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This week’s Billboard charts are soaked from ‘Lemonade’ and ‘Purple Rain.’

As we reported here, Grammy winning diva Beyonce entered history books again this week when she saw every song from her latest #1 album, ‘Lemonade,’ debut on the Hot 100.  Landing 5 of the 12 tracks in the top 30, the only act with a more impressive showing would be pop icon Prince.

For, as reported , the ‘Purple Rain’ singer sold nearly 4 million singles and album in the days succeeding his untimely passing.  As the actual date of his death was the end of a Billboard tracking week, some of those sales spilled over into this charting week.  Placing 6 of his legendary tunes in the top 30, his feat is all the more impressive when one considers the extremely limited streaming availability of his catalog.

Tuck in below to see where Bey and P landed on this week’s TGJ Chart Check:

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Despite being the biggest seller in music today, Adele has never hidden her love for fellow chart titan Beyonce.

And while the world has been revelling in Queen Bey’s lush ‘Lemonade’ for almost two weeks, her Columbia Records label-mate has had a slightly delayed response – but with good reason.

Read her words on the album-movie everyone is talking about after the jump…

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Kelly Rowland graces the pages of Galore Magazine for a scorching new shoot.

The R&B star is currently pounding the promotional pavement in support of new BET show ‘Chasing Destiny’ – in which she (along with creative director Frank Gatson) pieces together music’s next big girl group.

Speaking to the publication about her motivation for the series, she said:

“I just wanted to make sure that I tapped into the feeling of the way I felt when I saw TLC. Or the way I felt when I saw En Vogue. Or even the way I felt when I saw Janet Jackson. She’s this huge pop star and her skin color looked like mine.”

Peep sassy snaps from the feature below…

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Ubiquitous might be the best word to describe Beyonce‘s Beyhive.

Born and bred on internet forums to defend the star against critics following LeToya and LaTavia’s brand-threatening departure from Destiny’s Child, the group now stands as one of the first fan bases to use social media to push, promote and defend their favourite artist.

However, there now seems to be a twist in their digital tale.

How and why?

Full story below…

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Drake is dominating charts the globe over with new album ‘VIEWS.’

Launched last Friday, the 20-track collection was rolled out exclusively on Apple Music.

Beyond streaming and retail, the tech giant also scored the only interview supporting the project on Drizzy’s OVO Sound Radio show on their platform.

Conducted by Zane Lowe, the lengthy sit-down saw the Canadian bred superstar wax honest about his sometimes difficult relationship with Jay Z, collaborating with Kanye West, not talking with Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and much more

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Beyonce may have the world lapping up her ‘Lemonade,’ but she’s turning her attention to watermelon.

Wonder what we’re on about?

Full story after the jump…

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The socialite Amber Rose is making a fresh move into the world of television…and she’s pulled Dr. Phil along the ride.

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It’s that time of year! The Tony Awards are back.

Billed as the biggest night on the Broadway calendar, the 2016 instalment of the extravaganza takes place June 12th and will salute the achievements of actors and actresses populated the world renown strip.

This morning brought with it the official nomination announcement, a reveal which ushered good news for stars of ‘The Color Purple.’

The latest incarnation of the Oprah Winfrey production featured Jennifer Hudson (until recently), ‘Orange Is The New Black’ actress Danielle Brookes, and British lead Cynthia Erivo.

Find out who scooped which nominations below…

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Iggy Azalea‘s new LP is to make its way to the world in a matter of weeks.

Good news for the rapper’s supporters below…

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Fans of the late rapper Tupac are mourning this morning after it was confirmed that his mother Afeni Shakur has died aged 69.

Details below…

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Beyonce‘s latest album ‘Lemonade’ saw her honour her Southern roots with the Country cut ‘Daddy Lessons.’

Co-produced by Derek Dixie, the number has found a friend in the Dixie Chicks who were so impressed by it that they have added it to the set list of their latest live show!

Their version of ‘Lessons’ arrived after Reba McEntire covered Bey’s ‘If I Were a Boy’ and before the entertainer continues to rock fans with her ‘Formation World Tour.’

Watch below…

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Chris Brown is wasting no time revving up the push for eighth studio album ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon.’

Having announced the LP last week (just four months after the release of 2015’s ‘Royalty’), the R&B star has revealed the title of its lead single and date of its arrival.

Details below…

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