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 | 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 |
 | 3 Doors Down And 'Idol' Winner David Cook Rule Charts
May 28, 2008
The top three on the Billboard 200 chart this week are all debuts, with 3 Doors Down opening at No. 1 while Bun B and Julianne Hough check in at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively ... "American Idol" winner David Cook is all over the Hot Digital Songs chart as he scores 14 simultaneous debuts on the tally ... "Idol" also makes waves on the Billboard 200 as the show's guest stars notch big gains ... The annual Academy of Country Music Awards show, broadcast May 18, causes a stir on the big chart too ... We've also got news on Donna Summer's return to the charts, the Green Day offshoot Foxboro Hottubs, a zippy rise for hip-hop act Flobots and Sugarland's splashy entrance on the Hot Country Songs chart. » Full Story |
 | Cab Cruises, Sinatra's Strong, Warner Rules
May 21, 2008
Death Cab for Cutie drives home its first No. 1 album as "Narrow Stairs" starts in the penthouse on the Billboard 200 ... Frank Sinatra grabs the No. 2 slot with "Nothing But the Best," his highest-charting album since 1993's "Duets" also went to No. 2 ... Jason Mraz rounds out the top three with his new effort, "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things," giving the Warner Music Group and WEA Distribution a lock on the top three for the first time since 1991 ... Welsh singer Duffy is the latest British sensation to see their chart debut bow in the top 10, as "Rockferry" floats in at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 ... Keith Sweat notches his first top 10 album since 1996 as "Just Me" starts at No. 10 ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on the return of New Kids on the Block on the Billboard Hot 100, Brad Paisley's latest No. 1 on Hot Country Songs and the Cure's latest single hitting the Modern Rock chart. » Full Story |
 | Neil Diamond Shines With First No. 1 Album
May 14, 2008
Neil Diamond nabs the first No. 1 of his career as "Home Before Dark" bows atop the Billboard 200. The set's 146,000 start is Diamond's best debut sales week since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991. Last week's chart-topper, Madonna's "Hard Candy," slides to No. 3 in its second week with a 66% decline. Mother's Day had its usual effect on the chart, with a bevy of mom-friendly albums taking a bow in the top 10, including new offerings from Toby Keith, Clay Aiken, Gavin DeGraw, Josh Groban, Dierks Bentley and Luis Miguel. In Progress Reports, we have news on the Offspring, Moby and Journey. » Full Story |
 | Madonna's the Queen of Charts
May 07, 2008
Madonna's "Hard Candy" album makes a sweet entrance at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 280,000, giving the diva her seventh chart-topper and the third biggest sales week of the year. A whopping 26% of the album's first week sales were downloads sold through digital retailers ... Other high debuts this week come from Lyfe Jennings, the Roots, Def Leppard, Portishead, Mudcrutch and Tim McGraw ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on Coldplay, James Otto and Weezer. » Full Story |
 | Mariah And Leona Hold While Rest Of Billboard 200 Gets Busy
April 30, 2008
Mariah Carey's "E=MC2" holds at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week (down 61%) while Leona Lewis' "Spirit" stays firm at No. 2, earning a gain after her "American Idol" performance last week ... The Billboard 200 greets an eclectic group of debuts in its top 20, with new releases from comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, pop star Ashlee Simpson, indie hip-hop act Atmosphere, country singer Phil Vassar and rock band Story of the Year. In other debut news, indie pop duo the Weepies makes its Billboard 200 bow, Whitesnake returns with its first new studio album in more than a decade, rock act Tokyo Police Club starts strong with its latest, and British band Elbow also makes a splash. » Full Story |
 | Mariah's On Fire: Diva Notches Sixth No. 1 Album
April 23, 2008
As expected, Mariah Carey's "E=MC2" charges in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, giving the singer/songwriter her sixth chart-topping set. With a 463,000 bow, "E=MC2" earns the best sales week for an album this year, Carey's best opening week ever, and the biggest debut for any album since December ... In other news, Miley Cyrus' recent live album rebounds into the top 10, the "Juno" soundtrack zooms back up the chart, new country trio Lady Antebellum makes its mark and rock acts Thrice and Rush enter the top 20 of the big chart. » Full Story |
