Beyonce may be dominating headlines for the jaw-dropping sales updates made to her catalog at the Recording Industry Association of America overall, but the commercial victory is loaded with smaller yet noteworthy wins.

Beyond becoming the female act with the most Gold and Platinum hits, the news also crowned her the first American singer to sell over 150 million singles.

One of the biggest callouts from the update is Bey capturing her first two Diamond certifications – a feat that was historic by itself.

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‘Masked Singer’ fans may be buzzing at news Mario was unmasked as this season’s runner-up, The Wasp.

Rightfully so, as he cranked out some stunning performances over his tenure on the show including rocking renditions of ‘Rock Your Body’ by Justin Timberlake, ‘When I Was Your Man’ by Bruno Mars, and more.

He may have given his best yet, however, on Wednesday night’s showing (December 18) when he delivered a reimagined version of Whitney Houston‘s chart-topping classic ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight.’

Having just recently dropped jaws with an impromptu take on her signature song ‘I Will Always Love You,’ look inside to see how he handled ‘Tonight’ last night.

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2024 marked the sixth anniversary of the Oprah Winfrey Network’s highly anticipated slate of Christmas films ‘OWN for the Holidays’ – a success they toasted by unveiling three new movies: ‘A Season to Remember,’ ‘Mistletoe & Matrimony,’ and ‘24-Karat Christmas.‘

The latter, which stars Samantha Marie Ware and Curtis Hamilton, is set to shine on screens December 21.

Telling the story of an unlucky jewelry designer (Ware) who’s forced to team with a groomsman (Hamilton) to track down some custom wedding rings she accidentally sent to the wrong person, their unexpected joint project turns romantic as the clock races down for the Christmas Eve marital ceremony.

See the trailer for the Winnifred Jong-directed flick inside.

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2024 was a damn good year for Dua Lipa!

Beyond topping charts around the globe with her highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Radical Optimism,’ the Pop diva kicked off the LP’s supportive international tour, stormed box offices with her first film ‘Argylle,’ headlined Glastonbury and ACL Fest, unveiled her first primetime TV special, and so much more.

All those moments helped make 2024 the “best year of my life,” she recently revealed to Billboard UK while acting as the cover girl of the mag’s latest edition.

And while the last 12 months have been filled with their fair share of highs, an undoubted downer came courtesy of the omission of ‘Optimism’ from the 2025 GRAMMY nominations’ list.

Look inside to see how she addressed the snub for the first time publicly.

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Karen Huger has reportedly been found guilty of driving under the influence.

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As unlikely duos go, Chloe Bailey and Burna Boy aren’t two names often mentioned in the same sphere.

However, the pair set pulses racing and tongues wagging after stepping out together in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Ariana Grande glowed on the big screen as Glinda in ‘Wicked,’ which has cast an enchanting spell on the masses and delivered box office gold.

Still with the songbird shining at the top of the year with her chart-topping album ‘eternal sunshine,’ fans have been salivating for a companion tour for the set – which is home chart-toppers such as ‘we can’t be friends (wait for your love‘ and ‘yes, and?’

And while murmurs have been gaining volume of late, Grande has shut it down and offered insight into her next chapter.

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SZA turns heads in earnest with the official cover for ‘Lana’ – the ‘SOS (Deluxe).’

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Syleena Johnson brings her soulful brilliance to That Grape Juice Live, performing two of her most resonating releases.

Backed by a full band, the soulful songbird soared with a stunning rendition of ‘Guess What’ – which sounds just as exquisitely crisp as the day it arrived with her critically acclaimed album ‘Chapter 2: The Voice,’ a project that solidified her as a force in R&B.

Johnson also delivered a rousing rendition of ‘Freelance Lover’ from ‘The Making of a Woman.’

The set holistically showcases the unmistakable vocal prowess and potent storytelling that have defined her career which has spanned decades.

Watch Syleena Johnson’s EXCLUSIVE performance on That Grape Juice Live above and below…

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Tyler Perry is setting the record straight about the rumored third installment of ‘Why Did I Get Married?’

The beloved franchise, which is anchored by the likes of Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Perry, and Malik Yoba, has been the subject of sequel murmurs.

Particularly after Perry took to social media in October with a script tease after several of the film’s stars took to TikTok to tease.

However, during an appearance on the Sherri show to promote his latest film ‘The Six Triple Eight,’ the star shot down any immediate plans for ‘Why Did I Get Married 3?’

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BET+ continues to make the season brighter with their festive films, a trend that shows no sign of slowing thanks to the newest movie in their holiday slate making its way to screens: ‘Queens of Christmas.’

Set to deliver some royal laughs, ‘Queens’ stars screen veterans Vanessa Bell Calloway, Terri J. Vaughn, and Essence Atkins as feuding neighbors who bring out the worst in each other as they engage in the annual and unfriendly Christmas decorating competition.

Supporting the trio is a cast of familiar faces like Russell G. Jones, Carl Gilliard, Marjorie Johnson, Curtis Wiley, Isaiah Romain, and more.

Ahead of its arrival to BET+ on December 19, hop inside for the official trailer of the Kenny Young-directed flick.

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Rihanna sprung a surprise on Mariah Carey on the final night of the legend’s Christmas Time Tour in New York City.

And the icons were sure to serve the masses a moment.

For, Mimi signed RiRi breast.

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