Katy Perry extends US chart reign

Katy Perry has maintained her grip over the US singles chart, notching up a fifth week on top with 'I Kissed A Girl'.

Rihanna's 'Take A Bow' sticks in second place this week, while Chris Brown's 'Forever' rises to a new peak of third.

New entries in the top ten come from hip-hop star Kardinal Offishall, who vaults to nine with 'Dangerous', and Jesse McCartney, who climbs back to ten with 'Leavin'.

Meanwhile, British rapper Estelle continues to climb the Billboard Hot 100, rising to 26 with 'American Boy'.

The top ten singles in full (click where possible for our reviews):

1. (1) Katy Perry: 'I Kissed A Girl'
2. (2) Rihanna: 'Take A Bow'
3. (4) Chris Brown: 'Forever'
4. (3) Lil Wayne ft. Static Major: 'Lollipop'
5. (7) Coldplay: 'Viva La Vida'
6. (5) Leona Lewis: 'Bleeding Love'
7. (6) Natasha Bedingfield: 'Pocketful of Sunshine'
8. (8) Lil Wayne: 'A Milli'
9. (14) Kardinal Offishall ft. Akon: 'Dangerous'
10. (11) Jesse McCartney: 'Leavin'