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Here we aim to provide you with 7 full length and detailed reviews, one for each day of the week, of the highlights (or lowlights as the case may be) of the following week's single releases.

You will also find plenty of other features, including the UK midweeks singles chart which is updated daily, roundups of both the international music and boxoffice charts, a glance at the X Factor UK, a 'Who's On Top?' magazine section as well as some other treats too, such as our 'Star Power' featured artist page and 'Introducing...' page.

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Showing posts with label Usher. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Usher. Show all posts

Monday, 18 October 2010

UK Charts Top Ten - 17th Oct 2010


This week sees Cee-Lo cling onto the coveted #1 spot, fending off fierce competition from both Bruno Mars, who moved up from #4 to #2, and Duck Sauce who debut at #3 with ‘Barbra Streisand.’

Tinie Tempah also has his name stamped all over the Top 10, being found at both #4, with Sweedish House Mafia and #5 with Eric Turner. Unfortunately for reigning X Factor champ Joe McElderry, his sophomore single ‘Ambitions’ has failed to crack the top 5, let alone the #1 spot and is this week’s second highest new entry at #6.

The end of the chart is filled by two tracks that have shot up the chart this week. At #9 is Mike Posner, who jumps 13 spaces from #22 with his single ‘Cooler Than Me,’ whilst Usher, still riding high on his X Factor performance, leaps from the #18 spot to #10 with ‘DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love.’

Other new entries haven’t fared quite so well, with Pixie Lott’s ‘Broken Arrow’ at #12 and Michael Bublé’s ‘Hollywood’ debuting at #17.

Full chart below:

1. (1) Cee-Lo Green: Fuck You

2. (4) Bruno Mars: Just The Way You Are
3. (-) Duck Sauce: Barbra Streisand 
4. (5) Swedish House Mafia Vs Tinie Tempah: Miami 2 Ibiza
5. (3) Tinie Tempah: Written In The Stars
6. (-) Joe McElderry: Ambitions
7. (2) Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow: Shame
8. (6) Labrinth: Let The Sun Shine 
9. (22) Mike Posner: Cooler Than Me
10. (18) Usher ft. Pitbull: 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love'

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

UK Midweek Charts Roundup - Wednesday 13th Oct



Cee-Lo Green is still outselling his rivals to keep his obscene claws on the top spot, but is being closely followed by Duck Sauce and ‘Barbra Streisand,’ which keep their #2 spot despite their two positions now being combined. Bruno Mars is still hanging around at #3, closely followed by reigning X Factor champ Joe McElderry, who’s #4 position has not had its sales combined with its position further down in the chart. Tempah rounds off the top 5.

Usher is still holding steady at #11 after his X Factor performance, just behind Pixie Lott’s ‘Broken Arrow’ at #10. Further down the top 15 is Michael Bublé with his new track ‘Hollywood.’

Elsewhere, ‘Mad World’ is still enjoying its X Factor revival at #18, whilst B.o.B.’s ‘Airplaines’ finds itself hauled back up into the top 30, alongside another of Usher’s live performances ‘OMG.’

Check back tomorrow to see if Duck Sauce can outrun Cee-Lo and if Joe McElderry can finally oust Bruno from his top 3 spot...

Tuesday, 12 October 2010

UK Midweek Charts Roundup - Tuesday 12th Oct




So, back to the chart drawing board people! Cee-Lo Green looks set to maintain his grip on the #1 spot, meaning that we could have our second two week spanning #1 since Alexandra Burke’s ‘Start Without You.’ His closest competition comes from Duck Sauce with their dance track ‘Barbara Streisand,’ which also holds a place at #32.

Bruno Mars is still selling strongly and as a result keeps his track ‘Just The Way You Are’ high up the charts at #3. Joe McElderry is doing well but appears to have stalled a little at #4 with his single ‘Ambitions’ which can also be found at #27. The top 5 is rounded off by Tinie Tempah’s ‘Written In The Stars.’

Elsewhere, Travie McCoy re-enters the chart at #9 with his Bruno Mars collaboration ‘Billionaire’ thanks to FYD’s performance on The X Factor this weekend, whilst Pixie Lott looks set to round up the top 10 at the moment with ‘Broken Arrow.’

As a result of ‘The X Factor Effect,’ several other tracks have also benefitted, such as Usher’s ‘DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love’ which is a couple of spaces outside the top 10, Michael Andrews and Gary Jules’ ‘Mad World’ in the top 20 and Coldplay’s ‘Viva La Vida’ appearing at the #33 position.

Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Who's On Top? - Best Cover - 21st Sept - 5th Oct

So, the fortnight is over and time is up for our 'Who's On Top?' magazine cover celebs! We've featured 13 stars this fortnight, from Lil' Kim, to The Wanted to President Obama.

BUT...there can only be one Best Cover...

So, in 3rd place we have selected...Ebony's 65th anniversary edition cover, which looks slick and fashionable and, of course, features 4 massive stars.


In 2nd place, we have selected Taylor Swift's 'Glamour' shoot, which was a total surprise and shows a different side to the typically reserved star...



And finally...taking our top spot this week is.........

NICKI MINAJ IN 'OUT' MAGAZINE!

 



Looking playful and surrounded by crazy costumes and vibrant colours, Nicki Minaj is a clear winner. 

So, that's our first 'Who's On Top? Best Cover' - who'll be next?

Who's On Top? Mary J. Blige, Samuel L. Jackson. Usher & Taraji P. Henson Cover Ebony Magazine


To celebrate 65 years of 'Ebony' magazine, some huge stars have joined forces to create a special cover, which is stylish and sophisticated and shows a versatile array of fashions using a rather simple colour palette. We're pleasantly surprised at how much we like this. And besides...it is their birthday...

Who's On Top? Usher Covers Vibe Magazine


A photo that'll make a million girls swoon. Usher covers 'Vibe' magazine in a sexy yet unoriginal shoot. Looking good for his age though. Come back on Friday to find out who will win our first 'Who's On Top? - The Best Cover' spot...