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Britain’s 2009 Top Music Sellers: Lady Gaga and Susan Boyle Comments Off

Posted on January 04, 2010
"Poker Face", a single by Lady Gaga and the debut album "I Dreamed A Dream" by Susan Boyle have received Sunday the highest accolades in terms of commercial success in the UK in 2009. The Official Charts Company said the debut single of New York native Lada Gaga, "Just Dance," came ... Read More >>

Susan Boyle Poised To Reach Another Milestone Comments Off

Posted on December 23, 2009
Former X Factor contestant Susan Boyle's first album, I Dreamed A Dream, is well positioned to become 2009’s top selling record. According to data compiled by the Official Charts Company, the Scot’s debut CD has sold in excess of 1.4 million copies in just four weeks. By last Saturday evening, the top ... Read More >>

Susan Boyle On Her Way To Top Comments Off

Posted on November 25, 2009
“I Dreamed A Dream”, the debut release of Susan Boyle, outsold close rivals JLS’s eponymous album on its launch day. The former Britain’s Got Talent contestant saw sales exceeding 134,000 copies within 24 hours and the album’s popularity is expected to generate a total 400,000 copies sold during its initial week. The ... Read More >>

Red Hot Chili Peppers planning new album Comments Off

Posted on October 30, 2009
US rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that a new album is in the works. The California band is presently working on a follow-up to their last album, 'Stadium Arcadium', released in 2006. They have announced that the new album could be launched in October 2010. Drummer Chad Smith told reporter ... Read More >>

New Smashing Pumpkins Album Free Comments Off

Posted on October 19, 2009
Welcome to a new era of music marketing; selling an album in the digital age. Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has revealed that the band’s next LP, 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope', will be released one song at a time via their website. The total 44 tracks will be offered to the public free ... Read More >>

Bob Dylan Launches Christmas Album Comments Off

Posted on October 14, 2009
Folk Legend Bob Dylan released this week his Christmas album, which gives fans more than two months the time to listen and decide if it makes a good option as a gift idea.   The 68-year-old performer launched "Christmas in the Heart," which includes classic such as "Winter Wonderland," "Silver Bells" and ... Read More >>

Susan Boyle Release Track List to ‘I Dream A Dream’ Comments Off

Posted on October 09, 2009
Susan Boyle has been relatively quiet ever since her return from her debut TV appearance in America. Now the public is poised to put their hands on her debut album. This one of the most anticipated release in years. The "Britain's Got Talent" phenomenon will release ‘I Dreamed a Dream,’ on ... Read More >>

Madonna Matches Elvis Record Comments Off

Posted on September 28, 2009
Madonna had reached another milestone in her long and successful career: matching Elvis. The sexy and controversial singer has achieved to reaching Presley's record of 11 number one solo albums in the UK. The feat was claimed last night, when Celebration shot right up straight to the top of the rankings. In ... Read More >>

No 1 Christmas Album: Susan Boyle Unbeatable Comments Off

Posted on September 21, 2009
Experienced chart-man Robbie Williams is facing staunch competition for the Christmas No1 album spot – you got it, singer extraordinaire Susan Boyle. Both singers are trying to crack America for the envied top spot – and unlike Boyle, it won’t be a first attempt for Williams. Williams has never been capable ... Read More >>

The Smashing Pumpkins Come Back With Free Album Comments Off

Posted on September 17, 2009
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced the launch of a new album which will be offered free of charge. The album, called 'Teargarden by Kaleidyscope', consists of 44 new tracks which will be released on the internet at the pace of one track at a time with the first scheduled for the ... Read More >>


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