Nicki Minaj’s “Roman Reloaded” Debuts at No. 1

Nicki Minaj scores her second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” debuts atop the list with 253,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

“Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” is not a reissue of the original “Pink Friday” album — despite its confusing title. It’s an all-new release, led by its official first single “Starships.” The track has already sailed to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The album that “Roman Reloaded” replaces, Madonna’s “MDNA,” falls to No. 8 with 48,000 (down 86.7%) It debuted at No. 1 last week with 359,000. Its steep drop is the largest second-week percentage decline for a No. 1-debuting album since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991.

It surpasses the record set by Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” when it fell 84.27% in its second week on the chart dated June 18, 2011. “Born This Way” bowed the previous frame at No. 1 with 1.11 million, and then sold 174,000 in its second week at the top of the chart.

Nicki Minaj on Top of UK Charts

Nicki Minaj scored her first U.K. bestseller as “Pink Friday — Roman Reloaded” opened at the top of the charts. The album now has the leading spot.

Minaj’s first album “Pink Friday” debuted at No. 34 in the U.K. in December 2010 and climbed as high as No. 16 last August. It’s still on this week’s Official Charts Company survey, falling 30-40, but is eclipsed by Minaj’s sophomore set, which opened at the summit ahead of Labrinth’s “Electronic Earth,” with Adele’s “21″ leaps back up another place at No. 3.

Madonna Releases “Girl Gone Wild” Single

Madonna has released her second MDNA single, “Girl Gone Wild.” The dance-infused song, released Monday (February 27), proves that this next slew of Madonna tunes will certainly be dance tunes.

“Girl Gone Wild” was produced by Benny Benassi and is a catchy, dance-floor worthy tune.

The video was shot earlier this month and was directed by fashion photographers Mert and Marcus, who also shot the colorful artwork for the album. It had been rumored that Britney Spears would be featured on the track, but that rumor was shot down by Madonna herself.

MDNA will drop on March 26. It features production from collaborators like Martin Solveig and William Orbit, Demolition Crew, Alessandro “Alle” Benassi, Hardy “Indiigo” Muanza and Michael Malih.

Lana Del Rey’s “Born To Die” Debuts at No. 2

Singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with “Born To Die,” selling 77,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan. It’s the highest entry for a female artist’s full-length major label debut since Jackie Evancho’s “Dream With Me” bowed at No. 2 on July 2, 2011.

Meanwhile, Adele’s “21″ sits tight at No. 1 for a 19th nonconsecutive week (122,000; up 5%). Next week it could yield the top slot to the new Van Halen album “A Different Kind of Truth,” which was released yesterday (Feb. 7).

Madonna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show a Success

Madonna’s highly anticipated halftime performance at the Super Bowl has stirred both praise and the inevitable criticism, but overall, it was, without a doubt, quite a show.

With guest performances from Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., LMFAO and Cee Lo Green, this was her biggest show yet, showcasing Madonna’s exceptional performance abilities.

Check out the video of the halftime performance and let us know how you liked it!

Madonna Releases “Give Me All Your Luvin’” Video

Madonna, the unquestionable queen of pop, releases her first single, “Give Me All Your Luvin” from her new album, MDNA. The single features rappers M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj. Madge also released the music video, which features a high-school themed, playful storyline. Check out the video and let us know what you think!

Madonna To Release “Give Me All Your Luvin” on Friday

Madonna’s first single off of her 12th studio album, “Give Me All Your Luvin,’” featuring Nicki Minaj & M.I.A., will be released along with the full video on Friday, February 3rd.

Madonna’s label also announced March 26 as the release date for “MDNA.”

“Give Me All Your Luvin’”, co-written by Madonna, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A, will be available exclusively on iTunes from Feb. 3 through Monday the 6th. Its timed release hints strongly that Madonna will perform her new single as part of her Super Bowl halftime performance on Feb. 5.

The video for the track, directed by Megaforce, happens to be football and cheerleader themed.

A portion of the clip will bow on FOX’s “American Idol” on Feb. 2. In an ad now airing on FOX for the episode, Madonna, Minaj and M.I.A. can be seen briefly as an announcer touts, “This Thursday, don’t miss your chance to get a first look at Madonna’s first music video.”

Madonna Rumored to Have Cee-Lo Green For the Superbowl

Rumors suggest that Madonna she could be joined by Cee Lo Green for her SuperBowl halftime performance.

According to sources, the singer has asked “The Voice” judge to perform with her at the February 5 show. “The Insider” reports that he’s been flying to New York to rehearse with the pop icon. The sources add that he will contribute his signature flair to some of her classic tunes.

The pairing would make sense given that the new season of “The Voice” premieres right after the Super Bowl next month.

When the singer takes the halftime stage next month, her performance will be “imagined” by Cirque du Soleil and Madonna’s longtime choreographer and creative director Jamie King. According to reports, the set list for the show will include new single “Give Me All Your Luvin” as well as the Madonna classics “Ray of Light,” “Vogue” and “Music.”

“I have eight minutes to set up my stage, 12 minutes to put on the greatest show on earth, and I have seven minutes to take it down so that football field is clean for the second half of the game,” she told ABC News about the performance. “That’s the challenge. How do you do that?”

Nicki Minaj Hints at Super Bowl Appearance in New Single

Nicki Minaj’s newly released single “Stupid Hoe” hints that the rapper/singer superstar may be performing at the 2012 Super Bowl.

The Young Money rapper spits one particular line that teases she may take the stage at halftime: “Put ya cape on, you a super h–/ 2012, I’m at the Super Bowl.” There has been speculation that Nicki and M.I.A. may perform with Madonna at Super Bowl XLVI, since both rappers are featured on her upcoming album.

The track ends with the declaration “I am the Female Weezy,” and after one listen, it’s easy to understand why. The Young Money rapper handles the song’s chorus herself, repeating the title of the track in her quirky voice. For her final verse, she spits a few lines directed at an unnamed enemy (speculation has already pointed to rival Lil’ Kim) who she says should have befriended her instead.

Madonna, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. Collaborate on Leaked Track

Singer M.I.A. recently confirmed
 that she and Nicki Minaj have collaborated with Madonna on a new song titled “Give Me All Your Love,” which was leaked last month.

“Summond to NYC by bitchesses MADONNA and NICKIMINAJ,” M.I.A. tweeted over the Thanksgiving weekend. “cofffffiiiiiiieeeeeeeeee it iz a good day to get me tho trustttt bitches.”

The leak made some happy fans, but it left Madonna and her team pretty P.O’d. Shortly after the track hit the Web, Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary, tweeted a response to the leak. “The plan was for new music to come out in the new year,” he said. “I’m very happy with the positive reaction to the demo, but we are very upset with whoever leaked the song!!!!!!!! we are asking that the fans please help us police any more leaks. we have a lot in store for you. but please respect the process.”

Madonna, via Oseary, also expressed her feelings about the leak. “Madonna told me this morning ‘my true fans wouldn’t do this,’ ” he wrote. “Whoever is responsible for this leak, we ask that you please stop!”

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