David Bowie has topped the American album charts for the first time with Blackstar, released two days before his death on January 10.
Blackstar sold the equivalent of 181,000 albums knocking Adele’s 25 off the top spot.
David Bowie’s highest-charting US album previously had been The Next Day, which peaked at No 2 in 2013.
Nineteen of his albums entered the UK album charts last week, after fans sought out his classic hits.
Blackstar is the first posthumous number one album in the US since Michael Jackson’s This Is It soundtrack topped the chart in November 2009.
Nine other David Bowie albums also made the Billboard 200 this week with the Best of Bowie reaching No 4 and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars at number 21.
David Bowie’s first hit on the US singles chart was in 1972 with Changes. The record did not initially find major success, only reaching No 66 that year.
However, the song returned to the chart in 1974, following David Bowie’s subsequent breakthrough on the American music scene with Space Oddity – his first top 40 hit which peaked at number 15.
David Bowie’s biggest selling single in the US was Let’s Dance, which reached the top of chart in 1983. He also achieved seven top 10 albums.
The iconic singer died on January 10 following an 18-month battle with cancer.
Fans around the world have been paying homage to the 69-year-old at tribute concerts and memorial sites linked to musician.
In Belgium, astronomers have paid tribute to David Bowie by dedicating a constellation to the self-proclaimed Starman. The constellation is made up of seven stars that, when connected, form the iconic lightning bolt seen on the cover of David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane album.
Duck Dynasty ’s Christmas album debuted as No 1 in Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week.
Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas debuted this week in the Billboard chart knocking Luke Bryan’s album from first to fourth.
The album took over the top spot ahead of Thomas Rhett’s It Goes Like This and Toby Keith’s Drinks After Work, which are also in their first week on the chart.
Duck Dynasty ’s Christmas album debuted as No 1 in Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week
Duck the Halls is also ranked second on the publication’s list of Top Holiday Albums behind Kelly Clarkson’s Wrapped in Red.
Duck Dynasty’s album is currently listed as fourth on the Billboard 200, which ranks top-selling albums for the week across all genres. The Christmas record is situated behind new albums from Arcade Fire, Katy Perry and Clarkson.
The Robertsons are joined on their album by country music stars like Luke Bryan, Alison Krauss, Josh Turner and George Strait, who won the Country Music Association award for Entertainer of the Year on Wednesday.
Duck the Halls features a blend of original songs, such as Ragin’ Cajun Redneck Christmas, and more traditional Christmas tunes, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and I’ll Be Home for Christmas.
Taylor Swift snagged not one but eight statues at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards stage in Las Vegas on Sunday night.
The awards included Top Female Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist.
Additionally, Taylor Swift won Top Digital Songs Artist, Top Country Artist, Top Country Song for We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, and Top Country Album for Red.
During one of her acceptance speeches, 23-year-old Taylor Swift appeared to be making fun of herself, referring to her many much documented and troubled relationships as she thanked her fans.
“You are the longest and best relationship I have ever had!” she exclaimed before strutting off stage.
Taylor Swift snagged not one but eight statues at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards stage in Las Vegas
Earlier Taylor Swift also gave an energetic performance at the annual ceremony.
Bouncing around in a blue T-shirt with a sparkly unicorn and the rainbow thought cloud: “Haters Gonna Hate”, Taylor Swift proved that her talent speaks for itself.
With her angelic blonde locks tied into an innocent ponytail, Taylor Swift sang 22 and pranced about in high-waist shorts that showed off her long, slender legs.
The singer was a finalist in a total of 11 categories for the night, as were Fun. and Maroon 5.
Earlier on the blue carpet, slim Taylor Swift wore a royal blue mini dress that let her legs do the talking.
Top Christian Album: Casting Crowns Come To The Well
Top Hot 100 Song: LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top Digital Song: LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top Radio Song: Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer Give Me Everything
Top Streaming Song (Audio): Adele Rolling in the Deep
Top Streaming Song (Video): Nicki Minaj Super Bass
Top Pop Song: LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top R&B Song: Kelly Rowland Feat. Lil Wayne Motivation
Top Rap Song: LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top Country Song: Jason Aldean Dirt Road Anthem
Top Rock Song: Foster The People Pumped Up Kicks
Top Alternative Song: Adele Rolling In The Deep
Top Latin Song: Don Omar & Lucenzo Danza Kuduro
Top Dance Song: LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top Christian Song: Laura Story Blessings
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