Latest Album Sales Figures for Week of September 22, 2010
In this week's Sales Wrap, Trey Songz takes over the competition at No. 2, Eminem steps back at No. 3 and Black Milk makes a chart debut.
Leading the pack this week is R&B singer Trey Songz'sPassion, Pain & Pleasure which debuted at No. 2, falling one slot behind Linkin Park's Thousand Suns which sold 241,600 copies. According to Nielsen Soundscan, Songz's new LP has sold 240,400 records to date
Grammy-winning rapper Eminem'sRecovery dropped one slot to No. 3 with 89,000. After 13 weeks in stores, Slim Shady's latest offering has sold 2,590,300 copies.
Will Smith slaps a reporter who tried to kiss him on the red carpet and more protests over Lady Gaga shows plus the rest of the day's entertainment headlines
ASCAP songwriter and disco legend Donna Summer passed away on May 17, 2012. ASCAP remembers her essential dance floor hits as well as her impact and legacy on the world of music.
Tim Williams and Matt Welsh of indie rock duo Soft Swells stopped by ASCAP's L.A. office to treat the staff to some new tunes. We caught them on video, playing an acoustic version of "Lifeboats" from their debut record, out now.
ASCAP member Adam Sanders was recently signed to a publishing agreement with Big Yellow Dog Music as a result of his appearance at ASCAP's New Crew Writers Round showcase. The regular showcase series exists to help promote and introduce talented, up-and-coming young writers to Nashville's vibrant music publisher community.