Diana Vickers storms singles chart
Diana Vickers (18) has claimed the top spot in the UK singles chart. Vickers, who reached the semi-finals of “The X Factor” in 2008, knocks Usher off number one with her debut single Once.
Speaking on Radio 1, the star said: “I am just happy, but I was so nervous. I’m beaming and I’m excited, thank you all so much.”
Elsewhere in the chart, fellow new entry Chipmunk has to settle for third place with “Until You Were Gone”, which follows three other top ten tracks from his 2009 album I Am Chipmunk.
Lady GaGa’s ‘Telephone’ moves from number six to 11th spot, while the Glee cast make another new entry at 12.
1. (-) Diana Vickers: ‘Once’
2. (1) Usher ft. will.i.am: ‘OMG’
3. (-) Chipmunk ft. Esmée Denters: ‘Until You Were Gone’
4. (4) Plan B: ‘She Said’
5. (2) Scouting For Girls: ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’
6. (3) Professor Green ft. Ed Drewett: ‘I Need You Tonight’
7. (5) Kelis: ‘Acapella’
8. (8) Timbaland ft. Justin Timberlake: ‘Carry Out’
9. (-) Tina Turner: ‘The Best’
10. (7) Selena Gomez & The Scene: ‘Naturally’
Source: Official Charts Company