UK Chart Roundup: Adele And Susan Boyle Wish They Had Half The Vocal Talent Of Steps

Status quo on the UK chart this week, save for the crap Comic Relief version of "I Know Him So Well" (in at #11) by Peter Kay and Susan Boyle. Sorry, though — the only version worth listening to is still the one by soul icons Steps.



Adele's 21 is the #1 UK album for the ninth week in a row, as her ballad "Someone Like You" returns to the top of the single chart for a fifth non-consecutive run.

The UK Top 10:

1. "Someone Like You" - Adele *5 weeks*
2. "Don't Hold Your Breath" - Nicole Scherzinger
3. "Just Can't Get Enough" - The Black Eyed Peas
4. "Gold Forever" - The Wanted
5. "Price Tag" - Jessie J feat. B.o.B
6. "S&M (Come On)" - Rihanna
7. "Black And Yellow" - Wiz Khalifa
8. "I Need A Doctor" - Dr. Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey
9. "Rolling In The Deep" - Adele
10. "Born This Way" - Lady Gaga

UK Chart Roundup: Matt Cardle Avoids The Trashmen, Debuts At #1

No surprise here: Matt Cardle, winner of The X Factor 2010, has debuted at #1 in the UK with his elevator-friendly "When We Collide." Where's a good ol' Rage Against The Machine-like Facebook upset campaign when you need one, you ask? Oh, right—that would be The Trashmen's 1963 jam "Surfin' Bird", which sadly only managed to scrape in at #3. Better luck next year, kids. Likewise, Biffy Clyro's original version of "When We Collide", "Many Of Horror", re-enters the chart at #8.

Michael Jackson and Akon's "Hold My Hand" climbs to #10, giving the Gloved Corpse his first new Top 10 hit in the UK since "One More Chance" went to #5 in December 2003.

Meanwhile, over on the album chart, MJ's Michael debuts at #4. Here in the States, the posthumous collection of Jacko jams (that surprisingly doesn't suck) is going toe-to-toe with Susan Boyle's The Gift in the final countdown to next week's #1 on the Top 200.

And while we do seem to love our SuBo over here—the enchanting Vocal Sex Queen Of Scotland's The Gift has been #1 for four non-consecutive weeks now—it's Take That's Progress that truly rules the man band's home country. The album is #1 for a fifth week, and thus becomes the last chart-topping LP of 2010 across the pond.

The U.K. Top 10:

1. "When We Collide" - Matt Cardle *new* *1 week* 
2. "What's My Name" - Rihanna feat. Drake
3. "Surfin' Bird" - The Trashmen *new*
4. "The Time (Dirty Bit)" - The Black Eyed Peas 
5. "Your Song" - Ellie Goulding
6. "The Flood" - Take That
7. "Only Girl (In The World)" - Rihanna 
8. "Many Of Horror" - Biffy Clyro
9. "Whip My Hair" - Willow
10. "Hold My Hand" - Michael Jackson feat. Akon

It's Kylie Minogue Performing On NBC's 'Christmas At Rockefeller Center' Special

A bunch of pop dames like Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey, Susan Boyle, Sheryl Crow, Annie Lennox and 10-year-old Pittsburgh native (hometown represent!) Jackie Evancho crooned away  during the annual NBC Christmas At Rockefeller Center tree-lighting special.

And, yeah—Mimi was totally lip-syncing. But I love her pregnant ass anyway.

Glee Asks Susan Boyle for a Guest Appearance

Popular and hit show Glee is trying to get a guest appearance by a woman who showed the world how it is to reach for one’s dreams. Meanwhile a member of a popular band asked if his music could be featured in the show.

Susan Boyle, who took the world by surprise after rendering a jaw-dropping performance at the auditions of Britain’s Got Talent last year, was asked to play a high school lunch lady at a Christmas themed episode of Glee in its upcoming second season.

The news came from show creator Ryan Murphy Monday, August 2.

Murphy also said that the music of Sir Paul McCartney would also be featured at an episode of the show. He said that the Beatles member asked him to consider some of his songs for the show.

“I received some fantastic mixed tapes from Paul McCartney a couple of weeks ago. I thought I was being punked!” he said. ”It came out of blue in a package, handwritten, and it had two CDs and it said ‘Hi Ryan, I hope you will consider some of these songs for Glee … I had heard that he is a fan of the show. I was gob-smacked … so of course we are going to do something with him.”

Dancing With The Stars: Aaron Carter & Karina Smirnoff Not In The Semi-Finals

The bottom two tonight on Dancing With The Stars were Aaron Carter & Karina Smirnoff and Kelly Osborne & Louis van Amstel.

Aaron ended up with the lowest combined score. He took it real well. The kid sort of grew on me. In the end Len Goodman told Aaron he would be proud to call Aaron his son. I believe I've read that Aaron has some issues with his dad.

I thought Aaron would get all emotional and maybe have another crying episode. It was Karina who was the upset one. I like Karina.

The Kenny Mayne, Jerry Rice, Len Goodman Dance Center bit was pretty amusing.

Michael Buble was good.

Susan Boyle singing I Dreamed A Dream was the reason I watched the DWTS results show tonight. Usually I don't.

Susan Boyle's I Dreamed a Dream Album Cover

Britain's Got Talent runner-up and worldwide singing sensation, Susan Boyle's first album won't be released until November 24, but it is already a hit, spending months being at the top of Amazon.com's best seller list.

Judging from the album cover Susan Boyle's ongoing makeover process appears to be moving smoothly along.

I've not seen it, but the September issue of Harper's Bazaar has a photo spread of Ms. Boyle's makeover, with photos taken by Hugh Stewart, including the photo on the album cover.

I don't know if Susan Boyle's debut album will have any original music. I do know she will being singing some of the Monkee's, Madonna's and the Rolling Stone's hits.

Susan Boyle singing "Like a Virgin?" "Satisfaction?" "I'm not your Stepping Stone?" "Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown?"

I have not bought a record album in this century. I may have to get Susan Boyle's.

Susan Boyle Today Show Interview (Full Video)

Susan Boyle, the 47-year-old Britain's Got Talent sensation, shows off her flattering new look on NBC’s The Today Show aired on July 22.

The singer talked about her international fame, voice, health and her new album on the show.

It was her first interview since she shocked the world with her incredible voice and became an instant global phenomenon on Britains Got Talent earlier this year.

Check out the full interview of Susan Boyle on The Today Show below:

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