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Mariah Carey and Paramore Competing for No. 1 on Hot 200

October 01, 2009 03:30:12 GMT

Mariah Carey and Paramore's new albums are predicted to sell between 160,000 to 170,000 copies in their first week.
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Either or will secure the top spot on Billboard Hot 200 next week, Billboard predicted. Mariah's "" and Paramore's "" could easily sell between 160,000 to 170,000 copies, according to the publication.

Should Mariah rule the U.S. albums chart, the album which arrived in U.S. stores on September 29 will become her seventh chart topper. Also, she will tie as the second female artist with the most No. 1 albums, just behind .

As for Paramore, this band will score their highest charting album and best week sale even if they miss the hot spot. The Hayley Williams-fronted band had their peak position at number 15 on Hot 200 when they came out with their sophomore set "" in 2007.

Also battling for the Top Ten of Billboard Hot 200 are 's "", ' "", Madonna's "" and 's "" among others.



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posted by Charlotte sux on Oct 06, 2009
Mariah Carey all the way. Paramore sucks!
posted by Charlotte on Oct 01, 2009
Paramore all the way. Mariah Carey sucks.

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