Justin Bieber

Josh Groban tops this week's Billboard chart. (Reprise Records)

Charts: Step aside, Bieber -- Josh Groban debuts at No. 1

The Grobes dethrones the Biebs on this week’s Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart, as Josh Groban debuts at No. 1 with his latest, “All That Echoes.” “All That Echoes” sold 145,000 copies its first week in stores, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It marks Josh “Mothergrabbin” Groban’s third No. 1 album, following his previous chart toppers … Continue Reading →

Justin Bieber, seen here performing at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Nov. 2012, has this week's No. 1 album. (Bryan Mitchell/ Special to The Detroit News)

Justin Bieber brings starpower back to the charts, debuts at No. 1

It’s been a long, cold post-holiday sales daze, with artists like Chris Tomlin and Gary Allan topping the charts during the month of January (brrr!). But Justin Bieber is here to change that, as the teen heartthrob debuts at No. 1 with his “Believe Acoustic” set, which injected a little life back into the charts … Continue Reading →

Splish, splash: Bieber in the "Beauty and a Beat" video. (Def Jam Records)

Video: Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj hit the waterpark in 'Beauty and a Beat'

Justin Bieber makes waterparks look like the coolest place to hang out at night — are waterparks even open at night? — in the just-released clip for “Beauty and a Beat.” Oh, and he gets a helping hand from Nicki Minaj, too, who looks like she’s wearing two pink Hostess Sno Balls on her chest. … Continue Reading →

All hail the Biebs. (Universal Music)

Believe it: Justin Bieber lands year's biggest debut

Justin Bieber’s “Believe” lands the year’s biggest debut on this week’s Billboard Top 200 albums chart, starting with 374,000 sales, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Bieber’s debut tops Madonna’s “MDNA,” which debuted with 359,000 sales back in March (the album has since fallen off the chart, d’oh), and ranks as the biggest arrival since Drake’s “Take … Continue Reading →