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Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated June 20, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits via 24/7 airplay data from Mediabase and Luminate. No. 1: “Let Me” – Victoria Monét (LW: 4) THE BRIEF: Victoria Monét earns her third chart-topper on the Adult R&B Airplay with “Let Me.” [Read more about Monét’s latest chart achievement] Lovett Music/RCA Records Debuts No.…

New York is tightening restrictions on how state and local agencies can interact with federal immigration enforcement as the Trump administration prepares for a major ICE operation in New York City. FYI—> New York State law explicitly bans all federal, state, and local law enforcement officers—including ICE agents—from wearing masks or face coverings while interacting with the public.Thank you for filming. maybe worth sending in…https://t.co/6S316hQw1S— 🩺traumanurse🏥 (@rnsian8) June 17, 2026 The state’s latest budget measures prevent local police departments and government agencies from using public resources to assist with civil immigration enforcement. The changes also stop law enforcement agencies from…

The New York Knicks are the first NBA champions to commit to the tradition when Donald Trump was in office. The New York Knicks are taking their championship celebration to Washington, D.C. Knicks owner James Dolan revealed Wednesday (June 17) that the organization has accepted an invitation to visit the White House following its historic NBA championship run. The announcement makes the Knicks the first NBA champions to commit to a White House visit during President Donald Trump’s current administration. Speaking on WFAN New York, Dolan confirmed the invitation had already been accepted. “As a matter of fact, thank you…

Lil Nas X is opening up about his bipolar disorder diagnosis and shares details on new music in a personal video.On Wednesday (June 17), the “Old Town Road” rapper posted a video on his Instagram page where he updated fans on his mental health journey following his bipolar disorder diagnosis in 2025. In the clip, which can be viewed below, Lil Nas X is upbeat and forthcoming about his rehab treatment.”I’ve been in rehab for a few months, and since then I’ve been back at home, whether it’s in Atlanta with my family or in Los Angeles with myself and…

Yung Miami leads the charge as Uptown Records officially resurrects itself with a powerhouse roster including G Herbo and Trap Dickey. Yung Miami is carrying the torch for one of Hip-Hop’s most storied institutions as Uptown Records officially resurrects itself for a landmark 40-year milestone. The legendary label, which shaped the sound of an entire generation through Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, and The Notorious B.I.G., is back in business with a fresh roster and a mission to develop the next wave of culturally significant artists. Danielle Price Sanders now leads the charge as President, bringing decades of industry expertise to…

For more than a decade, Chick-fil-A sat atop the customer satisfaction mountain. This year, Jersey Mike’s found a way to climb a little higher. The sandwich chain earned the highest score in the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index Restaurant Study, posting an 84 out of 100 and narrowly moving ahead of Chick-fil-A, which came in at 83. The rankings were based on 16,464 customer surveys collected between April 2025 and March 2026, reflecting how diners felt about their recent restaurant experiences. Jersey Mike’s has overtaken Chick-fil-A as the top-rated fast food chain, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. pic.twitter.com/Nn3sTXqm6I—…

Source: @therealkahlel / iOneFetty Wap touched down at Summer Smash 2026 and instantly took fans back to the magic 2016. The New Jersey star had the crowd rocking as he ran through a string of classics, including “Trap Queen,” “679,” and “Again.” For longtime supporters, it was nostalgic trip down memory lane. For the younger generation, it served as the perfect introduction to Mr. 1738 and the catalog that made him one of the biggest artists of his era.Fresh off the stage, Fetty sat down with Hip-Hop Wired to talk about his latest chapter. Since being released from prison last…

Molly Santana and North West are taking their co-headlining Kimokawaii Tour across North America starting August 5. Molly Santana and North West are bringing two of the hottest voices in rage rap to stages across North America this summer, and the energy around this tour is already building momentum. The pair just announced their co-headlining Kimokawaii Tour, which kicks off August 5 in Dallas and wraps August 27 in Los Angeles, hitting 14 cities total with a stop in Toronto on August 17. This isn’t just another tour announcement. It’s a collision of two artists who’ve been dominating conversations in…

Kevin Hart’s Netflix show gets renewed for season two despite massive backlash over a George Floyd joke during his roast special. Kevin Hart just locked down a second season of his Netflix competition series despite the ongoing firestorm surrounding Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial George Floyd joke during his roast special. Netflix greenlit the renewal for “Funny AF with Kevin Hart,” which premiered in April and immediately became a cultural flashpoint when Hinchcliffe delivered material that left audiences divided and sparked immediate backlash from viewers and George Floyd’s family. Hart’s response to the controversy has been unapologetic. During an appearance on “The…

Kevin Hart at Funny AF Live Presented by Kevin Hart for the Netflix is a Joke Festival at United Theater on May 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. Cr. Clifton Prescod/Netflix © 2026 Netflix has officially renewed Funny AF with Kevin Hart for a second season following the breakout success of its debut run. Produced by Hartbeat and Alfred Street Industries, the comedy competition series is expected to return in 2027 with a major new twist: live episodes featuring real-time voting that allows viewers to help decide the winner. Additional details will be announced at a later date. The uncensored…