Rihanna and Britney claim the top spot on Billboard, Slays “American Idol”

In a last minute attempt to allow Rihanna to lead the number 1 singles race against Katy Perry, Britney Spears was added to the “S&M” Rihmix, which has chained its way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

The single increased in sales by 108% shifting 293,000 copies and beating out Lady Gaga’s “Judas” which sold only 163,000 and debuted at #10, which is excellent after only 2-and-a-half days on sale. This is Rihanna’s tenth number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, and third consecutive number one from her fifth studio album “Loud”. This is also Britney’s fifth number 1 overall, following her record-breaking number one-debuting single, “Hold It Against Me”.

Not only has it become Rihanna’s 10 th #1, but Rihanna has made history by being the solo artist to log the shortest span between a first and 10th number one in the chart's 52-year history. It took Mariah Carey five years and four months to land the feat and Rihanna did it in four years, 11 months and two weeks. Only The Beatles and The Supremes have better chart records - the Fab Four landed their first 10 number ones in a one year, eight month span, while Diana Ross' Motown trio achieved the feat in two years, eight months. Rihanna is only the ninth artist to total at least 10 Hot 100 number ones.

“Rihanna’s tenth #1 single is a monumental accomplishment and a testament to her incredible artistry,” said Steve Bartels, President and COO of the Island Def Jam Music Group. “This was a truly collaborative and creative effort, spearheaded by Rihanna’s tireless work and aided in no small part by the incredible Britney Spears and her team. I am extremely proud of Rihanna, her ongoing dominance on the charts, and the entire IDJ team who worked so diligently to bring this one home.”

Well, we all knew that Rihanna would sit on top of the chart. Let’s just hope it can sustain longevity in the top ten. All I know is that I’m proud of both of them and that Rihanna is slaying, especially after her beautiful redention of “California King Bed” on “American Idol”. Rihallah must really be taking notes about her criticised vocal performances, since she has had TWO consecutive amazing performances.

All together now: That Rihanna reign just won’t let up…

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Britney Spears obtains her first #1 album on ARIA Charts

After twelve years of remaining amazing, Britney Spears has lots to smile about as she has shown her critics that she still has staying power. The pop princess has achieved the feat of obtaining her first number one album on the Australian charts with “Femme Fatale”. Not only has it debuted at number one, but it has gone gold its first week selling over 35,000 copies.

The Holy Spearit is also on course to debut in the top three of the UK albums chart. The singer is expected to obtain her sixth number one debut on the Billboard 200 with a range of 275,000 to 300,000 copies its first week. If this happens, Spears will be tied for the third-most number one albums among Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson. Only Babra Streisand (nine number ones) and Madonna (seven number ones) have earned more number one albums.

Spears' last studio release, 2008's "Circus," blasted in at number one with 506,000 copies, led by the Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Womanizer." "Femme" was preceded by the Hot 100 number one debuting single "Hold It Against Me" while its second single, "Till the World Ends," rebounds 23-22 on the Hot 100 this week, already peaking at number nine.

I’m really happy for Britney’s success, but I expected the album to sell more. She is one of the only pop acts to continue to churn out amazing pop music and always makes pop music that is different. It’s a pity that she has no more drive left to perform like she used to and her fans can see it. I mean the album leaked almost two weeks before the release date, the “Hold It Against Me” music video disappointed with its hyped up dancing and Britney waited to promote the album only during the album release week. I hope that she continues to promote this album and not promote it like she did with “Circus”, when she performed for a week then toured. This album is congested with hits.

Expect to see a review of the album during the week. I’m so busy that I forgot to write one but the album is fantastic and worth buying, although she has no credits.

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