Allmusic Blog — Jay Reatard, acclaimed solo artist and former leader of the late-’90s punk outfit The Reatards, died yesterday evening. Memphis police (as well as several of Reatard’s bandmates) have confirmed the death, although few details are currently availa... more info

E! Online — It was only matter of time before the slumbering chart giant that is Susan Boyle would wake up from her dream. We just didn't think Ke$ha would be the artist to rouse her. The... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Rookie pop singer Ke$ha ended Susan Boyle's six-week reign on the U.S. pop album chart Wednesday, and also logged a fourth week at No. 1 on Billboard's singles chart. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Aided by a hit single and a recession-friendly price, the blunt, urban-flavored electro pop of Ke$ha's "Animal" debuts at No. 1 on the U.S. pop chart. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Aided by a hit single and a recession-friendly price, the blunt, urban-flavored electro pop of Ke$ha's "Animal" debuts at No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts, ending the six-week reign of Susan Boyle's comfy traditionals. Ke$ha has sold 152,000 copies... more info

411 Mania — "Tik Tok" artist shoots to #1! more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Rookie pop singer Ke$ha is raking in a lot of ca$h after bumping Susan Boyle from the top of the Canadian album charts this week. more info

VH1 News — Ke$ha's debut album Animal knocks Susan Boyle from top spot on next week's Billboard albums chart. more info

Rolling Stone — The Big News: Thanks to the Hot 100 hit “TiK ToK” and a relatively light release schedule, Gaga-in-waiting Ke$ha debuted atop the Billboard Top 200 with her first album Animal, joining a small club of female artists to enter the charts at Number ... more info

VH1 News — Ke$ha, the partying pop genius we've all been waiting for, is completely of this moment, in Bigger Than the Sound. more info