KELLY'S IN THE GREEN
WITH #1 DEBUT
R. Kelly's new Jive album, "TP-2.com," which he's been calling the sequel to his multi-Platinum "Twelve Play" album, will end Outkast's reign on top of the HITS album chart after a week. The album will be the top seller at Best Buy, Wherehouse, Musicland, Trans World and most other major chains, fueled by Crossover and Urban radio play for the first single, "I Wish."
Based on retail projections, "TP-2.com" will soar over 500k in sales, surpassing expectations and landing it in the top spot, even before the Florida returns are re-counted.
The other Top Ten debut next week will be blink-182's live MCA album, "Live at the Mark, Tom & Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back)," which includes one new studio track and is headed for well over 100k in sales.
Other records hitting the HITS Top 50 will include country star Alan Jackson, Spice Girls, Incubus and Fatboy Slim.
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Hot off the grill. Pairs well with your brewski of choice. (8/30a)
GUY MOOT AND CARIANNE MARSHALL: THE HITS INTERVIEW
Publishing's dynamic duo (8/28a)
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Your other option is staying home and watching college football. (8/30a)
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THE GRAMMY SHORT LIST
Who's already a lock?
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
ALL THE WAY LIVE
The players, the tours, the enormous beers.
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