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James Hillier BlountBirth Date :
February 22, 1974Birth Place :
Tidworth, Wiltshire, EnglandClaim to fame :
Single "You're Beautiful" (2006)
James Blunt Dumped by Model Girlfriend Natasha Archdale
October 05, 2009 10:10:11Rumor has it, James Blunt has been dumped by his current girlfriend, model Natasha Archdale. News of the World which is the first to cover the break-up story mentions she decided to end the relationship because he puts too much focus on his music.
"James and Natasha were such a good couple," a source says of the twosome. "It just fizzled out. It became very clear that they wanted different things. She wanted long mornings in bed in each other's arms. But he preferred to sit at his piano and write songs."
Video Premiere: James Blunt's 'Love, Love, Love'
November 06, 2008 11:11:14Acoustic folk rock singer James Blunt brings out a music video for his new song "Love, Love, Love". Directed by Kinga Burza, the video shows him playing guitar and singing along to the song, whilst surrounded by a bunch of 1970s-style performers who wear bright-colored wardrobes, old-schooled glasses and carry musical instruments in their hands.
"Love, Love, Love" is Blunt's self-penned song appearing on the deluxe edition of his second studio album "All the Lost Souls". Slated for release on November 25 in the U.S., the record will include his live performances in Paris, Sydney, Ibiza, and in other venues. A documentary called "Return to Kosovo" and a special interview will also be added on the forthcoming LP.
James Blunt to Collaborate With Rapper on New Album
April 21, 2008 04:04:12English singer James Blunt is set to expand his musicalities by entering the hip-hop realms. The British singer reportedly will do a collaboration with a French rapper, Sinik.
Previously, James and Sinik have collaborated on the pop singer's song "I'll Take Everything". They made a French version of the song called "Je Realise" which included the rapper's rhyme on it . Reports said that the reworked single has become a hit in France.
David Beckham Named Britain's Best and Worst-Dressed Man by GQ Magazine
April 02, 2008 09:04:49While James Bond star Daniel Craig is invading the news media concerning his GQ's Best Dressed Man title, David Beckham steals the spot. Not without reason, but it is because the soccer god has been included in the lists of Britain's Best Dressed Men and Worst-Dressed Men, both are complied by GQ Magazine's U.K. edition.
David, who arguably is considered as a style icon, is ranked 6th in the list of 2008 Best-Dressed Men in Britain. He, interestingly, has also been named the 9th Worst-Dressed Men in Britain in 2008.
James Blunt's Producer Demands Her Unpaid Royalties
March 06, 2008 10:03:15Linda Perry, one of the people behind James Blunt's big-selling album "Back to Bedlam" has sued Warner Music Group for not paying royalties for her songwriting credit. Perry, represented by her record company, Custard, filed a lawsuit against WMG and its label imprint, Atlantic Records that distributed the album starting from 2004.
Perry's lawsuit that was filed on Tuesday, February 4 in a Manhattan court, claimed a breach of contract where she is supposed to receive million of dollars in royalties. The suit is now not only seeking the royalties to be paid but also a punitive damage costing $5 million.
James Blunt Rekindled His Romance with Camilla Bowler?!
February 25, 2008 10:02:25Word on the block is that James Blunt has rekindled his romance with ex-girlfriend Camilla Bowler who was the inspiration for Blunt to write his massive hit "You're Beautiful." Rumors on that matter are in all probabilities inspired by the fact that the ex-lovers were seen getting close together at the Brit Awards on Wednesday night, February 20.
Blunt and Camilla were "glued to each other at the Brit Awards", the Sunday Mirror wrote. The former couple even were said to share a car home after the post show-party thrown by Blunt's record label at the Hempel Hotel.
Video Premiere: James Blunt's 'Carry You Home'
February 13, 2008 10:02:16James Blunt has moved on with the third single from his sophomore effort, "All the Lost Souls". The British singer chose "Carry You Home" as the follow up to "1973" and "Same Mistake".
"Carry You Home" will be available for download on March 10 and can be purchased physically on March 17. Blunt has premiered its music video in advance, in black and white theme.
James Blunt Featured in Beanie Sigel's 'Solution' Album
November 29, 2007 01:11:40More and more pop and rock artists are crossing the bridge to Hip-Hop and vice versa. After Coldplay's Chris Martin was famously included in Kanye West's 'Graduation', James Blunt is trying the same thing by allowing his song to be sampled.
The chorus and piano part of 'No Bravery', a track from Blunt's 'Back to Bedlam' album, has been used by rapper Beanie Sigel. Blunt gave the authorization on the sampling for Sigel's song 'Dear Self' that is included in album 'The Solution', due December 11, 2008.
James Blunt Has a Nightclub in His House
September 07, 2007 01:09:49
Yes it's true. James Blunt has a nightclub inside his house.
The British singer is said to have a nightclub built in the basement of his Ibiza villa, which he purchased last year for £1.7 million. The nightclub, interestingly, boasts a bright neon sign which reads "Blunty's Nightclub Where Everybody's Beautiful." What a class?!
Kanye West Named GQ's International Man of the Year
September 06, 2007 03:09:32
Kanye West was one lucky winner at the 10th annual GQ Awards held Tuesday night September 4th at Covent Garden's Royal Opera House in London. The rap star was named International Man of the Year, had his award being handed by actress Rosario Dawson.
The GQ Awards, said to "have always been about honoring the most talented British men (and one Woman!) from politics to the press, sport to entertainment," was hosted by renowned music legend Sir Elton John.
James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful' Makes People Want to Hurt Others
August 22, 2007 03:08:19
Moderate popularity seems to be a better option this time for James Blunt as his claim to fame hit 'You're Beautiful' tops another infamous chart. The single that went #1 on most countries' chart has been listed at #1 for songs that used to be enjoyed but now makes people want to hurt others.
