It seems like the list of pop girls who can reach Platinum in the U.S (much less Gold ) is dwindling year after year (see Gaga, Britney, Lana.) All 4 of Rih's last releases were able to scan platinum in the U.S (pure sales, no shipments.) Will Anti do the same?

*HDD predicts a 150K opening week figure.

Almost certainly not.

Maybe if the Era is put on hold til hurricane Adele is over.

it could ship wood at this point, i just want IT

If Gaga couldn't, Rihanna won't.

Talent always wins, so it's a simple answer really.

It'll scan Platinum from the Samsung deal alone.

Ofc.

Yes.

Her past 5 albums have all gone platinum, so hopefully Anti can continue the streak.

It'll do 600-700k at most

It'll do ARTPOP numbers at best.

Not a chance, it's not happening.

Depends on the material and the promo campaign. It's unlikely, though.
You ship Platinum (RIAA).
You scan one million copies (Nielsen Soundscan).

These are not the same thing.

ATRL doubting her again. I'll just say it's possible.

Maybe if she does a visual album.

With the $25 million deal with Samsung, it should. Especially with the coupon thing.

Yes

Obviously, haters gone hate.