Former X Factor snooze boy band JLS land their second #1 on the U.K. singles chart this week with "Everybody In Love"—a boring-to-the-point-of-being-offensive affair that makes their previous derivative single, "Beat Again," sound like Debussy by comparison.The only thing remotely interesting about this all is that now producer J.R. Rotem has the distinction of having the #1 single in both Britain and the U.S. (with Jason DeRulo's "Whatcha Say.")
Moving on, Snow Patrol's "Just Say Yes" debuts at #15. The surprisingly synthy number is one of three new songs included on the band's upcoming hits collection—though the track was originally written for Gwen Stefani, who apparently rejected it, a few years back. (It was next offered to Nicole Scherzinger for her eventually-scrapped album.)I haven't liked Snow Patrol for two albums now, but "Just Say Yes" is undeniable shimmery pop goodness! See what you think:
Moving on, Calvin Harris' "Flashback"—a truly hit-worthy single—suffers the fate of only scraping up to #18 in the week of its official release. Oh, well, Calvin. You'll always have "I'm Not Alone."
Meanwhile, what ever happened to The Saturdays' Wordshaker? Strippers, you gotta stay on the pole if you want the cash! Last week Wordshaker slid from #40 to #57 on the album chart in only its third week on shelves. And this week? C-YA!
The U.K. Top 10:
1. "Everybody In Love" - JLS *new* *1 week*
2. "Fight For This Love" - Cheryl Cole
3. "Meet Me Halfway" - The Black Eyed Peas
4. "Down" - Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne
5. "Bad Boys" - Alexandra Burke feat. Flo Rida
6. "TiK ToK" - Kesha *new*
7. "Haven't Met You Yet" - Michael Buble
7. "Haven't Met You Yet" - Michael Buble
8. "What About Now" - Westlife
9. "End Credits" - Chase & Status *new*
10. Bad Romance" - Lady GaGa