Cardi B‘s September 19-released sophomore album ‘Am I the Drama‘ may have been loaded with celebrity features like Summer Walker, Kehlani, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, and more, but the Janet Jackson-assisted ‘Principal‘ was easily among the project’s most highly anticipated.

Unique to music history in that it’s the first time Jackson has ever contributed her vocals to another woman’s album, the tune is buoyed by a prominent sample and interpolation of Jan’s own 1987 ‘Control‘ smash ‘Pleasure Principle.’

Now, with all the sales of its parent project counted and exceeding expectations, Billboard has finally revealed how its tracks fared on the Hot 100.

Hop inside to see where ‘Principal’ landed.

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Taylor Swift’s upcoming album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ has already broken sales records and it’s not even out yet!

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The promo grind continues for Mariah Carey in celebration of the September 26 release of her 16th studio album ‘Here for It All.‘

Having already conquered Web, print, radio, TV, award shows, and podcasts to spread the word about the critically acclaimed jaunt, Carey pulled into the late-night TV circuit on Monday (September 29) to pay a visit to ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

The stop not only included a hilarious interview but also the inaugural televised performance of the latest ‘Here’ single ‘Play This Song‘ featuring the diva’s rumored boyfriend Anderson .Paak.

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The insults between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj just kept coming all Monday night (September 29).

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Yikes! Just days after Cardi B admitted to the ‘Call Her Daddy‘ podcast that she was over her longstanding feud with Nicki Minaj, it appears their 7-year-old beef has been reheated all due to the gargantuan success of her sophomore album ‘Am I the Drama.’

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Doja Cat is keeping her foot (or paw we should say) on the gas in promotion of her latest album ‘Vie.’

Released September 26, the project – preceded by the top 40 smash ‘Jealous Type‘ – saw its arrival accompanied by the music video for its housed single ‘Gorgeous.’

Cat’s fans – affectionately called #Kittens – barely had time to warm up to the latter track before Doja revealed its follow-up would come in the form of a visual for ‘Stranger’ and arrive on September 29.

“You’re a trip to them and a vacation to me / And God knows you could be stranger than me / So kiss me like your mirror, eyе me like a queer / Nothing you do could freak mе out,” she spits over Jack Antonoff production.

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Longtime fans of Mariah Carey (affectionately called #Lambs) know she’s made no secret of her admiration of the legendary Gospel quartet The Clark Sisters over the years – particularly group member Karen Clark-Sheard.

Their seemingly long overdue musical collaboration, the song ‘Jesus I Do,’ finally saw the light of day over four years after it was officially announced thanks to its inclusion on Carey’s September 26-released new album ‘Here for It All.‘

Still hot on the promo trail in celebration of the LP’s release, Mariah has been quite vocal about her elation over the Disco-flavored Gospel track coming to fruition after all the years.

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Cardi B‘s sophomore album ‘Am I the Drama‘ may have already etched her in Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) record books for being the fastest album certified Platinum (less than 24 hours), but now the GRAMMY winner’s one-upped herself after learning the set’s been pushed to double Platinum status.

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Bad Bunny hopped to the top of headlines on Sunday (September 28) after the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation dropped jaws with the announcement the Reggaeton and Trap hitmaker will serve as the 2026 headliner of the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

And while for some Bunny was a clear choice given that he’s the most-streamed Latin artist in history, some divided critics pointed to the singer-rapper’s limited English, relatively short career (compared to previous headliners), and modest number of hits in America as a reason to give the appointment a thumbs down.

Undeterred by the naysayers, a few of the folks involved with making the decision – including rapper, music mogul, and Roc Nation CEO JAY-Z – are standing proudly by their choice.

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Sabrina Carpenter‘s latest album, ‘Man’s Best Friend,’ soared to the top of the Billboard 200 earlier this month with some of the year’s biggest opening figures due in great part to its megahit singles ‘Manchild‘ and ‘Tears.’

While the former climbed to the Hot 100’s summit the week of its arrival to the chart, the latter debuted and peaked at #3 on the same tally.

Albeit an impressive premiere, Carpenter – undoubtedly making bids to help ‘Tears’ reach the success of its predecessor – followed its arrival with a stunning live performance on the MTV VMAs and the unveiling of its official behind the scenes video.

Look inside to see the Bardia Zeinali-directed action featuring a controversial cameo from Academy Award-nominated, EMMY-winning actor Colman Domingo!

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Having already conquered TV and movies over his illustrious career, actor LaKeith Stanfield has now set his sights on similar domination of the music industry.

Returning to his musical roots, Stanfield lifted the lid on the Kid Cudi-assisted ‘Fast Life’ on Friday (September 26).

“Fast Life / Good drugs and friends / Fast life / Just f-cked again / Fast life / Turning it up till the end,” he rap-sings in the song’s accompanying music video.

Breathing new life into the tune he revealed was written “about 7 years ago,” ‘Fast’ comes as the first taste of music set to line his anxiously awaited new album reportedly “coming soon.”

Until he drops official news on the parent project of ‘Fast,’ hop inside to get acquainted with the cut courtesy of its Jeymes Samuel-directed visual.

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Mariah Carey‘s not one to bite her tongue on most topics, and her complicated relationship with the GRAMMYs has proven no exception.

Having only won 6 of the music industry’s highest honor from 34 nominations over her 35-year career, Carey’s losses at the award show are nothing short of historic – particularly when her 1995 critically acclaimed ‘Daydream‘ album lost out six times in one night.

Just a month after making headlines for calling the ceremony “overrated,” the diva is back in the news for claiming the GRAMMYs “pushed her out.”

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