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 | Taylor Swift's 'Fearless' Flies At No. 1 With 592,000
November 19, 2008
Taylor Swift nets the best week for a country album in a year as her "Fearless" set arrives at No. 1 with 592,000 . . . Her set is just one of six arrivals in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. The others? David Archuleta's self-titled debut, the "Now 29" compilation, T-Pain's "Thr33 Ringz," Enya's Christmas set "And Winter Came" and Christina Aguilera's Target-exclusive best-of "Keeps Gettin' Better" . . . In Progress Reports, we've got updates on AC/DC, Katy Perry and the return of our Holiday Songs radio airplay chart. » Full Story |
 | 'Twilight' Soundtrack Takes A Bite Out Of The Billboard 200
November 12, 2008
The soundtrack to the teen vampire romance "Twilight" bows atop the Billboard 200, pushing AC/DC's "Black Ice" to No. 2 after a two-week run at the top . . . Three more albums start in the top 10: Hinder's sophomore set, Andrea Bocelli's new studio release and Brad Paisley's mostly instrumental effort . . . Others that start high this week include Sarah Brightman, Shiny Toy Guns and Harry Connick Jr. . . . In Progress Reports, we've got updates on Taylor Swift, Enya and Incubus. » Full Story |
 | Pink Leads Album Debuts While AC/DC Still Reigns
November 05, 2008
A bevy of debuts flood the Billboard 200 chart this week as the march towards Christmas continues. AC/DC's "Black Ice" holds at No. 1, but a whopping 11 titles enter the top 20. The chart greets arrivals from Pink, John Legend, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Snow Patrol, Ryan Adams, Lady GaGa, the Cure, Michael W. Smith and Bloc Party, among many others ... In other news, we've got updates on Britney Spears' "Womanizer," Rihanna's endless string of radio hits and another top 10 hit for a superstar country band. » Full Story |
 | AC/DC's 'Black Ice' Electrifies With 784,000
October 29, 2008
It's all about AC/DC this week as the veteran rock band notches its second No. 1 album -- and first chart-topping debut -- as "Black Ice" bows atop the Billboard 200 with 784,000. The entry marks the second-biggest sales week of the year -- trailing only the debut of Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" with 1,005,000. It's also AC/DC's best sales week since SoundScan began tracking data in 1991. "Black Ice," which was released exclusively through Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and AC/DC's official Web site, is the group's first studio album since 2000 . . . In non-AC/DC news, the soundtrack from "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 297,000 . . . Meanwhile, new albums from Mary Mary, Hank Williams III and Lee Ann Womack start in the top 25. » Full Story |
 | Kenny Chesney Gets 'Lucky' At No. 1
October 22, 2008
Kenny Chesney ropes his fifth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as "Lucky Old Sun" bows atop the list with 176,000. Over on Top Country Albums, it's the singer's eighth chart-topper . . . Last week's No. 1, T.I.'s "Paper Trail," slips to No. 2 in its third week on the tally . . . A big debut greets singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne while Keane and Lucinda Williams start in the top 10 ... In Progress Reports, we've got updates on Kevin Rudolf's first top 10 single, Toby Keith's 17th No. 1 hit on Hot Country Songs and Beyonce's double debuts. » Full Story |
 | T.I. Maintains No. 1 Album While Britney Spears Zooms to No. 1 on the Hot 100
October 15, 2008
T.I.'s "Paper Trail" maintains its lock at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week . . . Meanwhile, Britney Spears' "Womanizer" flies to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 -- the second chart-topper of her 10 year career . . . Rise Against notches its highest-charting album . . . Oasis visits the top 10 for the first time since 1997 . . . Bob Dylan bows with his 50th charting release . . . Tim McGraw nabs his 11th No. 1 on Top Country Albums . . . Sarah McLachlan's first greatest-hits album starts at No. 11 . . . Meanwhile, in Progress Reports, we've got updates on the latest singles from Pink, Paramore and Lindsay Lohan. » Full Story |
| T.I.'s 'Paper Trail' Leads To No. 1 On The Billboard 200
October 08, 2008
