1. Robin Thicke Leads Hot 100 For 10th Week While Gaga and Perry Gear Up for a Showdown

    August 14, 2013 3:28 PM EDT Robin Thicke claims an elite 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Blurred Lines" (featuring T.I. and Pharrell). Meanwhile, Katy Perry provides a sneak peek at the battle expected next week when "Roar," which debu ...

  2. The Civil Wars Debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

    August 14, 2013 12:00 PM EDT Though the duo may be on a touring hiatus, the Civil Wars are celebrating their first No. 1 album this week. The act's new self-titled set debuts atop the Billboard 200 chart, selling 116,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan. It's ...

  3. Robin Thicke Tops Three Top 40 Charts, Helps Interscope Make History

    August 13, 2013 9:00 AM EDT As it leads Billboard's Nielsen BDS-based Mainstream Top 40 chart for a sixth week and Rhythmic for a seventh frame, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. and Pharrell, climbs 3-1 on Adult Top 40. (The song marks the ...

  4. Katy Perry's 'Roar' Debuts on Mainstream Top 40 Chart, Heading for Hot 100

    August 12, 2013 2:19 PM EDT To no one's surprise, Katy Perry's new single "Roar" is off to a roaring good start.   The song leaked prematurely to the Internet on Saturday, Aug. 10 -- two days before its planned premiere today (12). In turn, with less th ...

  5. Shakira Hits Six-Month High on Social 50 Chart

    August 09, 2013 2:44 PM EDT Shakira bounds into the top five on the Social 50 chart, rising 10-2 to hit her highest position in over six months. (She was last this high on the Feb. 9-dated chart, when she was No. 1.) This week's move is owed to Shakira’s fans love of ...

  6. Bubbling Under: Panic! at the Disco Lifts Lolo Onto Charts

    August 09, 2013 9:00 AM EDT Each Friday, Billboard presents "Bubbling Under," a weekly look at new and noteworthy acts making their way toward Billboard chart success. Up this week: Lolo, Andre Mieux, Bush Hawg and Jenny and the Mexicats. Thanks to a featured voc ...

  7. Robin Thicke Thickens Hot 100 Run To Nine Weeks; Sets Audience and Sales Records

    August 07, 2013 1:51 PM EDT Robin Thicke, the newly crowned Billboard 200 champion holds steady atop the Billboard Hot 100 for a ninth week with “Blurred Lines” (featuring T.I. and Pharrell), which is numerically notable since its the longest run at No. 1 by a solo male ar ...

  8. Robin Thicke Gets First No. 1 Album On Billboard 200, Five Finger Death Punch at No. 2

    August 07, 2013 11:02 AM EDT Slightly more than 10 years after his debut album was released, Robin Thicke has scored his first No. 1 album. "Blurred Lines," his sixth studio effort, starts atop the Billboard 200 with 177,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen Sound ...

  9. Hot 100 55th Anniversary: Chubby Checker, Rihanna, LMFAO Highlight New All-Time Rankings

    August 02, 2013 11:33 AM EDT Upon the Billboard Hot 100's 55th birthday, new artists and songs rank among the top 100 in each category since we celebrated the chart's golden anniversary in 2008. Meanwhile, a historic classic remains the survey's all-time top ...

  10. Florida Georgia Line's 'Cruise' Sets Record For Longest No. 1 Run on Hot Country Songs

    July 31, 2013 1:50 PM EDT Florida Georgia Line sets the all-time record for the most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, as the duo's "Cruise" notches a 22nd cumulative week at the summit. With its latest week on top, the song passe ...

  11. Robin Thicke, One Direction Nos. 1, 2 on Hot 100

    July 31, 2013 1:50 PM EDT Robin Thicke posts an eighth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Blurred Lines" (featuring T.I. and Pharrell). Meanwhile, One Direction's "Best Song Ever" blasts onto the chart at No. 2, aptly marking the boy ba ...

  12. Selena Gomez Knocks Jay Z From Top of Billboard 200 With First No. 1 Album

    July 31, 2013 9:40 AM EDT This week, Selena Gomez collects her first No. 1 title on the Billboard 200 with the arrival of "Stars Dance." The Hollywood Records release sold 97,000 copies in its first week -- a career-high frame for the singer, according to Ni ...

