-
When Supermodel Lily Aldridge and singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson both challenged Taylor Swift to the popular Ice Bucket Challenge, Swift did it big and in style. -
5 Seconds of Summer Breaks Numerous Australian Sales Records, Tops Billboard 200 with Debut Album
This week's Billboard 200 was all about 5 Seconds of Summer who surprised no one with its huge debut for its self-titled debut LP. The group outsold the rest of the Top 10 albums combined, moving 259,000 copies of its new record. That's also the third-highest debut of 2014 thus far, plus the largest debut ever for an Australian group since Soundscan began tracking the numbers during 1991. -
Weird Al and Viral Videos Power Way to Top of Billboard 200 over Jason Mraz and Rise Against
Weird Al Yankovic might have just taken the first comedy album to the top of the Billboard 200 in more than 50 years, but it wasn't just because it was a weak sales week. -
8 Artists Who Should Make Dance Albums
When country legend Dolly Parton announced today that she's planning on releasing an LGBT-friendly dance album, it got me thinking about what other artists I'd love to hear dance albums from. Here are eight artists who should release dance albums, too. -
Sia Tops Slow Week on Billboard 200
This week was a relatively slow one on the Billboard 200, which allowed Sia to take the top spot for the first time in her career. We don't mean to suggest she didn't earn it: 1000 Forms of Fear sold 52,000 copies, the songwriter's largest sales week to date. However that was also the smallest sales week for a no. 1 in more than two years. -
Trey Songz Staves Off Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith on Billboard 200
Things have calmed down a little on the Billboard 200 after three straight weeks featuring new releases topping more than 150,000 in opening week sales. Trey Songz still managed to set a high bar with his new album Trigga, which sold 105,000 copies. -
Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith Prove British Man-Power on Top of Billboard 200
Who was ready to challenge the big sales of last week's releases from Lana Del Rey and Sam Smith? How about Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith? -
Junk Mail: Ed Sheeran's 'x' Album Reviewed Via Email
Music Times writers share an office area of roughly 45 sq. ft, which makes having face-to-face conversations totally impossible. Junk Mail is these millenials' attempt to discuss and review the week's hottest album releases...without needing to look at each other. -
'Fault In Our Stars' Soundtrack Is A Hit Featuring Ed Sheeran, Charli XCX, Birdy
'Fault In Out Stars' did well at the box office and has a killer soundtrack to go along with it. -
Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande Swap Spots on Digital Downloads Chart
It was another huge week in terms of download sales and, as predicted by Music Times during last week's chart summary, Iggy Azalea quit playing second fiddle to Ariana Grande. -
Ariana Grande Makes Huge Downloads Debut with 'Problem'
Last week we wept and gnashed our teeth at the long-running lack of diversity on the Digital Downloads charts and the music gods responded to our prayers. There were huge shifts of direction in this week's Top 10. -
SURPRISE: 'Happy' and Pharrell Williams Still on Top
WARNING: If you hate banality and environments where things never change, don't read the following summary of last week's Digital Downloads chart. The first five spots all remained exactly the same as last week. Exactly. The. Same. -
Pharrell Williams Still on Top for Digital Downloads
The lead-up to Easter weekend didn't bring much new music to the Digital Downloads charts, but it did greatly improve the sales of tracks by those who were already there. Nearly every performer in the Top 10 saw a boost in downloads. -
Pharrell Williams and 'Happy' Continue Digital Downloads Domination
The slow sales that plagued the Billboard 200 this week didn't avoid the Digital Downloads chart either, although totals weren't nearly as painful for digital tracks. A new name came into play, but the top four tracks will be familiar to our readers. -
The Sales Potential of The 'One Direction Effect'
It's always great as a performer to get a huge act to collaborate with you, as it amplifies both attention and sales for your wares. One Direction is among a few acts that surpass basic stardom, and can maneuver its massive fan base into supporting other performers via simple social media interactions. Several acts have experienced what's being called the "One Direction" effect in the last year.
View More
Festivals
Popular Now
-
Ariana Grande Drastically Lost Weight: Singer Reportedly Can Forget to Eat the Whole Day Over Stress
-
Jimmie Allen Regrets Cheating on Ex-Wife and Marrying Her in the First Place
-
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Set 'Tough' Ground Rules to Keep Romance Going As They Pursue Their Careers
-
Shakira Talks Feminism and Family: ‘I Always Thought Having a Husband Was the Most Important Thing in My Life’
-
Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox Spotted Being Sweet at Stagecoach After Breaking Off Engagement