British Boy Band One Direction Breaks Billboard Record

British boy band One Direction has become the first UK group to debut at No. 1 in the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.

The band sold more than 176,000 copies of their debut album “Up All Night”, making chart history in the United States, with the record soaring straight to the top of the digital charts within minutes of its official release on March 13th, a statement from the band’s label Syco said on Wednesday.

One Direction’s debut album knocked last week’s chart topper, Bruce Springsteen’s “Wrecking Ball,” from No. 1 and came in ahead of Adele’s Grammy-winning album “21,” which remained at No. 2 with 148,000 copies sold last week.

50 Cent Says New Album Set for July

50 Cent’s new album may finally soon be released. The hip-hop star posted on Twitter on Tuesday (Mar. 20) that his fifth album will be released on July 2.

“I got some heat trust me I’m ready,” 50 wrote. “My birthdays july 6 so that’s a cool date for ME. Its gonna be july2 album, july4 independence day, then july6 my birthday.”

The rapper recently performed his debut album, “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” in its entirety at the “Fuse Live: Shady 2.0″ showcase at South By Southwest on Friday night. 50 Cent was joined by his Shady/Aftermath mentor, Eminem.

“I kicked it with EM after the show i told him how I feel about my new album,” 50 wrote on Tuesday. “I’m gonna get on the phone with DRE today about it.”

The latest album from the rapper has been delayed over the past year. Fans of 50 will be happy to finally have the new material.

Adele Bumped Out of No. 1 Spot by The Boss

After 23 consecutive weeks in the number 1 spot, Adele’s celebrated “21″ is bumped down to number 2 by Bruce Springsteen, who debuts at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with his latest album “Wrecking Ball.” Having sold 196,000 sold in its first week (according to Nielsen SoundScan), this marks his tenth number 1 album.

Among all acts, Springsteen ties Elvis Presley for the third-most No. 1s in history. Only the Beatles (with 19) and Jay-Z (12) have more.

Adele’s “21″ slipped to No. 2 with a respectable 195,000 (down 21%) after 23 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1.

Gossip Announces New Album, Tour and Releases Single

Progressive pop group Gossip have announced a new album, single, and a developing European tour. Their fifth studio album, “A Joyful Noise,” will be released May 22 through Columbia Records, while lead single “Perfect World” drops today (March 13) for download.

The follow-up to 2009′s “Music For Men” was recorded in England and Portland, Oregon with producer Brian Higgins (Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud). “I spent the whole year listening to ABBA and not listening to the radio,” admits frontwoman Beth Ditto in a press release.

Here is the full track list for “A Joyful Noise”:

1. Melody Emergency
2. Perfect World
3. Get A Job
4. Move In The Right Direction
5. Casualties of War
6. Into The Wild
7. Get Lost
8. Involved
9. Horns
10. I Won’t Play
11. Love In A Foreign Place

Lionel Richie Headlining SXSW Billboard Show

Lionel Richie will headline Billboard’s annual showcase at South by Southwest’s Music Festival on March 14 at Austin’s ACL Live. The showcase will focus on Richie’s 44 years of time spent making hits in the business, and there are rumors that there will be some surprise guests.

Joining Richie will be a mix of the most talked about acts visiting Austin this year, including indie favorites Poliça, Wallpaper., rockers Vintage Trouble and R&B hit maker The-Dream.

Of the festival, Richie said, “It’s so great to be a part of a festival that for two decades has helped launch the careers of some important new artists and celebrates iconic artists who have had a lasting impact on the musical landscape. I’m looking forward to checking out some of the new bands that I’ve been reading about for the last several months and making some new friends who share my passion for music.”

Richie, whose 10th album “Tuskegee” is scheduled for release on March 26, has created an unforgettable body of work both as a solo artist and as frontman of pioneering ’70s soul/funk band the Commodores. “All Night Long (All Night),” “Say You, Say Me,” “Hello,” and “We Are the World” are just a few of the 22 top 10 hits he’s had on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“I will be joined by a surprise guest who will help me unveil music from ‘Tuskegee,” Richie said of Billboard’s showcase in Austin. “I can’t think of a better way to launch this album than by sharing the new music at South By Southwest.”

Jonas Brothers To Release New Album

Popstars The Jonas Brothers are gearing up for a new album. This week, Kevin tweeted out some footage of Joe and Nick in the studio recording.

While there’s no certainty that the teased track will make their next studio release, the song certainly does blend the guys’ love for mixing genres, touching on soul, rock and disco.

