A   A   A

Posted: Thursday, 15 November 2012 8:40AM

Maroon 5 ties Carly Rae Jepsen for longest run at No. 1



Maroon 5 have matched Carly Rae Jepsen for the longest run atop of the U.S. pop charts in 2012 after scoring a ninth week at number one.

The band's "One More Night" and Jepsen's "all Me Maybe" have spent a combined 18 weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 this year, with Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know" lagging behind with eight weeks.

It's sad news for South Korean pop star Psy on the new countdown - his Gangnam Style drops from two to five after spending seven weeks behind Maroon 5's "One More Night."

Rihanna's "Diamonds" takes over the number two spot on the new chart, while Ke$ha's "Die Young" debuts in the top five at three and fun.'s "Some Nights" drops a spot to four.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's "Red" continues to dominate the U.S. album chart, scoring a third week at number one, while the latest Now compilation debuts at two.

Rod Stewart's Merry Christmas, Baby holds at three for a second week, Ne-Yo debuts "R.E.D." at four, and Aerosmith return to the top five with "Music From Another Dimension," the band's first album of all original material since 2001.

Article Copyright WENN 2012.
Photos Copyright Getty Images 2012.

Beyonce is pregnant with second child, sources say


Beyonce and husband Jay-Z are indeed expecting, according to reports.

Jack White's Nashville store offer 'do-it-yourself' records


Jack White celebrated Record Store Day by giving customers a chance to record their own voices on vinyl.

3 Doors Down bassist charged in fatal crash


3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell has been charged with vehicular homicide.

Stars turn out for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction


Rush, Heart, Donna Summer and Public Enemy were among the artists inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jonas Brothers axe TV appearance after Boston bombings


The Jonas Brothers axed a planned TV performance for a second time.

Drummer Steve Jocz leaving Sum 41


Sum 41 drummer Steve Jocz has quit the group after 17 years.

Paul McCartney urges U.S. to continue fight for gun regulation


Paul McCartney has thrown his weight behind tightening gun regulation in the U.S.

Brian Wilson to come clean in new memoirs


Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson is to tell the full, uncensored story of his life.

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry honored for songwriting


Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry are finally being honored for their songwriting.

Ozzy Osbourne makes stunning admission


Ozzy Osbourne addressed divorce rumors and made a stunning admission.

Justin Bieber hopes Anne Frank would have a 'Belieber'


Justin Bieber's meltdown continues - this time it involves Anne Frank.

Red Hot Chili Peppers rock the crowd at Coachella


Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the first weekend of Coachella.

Mick Jagger: Fans don't want a new Rolling Stones album


The Rolling Stones have given up on plans to release an album to coincide with their summer tour.

Lady Gaga to pay for fan's hip surgery


Lady Gaga has shown her generous side.

Reebok drops Rick Ross after controversy over lyrics


Reebok terminated its relationship with rapper Rick Ross.