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11.28.2008 7:00 am
Beyonce and “Sasha Fierce” both on top of Billboard 200
Kevin C. Johnson

Beyonce, or it is Sasha Fierce, scores the new No. 1 CD on the Billboard 200.

Her “I Am…Sasha Fierce” soldĀ 482,000 copies its first week out, topping new CDs from Nickelback and David Cook, and sending Taylor Swift from the top of the chart to the fourth position.

Here’s the top ten, according to Nielsen/Soundscan:

1. Beyonce, “I Am…Sasha Fierce,” 482,000 copies sold

2. Nickelback, “Dark Horse,” 327,000

3. David Cook, “David Cook,” 280,000

4. Taylor Swift, “Fearless,” 217,000

5. Il Divo, “Promise,” 162,000

6. Various artists, “Twilight,” 125,000

7. Various artists, “Now 29,” 115,000

8. Various artists, “High School Musical 3: Senior Year,” 86,000

9. Enya, “Winter Came,” 83,000

10. AC/DC, “Black Ice,” 73,000


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