Rita Ora and the assembly of stars who make up Band Aid 30 have cause to celebrate tonight.
For their remake of 1984 classic ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ has rocketed to the top spot of the Official UK Singles Chart.
Details below…
Per Official Charts, the Bob Geldof production debuted at #1 on this week’s tally, after selling a gargantuan 312,000 copies.
The incredible feat sees the track, which also features One Direction, Emeli Sande, Ed Sheeran, Bono and more, not only best the opening debut of 2004’s Band 20 version (297k) but also become the fastest selling single of 2014 in the UK.
What’s more, the song – all proceeds from which go towards the Ebola relief effort – is notable in that it has outsold the top five of said chart combined.
With a physical copy due at retail in the weeks ahead, chart domination seems almost guaranteed.
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I’m always amazed at how much mediocre talent manages to find it’s way to the top of the UK singles and albums charts lmaoooo. Well good. Y’all keep her over there cuz we here in the US do NOT see it for her. At all.
and its ironic bc some posters on this blog likes to pretend ur nothing if u dont sell in the UK.. I’m confused cuz a few mos ago when Anaconda went top 5 ppl said “Thank god the UK has more sense than to buy something like that.” but it seems like the most random songs go #1 over there
This is not Rita’s single featuring other people. One Direction >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rita.
Out of the like 85 people on this track, why do you focus on the flopiest flop, of them all??
Hmm, I wonder…
lmao right
OMG sam stop trying to make Rita happen she is not going to happen
Get ready for Rita Oral’s one fan and elle cover, fast and furious and Oscar delusions of Grandeur.
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Reminds me of when the hive are deluding themselves about a basic Beyonce song topping the charts
…but when was the last time a Beyonce singles topped any chart, especially without a marketing boost of a lackluster Grammy performance looking like a wet Cocker Spaniel??? LOL
LMAO
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Not her Grammy performance where she was giving Chris Crocker leave britney alone tease
Lot’s of mediocre UK talent have to band together to be that successful on the singles chart??? The shade writes itself.
LMAOOOOO your name is so funny
Death at you guys treating Rita as if she was the biggest artist on this track FOH!
I’m saying. I guess Bono, Ed, and Emeli are her backup singers.
Yaasss TGJ support the Queen! The Bots are grateful.
You’re a joke!!!
Sam, David and Rashad won’t stop until this chick is Beyonce.
We know that s*** ain’t ever happen. This basic could never be Queen B.
Little do they know, that won’t happen until pigs fly, and I ride a unicorn to work every morning…
I swear the way TGJ stans for this basic I would have thought she replaced Madonna as top selling female artist of all time and Mariah as top selling female artist of the SoundScan Era. She’s NOT the highlight of the song, so stop the bs. She’s just a pretty thot who caught the right n**, but has no it factor so she can’t get a hit anywhere solo. She might as well be this generation’s UK Mýa (even though I like her) and go sit down.
Instead of hating go find Moo a vocal coach. Rita slays
No one is hating. You should go find your Daddy and worry less about Moo and Mariah.
And if Rita slayed she would be forced on a hook and watching my fav travel around the world STILL influencing singers worldwide.
lmaoooooo Death at “She might as well be this generation’s UK Mýa”
Who’s cumm did she gobble down her throat to be featured on this song???
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I’m always amazed at how much mediocre talent manages to find it’s way to the top of the UK singles and albums charts lmaoooo
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Well Beyonce’s mediocre music has been unable to make it to the top of the charts there so not all is lost.
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At least they have taste and a sophisticated taste in music.
The b**** Rita is so basic she’s nothing but a cheap version of bey or rih.
FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLOP FLO FAsdna;sldjkfansdf
Flop like Mariahs last album or vocal struggles?
Neither are flops. The 7th top selling artist of all time can NEVER be a flop and even critics have noted the MAJOR turn around in her live vocals, so you can go sit the f*** down quick. Don’t get mad because your fav is stuck on that island singing band aid hooks and still can’t get a hit. Mariah in Japan 2014 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rita Oral.
No. A flop like a lessor girl like Rita who will never be the icon Mariah once was and a legend Mariah is today. A flop like Rita who is still failing to make a mark in the US and Asia despite jumping on the novelty act of the moment’s track earlier this year. A flop like Rita who is sleeping around with producers who scrap her recordings because he realizes the trollop that she is.
In other words, sis, do not come for Legendriah when you cannot afford the city bus fare.
yawn at that tired attempt of a drag rita is a unknown never been she will never sound like mother Mariah even on her bad day Mariah slays rita whora
Your avi of the King >>>>>>>
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AINT NOBODY TRYING TO BE BEYONCE, THAT TAKES TOO MANY ADOBE PROGRAMS – Got2bereal
This blog is hilarious sometimes. You’d think it was a Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger situation, when Rita only sung a line or two. Why no mention of Emeli Sande, Sam Smith or Seal?
featuring Rita ora? You do make me laugh, how much are her team paying you again?
This dragfest tho, on the Lord’s day. I can’t!! Kii!!
