Boy Bands Vs Girl Groups: Who’s really the most popular?

Everyone knows the real battle of the sexes boils down to music. The rivalries of boy bands vs girl groups has been around almost for decades but now it’s time to crown the real winner. Who sells more records is it the boy bands that have millions of screaming fans or is it the iconic girl groups who inspire generations?

AND THE WINNER IS…… BOY BANDS!

Whilst some of the best selling boy bands might seem out dated (here’s looking at you The Osmonds) and some of the girl groups still seem to be featured in the media, like TLC finally getting their own biographical film, there’s no denying the figures. Boy bands simply sell more records! Even I was shocked to see that current phenomenon One Direction weren’t on the list, maybe it’s because of the recent increase in piracy (or maybe I’m just making up excuses.)

Sorry girls, you put up a good fight, but this crown is placed firmly on the heads of the boys.

(Information sourced from here & here)

Brit Awards 2013; Ben Howard & Emeli Sandé Are Winners

The BRIT awards aired last night and after a lot of build up to the much publicised event the results had every viewer on edge.

New comer Ben Howard fought off popular acts such as Olly Murs and Plan B to win Best British Male Solo Artist before later winning the award of Best British Breakthrough Act. The singer-song writer took to twitter to express his joy at the awards saying: “only gone and won 2 Brit awards… AAAARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH – THANK YOU EVERYONE – WE F@CKING LOVE YOU!!! hq xx”. The tweet then went on to receive over 5000 retweets and 4000 favourites in less the 24 hours.

Another star of the show was Emeli Sandé who looks set to have another successful year following last year’s Olympic performances as well as her debut album charting at number 1.The singer scooped the prizes of Best British Female Solo Artist and Mastercard British Album Of The Year for Our Version Of Events.

American singer Lana Del Rey is well known for having a rocky relationship with music critics but despite this the singer returned to the BRITS, after winning International Breakthrough Act in 2012, to win the title of International Female Solo Artist. The singer attended the ceremony with boyfriend Barrie-James O’Neill and the appearance of a diamond ring on her finger only added to the current rumours that the pair are actually engaged.

Other winners include Mumford & Sons for British Group against nominees such as One Direction and The XX. One Direction weren’t without their prize though as the band won the coveted Global Success Award. The award for best International Group was won by American band The Black Keys. Best British Live Act was won by Coldplay whilst 22 year old Tom Odell won the Critics’ Choice Award, something previously won Adele and Jessie J. British Producer Of The Year was named as Paul Epworth following his work on Skyfall with Adele which incidentally won the award of Best British Single.