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Meanwhile, Adam Lambert and MTV are still milking the AMA performance controversy with today's latest lame blatherings about what it was really all about. Last week it was about sticking it to his critics and now he claims it was all about breaking gay stereotypes. Which is pretty ironic. Read the latest dribble here. Don't worry, they'll have another lame excuse tomorrow or the next day. -

Susan Boyle Enjoys Biggest Album Release of the Year

Susan Boyle's dream might just be a wakeup call to the major record labels with a message the flies in the face of the way they've done business for over a decade. Her heretical message? Genuine talent will out sell hype and image.

Susan Boyle caught the attention of the world when she stepped up onto the stage in front of a mocking Simon Cowell, a man who embodies the image over substance problem the music business faces today. But all of the snickering ended as she sang the first note.

Her raw talent won over that audience but it apparently has won over music fans world wide with her debut album "I Dreamed a Dream" setting a record in her native UK but more importantly, becoming the biggest selling first week release in the US for 2009, despite not having the benefit of a full season of the popular television show for exposure and publicity. She also set a record in New Zealand as fastest selling worldwide female debut ever, according to 3news.

Hits Double Daily's final chart shows that Boyle's album sold 669,843 copies in the U.S. last week and that number tops Eminem's "Relapse" which sold 608,000 units its first week. - more on this story

Adam Lambert Gets Lackluster Start Despite Massive Media Coverage and Discounted Album

Adam Lambert enjoyed a week in the spotlight after his controversial "performance" at the American Music Awards, publicistiy that any pop star would kill for but did all the hype add up to record sales? It doesn't look like it.

Hits Double Daily compiled their sales numbers for last week and they show that Lambert's "For Your Entertainment" sold 195,974 copies its first week in stores.

Lambert was the runner up on American Idol last season he lands in third place among runners up when it comes to first week sales. Clay Aiken's "Measure of a Man" moved 613,000 copies while Bo Bice sold 227,000 of "The Real Thing" it's first week, an album that many considered a failure. And will all the hype and media coverage Lambert enjoyed, coupled with Amazon selling digital copies of his album for 3.99 last week, the flamboyant Idol runner-up only managed to sell slightly more copies than last year's runner-up David Archuleta who had first week sales of 183,000. - more on this story

Goldfrapp Set New Release

Genre-smashing musical pioneers Goldfrapp announce their brand new album 'Head First' to be released through Mute on March 23rd, 2010. This will be preceded by the new single 'Rocket' on March 9th, 2010.

'Head First' is Goldfrapp's most powerful trip to date, a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance. With life affirming lyrics and stellar production it lifts off at full tilt and takes us on a journey to the heart of 2010.

The duo's fifth album, 'Head First' is written and produced by band mates Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory and was recorded throughout 2009 in Bath and in London. - more on this story

Michael Jackson and Twilight Top Searches of 2009

(Yahoo) With 2009 coming to a close, Yahoo!'s annual Year in Review takes a look back at the top trends and searches from the past year. The annual review, which accounts for billions of searches, is a distinct way to look at people's interests and to identify the ways they use the Web to find information and breaking news as it happens.

Previously dominated by Britney Spears, 2009 brought her fall from the No. 1 position to No. 5, behind Michael Jackson, the book and film series "Twilight," World Wrestling Entertainment, and rising actress Megan Fox.

Below you'll find the top searched terms for the whole year and the list of top searched artists for 2009. Top 10 Overall Searches for 2009 1. Michael Jackson 2. Twilight 3. WWE 4. Megan Fox 5. Britney Spears 6. Naruto 7. American Idol 8. Kim Kardashian 9. NASCAR 10. Runescape - Top 10 Most Searched Music Artists on Yahoo

Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Following the enormous global success of 2007's Alvin And The Chipmunks, Twentieth Century Fox presents Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

Due in theaters everywhere December 23, the film, directed by Betty Thomas (Dr. Dolittle) stars Zachary Levi, David Cross and Jason Lee and, as the voices of The Chipmunks and The Chipettes, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Amy Poehler, Anna Faris and Christina Applegate.

Rhino will give fans a "squeak" peek at music featured in the upcoming film, including covers some of today's top hits and classic tracks, as well as original songs, performed by The Chipmunks and The Chipettes, when Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is released December 1 from Rhino - more on this story

Free Break Up Songs

Possessed by the spirit of giving, Fitz & The Tantrums are offering up their debut EP, Songs For A Break Up Volume 1, along with bonus tracks, as a free download exclusively on their site just in time for the holidays.

The sharp-dressed band just returned from an impressive run opening for Maroon 5, wowing audiences repeatedly with their blue-eyed soul stompers. "I went to a Maroon 5 performance Wednesday night, and a Fitz & the Tantrums concert broke out," exclaimed the Peoria Journal Star.

Prior to their recent jaunt, Fitz & the Tantrums stopped at KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" for an electrifying live session. Three of those powerful tracks are included in the bonus package, along with Keenhouse's remix of "Breakin' The Chains Of Love," which transforms the song from a suave shuffling soul joint into a synth-fueled electro jam. The 10-song giveaway is available until the end of the year. - more on this story

Dres of Black Sheep Doin' It Wrong

(Audible Treats) Dres of Black Sheep does it once again with the release of his second single "Doin' It Wrong" from his EP From The Black Pool Of Genius: The Prelude, which is officially available today.

The latest track is another demonstration of Dres' exceptional flow and lyrical finesse as he declares "I'm a one man Beatles, I be the Rolling Stone." When asked about the inspiration behind the song Dres explained, "The present state of mainstream hip-hop is the inspiration. It seems to me that the music has lost its concern for the world and people, and overtly speaks almost exclusively of the baubles of life and state of mind."

Combining thought-provoking lyrics, a masterfully soul-inspired beat courtesy of the upcoming Urban Soul Music Group, and catchy hook, listeners are given a preview of the growth and maturity to expect from the highly anticipated EP From The Black Pool of Genius: The Prelude, as well as throughout Dres' forthcoming full-length release, described as a "deep, vast pool of soul... not always understood, but forever seen and loved." From The Black Pool of Genius: The Prelude is available now, and the full-length album is scheduled for a March 2010 release. - Check out Doin' It Wrong here

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