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Gangnam Style by Psy tops UK chart | Gangnam Style by Psy tops UK chart |
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Rapper Psy became the first South Korean musician to reach No 1 in the UK. Gangnam Style broke into the top 40 two weeks ago at No 37, a month after its release, and made it to No 3 last week. | Rapper Psy became the first South Korean musician to reach No 1 in the UK. Gangnam Style broke into the top 40 two weeks ago at No 37, a month after its release, and made it to No 3 last week. |
The video with the single has had more than 253m views in two months and became the most "liked" video on YouTube. | The video with the single has had more than 253m views in two months and became the most "liked" video on YouTube. |
Psy, an established star in South Korea with six albums, taught Britney Spears his dance moves on the US TV show Ellen month. | Psy, an established star in South Korea with six albums, taught Britney Spears his dance moves on the US TV show Ellen month. |
Last week's No 1, Hall of Fame, by Irish band The Script, featuring rapper Will.i.am, dropped to No 2; US rapper Flo Rida is at No 3 with I Cry. | Last week's No 1, Hall of Fame, by Irish band The Script, featuring rapper Will.i.am, dropped to No 2; US rapper Flo Rida is at No 3 with I Cry. |
Meanwhile, the folk four-piece Mumford & Sons shot straight to the top of the album chart with Babel. It follows their 2009 award-winning debut, Sigh No More, which has re-charted at No 10. US rockers Green Day are at two with Uno; Pink holds the third spot with The Truth About Love. | Meanwhile, the folk four-piece Mumford & Sons shot straight to the top of the album chart with Babel. It follows their 2009 award-winning debut, Sigh No More, which has re-charted at No 10. US rockers Green Day are at two with Uno; Pink holds the third spot with The Truth About Love. |
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