2014 proved that girls really did run the world as the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 consistently listed more female tenants than their male counterparts for most of the year.  2015 is looking to show otherwise with this week bringing the first time since June 2013 that no female singer was listed in the Billboard’s Hot 100 top 5.

After an impressive 14 week tenure at the #1 spot, last week shared news that Bruno Mars’ monster hit ‘Uptown Funk’ moved downtown to #2 – dethroned by Wiz Khalifa‘s newest hit ‘See You Again.’  A fitting title as this week’s refreshing of the tally sees him again holding tight to the #1 spot, a career highlight unknown to the rapper since his monster 2010 hit ‘Black and Yellow.’

Leading an all-male top 5, Khalifa may not want to get too comfortable in his #1 position as recent gains from the likes of The Weeknd, Jason Derulo, and Rihanna may prove themselves viable threats.

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After thrilling with news that their next year’s programming lineup will feature shows starring Grammy winners Kelly Rowland and Brandy, now fans will have even more to look forward to as reports indicate the #1 Urban network is set to revive MTV’s hit series ‘Punk’d.’

Skyrocketing to fame upon its early 2000s debut, the celebrity prank show listed everyone from Brandy and Kelly Rowland to Beyonce, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake among its victims.  Now, as newly surfaced reports show, they and today’s top crop of stars are once again targets at risk…of getting Punkd!

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FOX hit ‘Empire’ is heading to the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.

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Disarray may define Rihanna‘s current album campaign, but if there’s one thing that isn’t proving difficult for the star – it’s booking performances.

Following stints at the Grammys and iHeartRadio Music Awards, the 27-year-old has been named as the centre-piece of Saturday Night Live‘s latest performer line-up.

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With Jay Z aiming to make a major splash with new streaming platform TIDAL, the rapper turned mogul has been servicing a number of exclusives.

Indeed, over the last few weeks, the likes of Madonna and Rihanna have premiered new material on the polarizing platform.

However, if new reports are to be believed, Jigga has been saving his gutsiest move for the much speculated about joint album with wife Beyonce.

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Yes, in a new interview released this week the rapper revealed that she is yet to determine if the ‘Black Widow‘ chart-topper has what it takes to enjoy a career as fruitful as that of her rival’s Nicki Minaj.

Will you agree with what Ms. Brat has to say?

Find out below…

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Lady Gaga may be a few years short of a decade in the music business, but her impact is undeniable.

It’s a stance the 2015 Songwriter’s Hall of Fame clearly take on, for they have announced the 29-year old as the recipient of one of their coveted Icon awards.

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The Hip-Hop force that is Lil Kim is to return to ‘Dancing with the Stars’ this year, signing up to perform her Grammy-winning number ‘Lady Marmalade‘ alongside the cut’s original performer Patti Labelle!

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Flo Rida protégé Natalie La Rose is on a role.

Fresh from making her televised debut earlier today, the starlet made her second appearance on the same day – taking to the stage on ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’ to perform her Billboard smash ‘Somebody.’

Currently sitting at #10 on the Hot 100, the song looks set to rise even higher if she keeps serving up showings like this…

Peep the performance after the jump…

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Superstar chanteuse Mariah Carey is Las Vegas bound and recently crossed paths with a sportsman who is too.

Mimi was snapped taking a selfie with boxer Floyd Mayweather (who is gearing up for his big match in Sin City with Manny Pacquiao).

It’s set to be a busy few weeks for Ms. Carey; next week brings with it new single ‘Infinity’ as well as her official welcome parade in Vegas. Thereafter, her ‘#1’s’ residency begins on May 6th and new album ‘#1 To Infinity’ struts into stores on May 18th.

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Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige extends her royal blessing to pop diva Rihanna in a recent interview with Elle magazine.

On hand to discuss her most recent album ‘The London Sessions,’ Blige sat down to dish on the critically acclaimed set, Amy Winehouse, and her pick of today’s crop of young starlets – namedropping Ri and Taylor Swift as two of her faves.

Get in below to read her thoughts on the Bajan beauty and so much more:

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Budding Dutch diva Natalie La Rose showed up and showed on her first televised appearance today.

Together with Jermih, the rising star performed her Billboard top 20 ‘Somebody’ on the ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show.’

How did she do? Find out after the jump…

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