A poll was gathered by RollingStones.com's Rock List column and Blunt's hit beat Black Eyed Peas' 'My Hump' and Smash Mouth's 'All Star'. The songs that are considerably new are followed in the fourth and fifth post with old pieces 'Don't Worry be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin and 'YMCA' by Village People respectively.
James Blunt Releasing New 1973
July 24, 2007 05:07:18
James Blunt has dropped the first single from highly-anticipated "All the Lost Souls". Song "1973" roams selected radio outlets July 23.
Back to his sentimental sound, in the song Blunt talks about the love lost Ramona and recalls the good time that he spent with her back then. His signature guitar strumming erupts in between the lines.
James Blunt's Debut Album Smashes Century Record
July 18, 2007 02:07:45
James Blunt's debut album "Back to Bedlam" has just passed Dido's "No Angel" to be the best selling U.K. album in the 21st Century. The CD has sold 3,020,490 copies, four thousand copies more than Dido's 1999 album sale.
As money keeps pouring in, James has been struck with a legal case following the multi-selling album's royalties. Producer Lukas Burton claimed that he has the right to the royalties after he penned six songs within the album. James is now suing back Burton by providing testimony that he was indeed the sole writer.
James Blunt's "Beautiful" Piano Fetched £1,200 at Auction
July 18, 2007 01:07:31
James Blunt is in the headlines again. Not for his music nor for selling her sister on eBay. The singer has just had the piano he used to compose his hit "You're Beautiful" sold for a whopping £1,200 at an auction at London house Bonhams.
The music instrument, put on sale at the auction by buyers of the singer's Fulham flat where he previously lived with his sister, was sold to an unnamed bidder who wants to give it to his six-year-old daughter, who is said to be a big Blunt fan and is also learning to play the piano.
James Blunt's New Girlfriend Is a Holistic Therapist
July 16, 2007 01:07:54
James Blunt is single no more. The British singer has found a new lady to be called "Beautiful". Rumors are abuzz that he's dating holistic therapist Mika Simon.
"It's official, I am James' girlfriend," Mika said in a statement. "How many girls wake up every day and get sung the most beautiful song in the world? Things are going really well."
James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" Irritates Voters
June 26, 2007 11:06:36
Despite scoring multiple #1 in many country charts and awarded Ivor Novello Awards, James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" is voted the most irritating song of all time. The song sits at #1 in the top 10 tally held by www.onepoll.com.
John Sewell, the market researcher for the website admitted that the poll showed a surprising result. He said, "James Blunt isn't the obvious choice, but any song that is at number one for so long does start to get annoying."
James Blunt's Second Album in September
June 19, 2007 01:06:53
Not releasing any album in two years after a big breakthrough, James Blunt raises the anticipation on the sophomore effort. Under the title "All the Lost Souls", the singer's album will answer the demand on September 17 via Custard/Atlantic.
Blunt once again teamed up with his long-standing live band for the artistic team and producer Tom Rothrock who was responsible for the success of "Back to Bedlam" (2005).
Lindsay Lohan Caught Snorting Cocaine
May 07, 2007 09:05:43
Trouble has approached Lindsay Lohan again. The troubled celeb was filmed allegedly taking cocaine, less than two months since leaving rehab.
The video was filmed in the toilets of Teddy's within the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood in early March, just three weeks after she left rehab.
Music Stars Designing Guitar for Charity
May 01, 2007 12:05:56
Music stars are teaming up, making good deeds with their status by designing their own guitars to raise money for charity.
There are around 30 music acts to be involved in the special project, among those are Noel Gallagher, Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart, James Blunt, Paul Weller, James Morrison, The Kooks, Razorlight and Dirty Pretty Things.
Paris Hilton and James Blunt Spotted Kissing?!
April 21, 2007 09:04:07
She can never have too much publication. Trust me. Paris Hilton will never have enough of the much publication she has received so far that she again provokes media frenzy with the reports claiming she was spotted kissing pop singer James Blunt.
The socialite and the singer partied together at Los Angeles nightclub Teddy's on Wednesday night April 18th, joined by sister Nicky Hilton and her boyfriend David Katzenberg. Party goers at the club claim that Paris and Blunt "danced and held hands" before starting to make out.
James Blunt Escaped Hit and Run Charges
April 14, 2007 09:04:32
James Blunt is in good luck for sure as he has narrowly escaped criminal charges for an alleged hit and run incident during which he drove over someone's foot while leaving a party in February.
Confirmed the decision, the city attorney's spokesman Frank Mateljan said Friday April 13th, "After review of the information provided, we've decided not to file charges at this time."
Live Earth Concerts, Big Event with Big Lineups
April 11, 2007 09:04:31
Held on July 7, 2007 across 7 continents, Live Earth Concerts self-declares that it is an event that is worth it. Lineups for both UK and US have been announced and they are the ones who will attract billions of audience and promote the fight against global warming.
Performing at London's Wembley Stadium are Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Damien Rice, David Gray, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, Genesis, James Blunt, John Legend, Keane, Madonna, Paolo Nutini, Razorlight, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snow Patrol.
Take That, Among Acts Tributing Princess Diana
April 04, 2007 04:04:50
In memory of the late Princess Diana, her sons William and Harry have both penned several names to perform in a concert. "We want it to represent exactly what our mother would have wanted. A church service wasn't enough. We wanted this big concert full of energy, fun and happiness. It has to be the best birthday present she ever had," William said.
Newly reunited band Take That is among lots to be asked personally by the princes. Mark Owen said in reply, "Princess Diana was such an amazing woman. I think it's lovely the princes want to do something to remember her."
