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1 year ago this week, Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2” officially departed the Billboard 200 chart after a pitiful 31 weeks. The album was accompanied by a tour and has re-entered on multiple occasions, bringing its total to 34 weeks.

According to Forbes, Smurfs, which stars Rihanna, is shaping up to become “both a critical and box office FLOP despite marketing that placed the billionaire’s name front and center.” They also report that critics are continuing to PAN the movie.

The Smurfs (2025) starring Rihanna is shaping up to become the biggest box office BOMB of 2025. It is already receiving widespread negative reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, and sources in the movie industry say that pre-sales are EXTREMELY SLOW. Could Rihanna win another RAZZIE?

Nicki . You absolutely know my music and what I contribute cause you’ve asked for features twice to no response . In addition to rapping my lyrics on feeling myself “Cooking up the bass looking like a kilo”? Lol ur having a moment ..im not sure why but be blessed.

Beyoncé’s record-breaking Cowboy Carter Tour concludes on Saturday, July 26. It has already become the highest-grossing country tour in history and is rumored to be accompanied by a film, which—like the Renaissance Tour Film—is expected to be released in theaters.

Rihanna remains the only woman in history to LOSE over $400M in net worth in a span of a few months.

Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour movie ($21M) earned more at the box office than The Smurfs ($11M), starring Rihanna (opening weekend). The Smurfs series is a billion-dollar franchise.

Despite headlines, Jay-Z is NOT being sued for a paternity test. The civil suit filed by Rymir Satterthwaite doesn’t request DNA testing, and there’s no legal basis to force him to take one. Legal experts say the case could be dismissed entirely.

Free tickets were allegedly given out to several fans for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball show in Las Vegas last night, attendees reported via social media.

Most streamed Black female artists on Spotify (solo credits):

Top 3 highest grossing Black women of all time:

Stage designs for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Shakira’s 2025 tours:

JENNIE’s “Like JENNIE” has just surpassed Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” to become the most streamed 2025 song by a female artist worldwide!

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour remains the most acclaimed tour of 2025, with some outlets naming her the greatest performer of the century after attending.

Nicki Minaj is unable to rank among the top three highest-certified Black women in the U.S. even if she does a catalogue update, as most of her eligible certifications are features and not lead, per RIAA rules.

A list of pedophiles/rapists that Nicki Minaj has aligned herself with over the years: