TOP 10 TRACKS OF THE WEEK: Does Carly Rae Jepsen owe her sales and chart turnaround this week to the U.S. Olympic Swim Team and their massively viewed lip-sync video of the track? It sure didn't hurt. Also coming on strong are Cher Lloyd, who’s on her first promo tour of the States, and Carly Rae again, in tandem with Owl City.
1. Flo Rida, “Whistle” – 237k
2. Carly Rae Jepsen, “Call Me Maybe” – 179k
3. Katy Perry, “Wide Awake” – 151k
4. Fun., “Some Nights” – 130k
5. Cher Lloyd, “Want U Back” 128k
6. P!nk, “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” 123k
7. Ellie Goulding, “Lights” – 122k
8. Owl City & Carly Rae, “Good Time” – 122k
9. Maroon 5 f/Wiz Khalifa, “Payphone” – 119k
10. David Guetta f/Sia, “Titanium” – 106k
That makes seven females on the leaderboard, including the two in key supporting roles. (8/2a)
![]() It's the U.K. equivalent of July 4 fireworks. (7/1a)
UMG ACQUIRES ALL THINGS ZAPPA
Who's gonna "Freak Out" over this acquisition? (7/1a)
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