Singer James Blunt and Model Petra Nemcova Are Kaput
March 28, 2007 11:03:37
The heat is getting hotter between them. Her being absent while the recording artist partied with new pals Robbie Williams and Kelly Osbourne last week at Los Angeles hang outs Le Deux and Teddy's, has fueled speculation they already split. Is it true that James Blunt and Petra Nemcova call it quit?
Sources claim the couple ended their longtime romance last month and remain "good friends" though. "They split in February. It's very amicable," an unnamed source close to Blunt tells People magazine.
Lindsay Lohan Spotted Partying with James Blunt
March 27, 2007 11:03:52
Lindsay Lohan quickly changes her heart. The pop star was reportedly seen partying with British singer James Blunt at an LA nightclub.
MSNBC reports the two were spotted leaving a Hollywood nightclub together, with Lohan tried to hide from onlookers under her coat. Now rumor has it that they are dating.
A Different Color in James Blunt's Sophomore Album
March 16, 2007 11:03:23
Finishing the tour for "Back to Bedlam" in November 2006, James Blunt can then concentrate on the new album. He is in progress of the sophomore album which is predicted to be out by fall.
He said that this album will contain something different from the previous and that fans can expect new sounds coming out. "It's got a good '70s feel to it," he said. "I guess it's the next chapter in how I feel." This is supported by the fact that he is recording with his band that has toured with him for two years, "They know the new songs and they give a bit of grit and edge that perhaps wasn't there when I was doing it on my own," he said.
The "Beautiful" Singer, James Blunt, Involved in A Car Accident
February 26, 2007 09:02:20
It was an unfortunate for James Blunt that he got involved in a car accident early Saturday Feb 24th while attempting to leave a pre-Oscar party at CAA agent Bryan Lourd's house in Los Angeles.
Per People it is reported that police were called to the scene at 1:58 a.m. where a man was injured. It was not specified what Blunt's role was in the accident, but in was confirmed that he was not injured.
James Blunt Booked for Elton John's Oscar Bash and This Year Grammys
February 09, 2007 11:02:17
His high rising singing career brings James Blunt more and more interesting offers. Early in this year, the singer has already secured at least two big projects, first is the Elton John's AIDS Foundation Academy Awards celebration and the second is the 49th annual Grammy Awards.
Blunt, who was a former military man, has been billed to perform at John's 15th annual Oscar bash, which will take place Feb. 25 at the Pacific Design Center. The event will be co-hosted by John himself with the companion of David Furnish and is co-sponsored by Audi, Chopard and VH1.
James Blunt Plans to Move to An Exclusive Swiss Ski Resort
January 18, 2007 01:01:14
First it was David Beckham and Victoria Adams. Soon thereafter, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie followed. As for now on, word gets around that James Blunt is planning to move to an exclusive Swiss ski resort.
Speaking on that matter, Patrick Messeiller, director of tourism for Verbier, confirmed a report in the Swiss daily Le Matin that Blunt does register with the tax office there following his frequent visit to the mountain village.
Nominations for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards
December 08, 2006 10:12:51
Mary J. Blige's singing career is reaching its peak, thanks to her latest music effort "The Breakthrough". The set, not only brought the singer to win big at this year Billboard Music Awards, but also scores her eight nominations for the 49th annual Grammy Awards.
The songbird vies for the categories of Best R&B Album for "The Breakthrough", Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song all for "Be Without You", Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals for "One" which she recorded with U2, Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for duet with Jamie Foxx on "Love Changes", and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for "I Found My Everything" featuring Raphael Saadiq.
Petra Nemcova Spotted Out with Ring on Engagement Finger, Fuelled Wedding Rumors
December 08, 2006 09:12:28
Petra Nemcova has sparked rumors on her going to marry boyfriend James Blunt after she was spotted out wearing a ring on her engagement finger.
The Czechoslovakian born model was seen with the diamond ring in New York, while filming an advert for Hewlett-Packard.
Petra Nemcova Slams James Blunt Break Up Rumors
November 29, 2006 01:11:37
Rumors suggest Petra Nemcova's relationship with boyfriend James Blunt is on the rock, are proven false. The Czechoslovakian-born fashion model slams the break-up reports, saying "We're very much in love."
Nemcova and Blunt have been spotted last week hit L.A.'s Hyde Lounge together hand-in-hand. That's a more than enough evidence that the couple is still together.
Winners of the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards Latin America
October 20, 2006 01:10:32
A crowd of some 10,000 packed the Palacio de los Deportes Thursday night Oct 19th for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards Latin America. Those handful people saw the winning of successful Mexican singer and songwriter Julieta Venegas who took home the Best Performer award.
The Grammy winning singer was actually nominated for five other categories, including Best Video, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year among others. Unfortunately she only won one. Aside, Colombian rock singer-songwriter Juanes won the Best Artist-Central award. Also there was the likes of Robbie Williams who nabbed the Best Pop International award, and My Chemical Romance who was handed the Best Rock International award.
James Blunt, "Tania Is A Really Great Mate of Mine"
October 19, 2006 01:10:40
Though tabloid reports suggest otherwise, James Blunt insisted that he and Petra Nemcova are still on, telling British newspaper the Sun, "I'm a very lucky man to be with Petra and that's all I need to say."
Blunt and supermodel Petra Nemcova have been reported to end their romance this week. Rumors on the street say it was all because of Blunt's infidelity. The singer was linked to Australian TV personality Tania Zaetta.
James Blunt and Petra Nemcova Split
October 17, 2006 02:10:49
It is surely sad to say, but James Blunt and Petra Nemcova have ended their romance.
A source told Britain's Mail on Sunday newspaper, "Rumors got back to Petra that James had been partying with loads of gorgeous girls in Ibiza over the summer. They had a huge row during London Fashion Week last month and now it is all over."
