Post Malone is the man to beat these days as evidenced by this week’s Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts respectively.

As we reported here, the ‘Congratulations’ star was deserving of just that after his sophomore album, ‘beerbongs and Bentleys,’ steamrolled over global one-day Spotify records (set just the week prior by J. Cole).  Going on to break global first week Spotify records and earn the record for “most first week streams in history,” those massive streaming figures, alongside some handsome digital downloads, helped the project to the year’s best first week sales (to date) at 461,000 units shifted.  His dominance didn’t stop there, however.

On the Hot 100 side of the pond, Post posted a whopping 9 songs to the top 20 – more than any other artist in history (a record also previously held by Cole).  Look inside for more:

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Cop a gander of Christina Aguilera!

The Pop chanteuse is strutting on with purpose to the release of her eighth studio album ‘Liberation’ and seems keen to flaunt her new aesthetic.

Xtina recently revealed that the LP represents a stripping back and that the set skews rawer and grittier than anything she’s offered up in recent years.

To push this visually, she’s unveiled a look that sees her do away with the extravagance that has become synonymous with her and instead embrace all things simple, slick, and chic.

Peep the newest snaps from the ‘Dirrty’ diva above and below…

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Christina Aguilera is back!

The Pop powerhouse hasn’t released an album in almost six years, but that’s all set to change next month when she shares her ‘Liberation.’

Formally announced moments ago, Xtina’s 8th studio album saw its official cover unveiled, along with its arrival date, and tracklist. The latter of which await after the jump…

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With Christina Aguilera pressing ‘Accelerate’ on her comeback campaign, sources are saying she’s called on Kanye West to assist her cause.

Details below…

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Despite an era marred by slams of being of a “culture vulture” and dismissive of hip hop history, rapper Post Malone‘s newest album – ‘beerbongs & Bentleys’ – is seeing little obstacle to slow its course to the top of the Billboard 200’s week after next.

His sophomore set – featuring the chart-topping hit ‘rockstar’ and lined with guest appearances from the likes of 21 Savage, Swae Lee, Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign, G-Eazy, and more – is already eligible for platinum certification thanks to some major streaming milestones it accomplished ahead of its April 27th debut.  As if those massive numbers weren’t enough, Spotify took to press over the weekend to confirm the project has shattered its one-day streaming records – a record, mind you, just set last week by fellow emcee J. Cole‘s ‘KOD’ album (click here to read more on that).

Click inside to see just how Malone achieved the feat and see how his overall success has also seen him threaten one of Whitney Houston‘s enduring chart records:

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Ouch!  ‘Me So Bad’ takes on new meaning after one glance at the first week sales of Tinashe‘s long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Joyride.’

The set – originally announced in early 2015 following the critical acclaim of her debut album ‘Aquarius’ – was preceded by a slew of Pop-flavored buzz tracks and singles before being completely revamped to the Urban reincarnation that hit shelves April 13th.  Lifted on the backs of the Offset-assisted ‘No Drama,’ ‘Me So Bad’ (featuring French Montana and Ty Dolla $ign), and the Future-enlisted ‘Faded Love,’ the nonperformance of the cuts on the Hot 100 seemed to be a precursor to the commercial failure of their parent set.

Against all odds and with the support of her patient fan base, T went to chart battle last week with ‘Joyride’ and was initially expected to shift 5-7k by the tracking week’s end (as we reported here).  Unfortunately, refreshed reports indicate she did not even meet industry analysts’ lowest expectations. Click inside to see just how many units ‘Joyride’ shifted from shelves:

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Expect to see much of stageblazing Urban pop songstress Tinashe as she drives the promo trail in support of her brand spanking new album, ‘Joyride.’

Released April 13, the project – the long-awaited follow-up to her 2014 debut ‘Aquarius’ – is preceded by the French Montana & Ty Dolla Sign-assisted ‘Me So Bad,’ the Future-enlisted ‘Faded Love,’ and, of course, the bumping ‘No Drama,’ featuring Offset.

Having already blazed morning television with a solo live rendition of the cut (click here to watch), T tapped the Migos star to help with bringing the Stargate-produced song to late nite TV.  Curious how they fared?

Hear and see it here:

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It’s finally here!

After word of its arrival cranked as early as the top 0f 2015, spring 2018 can lay claim to the premiere of Tinashe‘s long-awaited sophomore album ‘Joyride.’

Revamped, repackaged, and reimagined multiple times ahead of its April 13 debut, the project in its current incarnate was preceded by three action packed singles (‘Me So Bad,’ ‘No Drama,’ and ‘Faded Love’) and called upon the talents of chart-topping rap talents Future, French Montana, Offset, and Ty Dolla $ign to assist.

Will their support, alongside the anticipation for ‘Joyride’s long-awaited commute to record shelves, be enough to hoist the project to a respectable first week placement on the Billboard 200?  Listen inside and weigh in:

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It’s undoubtedly a good time to be Tinashe Jorgenson Kachingwe (better known mononymously as “Tinashe”). The songstress, who after a 3 year wait has finally put an official release date on her long-awaited sophomore LP, ‘Joyride,’ is celebrating the professional triumph alongside a personal victory.

As we reported here, Kachingwe – notoriously mum about her private life – recently went public with NBA boyfriend Ben Simmons (of the Philadelphia 76ers).  If that good news is not enough, fans recently learned ‘Me So Bad’ – the final song of the trio of releases announced in January to precede ‘Joyride’s release (click here to read more on that) – is set for unveiling this week!

Ready for more info on the follow-up to the well-received ‘No Drama’ and ‘Faded Love’?  Look below:

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It’s finally time for Tinashe.

After years of delays, the singer will at long last release her sophomore album ‘Joyride’ next month.

Details below…

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With over 125,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2017 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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“I’m running for the crown. I’m coming for the crown…”

A telling phrase for the 20-year-old former Fifth Harmony member whose pop takeover is certainly imminent, Camila Cabello is wasting no time moving on from her breakout hit, ‘Havana,’ and onto what could be her next Hot 100 smash.

Just last week fans were graced with two new songs – ‘Never Be the Same’ & ‘Real Friends’ (click here to listen) – and now she’s back with ‘The Crown,’ a collaboration with EDM production duo Grey Gun for the soundtrack to Netflix’s ‘Bright’ [starring Will Smith]. 

Does it have what it takes to earn the Hot 100’s throne?  Listen inside and tell us:

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