Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'Can't Hold Us' Makes Hot 100 History

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'Can't Hold Us' Makes Hot 100 History

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Can't Hold Us," featuring Ray Dalton, rises 2-1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the pair's second leader. With prior hit "Thrift Shop," featuring Wanz, having reigned for six nonconsecutive weeks, the act is the first duo to take its first two singles to No. 1 in the Hot 100's almost-55-year history.
Mariah Carey's '#Beautiful' Off to Strong Radio, Sales Start

Mariah Carey's '#Beautiful' Off to Strong Radio, Sales Start

Mariah Carey's new single, "#Beautiful," is logging an impressive beginning, thanks to hefty first-day airplay across an array of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment-owned radio stations and a solid initial sales forecast.
Belinda Carlisle Ranks Her Top Hits (Q&A)

Belinda Carlisle Ranks Her Top Hits (Q&A)

The lead singer of the Go-Go's is back with her first solo single since 1997. She discusses the difference between her group and solo music, previews the future of the band and, in a Chart Beat exclusive, counts down her top 10 favorite hits.
Rudimental, Daft Punk Lead U.K. Sales Charts

Rudimental, Daft Punk Lead U.K. Sales Charts

London drum & bass group Rudimental followed their two U.K. No. 1 singles yesterday by landing the top spot with their debut album “Home” (Asylum/Warner Music). While on the singles chart, “Get Lucky” (Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment) featuring Pharrell Williams started a second week at No. 1, becoming their bestselling U.K. hit as its cumulative sales rose to 363,000 downloads in 16 days.
Simon Cowell Wants to Sign Emblem3 When 'X Factor' Ends

Bubbling Under: Emblem3 Rises At Radio

Each Friday, Billboard presents "Bubbling Under," a weekly look at new and noteworthy acts making their way toward Billboard chart success. Up this week: Emblem3, Dan Croll, L.E.P. Bogus Boys, Tim Timmons.

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