The 2007 Guinness World Record Holdovers
September 29, 2006 01:09:25
Pop diva Madonna is doing better than Britney Spears in case of music. The singer has been awarded a Guinness World Record for being the Highest Paid Female Singer on the planet, steps into the shoes of Spears who's been on the top spot, taking in an estimated $50 million (£26.6million) in 2004.
Spears had managed to hold on to the record since 2001, when she entered the Guinness World Records for earning $38.5million (£20.5 million) in 2000. Numbers of people included in the Guinness World Records 2007 book, include the likes of James Blunt, Arctic Monkeys, and Simon Cowell among others.
James Blunt Nabbed Best Male Video Award at This Year MTV VMA
September 01, 2006 10:09:23
This year MTV Video Music Awards, held August 31st at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, saw the triumph of James Blunt as the singer nabbed the Best Male Video award for his single "You're Beautiful". In pair with him to take home the Best Female Video award was former "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson, thanks to her single "Because Of You".
Also scored an award at the 23rd annual award event was The All-American Rejects who won the Best Group Video category for "Move Along", and Chamillionaire's "Ridin'" which was chosen as the Best Rap Video. In addition to all, music act The Pussycat Dolls won the Best Dance Video award for their hit single "Buttons", while AFI's "Miss Murder" nabbed the Best Rock Video award.
The 2006 MTV VMAs Nominees
August 01, 2006 09:08:49
MTV announced its nominees for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday July 31st and there it goes Latin singer Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers leading the list with seven nominations each. The rock band and the pop superstar will compete for Video of the Year award for the videos "Dani California" and "Hips Don't Lie".
As of Shakira, she also is up for Best Female Video award still for the same single competing that of Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man", Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You", Madonna's "Hung Up", and Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous". Elsewhere, Red Hot Chili Peppers also vies for Best Group Video along with The All-American Rejects' "Move Along", Fall Out Boy's "Dance, Dance", Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy", and Panic! at the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies".
"There's No Way Jessica Sutta'd Date James Blunt"
July 05, 2006 01:07:34
Jessica Sutta of The Pussycat Dolls finally laid the rumors to rest and has confirmed that there's nothing between her and singer James Blunt and so untrue the recent rumors claiming she's dating the pop singer.
Blunt broke up with long-term girlfriend Camilla Boler earlier this year, after reports emerged that he had been involved with a series of famous women.
James Blunt Dating Petra Nemcova?
June 09, 2006 04:06:39
Word got around that James Blunt is dating Petra Nemcova. An undisclosed newspaper even claimed the singer has officially dated the beauty.
On top of that, the Daily Mail even published a picture of Blunt and Nemcova kissing in Ibiza. A friend of the singer's said: "He's crazy about her, but they're taking it slow."
The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended June 4th
June 08, 2006 12:06:41
Once comeback to the industry, Dixie Chicks hit hard with their set "Taking the Long Way". Debuted on top position on the previous week Billboard album sales chart, the an American all-female country music trio has for the week ended Sunday June 4th, 2006 ruled the chart, marking their second straight week to be at No. 1 position with another 271, 000 copies sold. Right behind the girls is "High School Musical" soundtrack by various artists at 2nd position, ahead of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Stadium Arcadium" which sits at No. 3, selling 87,000-plus copies during its fourth week of release.
The chart's next best bows are "Me and My Gang" by Rascal Flatts, "American Idol Season Five Encores" by various artists, and "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" also by various artists, all of which cling at No. 4 to 6 subsequently. Meanwhile, rounding out the Top 10 is Tool's "10,000 Days" at No. 7, Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" at No. 8, James Blunt's "Back to Bedlam" at No. 9, and Shakira's "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2" which finishing the Top 10 position.
A U.K. Radio Station Banned James Blunt From Its Playlist
May 30, 2006 10:05:25
Controversy comes after fame. That's something normal. James Blunt is one concrete example of it. He is experiencing opposition from people who are sick of hearing his songs on the radio as a result of which a U.K. radio station has banned him from its play-list.
Things began when Blunt defended his music at an awards ceremony last week by telling his critics to turn the radio off if they didn't like his songs. And by now on Essex FM banned Blunt's songs after listeners complained they were tired of hearing his hit singles "Goodbye My Lover" and "You're Beautiful."
The 51st Ivor Novello Music Awards Winners
May 27, 2006 01:05:20Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall hit hard this time as she nabbed the prize for Best Song on Thursday May 25th, 2006 at the 51st Ivor Novello Awards for her 2005 hit "Suddenly I See." Meanwhile, fellow musician James Blunt won big with two awards all at once, namely The Most Performed Song and International Hit of the Year for his "You're Beautiful".
As for Best Album category, the award went to "Employment" from Kaiser Chiefs. In addition to those winners, there were also Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett of cartoon band Gorillaz who both were named Songwriters of the Year. Click on http://www.britishacademy.com for a view on the complete list of the awards winners.
The Top 10 Albums in US Charts
May 18, 2006 01:05:40
Funk-rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers tops the US album charts Wednesday May 17th, 2006 with their double-disc "Stadium Arcadium" sold more than 442,000 copies and so marking their first time to gain such attainment in its 22-year history. Meanwhile, top the Billboard 200 at 2nd position is Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" which has been sold for another 172,000 copies.
Meanwhile, the 3rd to 5th position is secured by Tool's "10,000 Days" with 157,000 copies, Jagged Edge's "Jagged Edge" sold 115,000 copies, and "Baby Makin' Music" by Isley Brothers on 111,000 first-week copies sold.
Records on the Billboard Hot 100
May 05, 2006 03:05:21
There're changes on the Billboard Hot 100. What significant is Rihanna's success in seizing the No. 1 spot on the chart from Canadian singer Daniel Powter, whose single "Bad Day" slips to No. 2 after 5 week on the top spot. Rihanna's "SOS" amazingly leaps 33 places to be the leader of the singles chart by Thursday May 4th, 2006.
