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Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending Aug. 30
Iggy Azalea performs on stage during the Pandora Presents The 2014 Summer Party at The Santa Monica Pier1 on Aug. 09, 2014, in Santa Monica, California.
This is the Top Five Countdown! We’re celebrating the five most popular songs in the Billboard2 Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending August 30, 2014.
Last week, we welcomed a new song that’s leaping up the chart. This week…we welcome a new song that’s leaping up the chart. It’s déjà vu all over again!
Let’s begin in fifth place, where Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX dip two slots with “Fancy.” Iggy just took the Ice Bucket Challenge. If you frequent social media, you’re probably aware of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: it involves people pouring buckets of ice water over their heads to raise awareness3 about the deadly disease ALS. Iggy braved the icy water while nominating her singing pals4 Charli XCX and Rita Ora.
Last week, it seemed the jig5 was up for Ariana Grande and Zedd, as “Break Free” stagnated6 in 18th place. This week, it rockets to number four. So…what gives? It’s this week’s top Streaming Gainer, following the August 12 premiere of the video.
Retreating a slot to third place is Sam Smith, with “Stay With Me.” Sam’s mother became famous long before he had his first hit single. Sam first made headlines at age 16. His mother, London financier Kate Cassidy, sued her bosses for unfair dismissal. She alleged7 they sacked her for spending too much time managing young Sam’s career. Obviously, she got the last laugh.
Jumping into the runner-up slot is Meghan Trainor, who says her breakout hit “All About That Bass” is all about acceptance. The Massachusetts native, 20, says her song is about loving yourself, no matter what your shape. She adds that she wrote it for herself, since she’s struggled with body image issues in the past.
Up at number one, MAGIC! takes the prize for a sixth week with “Rude” …despite not leading in any of the airplay, sales, or streaming components8 of the chart. Bandleader Nasri Atweh has been an aspiring9 star in his native Canada for the past decade, and says he ultimately wants to perform in stadiums. He says it all hinges on having great material, great relationships with his band mates, and a true connection with the fans.
Hopefully we can re-connect next week, when we bring you a whole new lineup.
1 pier | |
n.码头;桥墩,桥柱;[建]窗间壁,支柱 | |
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2 billboard | |
n.布告板,揭示栏,广告牌 | |
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3 awareness | |
n.意识,觉悟,懂事,明智 | |
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4 pals | |
n.朋友( pal的名词复数 );老兄;小子;(对男子的不友好的称呼)家伙 | |
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5 jig | |
n.快步舞(曲);v.上下晃动;用夹具辅助加工;蹦蹦跳跳 | |
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6 stagnated | |
v.停滞,不流动,不发展( stagnate的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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7 alleged | |
a.被指控的,嫌疑的 | |
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8 components | |
(机器、设备等的)构成要素,零件,成分; 成分( component的名词复数 ); [物理化学]组分; [数学]分量; (混合物的)组成部分 | |
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9 aspiring | |
adj.有志气的;有抱负的;高耸的v.渴望;追求 | |
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