Madonna records biggest second-week sales drop in US chart history

Oh dear, MDNA clearly doesn't do as it suggests. According to Forbes, Madonna's new album 'MDNA' has reportedly suffered the biggest second-week sales drop in U.S. chart history. In its first week of sales, the album sold 359,000 copies, which earned the #1 spot in the Billboard Charts, but it appears that these numbers were massively inflated because most of those sales came as giveaways with a live-ticket package. Therefore, the album has only sold 46,000 copies this week, which shows an 88% drop in sales. If it wasn't for this live giveaway, Lionel Richie would have taken the top spot with 'Tuskegee'.

KanYe West signs Q-Tip to G.O.O.D. Music

FINALLY! Following countless rumours circling throughout the music world, it has today been announced that the legendary Hip-Hop artist Q-Tip has signed a deal with KanYe's G.O.O.D. Music, and will release his fourth studio album 'The Last Zulu' in 2013. KanYe & Q-Tip have worked together in the past, with Tip producing tracks on 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' and 'Watch The Throne' with Jay-Z, and KanYe featuring on the remix of 'We Fight/We Love'.

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American band sue One Direction over same name

Today it has been revealed that One Direction are being sued by a US boyband claiming they owned the name first, according to reports. The American group - who are also a five-piece - is demanding a court order to force Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson to change the name of their band. In legal papers, the Americans claim they formed in 2009, before the X-Factor boys had even met.

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Rizzle Kicks top this week's Cool Cuts Chart with 'Traveller's Chant'

After reaching the top 10 with their three previous singles, it seems as though Rizzle Kicks are set to do the same with 'Traveller's Chant', which is the fourth single to be lifted from their debut album 'Stero Typical'. The Brighton-born duo this week find themselves at the top of the Cool Cuts Chart, which is the UK's leading tastemaker dance chart, which is compiled from reactions from DJs and the Cool Cuts Panel. Jessie J, Wretch 32 & Alex Metric are the notable new entries this week - check out the full chart after the jump.

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Adele set to release new single in 2012

Following a vow to take a break ("fuck off", in her words) from music for 5 years after the unprecidented success of her sophmore album '21', Adele has this week said on French Radio that a new single will be here before the end of 2012, and that a new album should hopefully be hitting the shelves in 2013.

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Bobby Womack - Live @ Heaven, London (July 14th)

After the awful news regarding his health the other week, it's amazing to see that Bobby Womack has this week been confirmed to play @ Heaven in London on July 14th, to support the release of his forthcoming album 'Bravest Man In The Universe'. Over at HMV, you can buy a ticket for the upcoming gig, along with a pre-order of his new CD, and save £5 when you buy the bundle. Get all the details HERE - definitely one to not miss.

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Eric Benét reveals artwork & tracklist for 'The One'

Eric Benét last night revealed the artwork and tracklist for his forthcoming sixth studio album, 'The One'. The LP will feature appearances from Lil Wayne, Shaggy & daughter India Benét, and is set for a June 5th release date. Cannot wait for this.

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One Direction set to play Madison Square Garden

After outdoing the likes of the Beatles, Adele, Queen and many more by becoming the first UK act to go straight in at number 1 with their debut album on the Billboard 200, One Direction have today announced that they will be playing at Madison Square Garden this year. The runners up of X-Factor 2010 will be playing the iconic venue on December 3rd, with tickets going on sale April 6th. Massive look.

Original Sugababes members sign £1 million deal with Polydor

Today it has been announced that the original Sugababes line-up has reportedly signed a £1million record deal. According to The Sun, Keisha Buchanan, Siobhán Donaghy and Mutya Buena have signed to Polydor Records, and will release material under a new (yet-to-be-decided) name.

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R.I.P. Marvin Gaye (April 2, 1939 - April 1, 1984)

Today is the 27th anniversary of legendary Soul singer Marvin Gaye's passing. Listening to nobody else today - genuinely the greatest ever.

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