Another week, another win for JAY-Z.

After an ostentatious launch on TIDAL and a super swift issuing of Platinum plaque (thanks to Sprint), the rapper’s ‘4:44’ album finally impacted all outlets.

The move meant the LP would at last be subject to traditional tracking.

Now, with the numbers and charts tallied, it’s all sorts of official – Jigga is #1 on the Billboard 200.

On-par with initial forecast, Nielsen data shows that the much discussed project shifted 262,000 (sales plus streaming), with 172,000 being pure sales.

The feat extends the Hip-Hop titan’s record as the solo artist with the most #1 albums in the 61-year history of the Billboard 200 chart. He has 13, while Bruce Springsteen and Barbra Streisand both have 11].

‘4:44’ also furthers Mr Carter’s  own record as the artist with the most debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200, as all of his albums have opened in the top slot.

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Congrats.

It’ll be interesting to see if the project has lengthy legs of longevity.

Your thoughts?

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Last night delivered the first episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ explosive seventh season.

Set to scorch its competition on a ratings tip, the series returned with many a plot twist and surprise…as well as an unexpected cameo from the singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran.

Eager to see what next week’s episode will offer?

We’ve got you covered!

Unfamiliar with the epic adventure series?

Catch its first season here!

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Rihanna is flexing her acting muscles once again and this time it’s in Luc Besson‘s Sci-Fi flick ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.’

Ms. Fenty will play Bubble – a shapeshifting entertainer.

Teasing at her character’s flair for variety, a new teaser has been released and features RiRi dipping, popping, and dropping it low — as best she can.

Watch below…

Well ok, then. Great to see Rih channelling her inner Sasha Fierce!

Reviews for ‘Valerian’ thus far been markedly mediocre; but who knows, maybe the Bajan sensation will save the day with her dazzling moves?

‘Valerian,’ which also stars Clive Owen, Cara Delevingne, and Ethan Hawke,  hits theaters in the US on July 21st.

Your thoughts?

Azealia Banks‘ mission to end her feud with Iggy Azalea is completed.

Keen to steer her career’s ship into softer waters, the brilliant creative took to Twitter to declare that she’d be interested in marking the end of their long-running spat with a collaboration.

Flattered, Azalea responded to Banks by revealing that she also felt that their feud had gone too far and hoped to reconcile with her.

Minutes ago, Banks revealed that work on their collaborative cut is to start…tonight.

Starting it tonight ?? https://t.co/Ba6C4ESyZ0

— ?CHEAPYXO? (@XoCheapy) July 16, 2017

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With her sights set on her next studio album Solange flew into England to rock her fans at this year’s ‘Lovebox Festival.’

There, armed with her romantic and introspective discography, Sol-Angel took to the stage to play for the event’s attendees before returning to the United States to be reunited with her new niece and nephew.

How she fared?

Watch below…

thank you again London/Lovebox for giving me such an abundance of love.
like that was so potent. im so appreciative.
& @Sampha my G! bless

— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) July 14, 2017

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The #Beyhive have yet to cool their attack on Grammy winning R&B vet Monica after the songstress “liked” a comment that subtly shaded Blue Ivy, the eldest daughter of Beyonce.

It all started when fellow R&B diva, Ciara, took to Instagram to show off a picture of her son, Future Zahir (widely known as “Baby Future”).  One commenter suggested Cici should cut Baby Future’s locks as he was “beginning to look like Blue Ivy” – a diss to the young Carter’s famous hairstyles.  Mo liked the pic:

From there, all hell broke loose with the #Beyhive swarming her Instagram page with bee emojis.

Wielding a bevy of insults on the ‘Don’t Take It Personal’ singer’s Facebook and Twitter handles as well, the fiery attack reached such heights it prompted Mo to clapback with an official statement.

Ouch! Let’s hope this misunderstanding blows over soon.

Your thoughts?

Taping is well underway for season 10 of ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’

Set to hit screens this Fall, the milestone instalment of the Bravo hit promises the return of familiar faces – as well as OG Nene Leakes.

The latter was snapped filming with cast-mates Kenya Moore, Cynthia Bailey, and Sheree Whitfield at a 70s themed party.

Fan favorites Porsha Williams and Kandi Burruss also shared sneak peeks at their looks on social media:

Even though we’re still pouring out the liquor in memory of our girl Phaedra Parks, we’re ready for RHOA’s return.

From Nene’s comeback to Eva Marcille‘s apparent addition, it’s already looking like a must-see.

Your thoughts?

Sevyn Streeter‘s new LP ‘Girl Disrupted’ has opened with a modest opening week number this week.

Stifled by the fact that it is yet to be released physically, the digital set impacted the Billboard 200 with 4,351 units and slid into action at #31.

Alas, her numbers see her stand as one of many acts to face slim digits this week with over half of the Top 50’s occupants moving less than 10,000 copies of their respective projects in the last chart week.

Why do you think sales have taken such a hit?

Entertainment Weekly’s union with Comic-Con sees them offer epic teasers of some of Hollywood’s most promising Sci-Fi/ Fantasy releases.

One project we should have our eyes on? Ava DuVernay‘s ‘Wrinkle in Time‘ which stars Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon.

DuVernay had this to say about the project and the character Storm Reid portrays in it:

I saw so much beauty in it, but also so much meaning. She’s a very radical thinker and she embedded her sense of what society should and could be in this piece, and a lot of it I agree with. And through that, the story of this girl saving the world and being out there in the universe slaying the darkness, it also says a lot about slaying our own dragons.

Its storyline?

The science/fantasy novel by Madeleine L’Engle, first published in 1963, revolves around a young girl whose father, a government scientist, has gone missing after working on a mysterious project called a tesseract. Three celestial beings guide her, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

Ready to catch its epic trailer:

 

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Funnyman Marlon Wayans is bringing his brand of wacky to Netflix.

The comedian has landed the lead role in the streaming service’s latest high-profile original – ‘Naked.’

Due August 11th, the fast-paced comedy boasts a simple synopsis:

“Imagine living the same day over and over again. Now imagine living the same day over and over again without clothes.”

Regina Hall, ‘Scandal’s Scott Foley, and Loretta Devine.

Peep the first look trailer below…

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With his newly released album ‘Jungle Rules’ gunning for a top 5 debut on the Billboard 200, French Montana is looking to amp up the already brimming buzz around the project by releasing yet another visual for one of its hottest tracks.

‘A Lie,’ featuring chart-topper The Weeknd and Max B, gets the video treatment thanks to direction from Spiff TV and Montana himself.  Set in New York, the clip is a star-studded affair that sees cameos from the likes of A$AP Rocky, Juelz Santana, and more.

Get into it below:

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All aboard Disney‘s magic carpet ride! For, the studio have finally confirmed the cast of its much anticipated ‘Aladdin’ live-action remake.

After reportedly “struggling” to secure stars for the flick, the media force have signed newcomer Mena Massoud for the lead role of Aladdin, while ‘Power Rangers’ actress Naomi Scott will play Jasmine.

Their recruitment brings an end what some sources claim was a mammoth search for the picture’s protagonists, with names such as Riz Ahmed and Dev Patel initially eyed.

In a major coup, Will Smith has been formally announced as Genie – confirming speculation that had been building for months.

Set to commence shooting in London next month, the picture is being directed by Guy Ritchie.

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Nostalgia and re-tellings are a tried and proven path to box office success in today’s climate, so we’re of the “why not” mindset. Especially if done correctly.

We just hope that for every big-budget revisiting of stories already told, studios will commit to the creation of new ones.

Your thoughts?

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