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David Archuleta Gets Dropped, Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” Sets Record

In the wake of disappointing sales for his “The Other Side of Down,” David Archuleta has been dropped from Jive Records, the label confirmed to THR.

The runner-up on season seven of “Idol,” Archuleta left the show with a decent fanbase. That following helped turn his debut single “Crush” into a legitimate hit, and his self-titled album ultimately went platinum.

Just over two years ago, that was nonetheless a different era–one in which the radio was far kinder to singles from “Idol” contestants. With a waning fanbase and without any newfound mainstream support, Archuleta’s 2010 album “Down” was a sales disappointment, and Archuleta has since been “released” from the Jive roster.

— Apple confirmed Friday that Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” was the fastest-selling single in the history of iTunes; it reached the million-unit mark in just five days. The song, which sparked controversy for its similarities to Madonna’s “Express Yourself” and “Vogue,” debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Brian Cantor

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