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Although the Grammys concluded more than a week ago, the final effects of the ceremony on album sales are best seen in this week's Billboard 200. Indeed, seven of the albums in the Top 10 this week were involved in the program, with a few owing their spots this week to their Grammy performances. -
Lorde took out a full-page ad in the New Zealand Herald to thank her fans after her two Grammy wins
Although she just won two Grammys and is now officially pop royalty, Lorde hasn't forgotten her roots. The 17-year-old singer took out a full-page ad in the New Zealand Herald to express her gratitude to the fans from her home country with a handwritten note, which was published in today's paper. -
Katy Perry rides 'Dark Horse' to third straight week atop Digital Downloads chart, Jason DeRulo's 'Talk Dirty' a distant second
Just last week were commenting on how songs have a tendency to hold the top spot of the Billboard Digital Downloads chart for two weeks, but almost as soon as we said it, a song held on for a third week at no. 1. -
'Frozen' soundtrack returns to top spot as A Great Big World and Young The Giant debut
A few more "new" albums managed to crack the top 10 of the Billboard 200 this week, but sales slipped from last week overall. -
Lorde and Disclosure to perform together at the 2014 BRIT Awards?
Two of this year's biggest new acts appear to be coming together for the 2014 BRIT Awards, according to a hint on Twitter. Earlier today, the BRIT Awards posted a photo of Lorde, whose face is outlined a la Disclosure, with the tags "#BRITs2014 and "@disclosure @lordemusic." -
Daft Punk and Lorde carry pop music flag at Grammys with 'Get Lucky' and 'Royals'
Two acts dominated the pop categories at the 2014 Grammys, and they weren't necessarily the ones you expected. The best-selling single of the year, "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke, couldn't grab a trophy despite three nominations. The best-selling album of the year, The 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake, took home Best R&B Performance for "Pusher Love Girl" but fell flat for both of its Pop genre nominations. Daft Punk and Lorde weren't exactly surprise winners, but they ended the night the most decorated of the pop artists in attendance. -
Grammys 2014: Songwriters such as Lorde and Macklemore compete for Song of the Year [POLL]
We weigh who should (and will) win Song of the Year at the 2014 Grammys. NOMINEES: "Just Give Me A Reason" - Jeff Bhasker, Pink & Nate Ruess (Pink Featuring Nate Ruess) "Locked Out Of Heaven" - Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine & Bruno Mars, songwriters (Bruno Mars) "Roar" - Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry & Henry Walter, songwriters (Katy Perry) "Royals" - Joel Little & Ella Yelich O'Connor, songwriters (Lorde) "Same Love" - Ben Haggerty, Mary Lambert & Ryan Lewis, songwriters (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert) WHO SHOULD WIN: "Royals" - Joel Little & Ella Yelich O'Connor There's no denying that each one of these tracks is a perfectly crafted piece of pop music. -
Grammys 2014: Record of the Year, Is this award Daft Punk's to lose? Will Lorde, Imagine Dragons or Bruno Mars take the prize? [POLL]
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. Next up: Record of the Year -
Grammys 2014: Best Pop Vocal Album, Justin Timberlake and Lorde battle it out [POLL]
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted by LL Cool J will air live from the Los Angeles Staples Center this Sunday (January 26) at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. We've examined the biggest categories and have put in our two cents on who we think should win and who we think will win each award. Vote for your pick in the poll at the bottom of the page. -
Grammys 2014: Justin Timberlake, Lorde and Sara Bareilles sing their hearts out for Best Pop Solo Performance [POLL]
Music Times weighs the contest between Lorde, Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2014 Grammys. -
Katy Perry and 'Dark Horse' stay atop Digital Downloads chart, A Great Big World and Pitbull follow
An interesting trend has developed over on the Billboard Digital Downloads charts: A streak of two-week streaks. The previous five songs to hold the no. 1 spot in the Top 10 have appeared there for exactly two weeks before being replaced by a different song. -
Bruce Springsteen and Kidz Bop mix up Top 10 Album Sales, give 'Frozen' soundtrack competition
Ah...the smell of new things is in the air. No, we're not talking about Spring. Sorry. It will stay cold for a while but at least we'll have new music to listen to in the meantime! Four of the albums in this week's Billboard Top 10 are new releases, including a new no. 1.
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