Music News - 13th August

This Week: Britney On The World Charts

Thanks to Charts & Ratings for sending us this week's world chart update for Britney.

"Boys" on the single charts:
Ireland #12
UK #14
Canada #33 (debut)
Italy #34 (debut)

"Anticipating" on the single charts:
France #66

"I Love Rock and Roll" on the single charts:
Argentina #14
Sweden #19
Austria #21
Australia #23
Germany #45
Belgium #47
Switzerland #84

"Britney" on the album charts:
Ireland #29
Belgium #35
Australia #47
Canada #48
Austria #53
UK #55
France #57

"Teen Entertainment Weekly" Confirms 3-Issue Tribute To Britney Spears & Fans

From Teen Entertainment Weekly:

After conducting a survey of fan's opinions regarding selecting the cover of the New Teen Entertainment Weekly, over 98% of those who responded suggested we feature Britney Spears on the cover of our magazine.

Coincidentally, Britney recently announced that she will take a break and return home for a much needed rest.

Teen Entertainment Weekly invites Britney Spears' fans to send their letters of support to Britney, which we will publish in an exciting holiday (Oct-Dec) 3-issue tribute to the "Princess of Pop", Britney Spears & her Fans. Letters submitted will also be considered for inclusion in a book that we will publish, during the Christmas season. To read a sampling of letters submitted to our Editor, click here.

TRL Information - Simon of American Idol speaks his mind on Britney!

From Britney Spears Unlimited: Boys was #6 today on TRL. The judges of American Idol was on the show and guess who decided to share his opinion on Britney? Yes, it was Simon. During the video, Simon said that Britney should go back to the school-girl uniform and go back with Max Martin to write good songs because the song is terrible. The good thing is...at least he didn't say anything bad about Britney personally, only the songs.

Timberlake's $8 Million Home

From Dotmusic: Justin Timberlake has shelled-out $8 million for a home in the Hollywood Hills, according to reports.

The N'SYNC star's new home apparently has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and is set in several acres of land behind a set of gates.

The Mediterranean-style, 12,000 sq ft house also features a theatre, gym, guest house and a tennis court, claims the Los Angeles Times.

Timberlake, who split with childhood sweetheart Britney Spears earlier this year, also owns a three-bedroomed house in Orlando, Florida.

Mandy takes the Spotlight

From Mandymoore.com: Not only is she a winner in TEEN PEOPLE's All Star Style Awards, she's also their September cover girl! Catch up with the singer/actress/model/more in their Spotlight, featuring super-chic Mandy photos,trivia, the Celeb Scramble puzzle and more.

August 12th