Haim's 'Days Are Gone' Wins U.K. Chart Battle, Justin Timberlake No. 2

Haim's 'Days Are Gone' Wins U.K. Chart Battle, Justin Timberlake No. 2

In two of the closest finishes in recent chart history, Haim’s “Days Are Gone” album (Polydor/Universal) debuted at No. 1 and OneRepublic’s “Counting Stars” (Interscope/Universal) climbed 3-1 on the singles chart Oct. 6 to give each act its first U.K. No. 1.
Krewella Livens Up Dance Charts

Krewella Livens Up Dance Charts

The first full-length album from EDM trio Krewella, “Get Wet,” debuts at No. 1 on Dance/Electronic Albums (and No. 8 on the Billboard 200) with sales of 27,000, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The set, which also features breakout hits “Killin’ It,” which reached No. 29 on Dance/Club Play Songs a year ago, and “Alive,” which rose to No. 9 on Pop Songs and No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May, is driven by new single “Live for the Night,” which accelerates 16-11 on Dance/Electronic Songs.
Lorde's 'Royal' Reign Spurs Debut on Social 50 Chart

Lorde's 'Royal' Reign Spurs Debut on Social 50 Chart

Alternative singer/songwriter Lorde's popularity has increased dramatically in recent months. In the same week she rises to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with her smash single "Royals," she also debuts on the Social 50 chart.
Lorde: Topping Hot 100 'Feels Like Christmas'

Lorde: Topping Hot 100 'Feels Like Christmas'

"It feels like a combination of my birthday, Christmas and washing my hair after a month of not doing so," Lorde beamed to Billboard exclusively upon learning of her coronation.
Lorde's 'Royals' Crowns Hot 100

Lorde's 'Royals' Crowns Hot 100

Lorde leaps to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her breakthrough hit "Royals," which claims the summit from Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" after the latter song led for two weeks.

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