Bow at No. 3 is Sean Paul's "Temperature", while Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' holds strong at No. 4. Follow at No. 5 is rapper T.I.'s "What You Know" which slips two places from last week's position, ahead of Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" which rockets 27 places to No. 6. No. 7 on the chart is Bubba Sparxxx' "Ms. New Booty".
The 10th Best Songs on the Billboard Hot 100
April 28, 2006 02:04:24
While reggae star Sean Paul's "Temperature" and rapper T.I.'s "What You Know" stay firm at No. 2 and 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the week ended Thursday April 27th, 2006, Daniel Powter still leads the run, remaining on the top position with his single "Bad Day", marking his fifth week on the No. 1 spot.
Entering the Top 10 on the chart is Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' which bounces 8 places to be at the 4th position. Elsewhere, Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" clings at No. 5, one place ahead of LL Cool J's "Control Myself" at No. 6.
No. 1 to 10 on the U.S. Pop Album Charts
April 27, 2006 02:04:46
Wanna know who's on the top spot of US pop album chart for this week? It's Rascal Flatts again. The country trio reigns the album chart for the third straight week with their latest set "Me & My Gang" sold another 143,000 copies for the week ended Sunday April 23rd, 2006.
Meanwhile, the hits compilation "NOW That's What I Call Music" is at No. 2 with another 143,000 copies. Securing the 3rd position on the Billboard 200 is Walt Disney Records' soundtrack to the Disney Channel musical "High School Musical" which scores an additional 116,000 copies in its 15th week.
List of Nominees at the 2006 Ivor Novello Awards
April 25, 2006 10:04:28
Once again set to hold Ivor Novello Awards this year, British Academy of Composers and Songwriters has announced the nominees of the prestigious event and it was Coldplay who turned out to lead the nominations. Receiving three nods, the band has been nominated through "Fix You" in the category of Best Song also "Speed of Sounds" which will challenge James Blunt's hit single of "You're Beautiful" in those of PRS Most Performed Work and International Hit of the Year.
Other nominees include notable names like Robbie Williams and Natalie Imbruglia who both obtained one nomination as well as Kaiser Chiefs and Athlete who compete in the same category of Best Contemporary Song. Winners will be revealed at a ceremony held on May 25 in London. For complete list if nominees, please go directly to http://www.britishacademy.com/awards/ivorsmenu/ivorshome.html.
Top 10 Songs on the Hot 100
April 21, 2006 12:04:51
While there are ups and downs on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Daniel Powter stands firm, remaining still on his top position on the chart. The Canadian singer/songwriter's "Bad Day" again leads the singles chart by Thursday April 20th, 2006 making it the 4th straight week for the star to do so.
Held at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively are Sean Paul's "Temperature" and rapper T.I.'s "What You Know". Meanwhile, hip-hop artist LL Cool J's "Control Myself" reenters the chart at No. 4, ahead of Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" which ups two places to No. 5.
The Billboard 200 Top 10 Challengers
April 20, 2006 10:04:16
Having their album "Me and My Gang" sold nearly 345,000 copies in the week ended April 16, country trio Rascal Flatts hold strong their No. 1 position on the Billboard 200, to be on top of the pop album chart for a second week Wednesday April 19th, 2006. After such tough challenge, Keith Urban's "White Trash With Money" finally only secures the 2nd place on the chart with about 330,000 units.
At No. 3 is "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" by various artists which is sold 293,000 copies, followed by the "High School Musical" soundtrack which holds at No. 4 for a second week with 256,000. Rapper T.I.'s "King", in the meantime, slips two to No. 5 with 136,000, ahead of LL Cool J's "Todd Smith" at No. 6, sold 116,000 copies and Tim McGraw's "Greatest Hits Vol. 2 -- Reflected" at No. 7.
Work Pressures Driving Blunt & Camilla Apart
April 17, 2006 02:04:05
It's over between James Blunt and his beautiful inspiring girl Camilla Boler. The couple broke up.
And Blunt claims it is work pressures that driving them apart. Following their break-up, Camilla has since then flown away for a holiday in Spain to recover from the split.
10 Albums Lead the Billboard 200
April 13, 2006 09:04:35
The "King" no longer seats on the throne. It means T.I. no longer rules the Billboard 200. The rapper sadly has to give away the top position on the album chart to country trio Rascal Flatts whose album "Me and My Gang" sold 722,000 copies, to easily debut at No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts, while T.I.'s "King" drops to No. 3 with 185,000 copies.
The second best on the chart is the pop hits collection "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" selling 334,000 copies. The soundtrack to Disney's "High School Musical" slips one from last week's position to be at No. 4 with 181,000 copies, ahead of Tim McGraw's "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" at No. 5 sold for 128,000 copies. Enter the Billboard 200 at No. 6 with 126,000 copies is Pink's fourth album, "I'm Not Dead".
The Billboard Hot 100's Artists of the Week
April 07, 2006 03:04:59
Don't be surprise upon noticing the Billboard Hot 100's artist of the week. Top the No. 1 position on the chart is still Daniel Powter's "Bad Day", marking the singer 2nd week in a row to be on the very top spot on the singles chart. At No. 2 also is still Sean Paul's "Temperature".
In the meantime, James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" goes up just one place from last week's position to No. 3, followed by T.I.'s "What You Know" which bounces as high as 35 position to be at No. 4. Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" and Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" are both still at the same position, No. 5 and 6 respectively.
Top 10 Albums Debuted on the U.S. Pop Charts
April 06, 2006 10:04:14
In a recap of the Top 10 albums on the US pop album charts for the week ended Sunday, there's something interesting that people could obviously see. It's the new chart-topper which debuts on its very top position.
