Susan Boyle before now Bigger Than Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston, the Beatles and Jay-Z have to step aside. Susan Boyle is the new queen bee of the album charts.

Too bad no one will get to hear her record until Nov. 24.

Britain's Got Talent's undeniable breakout star—whether she won the grand prize or not—is nearly three months from the release of her debut album, yet, thanks to presales, stands at the very top of Amazon.com's best-seller list.

Houston's comeback album, reissues of the Fab Four's classics, Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 and even the soundtrack for New Moon are eating her dust.

Talk about dreaming a dream!

Jessica Simpson endeavors to do airstrip

Jessica Simpson was dotted doing a bit of modeling at the Ozlem Suer catwalk show in Paris on Thursday.

The singer exhibited the refined poise and grace of a Southern waitress as she strutted her stuff on the catwalk.

Though not model material, I have to give A for effort.