Ariana Grande sees her name penciled in Billboard record books yet again, this time for the warm reception to ‘Brighter Days Ahead‘ (the deluxe edition of her 2024 chart-topping album ‘Eternal Sunshine’).

Already crowned the champion of this week’s Billboard 200 album chart, cuts from the revamped set made handsome entries on the Hot 100 as well – moves that pushed her career-long count into historic territory.

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Ciara fans (affectionately called the #CSquad) are still buzzing over the R&B diva’s surprise appearance as the cover girl of the latest issue of ‘L’Officiel USA.’

Not only using the mag to officially announce her eighth studio album, ‘CiCi,’ but also lift the lid on news of a long-awaited reunion with ‘Goodies‘ producer Jazze Pha.

And while names like Latto and Tyga are confirmed guests on the July 11-due project as well, Ci – if she gets her way – apparently wants to add one more: Tyla.

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Thanks to a slew of updates at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), GloRilla can now boast seeing every one of her major-label bodies of work owning a certification.

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Ester Dean has stepped up and out as the writer of the ill-fated Beyonce diss released by Keri Hilson in 2011.

R&B belle Hilson made headlines today (April 9) when she stopped by The Breakfast Club and opened up in earnest about the inner workings of the ‘Turnin’ Me On’ remix diss.

Waxing candid, the singer-songwriter claimed she was effectively forced to record the track by producer Polow Da Don. She also shared that his then-protegee penned her controversial verse.

Now, Dean has signified herself as the latter.

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From the court to the toy aisle, LeBron James is making history – this time in plastic.

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Kanye West is stirring the pot yet again – this time with a raw freestyle livestreamed on Twitch.

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‘I Just Died‘ hitmaker Amerie had fans saying just that at confirmed news she’s set to bring her brigade of R&B hits to a future episode of NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series.

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Michelle Obama has drawn a definitive line under and across rumors that she and Barack Obama are splitting.

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Danielle Deadwyler, known for her standout performances in ‘Till’ and ‘The Piano Lesson’, is taking on another emotionally gripping role. 

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Despite ongoing legal issues, 6ix9ine is back in the spotlight with new music. Releasing two new music videos for his tracks ‘HANNA’ and ‘POPPA.’

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Keri Hilson is back and hitting the promotional trail to signal her return.

And The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 was her latest stop.

The singer-songwriter seized the moment to open up in earnest about her nearly 15-year hiatus, overcoming a deep “depression,” her single ‘Bae,‘ and forthcoming album ‘We Need to Talk’ (due April 18).

Hilson also got all sorts of candid about “that” ‘Turnin’ Me On’ remix that many received as a diss towards Beyonce.

The R&B star delivered a candid account of what transpired and revealed she was “forced” to record and release the record.

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Nearly six years separate fans of Ciara (affectionately called the #CSquad) from her last album ‘Beauty Marks‘ (2019), but the wait for a new studio effort is set to come to a close this Summer.

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