The top spot on the Billboard 200 surprisingly is seized by Atlanta rapper T.I., whose album "King" sold almost 522,000 copies, such amount enough to push last week chart topper Prince's "3121" aside to No. 8 with only 75,000 copies. Checking in at No. 2 in the meantime is Tim McGraw's "Reflected: Greatest Hits Vol. 2," which sold 242,000 copies.
Global Top 10 Albums of 2005
April 03, 2006 09:04:40
British band Coldplay has topped the 2005's global charts with their album "X&Y" sold 8.3 million copies around the world, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reports. Such attainment leads the music act to top some other famous musicians, like Mariah Carey whose album "The Emancipation of Mimi" sold 7.7 million to be at 2nd position.
Top the 2005's global charts at No. 3 is 50 Cent's "The Massacre" which has been sold 7.5 million worldwide. The Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business" (6.8m) is 4th, followed by "American Idiot" by Green Day which sold 6.4 million copies. Madonna's "Confessions on a Dance Floor" is next, just one place ahead of Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway" at No. 7.
Top 10 Songs on the US Singles Chart
March 31, 2006 02:03:21
While the US pop album chart is dominated by Prince, the US singles chart is topped by Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter who with his "Bad Day" wins the top position, earns his first ever No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thus, there's changes on the chart which subsequently drags Sean Paul's "Temperature" drops one place to No. 2.
Rounding out the Top 5 is Ne-Yo's "So Sick," James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" all of which sticking to the No. 3 to No. 5. Securing the 6th place on the chart is Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten", just one place ahead of Dem Franchize Boyz' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7.
What's New on Billboard 200
March 30, 2006 12:03:50
The Prince is back. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has again topped the Billboard 200 long after his 1989's Batman soundtrack, 1985's "Around the World in a Day" and his 1984 mega-smash, "Purple Rain". The singer has in the week ended Sunday had his new set "3121" sold for 183,000 copies, such amount enough to bring him on top of the chart.
Meanwhile, last week's chart-topper, Disney's "High School Musical" soundtrack slips one to No.2, ahead of James Blunt's "Back to Bedlam" at No. 3 and Barry Manilow's "The Greatest Songs of the Fifties" at No. 4. Ne-Yo's "In My Own Words" sadly drops one place from last week position to No. 5, followed after by B.G. whose "The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 2: I Am What I Am" selling 62,000 copies to secure the 6th position on the chart.
Has James Blunt Found New Love?
March 27, 2006 10:03:26
Talk is heating up about James Blunt dating Tara Palmer-Tomkinson shortly after the singer was spotted spent the night with her after she flew to see him in New York earlier this month.
"Tara and James have been good friends for a while - but recently it has turned into something more." So a friend confirmed to the Sunday Mirror while adding "Tara was absolutely thrilled when James suggested she should fly over to see him in New York. It shows how much she means to him."
The Top 10 Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart
March 24, 2006 11:03:51
While the US pop album chart surprisingly is topped by a new winner, the Billboard Hot 100 also does so. The singles chart is reigned by reggae star Sean Paul whose album "Temperature" goes up one place to the top spot, ended Ne-Yo's two-week reign on the chart as his "So Sick" falls to No. 3. Meanwhile, Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" successfully lands on the 2nd place after rising three places from last week's position.
James Blunt's former chart-topper "You're Beautiful" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" each slips one to No. 4 and No. 5 in a row. Elsewhere, English pop singer Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" rises one to No. 6, ahead of Dem Franchize Boyz' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7 and T-Pain's "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" at No. 8. Rounding out the Top 10 is Chris Brown's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" which rises one to No. 9 and Beyonce Knowles' "Check On It" which falls two to No. 10.
The U.S. Pop Album Chart's Top 10 Debut
March 23, 2006 01:03:19
Time goes by and the U.S. pop album chart also sees some changes in its Top 10 position. Make a surprise jump to the top of the chart is the soundtrack to the Disney cable TV movie "High School Musical", selling over 142,000 copies for the week ended Sunday. Thus, this is the second time since its release 10 weeks ago that the set seizes the No. 1 spot on the chart.
In the meantime, the week's 2nd position belongs to British singer/songwriter James Blunt whose album "Back to Bedlam" sold 126,000 copies in its 24th week. Bay Area rapper E-40 gloriously earns his first top 10 on the Billboard 200 in a decade as "My Ghetto Report Card" secures the 3rd rank with 94,000 copies. R&B singer Ne-Yo's former chart-topper "In My Own Words" climbs one place to No. 4 with 77,000 copies. Elsewhere, last week's champ, Juvenile's "Reality Check," slips to No. 5 with 75,000 copies in its second round.
Billboard Singles Chart's Top 10 Debut
March 17, 2006 03:03:36
The Billboard Hot 100 again sees Ne-Yo's "So Sick" holds onto its No. 1 spot, marking the R&B singer's second week on that top position. Right behind him is Sean Paul's "Temperature" at No. 2 and James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" at No. 3.
Clings at No. 4 on the singles chart is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", followed behind by Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" which bounces from No. 14 to No.5. Elsewhere on that chart, T-Pain's "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" sticks to No. 6, ahead of Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" at No. 7.
The Billboard 200 Champions
March 16, 2006 10:03:21
It's the first time ever that rapper Juvenile scores the No. 1 spot on the U.S. albums chart. The New Orleans star has marked quite a very good beginning in his music career when his album "Reality Check" sold 174,000 copies in the week ended March 12, to become the chart-topper on the Billboard 200.
English singer/songwriter James Blunt, meanwhile, bounces seven places to No. 2 with his debut release "Back to Bedlam," which has been sold 161,000 copies in its 23rd week on the chart. Secures the 3rd place is the Disney's television movie "High School Musical" which slips one place with 138,000 units.
