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Ne-Yo knocks Coldplay off No.1
Published Sunday, Jun 29 2008, 20:34 BST | By Nick Levine

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It's the second chart-topper for the singer - real name Shaffer Smith - who also reached No. 1 with his debut single, 'So Sick', in March 2006.
Meanwhile, Chris Brown enjoys a bumper week on the charts, claiming third place with 'No Air', a duet with American Idol star Jordin Sparks, and fourth position with his solo single, 'Forever'.
The only new entry in the top ten comes from Busta Rhymes and Linkin Park, who jump from 14 to 10 with 'We Made It'.
The top ten singles in full (click for our reviews):
1. (2) Ne-Yo: 'Closer'
2. (1) Coldplay: 'Viva La Vida'
3. (10) Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown: 'No Air'
4. (5) Chris Brown: 'Forever'
5. (3) Rihanna: 'Take A Bow'
6. (4) Sara Bareilles: 'Love Song'
7. (6) Gabriella Cilmi: 'Sweet About Me'
8. (7) Ting Tings: 'That's Not My Name'
9. (9) Duffy: 'Warwick Avenue'
10. (14) Busta Rhymes ft. Linkin Park: 'We Made It'
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