Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ may not exactly be warming the hearts of its competition, but we’re willing to bet its keeping a smile on his face.

As the song’s grip on the Hot 100 refuses to loosen, other crooners are easing their way into the tally’s top 10 with hopes of dethroning the longtime chart champion.  The tune will see its forthcoming weeks try to fend off advances from the likes of Chris Brown’s “Loyal,” Justin Timberlake’s “Not a Bad Thing,” and a surprising rebound by “Talk Dirty” divo Jason Derulo.

Do any of the aforementioned stand a chance of ending Williams’ streak at #1 or is he headed to week #10 on the perch?  Tell us below as the latest Hot 100 chart check awaits below:

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Fresh from news that she’d landed her own BET talk show, the multi-talented Keke Palmer fixes her gaze on music once more with the tune ‘Animal’.

Set to kick off the official soundtrack to the Drew Barrymore-produced horror film of the same name (due in June), the tune comes as the latest of Palmer’s releases that have appeared on the net in recent days.

Seeing the budding songstress tap into more rock/pop friendly terrain, tuck in below to get your first listen of the song as well as sneak peek at its forthcoming music video.

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…and the Elijah Blake promo train has left the station!

After spending the last two years winning over music lovers with many a live show and the streaming magnet that was ‘Bijoux 22‘, Elijah Blake kicks off the campaign for his debut album this week!

His first move? A reworked rendition of John Legend‘s smash hit ‘All of Me‘, placed an arm in arm with a mellow take on his very own ‘Sing For Me’, showcasing the voice undeniably built for Gospel but “harnessed” enough to woo the Pop disciples his music is yet to win over.

Check him out below!

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Has violence across television reached a fever pitch this week?

With last Sunday’s explosive ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ reunion episode still on everyone’s mind, civil rights group ColorOfChange.org is speaking out against violence across Bravo shows.

Read their condemning statement inside…

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As two of Hip-Hop’s most exciting newcomers, all eyes are on how the numbers are looking for Iggy Azalea‘s debut effort ‘The New Classic’ and Future‘s sophomore set ‘Honest’.

Both LP’s blasted into stores yesterday after months of delays (and in Azalea’s case, years).

And while their fans are no doubt elated, one has to wonder what effect (if any) the push-backs have had on each project.

Well, wonder no more. Because the first week predictions are in and they await after the jump…

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Diversity is the name of Pharrell Williams‘ game this time around, celebrating women from all walks of life in the official visual for new single ‘Marilyn Monroe.’

Choreographed by Fatimah Robinson, the cut’s visual comes as the producer reportedly whips up new material for Usher‘s forthcoming studio album, which we’re hoping is just as colourful as the visual feast cooked up by Williams below…

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“The Late Show with David Letterman” tucked into Kelis‘ ‘FOOD’ live on his late night series hours ago, joining the ‘Get Along With You’ beauty in celebrating the release of the aforementioned album!

What was on her menu? ‘Jerk Ribs‘, the single she served up to his audience alongside a live band and mic-shattering backing vocalists!

Check ’em out below!

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‘Revolt‘s ‘The Breakfast Club’ dined with Rita Ora earlier this week, inviting the singer to the hit radio show for the very first time to promote her brand new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down.’

Faced with many a controversial question, the entertainer’s time on the show saw her address many a non-musical related hot topic head on, rubbishing each and everyone while never losing her cool and showcasing the poise and personality that’s makes her one of Pop’s more endearing characters.

Talk of Rob Kardashian, disrespecting Beyonce and Rihanna cloning below…

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The accolades continue to roll in for actress Lupita Nyong’o.

Fresh from nabbing Golden Globes and Oscars for her role in ’12 Years A Slave’, the Kenyan-bred talent has been named PEOPLE magazine’s “Most Beautiful Person In The World”.

Lancome‘s newest spokesmodel not only celebrates the feat a-front of PEOPLE, she dishes on her journey to self-acceptance in an exclusive interview.

Lupita, in her words, after the jump…

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With social media slamming and empathising with Porsha Williams’ actions on Bravo‘s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’, the television personality seems to have landed a new found supporter in rapper Nicki Minaj this week.

Indeed, after part one of the show’s season 6 reunion saw Williams attack cast mate Kenya Moore, Minaj weighed in on the incident during the promotional run of new movie ‘The Other Woman’, citing Moore’s two year long provocation of Williams as the reason behind Sunday night’s hair-pulling drama.

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From surprise albums, to shock videos, to unannounced performances, Beyonce certainly knows how to keep busy.

As earlier reported, the Pop royal’s latest venture sees her team up with car giant Toyota for their new ‘Get Going’ campaign.

The initial commercial unwrapped last month has now been revealed as one of three TV spots shot in support of the project, with the remaining two set to be rolled out over the year.

Directed by the formidable Melina, fans can now grab a behind the scenes look at the making of the ad.

Check it out below…

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Destiny’s Child may have gone their separate ways ten years ago, yet the ladies bond remains as strong as ever.

Members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams shared a shot of themselves hanging out on Instagram moments ago.

The break will no doubt be brief for the divas, who are each busy with solo endeavours. Indeed, Rowland is currently recording her fifth studio album and serving as the spokesmodel for Caress Skincare, while Williams is gearing up to take on a lead role in the 50-date arena tour of musical ‘Jesus Chris Superstar’. The Gospel belter is also readying new album ‘Journey To Freedom’, for release later this year.

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