Despite being her first album to lack a Hot 100 top 40 single ahead of its delivery to shelves, the commercial nonperformance of housed cuts ‘Woman’s World,’ ‘Lifetimes,’ and ‘I’m His, He’s Mine,’ Pop megastar Katy Perry‘s seventh studio effort ‘143‘ seemed unfazed as it roared to a top 10 opening on the Billboard 200 with some of that week’s top pure sales.

Initially seeming to defy the odds, peruse of the latest edition of the all-genre chart, however, appears to affirm the sentiment of naysayers who branded the body of work a “bomb” before it even debuted.

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In a royal turn of events, Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj has joined Queen Bey and Queen of Rock Tina Turner in touring history books thanks to the out-of-this-world success of her latest global jaunt ‘Pink Friday 2 Tour.’

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Expect to see much of Mary J. Blige in the coming weeks as the countdown to the release of her new album ‘Gratitude‘ ticks.

As if getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19 isn’t enough to boast, her new project is due on digital shelves just weeks later on November 15.

In preparation for the latter, Blige is not only set for a promotional onslaught in its support but has also given fans even more reason to be amped for its arrival by delivering a new taste from the gems set to line its tracklist: ‘You Ain’t the Only One.’

Hear it inside.

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Should ‘Queen of Christmas’ Mariah Carey be making room in her Christmas court for a new holiday royal?

According to Jennifer Hudson, the answer is a resounding “yes”!

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Jade is in her solo era and continues to dazzle in the video for her latest single ‘Fantasy.’

Directed by the legendary David LaChapelle, the visual for the cut mirrors its whimsical sonics.

Indeed, it’s colorful, is drenched in Disco, and delivers on the Diana Ross inspiration.

‘Fantasy’ follows Jade’s top 10 hit ‘Angel of My Dreams.’

Watch the Little Mix alum shine in the vibrant video after the jump…

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British singer Cheryl has broken her silence following the death of her ex, Liam Payne.

The pair dated from 2016 to 2018 and welcomed their son Bear in 2017.

And while their relationship didn’t last, it’s reported that they maintained a friendship.

In her first public address since Payne tragically fell to his death from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Argentina, the Girls Aloud singer dually honored her ex and condemned the flavor of the media reporting of the tragedy.

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Megan Thee Stallion has made it official.

After ample teasing, the Hot Girl Coach has announced ‘Megan: Act Two.’ 

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Tinashe may still be riding on the high of having one of this year’s “Songs of Summer” with the viral hit ‘Nasty,’ but – if new single ‘No Broke Boys‘ is any indication – she’s well on her way repeating the feat in the Fall.

Amid thrilling fans around the globe on the recently launched ‘Match My Freak World Tour‘ with live renditions of the ‘Quantum Baby‘ cut, Sweet T has finally delivered its official music video.

“No broke boys, no new friends / I’m that pressure, give me my tens / Ain’t no lie, ain’t no shade / F-ck on me, then you know he paid / Looks so good, makes no sense / Bad a– b-tch, with my bad a– friends,” she sings over Ricky Reed production.

Just in time for football season, see the cheerleader-inspired, Aerin Moreno-directed action inside.

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Having amassed a wealth of critical acclaim over the last 34 years for chart-topping albums like ‘Music Box,’ ‘The Emancipation of Mimi,’ and others, it’s difficult for the average Mariah Carey fan (affectionately called #Lambs) to pinpoint which in her treasure trove of hit projects qualifies as “the best.”

For Carey herself, however, the answer is simple: 1997’s ‘Butterfly.’

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Niall Horan has broken his silence on the tragic death of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.

As reported, the 31-year-old lost his life when he fell from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Argentina on October 16.

The sudden and shocking loss was met with an outpouring of emotion, including impassioned salutes from his Pop peers and 1D bandmates – Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik.

Read Niall’s emotional tribute below…

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October has been quite the busy month for Trina.

When not making headlines for blazing the stage alongside City Girls star Yung Miami at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards, the award-winning rapstress has been pounding her heels on the promotional trail in support of her long-awaited memoir ‘Da Baddest’ (which hit shelves October 8).

As critical acclaim swarms in for the soul-baring autobiography, Trina was most recently spotted at ‘Tamron Hall’ where she discussed everything from her career highs and lows, personal losses, and even treated viewers to a live performance of her biggest Hot 100 hit yet – 2005’s ‘Here We Go.’

Look inside to see how she fared performing the Kelly Rowland-assisted smash by her lonesome.

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As shockwaves continue to ripple throughout the entertainment industry upon news of Liam Payne‘s death earlier this week, even more celebrities are taking to social media to pour out condolences for the late One Direction singer.

While stars like Ty Dolla $ign, Zedd, Charlie Puth, Juicy J, Flavor Flav, and Paris Hilton were among the first to make headlines for expressing their sympathies, Payne’s fellow 1D bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik followed shortly with their respective heartfelt sentiments as well as a group statement posted to the band’s official Instagram page.

Now, big names like Chris Brown, Camila Cabello, Rita Ora, J. Balvin, Steve Aoki, James Corden, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC are among the stars joining the chorus in memory of Liam.

See what they said inside.

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