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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticBeyoncé’s “Renaissance” album rode in on a steed of its own to register the second-best first-week numbers so far this year. It trails only Harry Styles’ latest, as 2022 album premieres go.The debut figure for “Renaissance” was 332,000 equivalent album units, per Luminate Data, as reported Sunday in Billboard — a tally that represents the best first week for a female artist this year.“Renaissance” came in short of supplanting Styles’ “Harry’s House” as the top-debuting album of the year; Styles’ collection bowed with 521,000 units in June.

Beyoncé’s just-released seventh album, ‘Renaissance’, has topped the Billboard 200 chart in the US, continuing her unbroken streak of albums debuting at Number One.All seven of the artist’s studio albums have peaked in the top spot, however, the release of ‘Renaissance’ is notably significant in that it’s already become Bey’s highest-charting album in every major market. In addition to the US, it’s debuted at Number One in the UK, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. It’s likely to top the Canadian chart as well, however data for that is yet to be released.‘Renaissance’ also came in at Number Two in Germany, beating her last album, 2016’s ‘Lemonade’, by one place.

Beyoncé is back on top of the album charts, thanks to Renaissance.

Beyonce‘s new album Renaissance has been in stores for more than a week and it officially has topped the charts for the first week of release!

Renaissance (★★★★☆), an album that, at its core, captures the physicality of the dancefloor and everything that goes along with it.Its story should sound familiar by now: amid the uncertainty of a global pandemic and the claustrophobia of quarantines and lockdowns, an artist longs for the freedom, expression, and human connection of the club and puts out an album inspired by dance music.Although the COVID dance album has become something of a meta-genre at this point, Beyoncé’s take on it is, unsurprisingly, a standout.Renaissance is undeniably a fun dancefloor fantasy, but it works as well as it does because it is made from a place of intimate familiarity with its genre.

involved in a horrific car crash on Friday in Los Angeles. The car Heche was driving ran off the road and into a residence. She was taken to a local hospital by the Los Angeles Fire Department, and reports indicate that she is still hospitalized, and potentially faces a long road to recovery.

A man suspected of murdering four people in Ohio who he believed controlled his mind by using “telepathy” has been arrested.

A former anchor at CNN has found herself in some legal trouble…

Beyoncé's new album, Renaissance, which came a whopping six years after her last solo album, Lemonade, was full of surprises and instantly viral lyrics.MORE: Kelly Rowland stops fans in their tracks with a special gown ahead of an exciting night outOne fellow singer especially surprised by the album is the singer's very own Destiny's Child bandmate, Kelly Rowland, who is mentioned in none other than the Break My Soul remix, which features the one and only Madonna.Upon listening to the song, the star took to Instagram to thank her longtime friend for the shout-out.WATCH: Kelly wows in sleek top and jeansMORE: Kelly Rowland's children have the most adorable bond – see photoThe part of the song where the mom-of-two is mentioned is an ode to several iconic singers, including Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, and Beyoncé's sister, Solange Knowles.To the beat of Madonna's iconic hit, Vogue, the songstress sings: "Badu, Lizzo, Kelly Rowl' (You know you can do it)."Kelly posted a clip of the remix on Instagram, and even gave a glimpse to the former bandmates' ongoing friendship when she implied that Beyoncé had gone to her to play some of the tracks that she would eventually release.A post shared by Kelly Rowland (@kellyrowland)The sweet moment between the two former bandmatesShe wrote: "Now, you know you didn't play me this!!" and then added: "It's so damn fire!!"MORE: Kelly Rowland shares special baby bump photos: 'I'm so grateful'MORE: Kelly Rowland reveals major milestone for latest project in candid new videoThanking the fellow singer, she endearingly said: "Ahem——thx for the shout out sis-Boo!! Love you back!!" Then she added: "YOU ALREADY KNOW!!" and fans loved to see that their friendship is still

Resurgent Aaron Ramsey is a Nice hero already after scoring with just his second touch of the ball for his new team to earn a draw against Toulouse. And while the Welshman admits he's feeling the heat in France, he says he's over the moon to have made an immediate impact.

FORMER Towie star Lauren Goodger has gone into hiding after an alleged attack by her boyfriend — and fears she may have suffered a fractured eye socket. Lauren, 35, is holed up with a pal at a secret address because she fears bumping into Charles Drury, who has been bailed on suspicion of assaulting her after their baby’s funeral. She also faces an anxious wait for X-ray results after suffering serious facial injuries in the alleged early hours bust-up last Thursday.

Basketball player Brittney Griner has been found guilty of smuggling drugs with criminal intent in a Russian court today and sentenced to nine years in prison, CNN reports. The Phoenix Mercury player was detained near Moscow earlier this year after security discovered a small amount of the drug in her luggage.

Miranda Cosgrove reacted to her former “iCarly” co-star Jennette McCurdy’s allegations against Nickelodeon.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard legal battle is technically over, as the appeal filed by Heard waits for the court to act. However, it seems that there will be interest in this case all the time we are waiting for actual forward momentum in the legal proceedings. Depp’s side has now also appealed the, much smaller judgment, against the Pirates of the Caribbean actor.