Although the brothers have individually created albums, there hasn’t been a proper Jonas Brothers album since 2009, when they released Lines, Vines and Trying Times. The guys are well aware that the music scene is vastly different three years later.

“We pay attention to it, definitely,” Nick said. “That’s part of your job as an artist, too, is to be aware of what other people are doing. … We pay attention and have been paying attention just to see where we want to fall. But first we just want to write great songs, and as far as how it sounds, that’ll come second.”

There has yet to be a release date for the album, but the Jonas Brothers have teased that it may drop before the end of the year. The hashtag #JonasBrothers2012 attached to the studio video may be the best hint so far.

“We don’t know how long it’s going to take us to write this record,” Nick warned. “It may take a couple weeks, it may take months, it could take years, but we’re ready to go on that journey. It’s been a while and there has been a lot of growth as individuals and musically as well. We’ve all gone on our journeys musically. It’ll be interesting to see what comes of that.”

New Music Video: Monica & Brandy – It All Belongs To Me

Over a decade after Brandy and Monica came together to bring us the hit song “The Boy Is Mine”, the two R&B artists have joined forces again with “It All Belongs To Me” which showcases just how amazing these two musicians are.

The music video begins with Brandy and Monica looking glamorous and showering their current beaus with nice watches and new cars. But they soon get fed up with their men and start taking all of it away.

“Have a fit, slam the door, but leave them bags on the floor, that belongs to me,” they sing. “Those clothes, those cards, those rings, that Macbook, that belongs to me. Log off your Facebook, it all belongs to me”

The video directed by Chris Robinson reflects that women too can be the powerful money makers in the relationship. Just as easily as they give it, they can take it all away. Watch the premiere of “It All Belongs To Me” below!

Fun.’s “We Are Young” Hits No. 1

Rock band fun. has hit the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with their smash debut hit, “We Are Young, featuring Janelle Monae. This marks the first time in over a decade that a rock band has gotten a debut song to move to number 1.

The song is in it’s third week atop the Digital Songs chart with 302,000 downloads sold (up 19%), according to Nielsen SoundScan. The track claims the Hot 100′s top Airplay Gainer award, as it bounds 61-41 in its second week on Radio Songs (30 million, up 60%, according to Nielsen BDS). “Young” rises 3-2 on the Alternative Songs radio airplay chart and roars in as the top debut on Pop Songs (No. 24) and Adult Pop Songs (No. 33).

Until this week, no rock group had led at all since Coldplay topped the June 28, 2008, Hot 100 with “Viva La Vida.”

Rising Pop Star D’Lannie Releases “It’s Going Down” On ITunes

There is a new voice of pop music that is giving established superstars a run for their money. Young rising star D’Lannie is a naturally talented young pop singer with strong vocal abilities and a dynamic, charismatic personality that makes her hard to miss. As her career takes off, fans and critics alike have been asking for more from this young artist, and D’Lannie has answered requests with the release of her first single, ”It’s Going Down,” now available on iTunes!

A unique artist with undeniable singing talent and stunning good looks, D’Lannie appeals to fans of all demographics, intoxicating listeners with her contagiously fun music. D’Lannie constantly keeps busy with making new music, always developing her sound and giving her devoted fans new material to look forward to. Now available on iTunes, her newest single, ”It’s Going Down” is an upbeat dance-driven track that showcases D’Lannie’s strong vocal skills and her performance charisma and marks her permanent place in the world of pop music.

For fans of Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj and Madonna, D’Lannie is a new addition to the pop music world that is worthy of attention. Be sure to check out her newest hit single, “It’s Going Down,” now available on iTunes!

To find out what D’Lannie is up to check out the following sites!:

www.DLannie.com

Pop And R&B Singing Sensation Eden Jima Releases “Far Away” On ITunes

Pop and R&B vocal powerhouse Eden Jima has been proving herself to be a serious artist worthy of recognition. Her latest release, “Far Away,” is a dance-floor inspired track that showcases Eden’s strong vocal skills while providing her growing number of fans with a hot, fun-infused tune, and is now available on iTunes!

With vocal skills comparable to superstars such as Beyonce, Eden is a rarely found incredibly talented singer, pulling in fans with her charismatic passion and fun energy. Eden’s newest music defines her as a viable contender to be the next superstar of pop and R&B. Now available on “iTunes, “Far Away” has repeat playability, carrying interesting lyrics that are easy to relate to while maintaining a catchy vibe.

Undoubtedly, Eden Jima has the talent, charisma and intention to make it as a big star in the music industry. Don’t miss “Far Away,” now available on iTunes!

For more information on Eden Jima check out: www.EdenJima.com

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