Not many new projects were released last week, so this week’s Billboard 200 chart doesn’t see much of a change. Adele is back at number one following Future‘s brief reign, as he falls to number ten in his second week with EVOL. Meanwhile, Rihanna is holding tight at number 3 with ANTI. Elsewhere on the chart, Kendrick Lamar sees a huge surge in sales of To Pimp A Butterfly, thanks to his stellar performance at the Grammys last Monday night. The album comes in at number 16, moving 33k units for the week. Check out this week’s full top 10 below!
Drake Just Tied With Biggie For Most Number One Single Debuts On Billboard
Drake can’t stop collecting W’s. For his latest, the Toronto ambassador has just joined the history books, tying with the legendary Biggie Smalls as the only artists in the history of Billboard to have more than one song enter at number one in its first week. This happened this past week, as “Work” with Rihanna was sitting at the top spot on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and was then replaced by his new single, “Summer Sixteen.” For Big, this happened in June 1995 with “One More Chance” and “Hypnotize.” Go Drizzy! Can’t wait for Views From The 6 this April!
Karen Civil Hosting #KarenCivilDay At Barclays Center
Our girl Karen Civil is out here making power moves! Tonight at the Barclays Center, the media maven will be honored with Karen Civil Day during the Nets vs. Grizzlies game, where she will share her journey, answer questions and discuss her new book, Be You & Live Civil: Tools For Unlocking Your Potential & Living Your Purpose. Tickets can be purchased here now, and they include access to the pre-game event (6:30pm – 7:30pm), halftime photo opp/book signing, and a game ticket. Congrats, KC!
Pharrell Is Now The Co-Owner Of G-Star Clothing
Not too long after buying back his share in the fashion companies he’d created (then sold,) Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream, Pharrell has made another huge business venture. Taking to Twitter earlier this morning, the iconic producer revealed that he’s now the co-owner of popular denim company, G-Star. The two entities had collaborated over the last few years, transforming recycled ocean plastic into denim, and in 2016, decided to make their partnership official. “G-Star is an independently minded and forward thinking company,” Pharrell said in a statement. “I believe they will be the definitive jeans brand of the 21st century. I am looking forward to be part of that mission and to co-create G-Star’s future.” Congrats on the power move!
Chance The Rapper Is Getting His Own Beats1 Radio Show
After appearing as a guest on Pharrell’s Beats1 radio show, Chance The Rapper has revealed that he’ll be getting a show of his own. “Thank You #OTHERtone for helping me announce my new @Beats1 show wideCHI,” Chance tweeted last night. No further details were provided, but I’m pretty sure with all of his creativity, we’re in for a treat! IFWT will keep you updated as we know more!
Zola’s Story Is Being Turned Into A Movie, Directed By James Franco
A stripper by the name of Zola shot to Twitter infamy when her tale of tricking and stripping went viral back in the fall. Months later, she’s still capitalizing off of the fame, and the story will now be turned into a movie – directed by none other than James Franco! The film will be based on David Kushner’s story for Rolling Stone, published in November and titled “Zola Tells All: The Real Story Behind the Greatest Stripper Saga Ever Tweeted.” The script will be written by Neel and Mike Roberts, while Franco and Vince Jolivette are producing through their Rabbit Bandini Productions with Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, and Gigi Films’ Gia Walsh and Kara Baker. Will you be checking for this?!