  13. 'Radioactive' Explosion: How Imagine Dragons' Hit Has Conquered Multiple Radio Formats

    July 27, 2013 11:00 AM EDT The track links a 21st week at No. 1 on Rock Airplay, breaking the record for the longest reign dating to the Nielsen BDS-based chart's June 20, 2009, inception. Foo Fighters' "Rope" ruled for 20 weeks from its debut the week ...

  14. Chart Moves: Finatticz Fly; Danielle Bradbery Bows; Panic! At The Disco Lead Host Of Rock Debuts

    July 26, 2013 11:54 AM EDT As previously reported, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. and Pharrell, tallies a seventh week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the chart's longest reign this year. Who else makes notable moves on the H ...

  15. Blake Shelton Nets First Million-Selling Album

    July 25, 2013 5:19 PM EDT This week, Blake Shelton's "Red River Blue" becomes his first million-selling album. The country singer's set, which re-enters the Billboard 200 chart at No. 194 with a little more than 2,000 sold for the week (up 12%), accor ...

  16. Selena Gomez Set for First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart

    July 24, 2013 3:12 PM EDT Selena Gomez, who just celebrated her 21st birthday on July 22, has another reason to party: She's likely to earn her first No. 1 album next week. Industry sources say her latest release, Stars Dance , should debut atop the Billboard 200 wi ...

  17. Florida Georgia Line's 'Cruise' Ties For Longest No. 1 Run On Hot Country Songs

    July 24, 2013 2:43 PM EDT Florida Georgia Line matches the all-time record for the most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, as the duo's debut single "Cruise" notches a 21st cumulative week at the summit. With its latest week on top ...

  18. Robin Thicke Links Longest Hot 100 Reign This Year

    July 24, 2013 2:43 PM EDT Robin Thicke notches a seventh week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Blurred Lines" (featuring T.I. and Pharrell), establishing the longest command for a Hot 100 topper this year. Meanwhile, Bruno Mars tallies his 10th top five ...

  19. Jay Z's 'Magna Carta' Holds At No. 1 On Billboard 200 For Second Week

    July 24, 2013 11:00 AM EDT As expected, Jay Z's Magna Carta . . . Holy Grail holds at No. 1 for a second week on the Billboard 200, selling 129,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan (down 76%). The set debuted atop the list last week with 528,000. As the set ret ...

  20. Maroon 5 Ties Adult, Mainstream Top 40 Records

    July 22, 2013 1:56 PM EDT The group matches the mark for the most Adult Top 40 No. 1s and Mainstream Top 40 top 10s with 'Love Somebody,' while label Interscope equals a record of its own   Maroon 5 ties the record for the most No. 1s in the 17-year history of ...

  21. What Do Anna Kendrick and Barbra Streisand Have in Common on the Charts?

    July 20, 2013 10:51 AM EDT What do Anna Kendrick and Barbra Streisand have in common? They are the only two people that have earned a top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and Academy Award and Tony Award nominations in acting categories. Kendrick was nominated fo ...

  22. Chart Analysis: Jay Z's 'Magna'-ificent Week on the Hot 100

    July 19, 2013 3:19 PM EDT As Jay Z scores his lucky 13th No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Magna Carta… Holy Grail , extending his mark for the most leaders among soloists in the chart's 57-year history, he likewise updates his already impressive resume on the Billbo ...

  23. Chart Moves: Lorde First Lead Female in Alternative Top 10 Since 1997; Timberlake's 'Night' Dawns; Viral Videos Spike J. Dash, Finatticz

    July 19, 2013 2:36 PM EDT As previously reported, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. and Pharrell, spends a sixth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake's "Holy Grail," from Jay-Z's new Billbo ...

  24. Robin Thicke Tops Hot 100 For Sixth Week; Jay Z, Justin Timberlake Debut In Top 10

    July 17, 2013 1:08 PM EDT Robin Thicke racks a sixth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. and Pharrell, equaling the longest command for a leader this year. Plus, as Jay Z's album Magna Carta... Holy Grail rockets on ...

  25. Jay-Z Scores 13th No. 1 Album On Billboard 200; Ciara Bows At No. 2

    July 17, 2013 11:31 AM EDT Update: July 17, 1 PM PST, Nielsen SoundScan has updated its sales figures. The new numbers have been adjusted in the story below. As reported last night (July 16), Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail album bounds in at No. 1 on the Billboard 2 ...

