Ed Sheeran made an impressive chart debut with his latest album ‘÷’ as expected in the U.S., but his record breaking slayage extends to home soil too.

Lifted by ‘Shape Of You,’ the set has become the fastest-selling album in the U.K. by a male artist ever, shifting more than the fastest album of 2016, David Bowie‘s ‘Blackstar.’

The Brit singer’s third studio effort clocks in with a triumphant 672,000 units in its first week. An extension of his dominance can also be seen in the fact that all 16 tracks of his March 3rd release have made it to the top 20.

Becoming the third fastest seller ever, only Adele‘s ‘25‘ (800,000) and Oasis ‘Be Here Now‘ (696,000) raked in higher first week totals in the U.K.

To celebrate his colossal success, the singer headed to the Breakfast Club to enjoy drinks and a lackadaisical conversation with DJ Envy and Charlamagne.

Peep the interview below…

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As if dominating box offices upon its November 2016 release was not enough, 2017 saw music aboard its official accompanying soundtrack nominated for Academy and Grammy Awards (the latter granted to Justin Timberlake for the film’s chart-topping hit ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling‘).

Now, as the animated flick nears the $350 million mark in revenue generated, Universal and DreamWorks Animation announces it will be getting a follow-up…

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Just a day after releasing the star-studded, ‘It’s A Vibe,’ rapper 2 Chainz is blessing his fans with something else to vibe to.

Returning to his trap roots, the track – titled ‘SmartPhone’ – rings as yet another taste from the 39-year-old emcee’s forthcoming ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music.’  

Get into the braggadocious number inside and weigh in:

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After promising fans a March 2017 release for his long-awaited album, ‘Ransom 2,’ producer extraordinaire Mike Will Made It gives his followers another taste from the forthcoming opus via the star-studded single, ‘Gucci On My.’

Featuring chart-topping trio Migos and rappers YG and 21 Savage, the visual shows off the sextet of emcees toasting to the good life while parading around video heauxs.

Coming as one of many gems found on ‘R2’ (including appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Rae Sremmurd, Gucci Mane, and more), tuck in below to catch the action:

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‘Black Beatles’ beaus Rae Sremmurd have teamed with famed video director Dave Meyers to help you turn all the way up for Spring Break.

The duo, who helped popularize the viral mannequin challenge, are doing everything but standing still on the high octane trailer for their forthcoming comedic short-film, ‘SremmBreak.’  Created by group members Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi (with help from Meyers and producer Mike Will Made-It), the 25-minute “mockumentary” will feature appearances from beloved comedians DC Young Fly and Luenell Campbell in addition to appearances from social media stars Baddie Winkle, Julz Goddard, and many more.

Curious to see what the twosome have cooked up?  Find out inside:

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In a developing story, pregnant singer Ciara was reportedly involved in a car accident.

Details below…

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The first three releases from his 7th studio LP, ‘Tremaine,’ may have failed to impact rhythmic and R&B charts in a manner afforded to its predecessors, but that hasn’t stopped crooner Trey Songz from giving his fans more listens from what they can expect from the set.

As its March 24th release date approaches, listeners have now been invited to fall in love with ‘She Lovin’ It.’  Officially unveiled courtesy of his parodic VH1 dating show, ‘Tremaine the Playboy,’ tuck in below to hear the newest R-rated bedroom anthem from ‘Mr. Steal Your Girl’:

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‘Unpretty’ pair TLC may have slammed with ugly accusations of running with fans’ kickstarter donations provided to fund their last album, but now they’re hoping a listen at one of its finished products will help clear their name (and the air).

Teaming with FOX’s hit series, ‘Star,’ the group’s lead singer T-Boz took to Twitter earlier this week to excite followers with the announcement there’d be new music on display during this week’s episode.  When quizzed on if the tune – titled ‘Way Back’ – would be the kick off to the June 2017-due project, T responded:

Did you miss it?  If so, listen inside:

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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 6, titled ‘Extinction,’ below…

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As we reported here, the Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Castle on the Hill’-housing album,‘Divide,’ is set to add yet another Billboard 200-reigning album to his tally of US chart-toppers.

The March 3rd released set, which features one of the year’s biggest hits, ‘Shape of You,’ was already shaping up to see the year’s highest first week sales, but now refreshed indicates it is on track to extend that competitive lead.

Find out by how much inside:

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John Legend & WGN America’s breakout hit, ‘Underground,’ brought its highly anticipated second season to the airwaves on March 8th and if ratings are anything to go by, viewers couldn’t wait to catch up with Rosalee, Noah, and the rest of the cast.

Toplined by Aldis Hodge and Jurnee Smollett-Bell, the captivating series – which focuses on a group of slaves in the pre-Civil War South who decide to make the perilous journey North – broke ratings records for its parent network during its first run and is looking to do the same with its successor.

Curious to see just how many people tuned in for the season 2 kick off?  Find out inside:

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After 6 episodes of following the adventures of Ezekiel, Shaolin, Mylene, and all the gang of Netflix’s cult hit, ‘The Get Down,’ we’re more than certain its return can’t come soon enough for its hardcore fans.

Thankfully, the wait comes to an end on April 7th.

To tease the comeback of the Baz Luhrmann-directed, ’70s-inspired musical drama, Netflix has silenced rumors the show wouldn’t be coming back by unveiling its long-awaited official trailer.

Keen to find out what happens in part II?  Get your first peek inside:

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