He may have lost his grip on the Hot 100’s top spot, but Grammy-winning rapper Drake is still enjoying the ‘Views’ from the top of the Billboard 200 despite a whopping 79% sales drop in the second full week of the album’s availability.

Indeed, fending off the likes of ‘Mine’ co-star Beyonce and more, the Toronto-born beau’s massive drop was still substantially more than his competition could move.

Billboard reports:

Views earned another 313,000 equivalent album units in the week ending May 12, according to Nielsen Music (with 175,000 of that in pure album sales.  Views tallied a 70 percent decline in units compared to its debut frame a week ago (1.04 million units), while its sales collapsed by 79 percent (falling from 852,000 to 175,000).

With the stats above, ‘Views’ holds the honor of being the first and only album released this year to cross the platinum threshold.  As we patiently await for more titles to join him, tuck in below to see this week’s TGJ Chart Check:

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With just days to go before Celine Dion is honored with the Icon Award at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, the superstar singer sat down with Nightline to discuss the piercing loss of her husband.

Rene Angelil, who also served as her career-long manager, died five months ago following a hard-fought battle with throat cancer.

Hailed as a titan of talent, Dion has had to serve as a tower of strength for the couple’s three children – all the while coming to terms with his death herself.

In a revealing interview, the ‘My Heart Will Go On’ belter tells all.

The heart-wrenching sit-down awaits below…

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Drake‘s efforts to promote his new LP ‘VIEWS‘ haven’t gone unnoticed by Ellen DeGeneres.

How she responded? By inviting him to discuss the set on her talk show, doing so with a little help from ‘Suicide Squad’ player Jared Leto.

Hit the play button to catch Beyonce’s latest rival in articulate action after the jump…

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Demand for Beyonce‘s ‘Formation’ live show exceeded supply when its tickets were released following its announcement in February.

It’s safe to say criticism of the star’s politically-kissed direction has done little to change this.

Why?

Answers after the jump…

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Last night brought with it the grand unveiling of Kelly Rowland‘s all new girl-group on hit BET series ‘Chasing Destiny.’ 

Pieced together by the singer and creative director Frank Gatson, the five-piece (who receive a contract with Epic Records) are comprised of Brienna, Shyann, Ashly, Gabby, and Krystal. 

Their creation process will continue to air through to June, but keen to give the masses a taste of what to expect from their sound, the quintet have debuted a harmonious cover of Drake‘s hit ‘Hotline Bling.’ 

Take a listen below…

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The Hollywood Reporter celebrates TV divadom on its latest cover.

‘Scandal’ star Kerry Washington sits frontline centre amidst a who’s who of the small screen.

Joining her as part of the slaying seven are Jennifer Lopez [‘Shades Of Blue’], Regina King [‘American Crime’], Sarah Paulson [‘American Horror Story’], Constance Zimmer [‘UnREAL’], Kirsten Dunst [‘Fargo’], and Julianna Margulies [‘The Good Wife’].

The feature celebrates actresses who are leading the charge in the realm of drama.

On newsstands now, peep more pics below…

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K. Michelle‘s brand has taken a very serious hit.

Once on the path to becoming R&B’s leading lady thanks to numbers which saw her outperform a numb of the rivals, the star’s scripted and chaotic run on Reality TV has stamped out the credibility she once owned in abundance.

How she hopes to restore it? By launching a tour in which she will perform her new album ‘More Issues Than Vogue‘ live for her fans.

Its name?

‘Hello Kimberly.’

Dates and details below…

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Jennifer Lopez rubbed shoulders with the movers and shakers behind Qatar Airways in Atlanta recently.

There, at a private venue at the Fox Theatre, the bilingual bombshell performed for the airline’s investors as she continues to craft cuts for her ‘Ain’t Your Mama’-fronted new album.

It’s an exciting tim for the entertainer. For, she recently learned that her hit TV series ‘Shades of Blue’ had been renewed for a second season after its first cycle fared very well on NBC.

More snaps below…

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Surely, we’re not alone in wanting Mariah Carey to stop by Watch What Happens Live more?

The show must be serving truth serum at its famed bar because Mimi, like many of their guests, waxed all sorts of honest about the juiciest subjects – such as Jennifer Lopez.

In newly surfaced footage, the 46-year-old also opened up about Madonna and Nicki Minaj – two names she has exchanged shade grenades with in the past.

So what’s her take on the ladies these days?

Peep the clips below to find out…

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Gwen Stefani‘s latest tour has reportedly been rocked by what some are calling “horrifying” ticket sales.

Full story below..

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Alicia Keys was recently unveiled as a judge on the next season of The Voice.

Tonight saw the 15-time Grammy winner familiarise herself with her soon-to-be-surroundings by performing new single ‘In Common’ on the final of the show’s current cycle.

Backed by an army of soul-filled dancers, Ms. Keys delivered a butter-smooth showing of the track.

Watch her in action after the jump…

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Mariah Carey is hitting the promotional pavement in support her new E! docu-series ‘Mariah’s World’ – which debuts later this summer.

This evening saw her stop by Bravo‘s Watch What Happens Live to plug the series.

As ever, host Andy Cohen didn’t hold back. Remarking that he witnessed Jennifer Lopez visibly excited by the show’s trailer, he used that as a segue-way to question Mimi about her incessant claims of “not knowing” Lopez.

Watch the catty hilarity that ensued below…

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