Yet again Kendrick Lamar gives his fans and competitors another reason to say “damn.”

The Grammy-winning rapper, whose latest album, ‘Damn,’ was released on April 14th, was projected to top the Billboard 200 with an impressive 485,000 units moved.  If the prediction remained true it would give his set the honor of being in second place for the year’s best first week sales (second to Drake‘s ‘More Life’).

But, in a turn of events expected by everyone, ‘Damn’ exceeded expectations by a handsome sum near the end of its first full tracking week, .  The new figure not only ensured K.Dot’s third tenancy of the #1 spot on album charts, but now places Drake behind him on the “year’s best first week sales” tally.

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Joseline Hernandez, the star of the well-produced Reality TV drama ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ painted the city of Atlanta into her playground hours ago when she celebrated her birthday with a grand party.

Joined by her common law husband Stevie J, the Puerto-Rican influencer threw the event at Buckhead‘s Gold Room and celebrated with guests as she continues to pull in stellar ratings from the aforementioned ‘Atlanta’ with the help of newcomers Jessica Dime and the mononymous Tommie.

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Guess which entertainer stepped out and shared this snap of himself enjoying downtime with his girlfriend hours ago.

Hint: The Southern gentleman picks up a reported $1.9 million a year and, when he isn’t rocking stadiums with his unmatched skills, can be found rubbing shoulders with some of Pop’s more influential purveyors.

Still unsure?

Our mystery man’s identity below…

It’s Odell Beckham Jr!

The 24-year-old athlete made his way to Six Flags hours ago with his new love interest after enjoying all Coachella had to offer him last weekend!

Beckham plays for the New York Giants and was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Hit the play button on the video to learn more about him!

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Despite efforts to push pill-popping soul numbing party purveyors to the masses, the music industry continues to soar highest when it backs acts who offer real stories and substance.

Today, it is reminded of this fact with the news of Kendrick Lamar‘s first week sales with his new LP ‘DAMN‘.

With 610,000 units moved in its opening week, the set occupies the top spot on the Billboard 200 and outperforms the 505,000 units Drake moved with ‘More Life’ and breaks Ed Sheeran’s record for the best-selling first week of the year.

Where his numbers sit without streams?

362,000.

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As reported, Beyonce enjoyed Easter with her family.

And now Queen Bey is inviting the masses into their celebration.

Fresh from hitting 100 million followers on Instagram, the superstar singer took to the platform to share a flipbook of pics from their fun-filled gathering.

Daughter Blue Ivy is seen playing with Kelly Rowland‘s son Titan Jewell, while Bey does the same with her bestie Kelly and mom Tina Knowles-Lawson.

Clearly keen to chronicle her pregnancy with twins, see more from the fierce ‘Formation’ singer below…

A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Apr 22, 2017 at 11:15pm PDT

Too cute!

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Guess which influencer shared this snap with the millions who follow his social media accounts this week?

Hint: The ladies man has close ties, familial and professional, to a number of Pop’s brightest stars.

These include Nicki Minaj, Diddy, Lil Kim, Biggie Smalls, Drake and the now defunct Danity Kane.

Think you know who our mystery athlete is?

It’s Justin Combs! Diddy’s first-born son!

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A post shared by Justin Dior Combs (@princejdc) on Apr 19, 2017 at 4:56pm PDT

The promising athlete/social media influencer shared the snap above with his Instagram followers recently as he continues to serve as an ambassador for his father’s Circoc empire.

The ??? is here!! @Ciroc Summer Colada in stores now!! It's LIMITED EDITION! Get it early not late!! #WeOwnTheSummer #CirocSummer

A post shared by Justin Dior Combs (@princejdc) on Mar 29, 2017 at 2:35pm PDT

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Lil Mama‘s position as a multi-hyphenate star continues to see her soar above critics who made the mistake of writing her off.

This year, following her performance in the TLC biopic, she is to front the gripping Falicia Blakely Story.

The movie drops in September 2017 and sees TV One and Mama team up to tell the story of a teenage girl named Falicia trying to find safety in a dangerous world but finds herself caught in the web of dangerous predator.

Lies, betrayal, abuse and murder follow.

Joining her in the movie is Floyd Mayweather Jnr, Tami Roman, Lil Zane and ‘Formation‘ performer Big Freedia.

‘Shadow and Act’ adds:

The screenplay is executive produced and written by industry veteran Cas Sigers-Beedles, who previously wrote and executive produced the TV One movies Welcome to the Family and “Girlfriends Getaway” 1 &2.

Click here to learn more about Falicia’s story.

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature created to unearth hidden gems and moments from entertainment’s often scandalous past.

In a time far removed from today’s (2006), Beyonce found herself tasked with ensuring that her sophomore album ‘B’Day‘ steered clear of the sophomore slump and secure the full support of an Urban community who shunned her for the part it believed she played in the treatment of her former Destiny’s Child group members.

Coupled with the meteoric rise of Urban media darling Ciara, the pressure was on to win over and hold the support of a typically tough crowd.

With all this mind, it isn’t difficult to understand why the amiable vocalist would often agree to offer interviews with outlets fronted by personalities who’d bash her daily.

What happens when she and mother came face to face with one of these personalities?

Miss Jones vs Beyonce and Miss Tina below…

The incident took place before fans of all parties learned of claims that Jones came close to being murdered by Kevin Hunter…Wendy Williams’ husband.

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‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 12, titled ‘Mercy,’ below…

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Destiny’s Child may no longer be an active act, but their sisterhood is ever enduring.

Beyonce and Michelle Williams recently linked up with Kelly Rowland in Los Angeles to support the latter’s ‘Whoa, Baby’ book signing.

It marks a rare sighting of the group, whose debut single was released 20 years ago next year.

It’s also the latest spotting of Bey, who is heavily pregnant with twins.

Clearly proving that her predicament isn’t denting her style, she went on to share the fine, fresh, fierce shots below…

We can’t be the only ones hoping (and praying) the ladies cook up something to mark their 20th anniversary?!

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It was the dragging heard ’round the world.

Earlier today, R&B firecracker K. Michelle popped ALL THE WAY OFF on comedienne/‘The Real’ hostess Loni Love and ‘The Breakfast Club’ DJ Angela Yee for raising the topic of Yee’s year-old heated interview with the ‘Can’t Raise a Man’ singer.  A heated interview, mind you, that saw Michelle also tear into Yee at that time as well.

The R&B songstress made it well known on Twitter today that she was not in favor of being discussed in her absence and launched a scathing verbal attack against the two parties involved.

See ALL of the exchange inside if you missed any of the action, including the clip that set K. off:

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After blessing fans with ‘Ten Wife Commandments’ and ‘When We Party‘ from ‘The King & I’ – her joint project with late rap legend Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans invites fans to another taste of what the highly anticipated project is set to serve via its latest offering, ‘Legacy.’

Unveiling its Rock Davis and Jay Rodriguez-directed visual today, the reflective clip shows off some classic footage of Biggie alongside appearances from rappers Lil’ Cease and more.

Keen to see and hear the latest from ‘King’ before its May 19 release date? Tuck inside:

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