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Taylor Swift Tops Albums Chart with '1989' But Comes Up Short of Usher's Record; 'Guardians of The Galaxy' Leads Soundtrack Charge
Taylor Swift may have topped the Albums Sales Charts for the eighth time but her "low" week of 172,000 copies sold means that 1989 will not catch Usher's streak of 200,000-plus sales weeks that he set with Confessions during 2004. -
Taylor Swift and '1989' Take Eighth Billboard 200 No. 1 Spot; Nicki Minaj Remains No. 2, 'Into The Woods' Soundtrack Gets Only Sales Increase
It's still cold out there for new music releases after the first full week of album sales during 2015, so it's not surprise that Taylor Swift was still on top of the Billboard 200 when today's numbers came out. It's the eighth week of ten that 1989 has been available where the record ended up on top, which makes it her second most-decorated album yet (Fearless spent 13 nonconsecutive weeks at no. 1 during 2008-'09). It moved 244,000 equivalent albums last week. -
One Direction Fans Attack Tribute Band One and Only Direction on Twitter After 'FOUR' Promo Photo
You do not want to mess with One Direction - even if you're trying to pay tribute to the "Night Changes" band - lest you feel the wrath of the rabid Directioners fanbase. And now, 1D tribute band One and Only Direction is getting the brunt of Twitter jokes and jabs after posting a FOUR-related promotional photo on Twitter. -
Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith Lead 2014 UK Album Sales Chart Featuring Nothing But British Artists for First Time Ever
If you peruse Billboard's websites for the album charts from other countries you'll notice that very often foreign talent infiltrates the top spots. The Uk can proudly declare that during 2014, every single performer in its Top 10 for album sales was homegrown for the first time. Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith were among the bestselling musicians of the year in the UK. -
Finnish Pop Star Isac Elliot Records One Direction Demo 'Just Can't Let Her Go' [WATCH]
One Direction fans heard the demo for "Just Can't Let Her Go," given the fan name at the time "I Just Can't Let Her Go," last summer and exploded in excitement. The minute and a half version that leaked out sounded rough but still kept fans satisfied for a brief moment until they received further world about "Midnight Memories." The song did not make the cut for the album, but apparently it was recorded by a teenage pop sensation from Finland named Isac Elliot Lundén, known professionally as Isac Elliot, via "Popcrush." -
Taylor Swift No. 2 All Time for Weeks at No. 1 with '1989'; No New Albums to Interrupt Nicki Minaj, Pentatonix and One Direction Post-Christmas
Another week and another run at history by Taylor Swift: Her album 1989 managed to top the Billboard 200 for the seventh time during its nine weeks on the charts, selling 326,000 full copies and generating 430 multi-metric equivalent albums (MME's). That no. 1 spot moves her into second place all-time for women atop the Billboard 200 with 31 weeks at no. 1, trailing only Whitney Houston and her crazy 46 week total. -
Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy Detail 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" is a holiday tradition thath as been around since the 1970s. Unfortunately, the show's namesake died in 2012, but Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy have been carrying on the tradition ever since. This year will be bigger than ever, with more than five hours of music planned, featuring acts like Taylor Swift, One Direction and Elton John. The pair dished on what they are looking forward to the most tomorrow night, Dec. 31, during a press conference."I think there are two incredible live moments that we're going to have here in New York. One is Taylor Swift celebrating the incredible year that she's had, live," Seacrest said, "Billboard" noted. "And then we're going out to Barclays Center [in Brooklyn] to Elton John, who will be standing by. This show has been going for decades, and this is the first time he's been on our show, so that's exciting for us."McCarthy added, "The fact that we've got so many artists this year makes it feel like it will be the best year yet. At rehearsals yesterday, the producers said, 'Without a doubt, this is our favorite show.'"Florida Georgia Line, Idina Menzel, MAGIC!, Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX, Meghan Trainor, Lady Antebellum and Gavin DeGraw are also set to perform. -
One Direction, George Strait, Luke Bryan Top StubHub's Ticket Sales List for 2014
StubHub released its year-end list recently and it serves as more proof that country music is one of today's most popular genres. While One Direction took the number one spot in ticket sales for their touring this year, George Strait and Luke Bryan were right behind the boy band. Justin Timberlake locked down the fourth slot, and even he had a big country year, performing with Garth Brooks in Nashville. -
Niall Horan, One Direction Not Breaking Up: "Night Changes" Band Will Remain Intact for Tour 2015
Worry not, One Direction fans and those who love Niall Horan. Despite some vicious Twitter rumors, the blonde cutie and guitar player for the "Night Changes" band is not leaving his band behind. -
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus & More Top "Celebs Gone Good" Charity List for 2014
Taylor Swift is a good girl, and she's using her celebrity status to spread goodwill. Today (Dec. 29), DoSomething.Org released its annual list of "Celebs Gone Good," and it seems as though none other than Swift herself fills the "Blank Space" at the top of the chart. -
Ed Sheeran 'x' Tops U.K. Album Sales and Becomes Six-Times Platinum Overseas
It's safe to say that 2014 was the year of Ed Sheeran in his home country. For the 12th, non-consecutive week, the "Thinking Out Loud" singer's new album x has topped the charts in the U.K. and it's made a new sales landmark in the process.
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