  26. Elton John Extends His Record For Most Adult Contemporary Hits

    July 15, 2013 2:14 PM EDT Elton John pads his mark for the most appearances in the 52-year history of Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, as "Home Again" soars in at No. 21. The song marks his 69th entry on the ranking.   The start of "Home" ma ...

  27. Chart Moves: Neil Diamond's New Song Debuts; Maroon 5 Returns To Hot 100 Airplay Top 10; Video Premiere Spikes Taylor Swift's 'Red' Single

    July 12, 2013 11:35 AM EDT As previously reported, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. + Pharrell, spends a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Anna Kendrick's "Cups (Pitch Perfect's When I'm Gone)" reaches t ...

  28. Bubbling Under: Unsigned Steve Grand Scores Viral Hit With 'All-American Boy'

    July 12, 2013 11:14 AM EDT Each Friday, Billboard presents "Bubbling Under," a weekly look at new and noteworthy acts making their way toward Billboard chart success. Up this week: Steve Grand , Fifth Harmony , Chris Stapleton and Rich Homie Quan . He has no la ...

  29. Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' Leads Hot 100 For Fifth Week

    July 10, 2013 3:04 PM EDT Robin Thicke racks a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. and Pharrell. The sultry song concurrently climbs to No. 1 on the Hot 100 Airplay and On-Demand Songs charts and logs a noteworthy ...

  30. Jay-Z's 'Magna Carta' Album Sales Forecast Grows to 450-500,000

    July 10, 2013 1:59 PM EDT The debut week sales forecast for Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" has grown. After its first day at retail on July 9, industry sources now suggest the album could sell between 450,000 to 500,000 copies by the end of the trackin ...

  31. J. Cole's 'Born Sinner' Album Jumps To No. 1 On Billboard 200, Surpasses Sales of Kanye West's 'Yeezus'

    July 10, 2013 11:00 AM EDT While J. Cole's Born Sinner was initially blocked from No. 1 on the Billboard 200, he celebrates his second No. 1 this week. In its third week on the chart, Born Sinner rises 2-1 with 58,000 sold (down 32%, according to Nielsen SoundScan ...

  32. Jay-Z's 'Magna Carta' May Sell 350-400,000 First Week

    July 08, 2013 4:12 PM EDT Even though Jay-Z began giving away a million copies of his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail on July 4, the set is still bound for a big week once it goes on sale July 9. Industry sources suggest it might sell 350,000 - 400,000 by the end of ...

  33. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' Gay Equality Anthem 'Same Love' Hits Top 20 on Billboard Hot 100

    July 08, 2013 3:24 PM EDT Following the United States Supreme Court rulings on two separate gay marriage issues (June 26), Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' gay equality anthem "Same Love" jumps into the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart this week. ...

  34. Joe and Relient K Heading for Top 10 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

    July 05, 2013 5:04 PM EDT R&B singer Joe and rock band Relient K could both earn new top 10 albums next week on the Billboard 200 chart. Industry sources forecast Joe's new "Double Back: Evolution of R&B" may sell 25,000 or so by the end of the t ...

  35. Chart Moves: 'Pitch Perfect' Soundtrack Climbs, Bob Marley's 'Legend: Remixed' Debuts, Lorde's 'Love' Leaps

    July 05, 2013 4:05 PM EDT This week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Wale celebrated his first No. 1 , as "The Gifted" opened atop the list. The set sold 158,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It was one of four debuts in the top 10 ...

  36. Chart Moves: AWOLNATION 'Sail's Onto Mainstream Top 40; Avicii Evolves; Lorde Keeps Leaping With 'Royals'

    July 05, 2013 10:00 AM EDT As previously reported, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. + Pharrell, spends a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love," featuring Mary Lambert, roar ...

  37. Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' Holds Atop Hot 100

    July 03, 2013 1:11 PM EDT Robin Thicke tallies a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. and Pharrell. Also impressively, "Lines" becomes the first song in six months to sell more than 400,000 downloads in ...

