Joe, who debuted in second place last week, is already gone from the Billboard charts. Akon's lengthy reign is over, too. It could either be related to his Trinidad scandal or the fact that a lot of new music came out last week, or both. But who needs Akon when there's Ne-yo? Ne-yo may be a bit egotistical, but simulating sex with 14 year olds isn't his style. Also, he actually possesses talent. He deserves to have his album, Because of You, debut at number 1, and I'm okay with him being the sole representation of black music on the top of the charts. Okay with it but kind of mystified. Has our reign over popular music come to an end?

Artist, Record, Peak Position, Number of Weeks on the Charts

1: Ne-Yo, Because Of You, 1, 1

2: Michael Buble, Call Me Irresponsible, 2, 1

3: Rush, Snakes & Arrows, 3, 1

4: Avril Lavigne, The Best Damn Thing, 1, 3

5: Tori Amos, American Doll Posse, 5, 1

6: Miranda Lambert, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, 6, 1

7: Daughtry, Daughtry, 1, 24

8: Blake Shelton, Pure BS, 8, 1

9: Various Artists, NOW 24, 1, 6

10: Carrie Underwood, Some Hearts, 2, 77

[Billboard]