Below is a list of the top 20 new artists that emerged this decade. These artists have sold the most albums and as sales in the music industry have been decreasing, artists who emerged early in the decade stood a better chance. Sales peaked in 2000 and have been on the decline since 2004. So below are the names of the top 20, accompanied by the total number of albums the artist has sold as of this week, the year of their debut, the title of their best selling album, and their rank on the Nielsen/SoundScan running list of the 200 best selling artists in its history, which includes Nelly, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Pink and more!

1. Linkin Park – 21,223,000
Debut: 2000
Best Selling Album: Hybrid Theory
Top 200 rank: #52

2. Nelly – 21,215,000
Debut: 2000
Best Selling Album: Country Grammar
Top 200 rank: #53

3. Nickelback – 19,414,000
Debut: 2000
Best Selling Album: All The Right Reasons
Top 200 rank: #63

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Beyonce put in work and logged some charity hours at the “Show Your Helping Hand” Campaign press conference Friday (Jul 17) at the United Center in Chicago, IL. She’s pictured above with the Chicago Children’s Choir, who performed at the event.

The Show Your Helping Hand Campaign is a partnership between Beyonce and Hamburger Helper, who both have a common goal of helping Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger-relief charity, deliver more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks. Hit up the official website for more information.

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Singer Bobby Brown and his baby mama/girlfriend Alicia Etheridge were spotted maxin’ and relaxin’ on the beach in sunny Malibu, California Saturday afternoon. Peep Alicia reading the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine, which features Michael Jackson on the cover.

We also have new candid shots of Beyonce, Usher, Kim Kardashian and more! Continue reading to check them out.

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A new Beyonce track has leaked from the latest Tapemasters Inc. mixtape. The song is called Ice Cream Truck – peep it below.

D/L: Ice Cream Truck

First, let’s clarify on the age of this song. It’s new to the ears, but old in the sense that it was recorded about 6 or 7 years ago for Dangerously In Love, Beyonce’s solo debut. But overall, we’re glad this wasn’t released. It sounds like something that belongs on Destiny’s Child’s Survivor album along with songs like “Brown Eyes”, “Apple Pie A La Mode”, and “Nasty Girl”. But hey, look on the bright side! This song here proves how far her vocals have grown from then to now.

The Game’s beef with Jay-Z has just gotten deeper. In a new freestyle directed to the Brooklyn-bred rapper, The Game came hard at Beyonce, implying that she has engaged in sexual activity with members of the Mavericks, Rockets, and the Spurs. Peep the video below (at the 2:30 mark)

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Here’s Beyonce’s brand new music video for “Sweet Dreams,” the latest single to be released from her 3rd album I Am… Check out the Adira Petty directed video after the cut!

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Beyonce has topped another Forbes list once again. This time, the 27 year old entertainer is being named the “Best Paid Celebrity Under 30″ with her estimated earnings of $87 million between June 1, 2008 and June 1, 2009. Her fortune comes from big-paying projects such as her tour, movies, clothing line, and being the spokesperson for brand giants such as L’Oreal and Nintendo. Pop princess Britney Spears and basketball player LeBron James made it to the top five. Continue reading for the full list and for a 30 second sneak peak of her upcoming music video for “Sweet Dreams,” the next single to be released from her multi-platinum I Am… junior album.

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During the first day of the Essence Music Festival, Beyonce took to the stage and ended her set with a beautiful tribute to the King of Pop. Follow the break to see it.

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Beyonce was among many performers who took the stage Friday night (Jul 3) in New Orleans during Day 1 of the 2009 Essence Music Festival. The Coca-Cola sponsored event also saw performances from Ne-Yo, John Legend, and others. Continue reading for lots of pics from day one of the event and keep checking back as we upload photos from the entire weekend!

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Since first starring in the MTV movie Carmen, Beyonce has began to sell herself not only as a singer but as an actress. Now, she wants to take on Whoopi Goldberg’s old role and play a nun in the next possible film adaptation of Sister Act. Beyonce took a break from her “I Am…” tour to watch the show at the London Palladium theater recently and she is so desperate to star in a film remake that she is begging Disney bosses to pick up the project.

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