NLE Choppa Leads Emerging Artists Chart as 'Shotta Flow 5' Hits Hot 100

Ellise Shafer editorAlthough the coronavirus pandemic put the careers of countless up-and-coming musicians on hold, it didn’t stop their creative drive. By the end of March, music-sharing platform SoundCloud reported that there had been a 50 percent increase in uploads, with many songs related to the socially distanced circumstances.The surge inspired SoundCloud CEO Kerry Trainor to give back to the community.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorHappy Friday, Jake Kanter here. Here’s a rundown of the six things you need to know about the global film and TV business this week.

Billboard chart debut, opening at No. 41 on the Emerging Artists survey dated July 11.D'Amelio bows on the strength of her debut single "Be Happy," which tallied 3.1 million U.S.

Meghan Markle has been through a lot in the last few years, and, in spite of the Sussexes' move to California, her royal issues appear to still be wearing on her. Earlier this year, Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, shocked the world when they announced their intention to step back from working royal life.

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are winners again!

"50 States, 50 Television Shows," considered which TV shows are most synonymous with each state.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines after meeting in 2001 in Waco, Texas, and setting out to make a life together.The Kansas native and New Mexico-born carpenter tied the knot in 2003, and share five children, Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie Kay and Crew.Shortly after getting married, the pair began building their life in Texas — which included their first business ventures, Magnolia Market and Magnolia Homes. They rose to fame nearly a decade later when they landed their own TV show, Fixer Upper, in 2012.

The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) has published what is said to be the country’s first draft Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Guidelines.

Billboard's Emerging Artists chart (dated July 4) to become the top emerging act in the U.S. for the first time, thanks to her new LP, Punisher.

Faith Hill is showing her support for the change of the Mississippi state flag.

Andrew Cuomo is grateful for his family during these unprecedented times.

Josh Thompson tops Billboard's Country Songwriters chart for the first time, thanks to four writing credits on the latest Hot Country Songs survey (dated June 27). Luke Bryan's "One Margarita," which Thompson wrote with

statement from the Sacramento Police Department.Though the Sacramento PD didn't name Treadwell, KCRA confirmed the rapper's identity, with the police noting that there were reports of shots fired in the area and officers determined that there was a "solo vehicle collision" that happened before the shooting.Police said homicide detectives were conducting a neighborhood canvass to search for evidence, with the circumstances leading to Treadwell's death still unclear; Sacramento PD had not

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NLE Choppa returns to No. 1 on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart (dated June 20) for a record-extending 17th total week at the summit, powered by his single "Walk Em Down," featuring Roddy Ricch. The song reaches a new high on the Billboard Hot 100

put a strain on any couple's relationship, for Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, it's been the exact opposite.Affleck and de Armas, his co-star, first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted vacationing together in Cuba in early March, even though they wrapped filming on their new movie weeks prior.