Every year, Billboard takes a look at the young people who are making waves in the entertainment industry, and put together an annual ranking of music’s most powerful minors. Find out which barely-legal powerhouses made the list below!
The Sales Projections Are In! Drake’s “Nothing Was The Same” Is Expected To Do What?
Drake’s third studio album, Nothing Was The Same, was definitely one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and the reviews thus far have been a majority positive. The big question, though, is what the sales would be, especially considering the project leaked almost a full 2 weeks early. Well, the projections are in, and it’s looking like Drizzy will be receiving a certification off the bat. Find out what he’s expected to move below.
Billboard’s Top 10 Album Sales, Week Ending 9/15/13 … Congrats To The Weeknd & 2 Chainz On Top 3 Debuts!
The Weeknd JUST missed a number one debut for his sophomore effort Kiss Land…coming in a mere 3000 copies behind this week’s top charter, Keith Urban’s Fuse. How annoying! Regardless, 96k is still an amazing number, so congrats, Abel! Get the rest of the top 10 below.
And Billboard’s “Woman Of The Year” For 2013 Is…
Singer P!nk has been named Billboard’s Woman of the Year this year, and will be honored at the 2013 Billboard Women in Music event, going down on December 10th in New York City. The award “honors the achievements of a trailblazing female recording artist over the past 12 months, and acknowledges her overall success in the music business and her leadership in embracing the changing industry.” “I was absolutely shocked and surprised to hear that Billboard named me Woman of the Year,” P!nk said of the honor. “It’s been an incredible year and I feel so grateful to radio for sticking by me, and to the fans and friends and all of the incredible talent that I was fortunate enough to work with for this album.” “P!nk has almost been in a class by herself among women in music this year, and we’re thrilled to recognize her successes by honoring her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award,” Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director, said. More info below. Congrats!
Katy Perry Ties With BFF Rihanna For Most Mainstream Number Ones
A little friendly competition never hurt anyone! Katy Perry’s new single “Roar” hit the top spot on Billboard’s Nielsen BDS-based Mainstream Top 40 radio airplay chart this week, tying her with BFF Rihanna for the most number ones (10) in the chart’s 21-year history. P!nk follows just behind the girls with 9 to her name. “Roar” serves as the first single off Katy’s new album Prism, dropping October 22nd.