| Lewis Leaps To No. 1 Debut
April 16, 2008
Leona Lewis is the first Britsh solo artist to bow atop the Billboard 200 with a debut album, ending a 22-year drought for U.K. solo female artists at No. 1. Her "Spirit" bows with 205,000, marking the first No. 1 by a female Brit since Sade in 1986 ... James Otto joins George Strait in the top three, marking the first time since November that two country albums reside in the chart's top three spots ... Ray J notches his first top 10 with "All I Have," thanks to hit "Sexy Can I" ... Nine Inch Nails bow at No. 14 with the now-widely available instrumental set "Ghosts I-IV." In Progress Reports, we've got yet more news on Lewis, plus "American Idol" and R&B crooner Raheem DeVaughn. » Full Story |
 | George Strait Goes Straight in at No. 1
April 09, 2008
Country icon George Strait claims his fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 and whopping 22nd chart-topper on Top Country Albums as "Troubadour" bows in the penthouse on both lists ... R.E.M. earns its best debut -- and highest charting album -- since 1996 as "Accelerate" starts at No. 2 ... Rapper Trina finally secures her first top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart as does legendary singer Van Morrison ... In Progress Reports, Puddle of Mudd celebrates a No. 1 single on the Modern Rock chart while developing acts Flobots and Metro Station make waves. » Full Story |
 | Bad Boy, Mariah And Madonna: What A Week!
April 02, 2008
Bad Boy act Day26 replaces labelmate Danity Kane atop the Billboard 200, marking the first time Diddy's label has scored back-to-back No. 1 albums ... Panic at the Disco's new set, "Pretty. Odd.," settles for the runner-up slot in its first week out ... Counting Crows notch their highest-charting album since 1996 as their fifth studio set bows at No. 3 ... The Raconteurs' surprise release starts in the top 10 ... The B-52s' first studio effort in nearly 16 years, "Funplex," bows at No. 11 ... In Progress Reports, we've got historic news on the Billboard Hot 100 about Mariah Carey and Madonna. Carey scores her 18th No. 1 with "Touch My Body," giving her the most No. 1s for a solo artist. Meanwhile, Madonna's "4 Minutes" zooms to No. 3 on the Hot 100, giving the diva her record-breaking 37th top 10 hit. She was previously tied with Elvis Presley for the most top 10 singles among all artists in the rock era. » Full Story |
 | Danity Kane Captures Second No. 1 Album
March 26, 2008
MTV favorite Danity Kane scores its second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as its sophomore set enters with 236,000. It's the second-biggest sales week of the year and the best sales week for a female group since 2006 ... The Easter bunny's paw prints are all over the chart this week as kid-friendly acts bound up the list ... Miley Cyrus makes history as the first female artist in 11 years to chart two concurrent top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 ... Rapper Flo Rida, who owns the biggest-selling digital track download of all time with "Low," takes a lukewarm bow at No. 4 with his debut album, "Mail on Sunday" ... Gnarls Barkley's rushed-to-market "Odd Couple" album climbs into the top 20 ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on Madonna and Justin Timberlake, Fergie and "American Idol." » Full Story |
 | Rick Ross Is Boss At No. 1
March 19, 2008
Rapper Rick Ross heads up The Billboard 200 this week with "Trilla," while new arrivals from Snoop Dogg, Miley Cyrus and Fat Joe join him in the top 20 ... Two more "Now" albums bow -- "Now 27" and "Now That's What I Call 80's," but with decidedly mixed results ... Randy Jackson's first album as an artist bows, thanks to a little help from his friends ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on Alan Jackson, Daughtry, Maroon 5 and Dropkick Murphys. » Full Story |
 | Nothin' But A 'Good Time' For Alan Jackson
March 12, 2008
Country king Alan Jackson scores his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with "Good Time," giving the singer his 12th chart-topper on Top Country Albums ... Flogging Molly notches its highest-charting album and its biggest sales week ever ... The Black Crowes triumphantly return to the Billboard 200 with their best-charting album since 1992 ... Michael McDonald and Jackson Browne check into the top 30 ... Meanwhile, Vampire Weekend and Eddie Vedder make big gains while "American Idol" shines on Jeff Buckley and Blake Lewis. » Full Story |