Anne Heche‘s ex James Tupper is offering “thoughts and prayers” following her fiery car crash in Los Angeles that resulted in her suffering burns.

Miranda Cosgrove is speaking out about Jennette McCurdy‘s allegations about working on iCarly for Nickelodeon.

It looks like Beyonce gathered a bunch of her famous friends to celebrate the release of her new album Renaissance!

Anne Heche is in stable condition amid her hospitalization following a scary car crash in Los Angeles.A rep for the actress tells ET that the 53-year-old is in stable condition at this time but suffered burns in the crash. «Her family and friends ask for your thoughts and prayers and to respect her privacy during this difficult time,» the rep added.The accident remains under investigation, the rep also said.Video captured by CBS Los Angeles showed the carnage left behind after Heche crashed her car into a home.

They looked a far cry from the Corrie cobbles as they reunited for a day at the races and Weatherfield's Faye Brookes and Lucy Fallon were all smiles as they posed with fellow favourites Charlotte Jordan and Ellie Leach. The Coronation Street ladies enjoyed a day out at Haydock Park Races in Merseyside with Real Housewives of Cheshire star Seema Malhotra's fashion brand Forever Unique.

Anne Heche's ex James Tupper is offering «thoughts and prayers» following her fiery car crash in Los Angeles that resulted in her suffering burns.Tupper took to Instagram on Friday and posted a throwback photo of Heche and their son, Atlas.

Armie Hammer has resurfaced with estranged wife Elizabeth Chambers amid the scrutiny of his job. Hammer and Chambers were spotted out and about together with their family in Los Angeles.  The outing marks the first time the family has been photographed together since news broke that Hammer was selling timeshares in the Cayman Islands.The actor has been living there since the coronavirus pandemic. Hammer's new job, which has not been confirmed by the actor himself, first made headlines after a flyer for Morritt’s Resort in Grand Cayman was shared to social media with a photo of someone who resembled Hammer.

LEYLA AND Liam’s marriage is about to enter a crisis in upcoming Emmerdale scenes. Digital Spy reports that as she returns home following her drug overdose, Leyla worries as Liam reads drug dealer Callum’s threatening text message, seeing as he'd given the drugs over to Cain to get rid of. Liam's heart sinks when Leyla admits just how deep she's gotten in over her head with the dealer.

Beyoncé has come through with yet another remix of ‘Break My Soul’, this time linking up with Madonna for a take on the lead single from ‘Renaissance’ dubbed ‘The Queens Remix’.Clocking in at almost six minutes long, the track leans heavily into the original song’s house and disco influences. It marks the first proper collaboration between Beyoncé and Madonna, though the former did appear in the video for the latter’s Nicki Minaj-assisted 2015 single ‘Bitch I’m Madonna’.It also comes as the fifth official remix for ‘Break My Soul’, riding hot on the heels of a four-track remix EP that Bey dropped on Thursday (August 4).

TMZ, the 53-year-old star and ex-partner of Ellen DeGeneres crashed her Mini Cooper into a garage in the Mar Vista neighborhood around 11 am on Friday morning. TOUR: Look around Ellen DeGeneres' megamansionThe vehicle and home caught fire and Anne was dragged from the wreckage and put on a stretcher before being rushed to hospital. Anne - who competed on DWTS - was involved in a horrific crash The Los Angeles Fire Department told People that the accident caused "structural compromise" and "heavy fire" to the one-story home. They confirmed that the female driver of the vehicle was rushed away in critical condition.  TMZ gave further details and said that Anne is currently intubated but expected to live.MORE: Howie Mandel shares pain over health condition he gave his daughterMORE: Howie Mandel shares health update after illness is revealedThe outlet also details the fact that Anne had already fled the scene of another crash before the fiery outburst which has left her with "serious burns".

Kylie Jenner goes glam for a night out on the town in London, England on Friday (August 5).

Beyoncé has united with Madonna for a supercharged remix of her hit, “Break My Soul.”

Grant Gustin is speaking out after it was revealed that The Flash would be ending after nine seasons on The CW.

A mother from Clarkston is speaking out after two workers at a church’s daycare were charged with abusing her toddler.

Ethan Shanfeld Beyoncé’s critically acclaimed “Renaissance” album has only been out a week, but the pop titan is already gifting fans with more to dance to.On Wednesday, the singer released an EP of “Break My Soul” remixes by Will.I.Am, Terry Hunter, Honey Dijon and Nita Aviance. Today, Beyoncé dropped yet another spin on the disco-inspired single, featuring none other than Madonna. However, it appears that Madonna did not record anything new for the remix beyond (possibly) a few spoken words, but rather had snippets of previously released, decades-old songs, particularly “Vogue,” dropped in.As of now, “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)” is only available on Bey’s online shop for $1.29.

Beyonce and Madonna have teamed up for a “Queens Remix” of her hit new single “Break My Soul” and there’s currently only one way to listen.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has put on a united front with partner Luca Bish just one day after a rumoured reunion fallout saw their relationship on the rocks. The 19 year old equestrian had coupled up with 23 year old fishmonger Luca during this year’s series of the popular ITV2 dating show, however after failing to win the show on Monday rumours began to swirl that there was already trouble in paradise just hours after leaving the villa.