Much like his fellow chart topper Chris Brown, global superstar The Weeknd is no stranger to fielding comparisons to King of Pop Michael Jackson over his illustrious career.

From milestone certifications at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to history-making stats at Billboard, the 2020’s have seen the Canadian hitmaker (born Abel Tesfaye) accomplish other-worldly successes that have repeatedly put his name in the chat with the insurmountable stats of MJ’s.

Now, thanks to the ongoing success of the international ‘After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour‘ (designed to support the 2020 blockbuster project ‘After Hours‘ and 2022 hit LP ‘Dawn FM‘), the Abel/Michael conversation expands to touring box office receipts.

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After raking in critical acclaim for her latest single, the March-released ‘Missin U,’ GRAMMY-winning songstress Tori Kelly has finally lifted the lid on news about the set’s parent project.

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Katy Perry was such a force at the height of her career that content from her best-selling efforts – 2010’s ‘Teenage Dream‘ and 2013’s ‘Prism‘ – are still breaking records, leaving her contemporaries as well as preceding and succeeding artists in her rearview.

Her latest history-making accomplishment came courtesy of news the Snoop Dogg-assisted, chart-topping 2010 hit ‘California Gurls‘ (found aboard ‘Teenage’) had crossed the threshold for Diamond status at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) – meaning it had sold the equivalence of 10 million units in the United States alone.

That feat not only made her the first woman in music history to own four Diamond plaques for singles, but put her in unique company in the organization’s overall record books.

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It’s that time of year again.

The 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards air on September 18 and will celebrate the titles and talents who’ve made the most marked impact.

As the top honor in television, all eyes are on which shows and stars have nabbed nominations in the show’s 75th year.

Well, wonder no more. Because the full list of nominations has been unveiled and it brings with it good news for ‘Succession’ – which leads with 27 nods, ‘Abbott Elementary’ stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams, as well as ‘Swarm’ lead Dominique Fishback.

Ahead of its broadcast on Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Fox find out who is up for what below…

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Britney Spears is still steaming after being slapped in Las Vegas.

As reported, the Pop superstar was struck by the security of San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama after trying to tap him on the shoulder.

Now, in a video shared on social media, Spears has expanded on her frustrations. She said:

“I didn’t appreciate the people saying I deserved to be hit because no woman deserves to be hit.” 

The performer stressed that her own security had faced similar challenges, but never got physical with anyone. She went on to add:

“I did receive an apology at my table 30 minutes later, but I have yet to receive a public apology,”

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Things are heating up between Aretha Franklin‘s sons and the legal battle over her estate.

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Latto has gained a career milestone thanks to the updated certification of her song ‘B*tch From Da Souf.’

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Taylor Swift may be riding high off the release of her ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ album release, but she has just crossed a major milestone.

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Little Mix may be no more for the time being, but that has not stopped the group from setting a major record.

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With the hilarious ‘Back on the Strip,’ comedienne-actress Tiffany Haddish takes on the world of dance in a seeming spoof of the popular stripper film franchise ‘Magic Mike.‘

The comedy, which also sees Haddish wear the producer hat, tells the story of out-of-work and out-of-shape male exotic dancers who take to Sin City to try to revive their old stripper crew ‘The Chocolate Chips.’

Also starring Wesley Snipes,  Faizon Love, Spence Moore, Bill Bellamy, Raigan Harris, Gary Owen, JB Smoove, Colleen Camp, and many more familiar faces, hop inside to see the movie’s official trailer ahead of its theatrical release on August 18.

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Monica sent her diehard fans into a frenzy June 30 when she dropped her latest single, ‘Letters,’ with little warning.

Believed to be the latest taste of new music from the GRAMMY winner’s serially delayed 9th studio album ‘Trenches,’ ‘Letters’ was penciled atop real-time sales tallies just 24 hours after its inaugural listing on streaming and digital download platforms – a reign it enjoyed well into the week.

As a result, its weeklong commercial performance saw the Ciara, Alicia Renee Williams, and Brian “Killah B” Bates-penned tune enter the updated Billboard R&B sales chart as the week’s top premiere.

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The legendary life and times of R&B’s premier balladeer Luther Vandross is about to be seen in lights like never before thanks to Academy & GRAMMY Award-winner Jamie Foxx as well as award-winning writer/director Patrik-Ian Polk.

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