The U.S. Pop Album Charts on Wednesday March 8
March 09, 2006 11:03:30
The US pop album charts Wednesday March 8th, 2006 was dominated by R&B singer Ne-Yo's debut solo release "In My Own Words" which opened at No. 1, selling 301,000 copies in the week ended March 5. Meanwhile, the soundtrack to the Disney Channel movie "High School Musical" by various artists slipped to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 128,000 copies, after one week at the top.
Sat at No. 3 was rock quintet Hawthorne Heights's "If Only You Were Lonely" which sold another 114,000 copies. Alan Jackson's "Precious Memories" was back on the Billboard 200 debuted at No. 4 with 107,000 copies, ahead of R&B singer Mary J. Blige's "The Breakthrough" which slipped one to No. 5 with 81,000 copies. Bounced from No. 14 to No. 6 is "The Legend of Johnny Cash" by Johnny Cash with another 80,000 copies.
UK Pop Charts' Top 10 Scorers
March 07, 2006 12:03:46
The U.K. albums chart sees a newcomer on its list which at the same time becoming the chart topper as well. It's Corinne Bailey Rae. The English singer/songwriter comes in the U.K. albums chart at No. 1 with her self-titled debut set, pushing aside last week's champion Jack Johnson's "In Between Dreams" to No. 2.
Seat at No. 3 to No. 5 on the chart in succession are Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm", KT Tunstall's "Eye To The Telescope", and Kaiser Chiefs' "Employment", each of which falls one place from last week position. Meanwhile, at No. 6 is Neil Diamond's "12 Songs", one place ahead of Gorillaz' "Demon Days" at No. 7, both of which also slips one place from last week position.
Top 10 Singles of Billboard Hot 100
March 03, 2006 11:03:20
The big prize this time has fallen into the hand of James Blunt for it's him who finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 with "You're Beautiful" this week. It makes him the first U.K artist to rule the chart since Elton John did it eight years and two months ago through his "Candle in the Wind 1997" / "Something About the Way You Look Tonight." Following behind is "Check On It" from Beyonce Knowles featuring Slim Thug while Sean Paul's "Temperature" takes place on number three. "Grillz" by Nelly featuring Paul Wall, Ali, and Gipp comes next on the 4th rank, sitting right in front of Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" which stays firmly on its last week's position.
Lining up in order from number six to ten are "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" by T-Pain featuring Mike Jones, "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" by Chris Brown, "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield, "So Sick" by Ne-Yo, and "Everytime We Touch" by Cascada.
Top 10 Albums on the U.S. Albums Chart
March 02, 2006 10:03:22
There's a drastic change on the US album chart. Last week's frontrunner Jaheim's "Ghetto Classics" tumbles to No. 10 with 59,000 copies in its second round. Meanwhile, the No. 1 position is secured by "High School Musical" by various artists, which jumps five places from previous week position selling 101,000 copies.
Debut at No. 2 is another kid-friendly title, "Kidz Bop 9," with 98,000 copies. To bow at No. 3 is Jack Johnson's "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George" which is sold for another 89,000 copies. Another former chart-topper, Mary J. Blige's "The Breakthrough" holds firm at No. 4 with 76,000 units, followed behind by James Blunt's "Back to Bedlam" which climbs three places to No. 5 with 72,000 copies.
The Billboard Hot 100 Shift
February 24, 2006 02:02:31
The shift in Billboard Hot 100 doesn't shake Beyonce Knowles from her throne. The pop star holds tight her crown, maintaining her position on top of the chart with her single "Check On It". This is the fifth straight week that she's the single chart winner.
Following her at the 2nd position is James Blunt's "You're Beautiful", and remain at No. 3 is Nelly's "Grillz". Sean Paul's "Temperature", in the meantime, climbs four places from No. 8 to No. 4. Following close behind at No. 5 is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" which downs one from last week position.
The 10 Albums on the Billboard 200
February 23, 2006 01:02:10
Who's the next chart-topper? It's R&B crooner Jaheim, whose third release "Ghetto Classics" steals the top spot on the Billboard 200, selling 152,000 copies. Meanwhile, last week's chart-topper, "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies," by Jack Johnson and friends slips to 2nd position with 117,000 copies sold.
Barry Manilow's "The Greatest Songs of the Fifties" holds tight at No. 3 for a second week, sold another 116,000 copies. Mary J. Blige's "The Breakthrough" falls from No. 2 to No. 4 with 111,000 copies, followed behind by Andrea Bocelli's "Amore" which is sold 111,000 copies. Securing the 6th place is "High School Musical" soundtrack by various artists.
The Billboard Hot 100 Greatest Sales Gainer
February 17, 2006 01:02:15While the album chart is dominated by Jack Johnson's "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George", the Billboard Hot 100 again is dominated by Beyonce Knowles. This is the fourth time in a row that the singer's single "Check On It" leads the list. In the meantime, James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" stays at No. 2, followed by Nelly's "Grillz" at No. 3.
Stick at No. 4 is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", ahead of T-Pain's "I'm Sprung" at 5th. Eminem's "Shake That" surprisingly rocketing from No. 9 to the 6th slot, seizes the place from Ne-Yo's "So Sick," which slips one place to No. 7. No. 8 to 10 in succession are Sean Paul's "Temperature", Chris Brown's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)", and Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable".
Music Acts Won the Annual Brit Awards
February 16, 2006 10:02:57Music Rock act Kaiser Chiefs dominated the annual Brit Awards held Wednesday Feb 15th at the cavernous Earls Court exhibition centre in west London. The rockers picked home 3 awards all at once, which among others include British Rock Act, British Live Act, and British Group awards.
