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Shawn Mendes in on top of the world (and the Billboard 200 and Album Sales Chart) as his debut LP, Handwritten, sold more than 100,000 copies and confirmed his status as a star. He's the first performer to use the video-sharing service Vine to find fortune, but he's far from the first performer to use social media to grab a record deal. Here are five other recognizable performers who got big on the internet...some of whom who have gotten so big that you may have forgotten they started out by sharing music on YouTube and MySpace, from Lana Del Rey to Justin Bieber. -
Shawn Mendes, Reba McEntire and Tyler, The Creator Lead Albums Chart with New Drops
If you're a fan of music, there's something soothing about waking up to the Billboard Album charts and seeing four brand new titles at the top: Shawn Mendes and 'Handwritten' topped the sales charts this week, and he was followed in the nos. 2-4 spots by three other debut releases. -
'Handwritten' and Shawn Mendes Youngest Performer Since Justin Bieber to Top Billboard 200
We may be witnessing the emergence of the next big young superstar as Shawn Mendes topped the Billboard 200 this week with his debut LP Handwritten. He becomes the youngest performer to top the chart since 2010, when Justin Bieber also did it at the age of 16 (albeit six months younger than Mendes). What makes Mendes' accomplishment more impressive is that he did so without a single on the Billboard charts, drawing almost entirely from hype built as a Vine star (and as an opener for Taylor Swift on tour). He moved 119,000 copies of his debut. -
Shawn Mendes Releases Emotional 'Aftertaste' Music Video & Fans Go Nuts on Twitter
Shawn Mendes has finally released his debut album Handwritten but he's not done yet. Today (April 17), the 16-year-old pop star released a heartbreaking new music video for his latest single, and he's giving his fans an "Aftertaste." -
Nick Jonas Jokes about Zayn Malik, Gets Slimed by Jennifer Lopez at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
The Nickelodean Kids' Choice Awards—otherwise known as the most relevant of all Awards Season events—went down on Saturday night, with host Nick Jonas serving as the biggest winner. -
Shawn Mendes Announces Debut Album 'Handwritten' With April Release Date, Album Artwork
Shawn Mendes has officially transitioned from Vine stardom to being a bona fide pop star in the making. After releasing his own singles "Life of the Party" and "Something Big" and getting that much coveted tour opener spot on Taylor Swift's 1989 Tour. And now, Mendes has "Something Big" of his own to announce: a debut album. -
Shawn Mendes Debuts "Something Big" in New Music Video from Debut Album: WATCH
Move over Justin Bieber, "Something Big" is happening... and his name is Shawn Mendes. Today (Nov. 11), the tween idol released his new music video for his latest single "Something Big" as he gains momentum and plenty of fans throughout the clip. -
Jingle Ball 2014: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea Lead Lineup for Christmas Concerts
Jingle Ball 2014 has announced the lineups for two of its first two concerts, according to Billboard. Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and 5SOS lead the L.A. lineup, which will take place on Dec. 5. The will also be joined by Pharrell Williams, Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea, Meghan Trainor, Charli XCX, Jessie J, Rita Ora, Becky G, Rixton, Shawn Mendes and Kiesza. -
Kelly Clarkson To Be Honored At Musicians On Call 15th Anniversary Celebration: Jessie J, Nick Jonas & Shawn Mendes Scheduled To Perform
Musicians on Call will celebrate its 15th anniversary this coming Nov. 18 at Espace in New York City. This year’s event will honor both Kelly Clarkson and Charlie Walk, Executive VP of Republic Records, according to Rolling Stone. -
Tom Petty Finally Gets Billboard No. 1; Eric Clapton, 'Guardians of The Galaxy' and 5 Seconds of Summer Perform Strongly
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have been around for a while but he never gave up, and now he's been rewarded with his first no. 1 debut on the Billboard 200. -
Sam Smith Pulls An Iggy Azalea: Tops Digital Downloads Chart with 'Stay With Me,' Appears on Disclosure's 'Latch'
Sam Smith jumped three spots this week to take the Digital Downloads no. 1 spot, with his single "Stay With Me." -
Austin Mahone headlining tour to kick off July 25, debut album 'The Secret' gets release date [FULL SCHEDULE]
"MMM Yeah," indeed. It seems like today (April 4) is a big day for rising teen pop star Ausin Mahone. Not only is it his 18th birthday, but the highly popular singer also announced the release date for his debut album, The Secret and revealed he'll be going on his first-ever headlining tour thus summer.
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