T.I. notches his third straight No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as his "Paper Trail" debuts atop the list with 568,000. That figure not only marks the rapper's best sales week ever, but the third-biggest of the year and Atlantic Records' highest frame since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991 . . . Over on the Billboard Hot 100, T.I. shakes up the chart as he replaces himself at No. 1 with the high-flying single "Live Your Life," which zooms from No. 80 to No. 1 in its second week on the chart . . . T.I. hogs the chart spotlight this week, but he's not the only artist making a splash on the Billboard 200. We've also got big debuts from Jennifer Hudson, Robin Thicke, James Taylor, Jack's Mannequin, Ben Folds and Kellie Pickler. » Full Story |
 | 'Death' Still Alive, Spends Third Week At No. 1
October 01, 2008
Metallica's "Death Magnetic" is still sticking to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week, becoming only the second album to spend three consecutive weeks at No. 1 this year . . . The top 10 of the Billboard 200 greets five debuts from Demi Lovato, the Pussycat Dolls, Kings of Leon, Jazmine Sullivan and Joe . . . In Progress Reports we've got news on Tim McGraw's latest top 10 hit, Theory of a Deadman's modern success, the Killers' big bow with their new single "Human" and Natasha Bedingfield's hot streak on the Dance Club Play chart. (PLEASE NOTE: This story was updated at 2:41 PST on Oct. 1 after Nielsen SoundScan revised their charts.) » Full Story |
| Metallica Holds At No. 1, Ne-Yo Arrives In Second
September 24, 2008
Metallica's "Death Magnetic" retains the No. 1 slot for a second week on the Billboard 200 while new arrivals from Ne-Yo, Nelly, Darius Rucker, DJ Khaled and Buckcherry all start in the top 10 . . . In Progress Reports, we've got updates on yet another No. 1 single for Rihanna, the continuing Adult Contemporary success of Daughtry and a third Modern Rock No. 1 for the Offspring. » Full Story |
| 'Death' Has Arrived: Metallica Nets Fifth No. 1 Album
September 17, 2008
Metallica's "Death Magnetic" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with 490,000 -- after only three full days of sales. The set -- the band's fifth consecutive studio album to debut at No. 1 -- was released last Friday (Sept. 12) ... Other high debuts this week come from Jessica Simpson, L.L. Cool J, Eric Benet, Gym Class Heroes and Mitch Hedberg ... In Progress Reports we've got news on Taylor Swift's high-flying debut on Hot Country Songs, Carrie Underwood's continuing hot streak and Jason Mraz's crossover appeal. » Full Story |
 | Young Jeezy Jumps In With Second No. 1 Album
September 10, 2008
Young Jeezy claims his second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as "The Recession" starts in the penthouse with 260,000 . . . His last studio set, 2006's "The Inspiration," also began atop the list, but with 352,000 . . . Also this week, New Kids on the Block debut at No. 2 with "The Block," the reunited quintet's highest-charting album since 1990's "Step by Step" hit No. 1 . . . Rock band Underoath climbs in at No. 8, Chris Tomlin nets a record-high week with his debut at No. 9, and Donnie Klang's debut effort starts at No. 19 . . . In Progress Reports we've got updates on Brad Paisley's historic No. 1 on Hot Country Songs, Donna Summer's return to the Adult Contemporary chart and how Jody Watley is strapping on her dance shoes again. » Full Story |
 | Slipknot Ties Up First No. 1 Album
September 03, 2008
In a close race for No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Slipknot earns its first chart-topper, as "All Hope Is Gone" bows in the penthouse with 239,516 . . . The Game's arriving "LAX" is a close second with 238,382 . . . In other chart news, the latest "Now That's What I Call Music!" spinoff launches, Beyonce's little sister Solange makes big news, Luis Fonsi scores the second-biggest sales week of the year for a Latin artist, and DragonForce rocks out with its best sales week ever . . . In Progress Reports, we've got updates on AC/DC, the "Just Stand Up!" charity single and new artist Simon Collins, son of Phil. » Full Story |
 | Bonus Jonas! A Second Week At No. 1 For The Brothers
August 27, 2008
Jonas Brothers' "A Little Bit Longer" spends a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while Kid Rock's "Rock N Roll Jesus" scoots into second place behind the sibling trio ... Staind's sixth studio album, "The Illusion of Progress," bows at No. 3 while the top 10 also greets debuts from Ice Cube and Shwayze . . . The third installment of the "Cheetah Girls" TV movie franchise starts in the top 15 while the Academy Is . . . and Black Stone Cherry also see high debuts . . . We also have news on Keith Urban, Toby Keith and Daughtry. » Full Story |
