Rookie pop singer Keha leads Billboards Hot 100 singles chart for a second week with “TiK ToK” while setting the record for most single-week downloads by a female artist (610,000).
Iyazs “Replay” jumped two places to No. 2. Former No. 1 “Fireflies” by Owl City rebounded one to No. 4, while recent chart-topper “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z + Alicia Keys fell three to No.
Limbaugh, 58, underwent an angiogram, or an imaging of the arteries and heart, to determine what caused the pain “like I have never experienced before,” he said.
It was unclear when Limbaugh would return to his top-rated radio show, with 20 million listeners weekly. But he did use the news conference to take a jab at Democrats and their top policy priority — healthcare reform that aims to give coverage to 47 million uninsured Americans and lower costs.
In the eyes of U.S. movie theater owners, Sandra Bullock shined as 2009s top Hollywood star at the box office, as the actress nicknamed “Americas Sweetheart” scored with audiences after a two-year absence from screens.
Romantic comedy “The Proposal” made 315 million at worldwide box offices following its June release, and football drama “The Blind Side” has made 193 million only in the U.
Pop newcomer Keha took her first solo chart single “TiK ToK” to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Wednesday.
“TiK ToK” is actually the second Hot 100 No. 1 to feature vocals by the 22-year-old. She had a non-credited appearance on Flo Ridas six-week chart-topper “Right Round” earlier this year.
A year ago, many were predicting a downturn — if not disaster — for the music touring industry in 2009 based on a gloomy economic forecast, particularly in North America.
In terms of grosses, five tours exceeded 100 million at the box office, and 18 were at 50 million-plus. Leading everyone is U2 with its groundbreaking 360 tour, which reported a staggering 311.
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys led the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a fifth week on Thursday with “Empire State of Mind.”
“Sexy Chick” by David Guetta featuring Akon was up one to No. 6, switching with former No. 1 “Whatcha Say” by Jason Derulo, whose second single, “In My Head,” debuted at No.
The dramas “Precious” and “The Hurt Locker,” the comedies “Up in the Air” and “The Hangover” and the animated tales “Up” and “Coraline” are among the top-10 movies of the year chosen by the American Film Institute.
Unlike other film honors, the institute does not rank films or pick one as the year’s best.
The cinematic action adventure “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves” nabbed three prizes including game of the year at the Spike TV Video Game Awards.
Wonder presented the best music game award, won by “The Beatles: Rock Band,” and called for more titles accessible to the disabled. Jake Gyllenhaal promoted his movie based on the “Prince of Persia” games, due out next summer.
They gave us the most memorable music moment of 2009, so it’s only fitting that Kanye West and Taylor Swift have been named the king and queen of the charts.
Swift has a sophomore CD, “Fearless,” that has sold more than 4.5 million copies.
Billboard magazine named Swift the top female artist, while West was declared top male artist.
Tis the season to be jolly — and to make a list, with the end of decade sparking them galore, ranging from the top words of the decade, to the top celebrity or the stupidest gifts for the person with everything.
“Lists are quick and easy to digest compared to an in-depth article, and often people are looking for quick information,” said Nicole Feenstra, a travel editor at Canadian website Canoe.