When it comes to digital single sales, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Beyonce reign as the undoubted Queens leading a court of some of music history’s biggest female movers and shakers.

In fact, Rih, Swift, and Bey were the only three female acts over the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) 71-year history who could boast having earned over 30 Platinum-certified singles before summer 2024.

However, thanks to hits from her latest chart-topping album, ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ GRAMMY-winning diva Ariana Grande has joined the historic list of ladies.

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Donald Glover is sending his beloved musical alter ego Childish Gambino off with a bang courtesy of his final album ‘Bando Stone and the New World‘ (released July 19).

Having already lifted a music video for the LP’s critically acclaimed cut ‘In the Night,’ the GRAMMY and EMMY-winning rapper-actor followed by releasing a spooky visual for the ‘Bando’ lead single ‘Lithonia.’

“Cody LaRae/He had a break/He’s findin’ out/That nobody gives a f-ck,” Gambino sings. “I did my job/I paid my dues/Love is for fools/’Cause nobody gives a f-ck.”

Directed by Jack Begert, hop inside to see the terrifying, zombie-inspired action.

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After presiding over some handsome ratings for BET over its first season, ‘Ms. Pat Settles It‘ is looking to be guilty of the same with its second.

Toplined by actress-comedienne Patricia Williams (better known as Ms. Pat), the reality court series will assemble some of her closest comic and/or celebrity friends to render real judgments on cases that impact real relationships.

Notable jurors in the forthcoming season include familiar names like GRAMMY-nominated songbird Tamar Braxton as well as actor-singer Ray J, comedians Karlous Miller and Deray Davis, and Web personality-actress TS Madison.

Calling on Kourtlyn Wiggins to resume his role as her trusty bailiff, hop inside to get a glimpse of the hilarity set to ensue during the season 2 premiere of ‘Ms. Pat Settles It’ on July 31.

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Nearly two months after rocking headlines for their shocking arrests, Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner were indicted by a grand jury on Friday (July 19) following charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud.

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Actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery has made quite the transformation.

For, moments ago, the star unveiled dramatic weight loss and opened up about his journey to a healthier and happier life.

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Kamala Harris is wasting no time revving up her campaign for election for the US presidency.

As reported, current president Joe Biden bowed out of the race and publicly endorsed the Vice President for the Democratic nomination for a November showdown with Donald Trump.

With Harris all but confirmed as the Democratic nominee, the 59-year-old held her first campaign.

Walking out to Beyonce‘s ‘Freedom’ alongside her husband Doug Emhoff, Harris articulated her many achievements and her presidential goals, while slamming Trump’s plans for abortion, Project 2025, and more.

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Chris Brown is among a collection of names hit with a seismic lawsuit for allegedly orchestrating a beatdown backstage at his ’11:11 Tour.’

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Ciara heated Houston, Texas with a little help from Chamillionaire.

The pair reunited at the latest stop of the Out of This World Tour with Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, and Timbaland – and they did not disappoint,

CiCi and the rapper joined forces to perform their hit ‘Get Up’ – which they haven’t showcased live together since 2007.

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There’s no love lost between Kim Zolciak and Kenya Moore.

And it’s a trajectory that looks set to continue.

Because, in the wake of the former Miss USA’s dramatic departure from the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ Zolciak has branded the move a “great decision.”

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Mariah Carey‘s ‘Celebration of Mimi’ residency will be partying into 2025 after a fresh wave of dates have been added to the residency.

And aptly so.

For, the diva’s latest Las Vegas concert series has been mounted in support of her blockbuster 2005 ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’ album, which will be toasting its 20th anniversary next year.

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Kim Burrell has issued a public apology to the LGBTQ community following remarks that ignited anger in earnest.

During a sermon given in 2016, the singer/preacher was recorded saying:

“That perverted homosexual spirit is a spirit of delusion and confusion and has deceived many men and women, and it has caused a strain on the body of Christ.”

Burrell would double down on the comments, insisting her words were taken out of context and that her issue centered on the “sin” not the individual.

Still, the backlash was hot and hard, with the star losing her TV show and being uninvited to award shows.

Now, during an acceptance speech at the soon-to-be-aired Stellar Awards, Burrell seized the moment to issue an apology.

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Kamala Harris is officially making her bid for the White House in the 2024 election season, and Hollywood is now reacting.

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