Five years after Billboard typed her name in the #6 slot for 2018’s ‘Dirty Computer,’ singer-actress Janelle Monae sought to repeat the feat with the unveiling of her critically acclaimed fourth studio effort ‘Age of Pleasure.’

Released Friday (June 9), the 14-track affair boasted singles ‘Float‘ and ‘Lipstick Lover‘ to its credit and features appearances from big names like Amaarae, Grace Jones, Doechii, CKay, and others.

Charging to chart battle against the likes of modern-day titans Morgan Wallen, SZA, and Taylor Swift as well as new titles from Niall Horan and others, look inside to see how ‘Pleasure’ performed against the week’s other top sellers.

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Just a week after Kiana Ledé brought her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Grudges,’ to Billboard chart battle courtesy of The Heavy Group/Republic Records, the project will see some of its critically acclaimed content performed live for the first time aboard her forthcoming ‘Grudges Tour.’

The headlining effort is set to kick off in Denver on September 5 before trekking across North America to major markets like Baltimore, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Nashville ahead of wrapping up in Chicago on October 12.

Look inside to see if she’ll be delivering live renditions of her fan favorites on a stage near you.

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The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ season 15 has been bringing the drama from much of the cast at large.

This incoming episode will see the spotlight turn to the marriage woes between Drew Sidora and her husband Ralph Pittman.

As reported, the singer/actress/reality star filed for divorce from her tech entrepreneur hubby after 8 years of marriage.

And the undoing of their union will play out on RHOA.

In a newly unwrapped sneak peek of this Sunday’s episode, Sidora reveals that Pittman had banned her sister (and former manager) Allison from their marital home for years after a series of clashes. Now, in a bid to mend fences, she’s back.

Check out the preview below…

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Burna Boy adds a fresh dimension to his latest single ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ by way of a new remix featuring 21 Savage. 

The rapper joins the African giant on the track, which prominently samples Brandy‘s 1998 ‘Never Say Never’ classic ‘Top of the World.’

Speaking on the release of the remix, Burna beamed:

“[It’s] the gift that keeps giving!” 

The 21 Savage-assisted edition of ‘Sittin On Top Of The World’ arrives on the heels of two major moments for Burna: his history-making headline show at the London Stadium and UEFA Champions League Final performance alongside Anitta.

Take a listen below…

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Spice taps into the theatrical for the video for her brand new single ‘Jealous.’

After weathering quite the health storm (one which saw her almost lose her life), the Queen of Dancehall is firing from all cylinders once again.

For, as well as releasing new music, she’s one of the core focuses of the returning ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.’

On her latest effort, Spice makes no apologies for “peppering” her haters – declaring that folk are “jealous because I am killing dem / oh yes, I am killing dem.”

Watch the vibrant video, which was directed by Bling Blang, after the jump…

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‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Drew Sidora is opening up about filing for divorce from husband Ralph Pittman after 8 years of marriage.

Thus far, season 15 of the hit Bravo series has centered on the drama between Sidora’s castmates such as Kandi Burruss and Marlo Hampton. 

However, as viewers will soon see, the unraveling of the 38-year-old’s marriage to her technology entrepreneur partner will form a key focus of the rest of the season.

Prior to its airing, Sidora has broken her silence on the matter.

Full story below…

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As belted on Billboard chart-topper ‘Break My Soul,’ Beyonce is “back outside.”

And oh is Queen Bey shining.

Music’s reigning royal is currently on a brief break from her blockbuster ‘Renaissance World Tour’ and has been spotted out and about in France.

Taking to Instagram, the megastar shared more new snaps of herself soaking up the French sun with billionaire hubby JAY-Z.

Peep more from The Carters below…

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FLO continue to pour out powerful live performances and the latest sees the trio take charge on the MTV Push stage.

Spotlighted as one of the platform’s definitive one-to-watch artists, the British-born ensemble showed up and showed out with a fire-fuelled rendition of their latest single ‘Fly Girl (ft. Missy Elliott).’

The performance comes as Stella, Jorja, and Renee gear up to rock Glastonbury for the first time – and on the heels of three nominations at the BET Awards 2023.

Watch below…

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Stefflon Don turns up the heat this summer with her scorching new single ‘Move It.’

Arriving in tandem with the femcee’s performance at Glastonbury 2023 this week, the track is built around a sample of Reel 2 Real‘s Dance classic ‘I Love To Move.’

True to form, Steff garnishes the song with her own fiery flavor and blazes with her fierce flow.

Speaking on the track (which is housed on her forthcoming album ‘Island 54’), the star said:

“Reel 2 Real’s ‘I Like To Move’ is one of the most instantly recognisable songs of all time, so it was an honour to have the chance to reimagine the original and bring my own flavour to it. I had a lot of fun creating the track with the gifted Space Primates, and there was little doubt that this was the perfect record to launch my comeback with. I wanna see you all move it this summer!”

Take a listen below…

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Although Big Freedia has kept new music flowing in the forms of EPs, mixtapes, standalone singles, and features, it’s been nearly a decade since the Queen of Bounce dropped a new studio effort. That changed Friday (June 23) thanks to the unveiling of his long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Central City.’

A star-studded affair featuring appearances from GRAMMY winners Lil Wayne, Ciara, and Faith Evans as well as powerhouse diva Kelly Price, femcee Kamaiyah, and more, ‘Central’ arrives to digital shelves 9 years after the release of 2014’s ‘Just Be Free’ and is bolstered by housed cuts ‘$100 Bill,’ ‘El Niño,’ and more.

Before fans get to see Freedia perform some of the project’s cuts live on the Summer 2023 festival circuit, hop inside to get acquainted with its 16 tracks courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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As reiterated by her August 2022-released, history-making compilation album ‘Finally Enough Love,’ Queen of Pop Madonna is also Billboard’s Queen of Dance as she boasts a whopping 50 #1 hits on the ‘Dance Club Songs’ hitlist (more than any other artist on any chart ever).

But, like Aussie Pop Queen Kylie Minogue with ‘Padam Padam‘ before her recently, Madge’s dedicated fans would be royally surprised to know none of her classic dance numbers have ever topped Billboard’s Electronic Music chart – a tally separate from the Dance count.

That changed this week thanks to her ‘Vulgar‘ duet with fellow global Pop superstar Sam Smith.

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Coi Leray is going for the goal and the gold with new single ‘Get Loud‘ – the latest taste of new music from her eponymous sophomore effort released June 23.

Arrived alongside its music video, ‘Get Loud’ comes in partnership with Bose and sees its official clip lined with cameos from U.S. Women’s National Team player Trinity Rodman ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on July 20.

“Got ’em mad, take a look at their faces/All this a–, yeah, I feel like Kim,” she raps on the horn-filled, Johnny Goldstein-produced bop. “Margarita got a b-tch on ten/Trendsettеr, yeah, we settin’ thе trends.”

See the ‘Loud’ visual inside.

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