Alexandra Burke Is Officially Number One!!
X factor winner Alexandra Burke was all smiles as she headed to a meeting in central London earlier today and it turns out she has a very good reason to be grinning like Cheshire cat.
Yesterday we revealed that Alex's first single Hallelujah was the fastest EVER selling single via download and since it's release on Saturday it had sold a massive 80,000 copies surpassing the previous record holder Leona Lewis whose current single Run sold 69,244 in two days.
Well the midweek charts are now in and despite the fact the CD isn't actually available till tomorrow, on download alone Alex has sold a whopping 149,546 copies and rocketed to the number one spot!
Ha Ha Madonna Fell Over In Rio Last Night'
Have you ever been walking down the street and the person walking a few paces ahead stumbles? It's funny right?
Well what if that person wasn't Joe public? What if it was Madonna? And what if the street was a stadium full of thousands of people? But worst of all what if the stumble was a major stack? That would be pretty embarrassing right?
Well that's precisely what happened and we've got the video evidence to prove it! No need to thank us, we're here all day.
Breaking News...
X Factor winner Alexandra Burke's single Hallelujah is officially the fastest EVER selling single via download. Since it's release on Saturday night it has sold a massive 80,000 copies surpassing the previous record holder Leona Lewis whose current single Run sold 69,244 in just two days.
Robbie Williams' Comeback Scheme'
Were you a bit confused earlier this week when Robbie Williams had a sudden change of heart and announced that he would 'love' to rejoin his former band Take That?
Well, so were we, but we're sure you won't be shocked to learn that Robbie is reportedly planning on using his reunion with Take That to launch his solo career again. The singer has just recorded an album and he intends to use the hype from the band's reunion to reach the top of the charts.
Apparently the star wants to release his first single in two years just one month after reforming with the TT boys in a special one-off gig. A source close to Robbie revealed:
'He knows this is his last chance to make it big again. He needs the band to be successful again. And for Robbie, success and being Number One again are the only things that will make him happy now.'
But will his plan work?
Alexandra's Winning X Factor Performance'
Last night's X Factor final was simply explosive. Our highlight of the evening, undoubtedly, was Alexandra's incredible duet with Beyonce - every time we listen to it, the hairs on the back of our neck stand on end.
But let's just put Alexandra's impressive performance with Beyonce aside for one moment so we can contemplate something. Do you think Alexandra deserved to win X Factor 2008, or should JLS have been crowned the winners?
Have You Heard Lily Singing Womanizer Yet?
It's odd because we never would've thought that Womanizer could sound good sung with a strong London accent, but for some reason Lily Allen's version of the song sounds bloody brilliant. Have you heard it yet? If not have a listen to it and tell us what you think. Which version of the track do you prefer: Britney's or Lily's?
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