  38. Kanye West's 'Yeezus' Has Largest Second Week Drop For No. 1 Album In More Than A Year

    July 03, 2013 11:07 AM EDT Last week's No. 1, Kanye West's Yeezus , fell by 80%, dropping to No. 3 on the Billboard 200—the largest second-week percentage drop for a No. 1-debuting album in more than a year. It sold 65,000 in its sophomore frame, compared wi ...

  39. Justin Timberlake, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Lead 2013 Mid-Year SoundScan Charts

    July 03, 2013 11:00 AM EDT At the midway point in 2013, Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Thrift Shop" (featuring Wanz), lead as the year's biggest-selling album and digital song in the Uni ...

  40. Wale Scores First No. 1 Album On Billboard 200; Kanye West Drops

    July 03, 2013 11:00 AM EDT Rapper Wale claims his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 this week, as his new release The Gifted debuts in the top position. The set sold 158,000 copies in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It's Wale's ...

  41. Will.i.am Lawyer Sounds Off on Pharrell Trademark Dispute

    July 01, 2013 10:47 AM EDT Attorneys for Will.i.am Pharrell Williams are in a heated exchange over trademarks will.i.am owns and trademark applications by Williams. At issue is who has the right to use the words "I Am" and how they can use it.   The events leadi ...

  42. Skillet and August Burns Red Heading for Top 10 Debuts on Billboard 200 Chart

    June 28, 2013 5:26 PM EDT New albums from rock bands Skillet and August Burns Red are heading for the top 10 on next week's Billboard 200 chart. Industry sources suggest the former's "Rise" may sell around 50,000 copies by the end of the tracking week ...

  43. Chart Moves: Florida Georgia Line Leads Hot Country Songs Again; Phillip Phillips Nets 'Idol' Honor; John Mayer Returns

    June 28, 2013 11:10 AM EDT As previously reported , Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. + Pharrell, spends a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Miley Cyrus and Bruno Mars land in the top 10. Who else makes notable moves on the Ho ...

  44. Kanye West, J. Cole, Mac Miller, Kelly Rowland Albums Debut In Top Four on Billboard 200

    June 26, 2013 10:55 AM EDT Led by Kanye West's Yeezus , all of the top four albums on the Billboard 200 this week are new entries. West's Yeezus arrives with 327,000 -- the third-largest sales week of the year. It's bested only by the debuts of Justin Timbe ...

  45. Chart Moves: 'The Voice' Carries Weight on Hot 100, Hot Country Songs; Avril Lavigne Soars; Jack Johnson Returns

    June 21, 2013 12:36 PM EDT As previously reported , Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. + Pharrell, spends a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Who else makes head-"Lines" on the Hot 100 and other song charts this week? Nota ...

  46. Chart Moves: Hezekiah Walker's Best Week Ever, Harry Connick, Jr.'s 21st Top 10 Jazz Album

    June 21, 2013 11:00 AM EDT This week on the Billboard 200 albums chart , Black Sabbath scored its first No. 1 as 13 bowed in the top slot with 155,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Elsewhere in the top 10, Big Time Rush, Goo Goo Dolls, the "Man of Stee ...

  47. Letter From The Editor: What Jay-Z's 'Magna Carta' Means For The Billboard 200 Chart

    June 21, 2013 9:28 AM EDT "I don't follow any guidelines," Jay-Z says in "22 Twos," one of the standout tracks on his 1996 debut, "Reasonable Doubt." And there's no reasonable doubt that Jay's instincts to blaze trails hav ...

  48. Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' Remains Atop Hot 100

    June 19, 2013 6:57 PM EDT Robin Thicke spends a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Blurred Lines," featuring T.I. and Pharrell. Pharrell, meanwhile, thanks to Daft Punk's 3-2 lift with "Get Lucky," on which he's featured, be ...

  49. Hip-Hop Super Tuesday Update: Kanye West Leads, J. Cole Gets Bigger

    June 19, 2013 6:36 PM EDT June 18 was a Super Tuesday for hip-hop, with new albums from Kanye West, J. Cole and Mac Miller all going on sale that day. At the present, West's new "Yeezus" album is selling strongly -- though not quite as strongly as anticip ...

  50. Black Sabbath Earns First-Ever No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart

    June 19, 2013 10:57 AM EDT Almost 43 years after Black Sabbath debuted on the Billboard 200, the iconic rock band earns its first No. 1 album this week with the arrival of "13." The set starts at No. 1 with 155,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan. ...

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