| Jonas Brothers Earn First No. 1 Album
August 20, 2008
To the surprise of no one, Jonas Brothers' "A Little Bit Longer" blows into the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, giving the brother trio its first chart-topper with a handsome 525,000 bow ... The Billboard 200 also greets debuts from Daddy Yankee, Yung Berg and another premium pop act -- the New Kids on the Block ... We've also got updates on Chris Brown's new No. 1, Rihanna's nonstop hitmaking ability and Journey's return to the top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart. (NOTE: This story was updated on Aug. 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM PST to reflect a corrected sales figure for the Jonas Brothers' album "A Little Bit Longer.") » Full Story |
 | 'Mamma Mia' Makes Its Move
August 13, 2008
"Honey, Honey," let's talk about a "Super Trouper" of an album. The "Mamma Mia!" soundtrack has been "On And On And On" the Billboard 200 for a month already and this week, "The Winner Takes It All," as the set finally hits No. 1. "Thank You for the Music" indeed! ... Last week's chart topper, Sugarland's "Love on the Inside," slips to No. 3, while Miley Cyrus' "Breakout" holds at No. 2 ... Meanwhile, Lloyd and Heidi Newfield start in the top 10 while Keith Anderson, Conor Oberst and Trapt bow in the top 20 ... We've also got updates on Randy Newman, Lewis Black, the Faint and more. » Full Story |
 | Sugarland's Sweet Success
August 06, 2008
Sugarland may have had to wait a little bit, but that doesn't make its No. 1 achievement any less sweet. The band's "Love on the Inside" rises from No. 2 to No. 1 in its second week on the Billboard 200, giving the duo its first chart-topper . . . Last week's No. 1, Miley Cyrus' "Breakout," slips to the runner-up slot . . . Third Day grabs its best sales week and highest-charting album on the Billboard 200 with the No. 6 arrival of "Revelation," and the latest Kidz Bop album starts in the top 10 . . . In other news, we've got tidbits on Scars on Broadway, Rick Springfield, Alice Cooper and more. » Full Story |
 | Miley Cyrus And Sugarland Are Tops
July 30, 2008
Miley Cyrus notches her second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as "Breakout" bows with 371,000 -- the second-biggest sales week of the year for a female artist . . . Sugarland starts in the runner-up spot on the Billboard 200 -- but at No. 1 on Top Country Albums -- with "Love on the Inside" and the act's best sales week ever . . . In other news, Nine Inch Nails starts in the top 20 with "The Slip," the soundtrack to "Mamma Mia!" keeps on partying, Buddy Guy lands a career-high peak on the big chart, Jonas Brothers' self-titled set charges back up the tally, and omigod, the "Legally Blonde" cast album re-enters the Billboard 200 with like, a really big gain. » Full Story |
 | Nas Nabs Fifth No. 1 Album
July 23, 2008
While Nas achieves his fifth No. 1 album, it's ABBA mania on the charts as the "Mamma Mia!" soundtrack charges at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with a huge gain. The pop group is also a main attraction on the Top Pop Catalog and Top Cast Albums charts . . . Back on the Billboard 200, John Mellencamp grabs his fourth top 10 debut while country veteran Randy Travis has his best week ever . . . Meanwhile, over on Top Country Albums Taylor Swift monopolizes the top two slots -- the first time any artist has done so since 1997 . . . In Progress Reports, we've got updates on Alan Jackson, Foo Fighters and Menudo. » Full Story |
 | Lil Wayne, Coldplay And 'Camp Rock' Continue To Hold Court
July 16, 2008
While the top three on the Billboard 200 is static, with Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" spending a third week at No. 1, two other albums arrive in the top 10. Beck's "Modern Guilt" starts at No. 4 while the soundtrack to the new musical "Mamma Mia!" bows at No. 7 . . . In other news, Kid Rock's "Rock N Roll Jesus" continues to charge up the chart, while Willie Nelson finds himself at No. 1 on the Top Jazz Albums tally . . . Latin duo Los Temerarios notches its highest-charting album ever on the Billboard 200 while the debut full-length from rock band the Maine starts in the top 40 . . . In Progress Reports we've got word on Miranda Lambert's first top 10 Country single, Jesse McCartney's chart-topper on the Mainstream Top 40 list and the debut of a new sister act on the Adult Contemporary tally. » Full Story |
