Despite boasting its lowest ratings in recent history, one thing the Grammys usually assures its performers is a reignition of interest in their respective projects.  And, as headliners Taylor Swift, Adele, The Weeknd, and Justin Bieber can now attest, this year was no exception.

For, in addition to our previous report of Adele recapturing the top spot with her record-breaking album ’25,’ its predecessor – ’21’ – makes its way back to the top 25 over five years after its debut.  Other notable upward moves come via Bieber’s comeback album ‘Purpose,’ Swift’s never dying ‘1989,’ Weeknd’s breakout project ‘Beauty Behind the Madness,’ and Kendrick Lamar (the night’s most talked about performer) with his ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ LP.

Pushing aside last week’s success stories, ‘Love Song’ co-stars Rihanna and Future, find out where everybody landed on this week’s Billboard 200:

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Courtesy of Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Anne Hathaway, and a legion of fans and supporters, ‘Blow’ singer Ke$ha has been receiving a wealth of well-wishes following a devastating blow in court last week when her bid for release from her record contract with Dr. Luke and Sony Music was denied by a New York judge.

The lawsuit, which forms part of a bigger legal showdown that sees her allege sexual and mental abuse at the hands of the producer, has taken a number of turns since originally dominating headlines – the most recent coming thanks to a video from 2011 where the songstress swore under oath Luke had not drugged or abused her (seen after the jump).

While the mess only looks to get messier, fans have not ceased their outpouring of support for the embattled star.  A host of petitions, that have collectively amassed over 300,000 signatures, continue to gain attention from the media and Kesh alike.

Read her response to the love below:

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It’s official.

After much ado, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ will be strutting back onto the box — on VH1.

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Ariana Grande is making creative moves.

Details on the bold new step she’s taken following her split from Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun.

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As tangible titans go, few come as huge as Beyonce.

And, if a new report proves true, the singer could very well be set for the biggest year of her career yet.

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JoJo is a force all by herself, but oh did she delight with the help a group of New York fifth graders.

The songbird teamed up with talented singers at Public School 22 in Staten Island to perform ‘Say Love’ from her summer ‘Tringle.’

Watch their spirited showing below…

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Guess which entertainer was snapped on the set of his ‘Collateral Beauty’ visual.

Hint: This Beyonce-affiliated performer is often credited for helping to introduce the then teenage singer to the masses in the 90s.

Our mystery Prince’s identity blow…

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Perseverance is the word for pint-sized powerhouse Tiffany Evans.

The R&B star has been steadily building buzz since departing from Music World years ago and is aiming to strike out in a big way this year with her EP ‘All Me.’

To entice the masses, the married mother of one has put her own grown and sexy spin on Chris Brown‘s Urban smash ‘Back To Sleep.’

The remix, which she brands the “T-Mix,” sees the belter trade verses with C-Breezy in a way that adds a cool collaborative feel to track.

Take a listen below…

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Lookout UK! Brandy is back!

The Grammy-winning songstress is making a beeline for British shores three years after her last visit.

Building on the momentum of new single ‘Beggin & Pleadin’ and her hit BET sitcom ‘Zoe Ever After,’ B-Rocka will play a series of shows in the region this Summer. The trek’s title? The ‘Slayana Tour.’

Details below…

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Once a formidable force on the charts, recent years have seen T.I. cool musically yet heat up on the reality TV circuit with this family.

However, in a bid to re-ascend to the top, the rapper has paired up with fellow Hip-Hop titan Jay Z in a big way.

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Janet Jackson has scored many a time in her illustrious career, and the winning streak shows no signs of letting up.

The diva’s ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ has been such a success that she’s now been tapped to bring the show to one of the largest (and lucrative) stages – the 2016 Dubai World Cup.

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As the date rolls nearer to the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Joyride,’ stageblazer Tinashe taps DJ Cassidy for a remake of the Tom Tom Club classic ‘Genius of Love.’

Remembered most for its sample in Mariah Carey‘s hit ‘Fantasy,’ the tune finds a touch-up courtesy of a Target ad starring the young songstress.

Did their remake do the tune justice?  You tell us below:
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