Last week Billboard unveiled a series of countdowns celebrating the 55th anniversary of the ‘Billboard Hot 100’ – the standard chart ranking system of today’s popular music.

Highlighting everything from the top 100 songs to every #1 song since the tally’s 1958 inception, the article courted little backlash given the fact they were based on legit statistics and not popular opinion…that is, until they unveiled the Hot 100’s top acts.

Now – days after the listing first hit the net – some fans are still up-in-arms about how pop icon Madonna landed as the top solo act in history, beating the likes of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder.  A feat all the more alarming when some recount the number of chart-toppers rivals Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey have had as well.

So, as always, we turn to you – That Grape Juice faithful – for your input.  Is this worth the fuss?

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It just keeps getting better for ‘Magic’ maestro Robin Thicke.

Yes, after news that the Grammy-winning crooner earned his first #1 album and best first-week sales ever with his latest ‘Blurred Lines’, it appears its lead single/title track continues to dominate the singles charts as well.

Indeed, the T.I. and Pharrell-assisted track has not only notched its 9th week atop the Billboard Hot 100, but has now made history by breaking a record set by pop diva Mariah Carey in 2005…

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Legendary ‘Through The Fire’ hitmaker Chaka Khan set the net ablaze today when rumors swirled that a series of clashes between she and troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan prompted the R&B diva to make a grand exit.

The report gained footing across outlets so fast, Khan decided to cool the story by offering her side of the story in an open letter lifted to her website earlier today.  Detailing a stint in rehab few knew she was even committed to, the ‘I’m Every Woman’ wailer shared news on her addiction, time with Lindsay, and more in this must read:

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Think you’ve seen all of Lady Gaga? Think again…

The pop starlet, whose latest promotional shots have been mostly nude, revs up her ‘performance art’ to motion via a new video to raise awareness of The Marina Abramovic Institute (Kickstarter) where she is seen practicing its prescribed methods completely nude.

The method, said to “increase one’s present sense of mental and physical awareness’, was reportedly introduced to Gaga during a three-day retreat last week in upstate New York.

The result of that retreat can be seen below.  We must warn you, the video below is NOT suitable for minors.  Viewer discretion is advised…

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Not even 3 days after taking to CapitalFM to unveil the tune ‘It’s My Party’ does pop siren Jessie J roll out its accompanying music video.

Fun and flirty, the soon-to-be-party-anthem shows just how ‘Wild’ singer the young songstress can get in a cameo-heavy clip – the second from her September due new album.

Your invitation awaits behind the ‘Play’ button. Get into it all below:

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Behold the beauty that is Keri Hilson, showcasing a sizzling new look via her personal ‘dreamincolor‘ Instagram page hours ago.

Sporting braids and flaunting that figure, the ‘Love in this Club‘ writer shared the snap as she continues to craft material for her third studio album- which we hear is shaping up to be her best yet!

More from Ms.Hilson below….

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It would seem there’s no love lost between ‘This Is My Night‘ icon Chaka Khan and ‘Mean Girls’ actress Lindsay Lohan, following reports the former left the rehab facility they were both staying after a series of clashes.

Full story below…

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In the mood to be teased?

If so, step right up and meet the latest teaser to be lifted from ‘Roar‘, the new single/video from ‘Mannequin’ craftswoman Katy Perry.

The best part about it? Well, if you listen hard enough, you may just hear a piece pulled from the song itself!!

Press play!

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2013 is shaping up to be a major year for Hip-Hop titan Drake.

Having brought heat to the streets with buzz cut ‘Started From The Bottom’ and this week debuting new single ‘Hold On, We’re Going Home’, the Canadian MC is charging ahead full steam with new album ‘Nothing Was The Same’.

Due September 17th, the hotly anticipated set receives a major promo spot in the 150th edition of XXL Magazine.

Not only does the 26-year-old appear on the coveted cover, he waxes all sorts of honest about the pressure of this particular project, making a mark amidst other major releases, his image, Jewish heritage, Amanda Bynes, and much more.

Peep quotable after the jump…

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After graduating from Urban Pop trio 3LW in 2007, Adrienne Bailon has risen to become one of television’s more popular staples, billed as an inspirational Latin American role model for her work in the positive series, ‘Empire Girls.’

Now, as a staple on hit show ‘The Real’, the ever upbeat beauty has taken aim at Britney Spears, with whom she worked with on Season 2 of FOX’s ‘X Factor USA‘.

Her estimation of Spears below…

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Kelly Rowland continues to garner praise aplenty for her latest album ‘Talk A Good Game’. Hence, there is no time better than the present to keep the wheels a’turning on the project’s promotional campaign.

With recent effort ‘Dirty Laundry’ serving as more of a “buzz amplifier” than a Billboard staple, it’s quite literally on to the next one. Which begs the question: which track is Ms. Kelly awarding the single treatment to next?

Well, remember our post asking what YOU think ‘Talk’s next offering should be? Let’s just say, it seems the 32-year-old has heeded the request of most of her Rowland Stones.

Kelly’s new single is…

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Justin Timberlake took fans back to the earlier stage of his solo run last month, pulling out and dusting off ‘Senorita’ and performing it as if were brand new….live at the ‘Legends of the Summer’ tour.

Hitting the keyboard to perform the number, the Lyric Tenor’s rendition of the number saw him employ a live band (horns and all) to showcase the best of its arrangement, giving us no choice but to kick ourselves for not buying tickets!

Check him out after the jump!

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