The Music Industry Report
For the second consecutive week, Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” tops Billboard’s Hot 100, fending off strong competition from Lady Gaga and one of Rolling Stone’s Best New Artists of 2010. “Rude Boy” marks the sixth time the singer has scored a Hot 100 Number One and the 14th Top 10 single of her career. B.o.B., who RS named Best New Stoner MC in our new issue, jumped from Five to Two with his hit “Nothin’ On You” featuring Bruno Mars. Lady Gaga and Beyoncé’s “Telephone” was also a big gainer in its 17th week on the chart, rising from Number Nine to Number Three on the strength of its insane new video….