I love this new generation of music artists. I love how completely unaware of what good music and longevity in this business entails. I love the fact that their careers are ending before they began.
where there is smoke, there’s Whitney LMAO that episode had me in a kiiiii
Check your Google Maps before you come for me again, Sweetie. LOL
The way the DOUBLE CHOPPED Ariana though LMAO
*they
I GAGGED at the IMMEDIATE chop. They were not having it with the lolita girl. Especially when MJ called her Adrian.
Why are the lambs and navy so pressed?
Rita did her thing. She’s the major selling point
No one is pressed. If anything you should be pressed. Why do you stan for someone who has more miles in her kitty than she has in hits with her generic voice?
But where is all the tea about Cheryl breaking her leg, neck and back running down the bottom of the charts?
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She is being outsold by Barbra Streisand and her album came out like 10 weeks ago
LMAOOOOO you’re so funny.
Last week I missed the dragging of Chavyl after she debuted at No.7, which is a shame because Sam would’ve had his comment record broken. She’s #136 on iTunes atm tbh just putting it out there.
Samantha withholding my comments I see
Your name is hilarious you should add that lame elusiveham too it aswell
The Elusive Lamb is cool, don’t try!
Don’t you stan for Britney I could careless about how you feel.
…and you stan for Roti Whora who only has enough payola to manipulate the UK charts. Local slag’s thirsty for Britney’s success!
Ok the lambs are lame. Y’all mad cause Rita is the hot new thing? She’s pretty and can sing and act.
But can’t get a hit or album release outside of the UK for s***
Black widow was a top 5 american hit
If Rita is the hot new thing then imma bake my next Pizza in the refrigerator.
You’re such an idiot. Don’t you have a Beyonce post to go stalk?
Still trying with this Made In China Rihanna. I’ve stopped commenting on her post but y’all still manage to make her the star of something she isn’t. Roc Nation still paying Sam or na?!
I know it hurts and eats you inside Faggantha that this h** will NEVER see even a quarter of achievements/critical acclaim of the artist’s you bash on your blog. You know what, I say let it EAT YOU till your veins bust for shading artists who inspired this thot your so trying and failing miserably to push. Keep praising her and her mediocrity like she’s the 2nd coming of Christ, keep fooling yourself into thinking she’ll be a big star 1 day
Made in China? More like made for China, like one of those Google budget phones the hive buy
Not even for China, her payola couldn’t fund manipulation of such a big nation. Maybe done random European country Like Malta.
Question, why wasn’t Cheryl invited to Band Aid 30, she’s supposed to be the nations sweetheart?
Why is Britney career over already?
Don’t you have 7/11 to queen out to? Is that horrible sh!t boring to you already?
She was on the ITV Studios Tour.
Do I spy a Rita WHORa stan coming for QUEENriah? Have u bumped your mother f****** head?
You’re mine gold yet?
I’m pretty sure it has sold more copies than pretty hurts
Is the album double platinum??? Is it platinum??? Is it silver???
No, but 225 million ALBUMS later does it matter?
Wow so Rita and Cheryl now both share the record… *sips tea*
Idk who is more basic.
I swear TGJ does Rita more harm than good. TGJ is now the sole reason why I will NEVER see it for Rita. Ever. The delusions are real.
Y’all wait I didn’t know Britney still had fans!
I didn’t know Beyoncé had a baby with all the thot realness she served in her latest video. Kim K inspiring her now or na?
What was thotish about dancing around your hoodies and PJs?
Well Ritas vocals were very good on that track. Much better than anything Rihanna could do. She actually has talent.
BWAHAAHAAHAHA!!! B**** FOH.
I’m always seeing this h** on blogs, but I have yet to hear any music of hers?
Sherry you look like the office thot so stop.
Goodbye Queen Barb/Applause. Quit stalking my posts.
Rita has talent wtf does Rihanna or Britney have?
Now I understand what they were saying when they talk about the hive being dense trash!!! Grammys, US number 1’s in every decade they’ve been active, a legacy. H** I could go all day!
None. Thats why the Navy are so bitter!
This lowend Rihanna, She is so undeserving. I wish someone as hardworking as Dawn Richard was having all this success. Why is Rita getting so much deals handed to her is a mystery.
Dawn isn’t appealing like to the mainstream listeners.
NeIther is Rita because she is a freaking flop. She gets pushed to the gawds but none still dont care.
Dawn is not pop or mainstream but the exposure of a machine would do wonders.
I really want to know if Beyonce is paying this guy LBs bills. The obsession to make every post about her is quite disturbing.
Girl why are you so worried about LB? Instead of worrying about him worry about your label less fav.
Instead of being LB’s doormat, try using that dedication to making sure your fave gets a certification.
Something is not right with him.
your a Kelly flopland stan remember her highest selling album is 600k
That’s great for her! Well I guess in the UK……
Congratz them all.
I’ve like Rita Ora Voice its Better then
Ri-Whine-A & He-Erra & A-Man-Ti voice thanks & that’s ALL!! Lmbo!!
Death at Sam giving all the success to the least relevant person on the track. And that’s out of like ~50+.
NO one is checking for it.