-
Last week was one of epic failure for album sales, marking the first time ever in the Nielsen Soundscan era where less than 4 million records were sold. This week marked a reverse in fortune as sales climbed back up to 4.2 million according to Billboard. We'll have to see if it can last without huge debuts. -
Mary J. Blige Announces 'London Sessions LP' Featuring Sam Smith, Others
The London Sessions LP will feature several prominent British songwriters — including Disclosure and Sam Smith — and Blige recently sat down with The Guardian to discuss the project. -
Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and 2014 VMAs Make for Huge Sales Week on Downloads Chart
It was a huge week on the Digital Downloads charts, starting with a monumental new single release plus all of the sales that come along with the MTV Video Music Awards. -
Wiz Khalifa and 'Blacc Hollywood' Break 'Guardians of The Galaxy's Hold on Billboard 200
After two weeks of domination from compilation albums, an individual performer has risen to take the top spot on the Billboard 200. Wiz Khalifa and his newest album, Blacc Hollywood, took the prize with 90,000 copies sold. It's the performer's first time topping the chart. -
VMAs 2014: Sam Smith Performs Flawless Rendition Of 'Stay With Me,' Kardashian Sisters Love It [WATCH]
Sam Smith delivered a flawless rendition of his hit "Stay With Me," backed by only a glittery grand piano and dressed in a classic black suit. -
VMAs 2014 Live Stream: Watch Winners, Live Performances, And Shocking Moments Online
The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards air tonight at 9 p.m. ET with the celebrities heading down the red carpet at 8 p.m. ET. The pre-show also kicks off at 8 p.m. -
Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea Rule the Billboard Hot 100 with Three Singles Apiece as 'Break Free' and 'Black Widow' Launch into Top 10 [VIDEOS]
As if there was any real doubt, the summer of 2014 definitely belongs to Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande. Thanks to the music videos for their new singles "Black Widow" and "Break Free," the female pop stars each of three singles in the Billboard Hot 100's top 10... a first in the chart's history. -
Meghan Trainor Still 'All About That Bass' while Ariana Grande Sets Digital Downloads Record with 'Best Mistake'
Meghan Trainor kept selling and Ariana Grande set a record on this week's Digital Downloads charts. -
'Guardians of The Galaxy,' 'Now 51' and 'Frozen' Make Billboard 200 a Compilation Affair...Gaslight Anthem Top Debuts
Last week it seemed that compilations had reached a high point, taking both the now. 1 and 2 spots on the Billboard 200, but this week the music collections stepped it up a notch, adding spot no. 3 to the list. The last time the first three spots on the list were held by compilations was during 2009 when Now 30, Hannah Montana: The Movie and the original Twilight soundtrack held the positions. -
UK's Award-Winning Bestival Is Coming To The US
If there's one thing that the United States definitely needs more of, it's music festivals, and yesterday, it was announced that we would be getting another one. Next week, British DJ and entrepreneur Rob Da Bank will be signing a distribution deal to bring the UK's annual Bestival to other countries in Europe and the United States. -
MTV VMAs 2014: Sam Smith Joins Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj in Performance Lineup Thanks to 'Stay With Me'
Sam Smith wants you will stay with you, at least for a few minutes this Sunday (Aug. 24). Today (Aug. 19), it was announced that he will be rounding out the lineup of performers at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. The "Stay With Me" crooner joins the likes of Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj. -
Sam Smith Opens Up About Childhood, Love, Sophomore Album, And His Rapid Rise To Fame In New Guardian Interview
Sam Smith was virtually unknown until this year, despite having sung with Disclosure and Naughty Boy and having a hit record. In a new interview with The Guardian, he talks about his rapid rise from cleaning toilets to international fame and his fear of losing it all. Here's what we learned...
Popular Now
-
Taylor Swift Named 3rd Greatest Pop Star of 2024 Despite Domination in Touring, Billboard Music Awards
-
BIA Seemingly Responds to Cardi B's $1M Challenge to Show Receipts She Cheated on Offset
-
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's Cherry Surprise at Usher's Concert Is Unexpectedly Wholesome
-
Diddy Sued for Rape by 2006 Radio Contest Winner, Accuser Includes Photo Evidence From Parties
-
Diddy's 'Grayer,' 'Astonishingly Thinner' Look: Prison Expert Offers Chilling Theory on His Drastic Transformation
