival Global.

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Zayn Malik is definitely music’s newest heartthrob to give Justin Bieber a run for his money.

As reported here, the former ‘One Direction’ divo was set to zoom to #1 on the Hot 100 with his official debut single ‘Pillow Talk.’  With the tallying week complete reports indicate he not only bested initial predictions of 250,000 units shifted, the tune also bests the chart stats of his former group (who, to date, have failed to nab a #1 on the singles chart).  As if the impressive first week sales and ousting Bieber from the top spot weren’t enough, Malik also made history with his first trip to the chart’s summit.

Via Billboard:

*Zayn is the first U.K. artist to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100 with a first charted single.

*Zayn is the first artist whose first name starts with a Z ever to top the Hot 100.

*Zayn is the first one-time member of a Hot 100-charting boy band to score a No. 1 with a debut single.  

*Note:  Technically, the first was George Harrison of The Beatles in 1970, but that was pre-Soundscan.

But, before he gets too comfortable, it seems the crooner’s run at #1 may be short lived if the performances of Drake‘s ‘Summer Sixteen’ and Rihanna‘s ‘Work’ are any indication.  With strong showings not too far from Malik’s [on the streaming and airplay front] in the last chart week, next week’s Hot 100 may see a serious shake-up.

Until then…

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As if we didn’t already have 100 million reasons why Rihanna rules the world, the RIAA gave us yet another one today when they announced the Bajan beauty has made history (all courtesy of her 8th album ‘Anti’).

The platinum project, which reigns atop the Billboard 200 this week, has helped Ri push her overall RIAA certification across a threshold no artist…we repeat…no artist has ever passed before her.   Find out what it was below:

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Potent perfectionist or tricky troller? With Kanye West, it’s anyone’s guess.

Less than 24 hours remain until the rapper debuts his latest studio album in cinemas across the globe (live from Madison Square Garden) – and only now has its title been confirmed.

Changed officially four times (three of which occurred in the last month), the project (once titled ‘So Help Me God’…then ‘SWISH’…and then ‘Waves’) now has a new name.

Find out what Ye has re-christened the follow-up to 2013’s ‘Yeezus’ below, where it’s tracklist also awaits…

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That Grape Juice‘s latest feature ‘Meet The Makers’ spotlights the gifted names who engineer the spectacle in all facets of entertainment. Music, TV, and beyond. 

In today’s instalment, we chat candidly with Carlos King – producer of television smashes such as ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.’

A force in the realm of Reality TV, King has upped the levels by launching his own production company (Kingdom Reign Entertainment), which has birthed the likes of ‘Hollywood Divas’ and TV One’s newest addition ’The Next 15.’

With the latter launching tonight (at 10/9c), the producer asserts that the show, which stars the likes of Tiffany ’New York’ Pollard and Claudia Jordan, will relay to viewers what really happens behind the scenes in the Reality realm. 

Join us after the jump, where a King recounts his journey and provides detailed advice to those wanting to break into the TV arena. He also spills delicious tea on new seasons of ’The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ ‘Hollywood Divas,’ and more.
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Justin Bieber strikes a sharp pose for ‘GQ’ magazine this month, storming its pages to promote his new & improved persona and the critically acclaimed album it has spawned.

Named ‘Purpose’, the project is supported by the magazine’s March edition which offers snaps of the heartthrob dressed to impress as he continues to celebrate the success of his Dancehall-inspired jam ‘Sorry.’

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It’ll take more than a messy breakup with Roc Nation to stop Rita Ora’s hustle away from music.

Keen to ensure her run as a model fares much better than her time as a musician the entertainer made her merry way to Dubai to launch her ‘Adidas Originals‘ clothing line in the market.

Peep pics from her exciting journey to the East below…

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A few short hours remain until Kanye West draws the curtain back on new album ‘The Life Of Pablo.’

There’s no doubt that the set, which follows 2013’s ‘Yeezus,’ will generate ample conversation. Yet, so too it seems will the movement occurring behind the scenes.

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Following a series of delicate drips, Gwen Stefani has officially dropped details on her third studio album.

It has now been confirmed that the project is indeed titled ‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like.’ Check out its cover above.

The Target sticker is not featured for decoration. Stefani has teamed up with the company to not only issue a special edition of the album, but also to – as reported – create a “live music video” which will air during a commercial break of next week’s Grammy Awards.

Find out when you can grab the No Doubt star’s third solo album (and first in over a decade) below…

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Bruno Mars has emerged as one of modern music’s premier performers. A fact which he cemented at Sunday night’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Following a fiery showing of ‘Formation,’ Beyonce (even above headliner’s Coldplay) has been the centre of the discourse. But Mars – who uplifted with a fun-filled rendition of ‘Uptown Funk’ – enters the mix after issuing a statement on the performance.

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Dej Loaf has found a friend in Remy Ma.

After the hype surrounding her career seemed to fizzle out last year, the rapper recently learned that it hadn’t gone unnoticed by the ‘Conceited’ songstress who has revealed that they have recorded a number together.

Yes, in an interview with Power 105. 1’s Angie Martinez, Ma announced that Loaf (who supported Nicki Minaj on her latest world tour) will appear on her comeback release.

That isn’t all.

She also surprised Martinez by revealing what went down when she and the aforementioned Minaj found themselves engaged in a conversation about which one of them was the Queen of Rap.

Its conclusion may surprise you.

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