November 23, 2008 19:29
Leona Lewis beats Dido to Number One
'Spirit' reissue tops the chart ahead of 'Safe Trip Home'
Leona Lewis has beaten Dido to the Number One slot in the UK albums chart today (November 23).
Lewis's album 'Spirit' hit the top spot after being reissued with bonus tracks, while Dido’s latest effort, 'Safe Trip Home', debuted at Number Two.
In the singles stakes Beyonce Knowles' 'If I Were A Boy' climbed the chart to knock 'X Factor' charity single 'Hero' off the top spot.
UK singles chart:
1. Beyonce Knowles – 'If I Were A Boy'
2. 'X Factor' Finalists – 'Hero'
3. The Killers – 'Human'
4. TI featuring Rihanna – 'Live Your Life'
5. Katy Perry – 'Hot N' Cold'
6. Alesha Dixon – 'The Boy Does Nothing'
7. Girls Aloud – 'The Promise'
8. Guru Josh Project – 'Infinity 2008'
9. Britney Spears – 'Womaniser'
10. Leona Lewis – 'Forgive Me'
UK Albums chart:
1. Leona Lewis – 'Spirit'
2. Dido – 'Safe Trip Home'
3. Stereophonics – 'Best Of: Decade In The Sun'
4. Nickelback – 'Dark Horse'
5. Girls Aloud – 'Our Of Control'
6. Kings Of Leon – 'Only By The Night'
7. Il Divo – 'The Promise'
8. Pink – 'Funhouse'
9. Simply Red – '25: The Greatest Hits'
10. Beyonce Knowles – 'I Am Sasha Fierce'
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