US pop star Justin Bieber has topped the UK album chart. Bieber’s second album, Believe, sold just 3,000 copies more than the Cole’s to claim the chart crown. Cole suffered disappointment in the singles chart.
Bieber, 18, rose to fame after posting songs on YouTube as a youngster. He was later signed by US R&B star Usher. The Canadian star’s second album has been praised for its mature urban sound, in comparison to the saccharine teen pop of his debut.
In the US, it is expected to sell 410,000 copies this week – the largest first-week sales of any album this year. The final tally will be revealed when the Billboard chart will be announced later this week.