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Taylor Swift keeps on trucking following the Thanksgiving sales binge, keeping her no. 1 spot for 1989 for a fourth week with 244,000 equivalent sales. All told, Swift has been atop the Billboard 200 for 29 total weeks through her career. The only women ahead of her are Mariah Carey wit h30 weeks and Whitney Houston with 46, and it seems Swift could catch the former act next week if 1989 keeps its sales up. -
One Direction Log Year's Second Highest Sales Week with 'Four,' Taylor Swift Stays Strong with '1989,' and Christmas Albums Rise
It took another super-fan phenom to take Taylor Swift from the top spot on the Billboard 200: One Direction gained the no. 1 position with its new album Four, which sold 387,000 copies. Despite being the second highest sales week of the year (which it took from Swift's second week), the sales for the album were lower than analysts expected. -
5 Covers Celebrating 50 Years of Marvin Gaye's "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)": James Taylor, Michael Bublé and More
Fifty years ago on this date Marvin Gaye entered the charts with "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)". The track was far from his first on the Motown label but it did have the most chart success among the singles he had released up to that point, peaking at no. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. We hesitate to call it his most recognizable song—because he's had an unusual number of tracks that have become cultural standards compared to most in his era—but "I wanna stop and thank ya baby" is an instantly recognizable line. Enough so that a number of performers have tried their hands at the song over the last five decades. -
WATCH: Idina Menzel, Michael Buble Get Child Dopplegangers to Dance in "Baby it's Cold Outside" Music Video
It may be hard to believe, but the Christmas season is right around the corner, and that means that holiday-themed music videos are here. First up is Idina Menzel and the kind of modern Christmas carols, Michael Buble. Today (Nov. 18), the crooners teamed up to release a music video for their version of the classic "Baby, It's Cold Outside," though they only make cameos in the clip themselves. -
6 Bands Named After Styles of Music That They Don't Play: Daft Punk, Cap'n Jazz and More
It is pretty lame to name your band after the style of music you play — I'm looking at you, Metallica — but these six, including Daft Punk and Cap'n Jazz, bands did just the opposite: naming themselves after styles of music they do not play. -
Barbra Streisand’s History-Making Record ‘Partners’ Tops Charts: John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, And More Rejoice
It looks as if Barbra Streisand has some serious reasons to celebrate. With her latest album Partners hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, the singer is officially the first ever musical act to have No. 1 albums in every one of the last six decades. -
Barbra Streisand Is Mesmerized By John Mayer on ‘Partners’: Singer Praises Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Billy Joel, And More [WATCH]
Much of the world has a love-hate relationship with John Mayer. But it looks like the ever so legendary Barbra Streisand can’t get enough of him! -
Beyoncé, Garth Brooks, One Direction top Billboard 200 amidst no significant releases
The year is coming to a close, and that means you shouldn't expect too many new releases coming down the pipe. This week's Top 10 of the Billboard 200 didn't have any new entries, so expect to see some familiar names. -
Michael Buble dominates Christmas Spotify Streams, Wham! tops in U.K.
There hasn't been any official numbers from Spotify yet as to who was the most streamed artist on the service for Christmas Day, but we can make a guess based on last week's numbers. Michael Buble was the man to beat, as the crooner took nine of the Top 10 spots for most-streamed Christmas songs during the week of December 12-19. You can argue that it was your mother who was handling all the streaming at your house, but we know that isn't true. -
12 Days of Christmas: 4 Best Versions of 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'
It's the Friday before Christmas, and that means that jolly ol' Saint Nick is soon to be on his way. Holiday parties, family gift exchanges, children peaking in closets... it all kicks into high gear this weekend. So, that means only one thing... Santa Claus is coming to town! And wouldn't it be great if there were a holiday song specifically about that event? With only four days left until Christmas, let's celebrate with the four best versions of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." -
'Michael Bublé: Home for the Holidays' Christmas special airs tonight, shares Songza playlist for the holidays
Tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern, NBC will air Michael Bublé's 3rd annual Christmas special, "Michael Bublé: Home for the Holidays." The roster of guest stars includes Rod Stewart, Blake Shelton and Carly Rae Jepsen. He is also getting into the holiday spirit by releasing a customized playlist for your celebrations. You can stream the "Christmas Day with Michael Bublé" playlist on Songza. -
12 Days of Christmas: 10 Best Versions of 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'
For day three, we'll be looking at "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Originally done by Judy Garland for the 1944 musical Meet Me in St. Louis, the track actually tells the story of a family who won't be able to spend time together for the holidays due to a job promotion in New York. It's a somber reality of the holiday, but not necessarily the most joyful... All the history aside, who does the best "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas?" Check out the 10 best versions below.
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