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Victoria Monét's second studio album debuts at No. 49 on the Billboard 200 with 17,000 units, her highest chart position and biggest first week yet. Per HITS Daily Double, about 11,600 of those came from streaming and 5,600 from album sales. 'Jaguar II' opened at No. 60 with 15,000 units in 2023, and her 2020 project 'Jaguar' entered at No. 174. 'Frequency of Love' beat both in its first week. The 22-song album features SZA, Bruno Mars, Lucky Daye, Leon Thomas, Bryson Tiller, Chlöe and her daughter, Hazel.

For the first time, the Soul Train Awards are putting a category in the fans' hands. The R&B/Soul Song of the Year nominees are Kehlani's 'Folded,' Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need,' Brent Faiyaz's 'Butterflies,' Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller's 'It Depends,' Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis' 'Is It a Crime,' Justin Bieber's 'Yukon,' Tems' 'What You Need,' Bruno Mars' 'I Just Might,' Tyla's 'Chanel,' and Daniel Caesar's 'Who Knows.' Voting is open on BET.com until October 16.

Victoria Monét's second studio album, 'Frequency of Love,' is out now with 22 songs. Standout tracks include 'Let Me' which hit No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay, 'Reach Out,' 'Juicy,' 'That's Why I Love You' featuring Bruno Mars, 'Single' with Bryson Tiller, and 'See You In My Dreams' with SZA. The album follows 'Jaguar II,' which won Best R&B Album and Best New Artist at the 2024 Grammys. Her tour starts later this month.

Bruno brought exceptional energy to his VMA performance of Dance With Me from Falcon Stadium. His vocal delivery showcased the artistry that earned him nominations for Artist of the Year, Best Album, and Song of the Summer. He emphasized to The Edge NZ that live performances remain his priority, inspired by Michael Jackson's concert legacy in Hawaii.

Bruno Mars keeps rewriting the record books. I Just Might, the lead single off his album The Romantic, has now spent 22 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, tying Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us as the second-longest-running No. 1 in the chart's history. The only song ahead of them now is Kendrick and SZA's Luther, which holds the all-time record at 31 weeks.

Kevin Hart kicked off the 2025 BET Awards with bold jokes—including one aimed at Kanye West. The show celebrated 25 years of Black excellence with iconic wins, tributes, and unforgettable red carpet moments.