| Lil Wayne's Back At No. 1; G-Unit And John Mayer Start In Top 5
July 09, 2008
While Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 -- pushing Coldplay's "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" to No. 2 -- two new albums arrive in the top 10. G-Unit and John Mayer start in the top five with their latest offerings, while just outside the top 10, rapper Tech N9ne and rock band Alkaline Trio have banner weeks ... In other news, Kid Rock's "Rock N Roll Jesus" continues its winning run, as it returns to the top 10 for the first time since last November ... We've also got updates on Taylor Swift's seemingly unstoppable hot streak, Blake Shelton taking his "Home" to No. 1 on Hot Country Songs and how Weezer's "Pork and Beans" joins an elite club of long-running No. 1s. » Full Story |
 | Motley And Mafia Lead Debuts -- But Coldplay Still Tops
July 02, 2008
The top three of the Billboard 200 remains steady, with Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" still at No. 1 ... Motley Crue crashes the party at No. 4 with its best sales week since 1991 as "Saints of Los Angeles" takes a bow ... Three 6 Mafia grabs a No. 5 debut while rock band Shinedown glows with a No. 8 entry ... With the year half over, we take a look at the first six months of 2008 and tally up the biggest sellers ... In Progress Reports, we've got updates on Kid Rock's continued sales surge, how Al Green and BET make a lovely couple and the late George Carlin's entrance on Top Pop Catalog Albums with one of his most famous albums. » Full Story |
 | 'Viva La' Coldplay!
June 25, 2008
As expected, Coldplay rocks the top of the Billboard 200 as its "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" bows atop the list with 721,000. It's the second No. 1 for the British band, following the chart-topping start of 2005's "X&Y," which began with 737,000 . . . Meanwhile, the soundtrack to Disney Channel's Jonas Brothers-enhanced "Camp Rock" movie starts at No. 3. Other high debuts are made by Coldplay's Capitol labelmate Katy Perry, the return of Offspring with "Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace" and Judas Priest's concept album "Nostradamus." » Full Story |
| Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter III' Sells 1 Million
June 18, 2008
Lil Wayne not only earns his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with the debut of "Tha Carter III," but he starts with 1,006,000 -- the biggest sales week the chart has seen since 2005. Only 14 other albums have notched million-plus weeks since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991 ... Believe it or not, there is other news on the chart this week, as four more albums debut in the top 10, led by Plies at No. 2. Also starting high: N*E*R*D*, Alanis Morissette and My Morning Jacket. » Full Story |
 | Disturbed Rocks At No. 1; Lil Wayne Up Next
June 11, 2008
Rock band Disturbed starts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the third time as "Indestructible" enters with 253,000 ... It's the first of six debuts in the top 10 this week, as it joins the "Now 28" compilation, the latest from Weezer, a refreshed Journey, a return for Ashanti and Jewel's country debut ... Next week will bring a huge sales number for Lil Wayne's new album "Tha Carter III," but how big? Read on to find out ... Also, in Progress Reports we've got bits and pieces on Carrie Underwood, Neil Diamond and Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams. » Full Story |
 | Usher Takes A 'Stand' At No. 1 With 443,000
June 04, 2008
No surprise here: Usher's "Here I Stand" starts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the year's second-biggest sales week -- 443,000. Only Mariah Carey's "E=MC2" notched a bigger week, when it launched with 463,000 in April ... At No. 2 on the Billboard 200, the "Sex and the City" film soundtrack claims the highest debut for a multi-artist theatrical film soundtrack since 2005 ... Al Green earns his highest debut ever on the Billboard 200 as "Lay it Down" bows at No. 9 ... In Progress Reports, we've got updates on Jessica Simpson's country debut and another big hit for Foo Fighters. » Full Story |
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