 | Janet's In Control of Billboard 200 With Sixth No. 1 Album
March 05, 2008
For the sixth time in her career, Janet Jackson earns a No. 1 album on The Billboard 200, as "Discipline" debuts with 181,000. She's now in second place among female artists for the most No. 1 albums (tied with Madonna) behind Barbra Streisand's eight chart-toppers ... Erykah Badu and Webbie both bow in the top four of the chart while Shawty Lo starts in the top 20 ... Country legend Dolly Parton nabs her highest charting album since 1993 as "Backwoods Barbie" storms The Billboard 200 at No. 17 ... The Original Broadway Cast Recording of "The Little Mermaid" wakes waves at No. 26 on The Billboard 200 -- the highest charting cast album since "Rent" started at No. 19 in 1996. » Full Story |
 | Jack And Alicia Continue To Reign
February 27, 2008
Jack Johnson's "Sleep Through the Static" enjoys a third week atop the Billboard 200 while Alicia Keys' "As I Am" seems unstoppable in its 15th week on the chart ... The latest installment of the "Kidz Bop Kids" title strikes while Chris Cagle and Jim Jones bow in the top 20 ... We've also got updates on Reba McEntire, Jonas Brothers, Nickelback, Queen Latifah, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Gnarls Barkley and 3 Doors Down. » Full Story |
 | Big Grammy Gains For Many; King of Pop Returns
February 20, 2008
Jack Johnson's "Sleep Through the Static" holds at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 with 180,000 while Simple Plan's newest effort starts in the top 15 ... the Top Pop Catalog Albums chart sees some unusually hot action this week, as an expanded reissue of Michael Jackson's 1982 "Thriller" album comes charging in at No. 1, selling 166,000 ... Many artists see great increases for their albums following performances and wins on the 50th Grammy Awards, including Amy Winehouse, Herbie Hancock, Foo Fighters and Kanye West ... Valentine's Day shopping spurs increases for many acts that were appropriate gift purchases for the holiday ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on Mariah Carey, R.E.M. and Rodney Atkins. » Full Story |
| Jack Johnson Jumps In At No. 1
February 13, 2008
Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson scores his best sales week ever and his second No. 1 album as "Sleep Through the Static" debuts atop the Billboard 200 . . . Sheryl Crow finds herself in a familiar place on the chart -- the runner-up slot -- as her sixth studio album, "Detours," bows . . . Lenny Kravitz notches his highest-charting studio set as "It Is Time for a Love Revolution" lands at No. 4 . . . k.d. lang also has a banner week as the singer claims a record high on the Billboard 200, bowing at No. 8 with "Watershed" . . . In Progress Reports, we've got news on instant Grammy chart impact as well as Tom Petty's Super Bowl-fueled sales gains. » Full Story |
 | Keys Climbs, Mars Is High And Bullet Flies
February 06, 2008
Alica Keys' "As I Am" skips back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with a small gain, pushing last week's chart-topper, the "Juno" soundtrack, to No. 2 ... the Mars Volta and Bullet for My Valentine arrive in the top five, as does the latest "Grammy Nominees" compilation ... A "Hannah Montana 2" dance remix album plants itself in the top 10 as well ... Other high debuts on the Billboard 200 come from Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, Vampire Weekend, Shelby Lynne, Willie Nelson and Idina Menzel ... In Progress Reports, we've got updates on Radiohead, Panic! at the Disco, the B-52's and Michael McDonald. » Full Story |
 | 'Juno' Kudos Lead to No. 1
January 30, 2008
The soundtrack to the Academy Award-nominated film "Juno" climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, pushing aside Alicia Keys' "As I Am." It's the first theatrical film soundtrack to top the list since "Dreamgirls" a year ago ... Natasha Bedingfield has her best week ever as "Pocketful of Sunshine" bows at No. 3 ... Indie favorite Cat Power takes her covers album straight into the top 15 while the "Radio Disney Jams 10" album and new country singer Chuck Wicks make waves ... We've also got updates on Ashes Divide, Sixx: A.M. and Rihanna. » Full Story |
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