For those of you who caught it, last week brought with it a wager between That Grape Juice editor & co-editor Sam and Rashad (me) that bet on Nicki Minaj‘s ‘The Pinkprint’ first week sales.

Sam was adamant that the Harajuku Barbie’s third album would see inaugural numbers of less than 200k, while I bet otherwise. Well, much to my chagrin (and Sam’s delight), we see how that ended (click here to see).

Though holding on to a strand of hope that the set’s revised numbers will see it at least tip toe over the 200k mark,  I’ll try not to be a sore loser, accept my defeat and, as promised, provide 1 lucky commenter a $15 Itunes gift card or a free copy of ‘The Pinkprint’ for Christmas.

Want to know who won?

It all awaits below:

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361,120 music lovers took to retailers to pick up J. Cole‘s latest body of work in the last week, pushing him to the top of the ‘Billboard 200′ this week.

Named ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive‘, the album marks the rapper’s third consecutive #1 album, beating first week digits nabbed by his first two albums thanks to a unique promotional roll out which is likely to keep him in the Top 5 by the time next week’s charts roll by.

Read more on his latest win here.

Your thoughts?

Not even a court order could stop an Ashanti stalker from keeping his distance from the R&B singer recently, now set to face her in court after violating said order by sending a series of X-rated messages to her.

Details on Douglas’ legal drama below…

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Cop a gander of Jennifer Lopez!

The fine, fresh, fierce 45-year-old appears on the cover of Self Magazine‘s newest issue and showcases her toned and honed physique.

Currently gearing up for televised return to American Idol next month, the issue arrives on the heels of news that the diva is cooking up her eleventh studio album with hitmaker Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins.

In the here and now, peep more pics from the shoot below…

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Earlier this week, fans of R&B supergroup Destiny’s Child learned their manager Mathew Knowles was in talks to create a movie based on their rise to fame with ‘Sony.’

How his plans came to light? Leaked emails thrown to the press by hackers hoping to dismantle the company for producing the movie ‘The Interview‘, a comedy about two US journalists tasked with assassinating the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Kim Jong-Un.

Now, after exposing Knowles’ big budget plans, the hackers have threatened to attack any movie theatres planning to air the aforementioned ‘Interview.’

Their threat below…

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Today, fans of ‘Bed of Lies’ performer Nicki Minaj learned that her new album ‘The Pinkprint‘ was to debut at #1 on the ‘Billboard 200’ with an opening figure close to the 180,000 mark.

Modest when compared to units  moved by the rapper’s earlier releases, the prediction was published ‘Hits Daily Double‘ who used first day numbers as the basis for their projection.

However, it would seem said numbers may soon find themselves revised thanks to a stocking issue brought to light by her fan base.

Full story below…

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One day after the album peaked at #1 on iTunes USA, Nicki Minaj‘s ‘The Pinkprint’ has received its opening week sales prediction.

So, just how many units does ‘Hits Daily Double’ predict the chart-topping album will sell this week?

Find out below…

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Hip Hop superstar Nicki Minaj is baring it all like never before.

After refusing to recognise the relationship publicly after rising to fame, Nicki Minaj has finally spilled details on her relationship with hype man/ A&R consultant Safaree ‘SB’ Samuels.

Doing so after news of their breakup surfaced online, Minaj confirmed the pair had been linked romantically during a conversation with Ryan Seacrest.

Her confession below…

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Rihanna may not have any creative direction over her music, but that hasn’t stopped the Pop puppet from being tapped by Puma.

The sports giant today confirmed the swirling speculation: RiRi is their new creative director.

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Brit-Pop princess Alexa Goddard shows a little love to ‘Capitol’s Sam Smith today, releasing a cover of his well-received song ‘Lay Me Down.’

Dedicated to her father, her take on the song will no doubt impress any unaware of the rising star’s vocal capabilities, and those who understand the cut’s painful yet inspiring message.

Enjoy below…

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Jordin Sparks has found a new home in ‘Louder than Life’ records this year, joining the label after it launched the music career of ‘Own It‘ singer Mack Wilds.

Good news below…

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