While we’re pretty sure any week is a good week to be Beyonce, this week is proving itself a particularly good time to be the Queen.
As if earning a historic seventh run atop the Billboard 200 with her latest album ‘Renaissance’ wasn’t enough reason to ‘drop it like a thotty,’ the 40-year-old diva later learned the set’s lead single – ‘Break My Soul’ – broke records when it landed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (not long after doing the same in the U.K.).
To add to all of that, the good folks at Parkwood/Columbia have finally answered the prayer of many-an-impatient #Beyhive member and updated the sales of her iconic catalog.
With that, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced a slew of certification upgrades – so many the songstress has now blasted past Katy Perry to be listed as the third best-selling female artist of the digital era.
Nicki Minaj may be Rap’s reigning Queen, but she’s never been afraid to bow down to salute the Rap Royals who paved the way for her.
Her latest trek down that track came just moments after Monday’s announcement (August 8) she will be the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 MTV VMAs later this month.
Among the many sending their congratulations over the news was Missy Elliott, who made history in 2019 when she became the first female rapper to nab the honor.
Look inside to see how Minaj responded to the shout out from Miss.
A judge is saying “playa pleathe” to music superstar Taylor Swift over claims her 2014 smash single ‘Shake It Off’ didn’t borrow elements of 3LW‘s moderate 2001 hit, ‘Playas Gon’ Play.’
Swift may have thought she shook the judgment after the original copyright infringement claim was dismissed in 2018, but an appeals court said the decision was ‘too close to call’ in December 2021 and is deferring to a jury.
In light of a new motion submitted by the GRAMMY winner’s legal team Monday (August 8), look inside to read her lengthy statement on the matter.
Tributes continue to pour in after shocking news Monday (August 8) that global superstar Olivia Newton-John, 73, died after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.
According to the ‘Physical’ singer’s family she passed away “peacefully” at her home in Southern California.
In honor of her memory, fans and celebrity peers rushed to social media to say farewell to the GRAMMY-winning legend.
Look inside to see salutes from her iconic ‘Grease’ co-star John Travolta, Gabrielle Union, Viola Davis, Oprah, Kylie Minogue, Kathy Griffin, and so many others.
Beyonce has made history many times over the course of her career and today sees Queen Bey do it again.
Because not only has the superstar stormed to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her latest smash ‘Break My Soul,’ she’s broken many a record in the process.
Nicki Minaj is set to be honored with one of the most prestigious salutes of her career to date. For, the Rap pioneer has been announced as the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards 2022.
‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 9th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!
The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.
This edition is already making for addictive viewing.
Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, and newcomer Anila Sajja are all back in the mix.
Want to know what the ladies are up to?
Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married To Medicine’ episode 6 / season 9 below…
The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 14th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is continuing to bring the heat.
Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.
Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Marlo, Drew, Sheree,and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross will be serving up on episode 14 / season 14?
Beyonce blazed back onto the scene with her seismic seventh studio album ‘Renaissance’ and has royally rocketed straight to the top of the Billboard 200.
If you weren’t dancing to this song 16 years ago, were you even on this planet?
Today’s From The Vault pick comes courtesy of the Pop force of that time – Justin Timberlake.
This week’s pick is the super slick ‘SexyBack.’
Served up as the first taste of JT’s 2006 sophomore album ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds,’ ‘Sexy’ was produced by Timbaland – who also features on the song.
The EDM-tinged single not only ushered in a new sound for Timberlake, but it was also very influential for the music landscape at large from 2006 to the end of the decade.
A global success, the track reached the #1 spot in the UK, Germany, Australia, and Canada. It spent seven consecutive weeks at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100.
Additionally, ‘Sexy’ snagged a GRAMMY in 2007 for Best Dance Recording.
Michael Haussmann directed its accompanying visual, which featured Justin and actress Elena Anaya as two rival spies. Lensed in Barcelona, the clip successfully translates the song’s hyper-hectic sonics onto film.
The NSYNC alumnus won the most prizes at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards thanks to this video alongside those for subsequent singles ‘My Love’ and ‘What Goes Around.’
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15+ years after literally ruling the charts, it seems the masses are not as on board with Timberlake as they once were.
From being branded a “culture-vulture” from some corners of the net to being held accountable for the way he treated both Britney Spears and Janet Jackson in the early 00s, it looks like the modern Pop cultural sphere is not quite ready to let JT’s early-day mishaps slide.
For yours truly, who has long been chanting #JusticeForJanet and questioned the seemingly automatic placement of Timberlake above his more naturally gifted peers, it’s slightly perplexing that this reckoning is so…retroactive.
Still, hits have been made and history has been written. So, kudos to Mr. Timberlake for dropping this banger.