Also a big winner at the prestigious event was James Blunt who won the categories of Pop Act and British Male Solo Artist. Also winning two awards was Green Day, mainly for the categories of International Group and International Album for "American Idiot", and Coldplay who won the British Single for their "Speed Of Sound" and MasterCard British Album for "X&Y."
Music Performers Landed Their Feet on Album Charts
February 10, 2006 10:02:59Barry Manilow has landed his feet on the album charts, having his new set "The Greatest Songs of the Fifties" debuts at No 1 on the Billboard 200 selling 156,000 copies for the week ended Sunday Feb 5th, 2006. Sitting on the runner up position is Mary J. Blige's "The Breakthrough," while Andrea Bocelli's "Amore" is at 3rd sold 113,000 copies.
Debut at 4th position is "Unpredictable" by Jamie Foxx, which slips one from last week's position. Meanwhile, R&B singer Heather Headley has her album "In My Mind" selling 95,000 copies to open at number five. Last week's chart topper, Il Divo's "Ancora" slips to No. 6 with 93,000 copies, followed behind by Eminem's "Curtain Call" at No. 7 and Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" at No. 8. James Blunt's "Back to Bedlam" and Train's "For Me, It's You" both are the 9th and 10th in a row.
The Hot 10 Singles on Billboard's Hot 100
January 27, 2006 03:01:52The Billboard's Hot 100 chart-toper for the week ended Thursday Jan 26th is Beyonce Knowles. This is the seventh time the singer's "Check on It" dominating the U.S. singles chart. Right behind at the runner-up position is Nelly's "Grillz" followed behind at No. 3 by Chris Brown's "Run It!".
No. 4 to No. 6 in succession are Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", The Pussycat Dolls' "Stickwitu" and Juelz Santana's "There It Go! (The Whistle Song)." Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us" falls three places to No. 7, while James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" rocketing seven places to No. 8.
Pop Chart Musical Chairs
January 26, 2006 01:01:23Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable" climbing back to No. 1 position on the US album charts Wednesday Jan 25th, sold another 97,000 copies, a mere 2,000 copies above Mary J. Blige's latest effort "The Breakthrough" which falls to No. 2 with 95,000 CDs sold.
Eminem's hits compilation "Curtain Call" ups one place to No. 3 with 74,000 units. Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" downs one to No. 4 with 73,000 units. At No. 5 is Johnny Cash's "The Legend of Johnny Cash" which rebounds five places from last week's position.
Other Winners at the 2006 NRJ Music Awards
January 24, 2006 03:01:18In companion with Madonna, Robbie Williams and Shakira, all of whom won a single award each at this year NRJ Music Awards held Saturday night Jan 21st, 2006, there are also Black Eyed Peas who surprisingly won two awards, to be the big winner at the prestigious music event.
While the music group won Best International Group and Best International Album for "Monkey Business," great musician James Blunt was named Best International Newcomer. Meanwhile, Coldplay's Chris Martin attended the fest to hand Sir Bob Geldof with the Humanitarian award.
Brit Awards Nominees
January 11, 2006 04:01:40Kaiser Chiefs and James Blunt are leading the nominations at next month's Brit Awards with five nods each. As of Blunt he's up for British Male Solo Artist, Pop Act, British Breakthrough Act, British Album for "Back To Bedlam" and Best Single for "You're Beautiful."
Meanwhile, Kaiser Chiefs are nominated for British Group, British Rock Act, British Live Act, British Breakthrough Act and British Album for "Employment." Following close behind is Coldplay with four nods, including British Group and British Live Act, thanks to the huge success of their album "X&Y."
UK Album Charts Top Holders
December 13, 2005 03:12:58Eminem is starting a brand new success in music industry. The rapper's greatest hits compilation "Curtain Call - The Hits" has stayed at number one for a second week in the UK album charts. The 2nd position is held by Robbie Williams' "Intensive Care," which soon followed by Westlife's "Face To Face" at No. 3.
The has just comeback music group Take That secures the 4th place with their "Never Forget - The Ultimate Collection." No. 5 is Madonna's "Confessions On A Dance Floor," one place ahead of Il Divo's "Ancora" at No. 6. No. 7 to No. 10 in a row is James Blunt's "Back To Bedlam," Sugababes' "Taller In More Ways," Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway," and The Pussycat Dolls' "PCD."
Blunt Finds Love in Sutta
October 03, 2005 11:10:18British singer-songwriter James Blunt, who has just split from long-term girlfriend Camilla Bowler, ends his journey to find a new love as he has found one in The Pussycat Dolls band-member Jessica Sutta. Per News of the World, Blunt dating Sutta, whom he became friendly with during a tour of Berlin, where she was promoting her group's single "Don't Cha."
A source says "It's early days, they've only just met, but James thinks Jessica is wonderful. They hit it off immediately but the logistics are difficult as he's based in Britain and she's in the States most of the time. But while Jessica was over here promoting her single, they saw a lot of one another. And even though she's returned home, they hope to continue their relationship. But they know it will be hard. James is really smitten with Jessica. He's hoping it's the real thing and he has barely stopped talking about her since they met."
Blunt Secures First Number One
July 19, 2005 12:07:32After spending 7 weeks on the U.K. charts, singer/songwriter James Blunt, who is also an ex-British army officer, secured his potential - landing at No.1 on both the UK album and singles chart Sunday. At the same time his ballad "You're Beautiful" tops the single chart, his debut album "Back to Bedlam" also lands the top spot at album chart.
Elsewhere, last week champ 2Pac's "Ghetto Gospel" featuring Elton John drops to second and soon followed by Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" at three. While new entry Elton John's "Electricity" is at four, Charlotte Church's "Crazy Chick" slips one to number five. Another new entry in the top 10 is Inaya Day, whose "Nasty Girl" opened at No. 9.
