Miley Cyrus Tops U.K. Singles Charts for First Time With 'We Can't Stop,' Song at No. 2 in U.S.

Miley Cyrus is kind of old news in the United States. "We Can't Stop" is only the most recent in a number of singles that have kept the pop star near the top of the charts in America in recent years. But it must have felt good when the song put her atop the charts in the United Kingdom, a first for the performer.

"Can't Stop" generated 128,000 in sales during its first week on the market in the country, edging out last week's no. 1, producer Avicii and "Wake Me Up." The first Brit to make the list was Tinie Tempah, who debuted "Trampoline," a hip-hop single featuring 2 Chainz.

Not only was it Cyrus's first time topping the U.K. charts, it was her first time making the top-10. Like Phil Mickleson at the U.S. Open, she perpetually seemed to be on the cusp of breaking through but just didn't get there. "See You Again," "The Climb" and "Party In The U.S.A." all stalled at no. 11 on the U.K. charts.

"We Can't Stop" is still working its way up the charts in the United States, where it has risen to no. 2 at this point. Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" has been holding down the top spot for several weeks. Although "We Can't Stop" has generated plenty of attention for the tweaking and partying in its video, "Blurred Lines" may have one-upped it with its now famous/infamous unrated video.

This is a family friendly website, kind of, so you'll have to settle for watching Cyrus's clip below.

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Miley Cyrus, We Can't Stop, Avicii, Wake Me Up, 2 Chainz