The hugely successful record, which was released in February 2011 in America, has now sold 10,020,000 units in the country.

It is the 21st release to hit 10 million sales since Nielsen SoundScan began collating chart data in 1991.

Back home in the UK, meanwhile, '21' has dropped out of the UK Top 40 for the first time since its release in January 2011.

At 4.5 million units shifted, the record is currently the fifth best selling album ever in the UK, with the album enjoying 71 consecutive weeks in the top ten.

The two British boybands were recently embroiled in a tit for tat battle on the social networking website, with One Direction's Zayn Malik and The Wanted's Max George heavily involved.

Malik later called George "chlamydia boy" and speaking to Channel 955, the Wanted star said that he doesn't know why the One Direction man has gone on the offensive. He said:

"I'm not sure what his problem is to be honest. It started off that I thought we were just having a bit of banter, but he seemed to get a bit serious. I tried to palm it off as being friendly again, but you can only take so many insults and eventually I just said, 'Alright listen - if you've got a problem, come and see me in New york when we're there doing a gig together and we'll sort it out'."

Speaking about Zayn Malik's "chlamydia boy" jibe, bandmate Jay McGuiness added: "I don't think it's based on any fact. It's like when kids in the playground go 'Poo Breath!' - rarely has that kid actually eaten faeces. I think he was just taking a stab in the dark."

George chimed in: "I think he's probably just finished sex ed so he's like 'Yeah whooo!'."

The singer has catapulted from being a virtual unknown pre-X Factor 2010 to becoming a global superstar in the last year.

The Irishman took to Twitter last night (November 22) to express his joy at forging a career out of music.

He proclaimed that music is "incredible" and said the fact that most people like some kind of music is "epic". The singer tweeted:

"Everytime i listen to our band ! it just makes me think...this is why i love music soo much..its an incredible thing. sorry to be all wierd now but when u think about it...some people dont like certain things..but when it comes to music, no matter who u are,where ur from..what kinda personality you've got ...everyone love music of some sort. ..thats what is epic about it."

He concluded: "Cant wait to play with our band at MSG and the world tour..when im at home.. i never put the guitar down..have it in my hand right now."

Speaking to The Daily Star at the London premiere of 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2' (see below), they said:

"It already feels like we live out there at the moment. It's quite hard going back and forth. We think the US needs a big girl band."

The Saturdays confirmed their very own E! reality television show, 'Chasing The Saturdays' on October 29. The series is due to begin on January 20.

The announcement followed band-member Rochelle Wiseman stating that the band have achieved what they could do in their home country and have "put their mark on the UK."

Watch fan footage of The Saturdays performing 'Notorious' at Perez Hilton's VMA After Party in September:

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/OneDirection/view/61620/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:47:55 +0000 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/OneDirection/view/61620/ One Direction singer Niall Horan has revealed what his ideal girlfriend would be like.

The Irishman is one of three members of the pop group who are currently single, with Louis Tolimson and Zayn Malik - who is dating Little Mix's Perrie Edwards - both having girlfriends.

Speaking on the Ellen DeGeneres show, Horan opened up on what he is looking for in a girl, saying:

"I like someone that's cute. Someone I can have a laugh with. And I also like people that are American. And you all qualify."

Longstanding rumoured love interest Demi Lovato meanwhile fits the bill for Horan, but both the 'One Thing' man and the X Factor USA judge have denied that there is any romance.

As previously reported, One Direction have tapped up Super Size Me director Morgan Spurlock to work on their first ever 3D film.

The boyband revealed yesterday (November 13) whilst on the Today Show that they would be unleashing their first ever 3D movie next year.

The film, which is said to be similar in style to Justin Bieber's 'Never Say Never' and Katy Perry's 'Part of Me', will be unveiled on August 30, 2013.

It has now been revealed that Morgan Spurlock, famed for his fast food flick 'Super Size Me', will take up directing duties.

He said in a statement: "This is an incredible opportunity and an amazing moment in time for the band. To capture this journey and share it with audiences around the world will be an epic undertaking that I am proud to be a part of."

The band are currently in the US to promote their new album 'Take Me Home' and they performed for the Today Show in front of a packed crowd in New York.

The US TV show hinted before One Direction's live show that the quintet had a special announcement to make.

The group later announced that they will be releasing a 3D film next year, with the flick said to be coming out on August 30 2013.

The Today Show's Twitter account meanwhile revealed that One Direction performed in front of the TV show's biggest crowd yet.

The lads performed new singles 'Little Things' and 'Live While We're Young', as well as their hit 'What Makes You Beautiful'.

The UK based boyband have made something of a splash stateside this year, performing on shows like American Idol.

However, it seems like the quintet are looking to take it one further and land their own US TV series.

Speaking to The Sun, Tom Parker said that they are also thinking about getting homes in America. He said:

"We're looking at getting a TV show in the US and we want houses over there to have a base. We're also in the frame to record a song for a big film sequel and we might get a cameo in it."

Parker also spoke about some of the songs that are impressing him at the moment, revealing a particular taste for Labrinth. He said:

"'Candy' is not my favourite Robbie Williams song but it is a great radio track. The Labrinth, Emeli Sandé single ['Beneath Your Beautiful'] is one of the best songs of the year. I'm a massive fan of his. I'd love to work with him but he's signed to Syco so it won't happen."

The singer is donning the front of the magazine's December issue and she has gone for a striking naked look.

She is seen with nothing on apart from a black leather jacket, which is draped over her shoulders, whilst her right arm covers up her female modesty.

In the accompanying interview, Rihanna reveals that she likes to men to be dominant in a relationship, admitting:

'I like to feel like a woman. I have to be in control in every other aspect of my life, so I feel like in a relationship, I wanted to be able to take a step back and have somebody else take the lead. I could absolutely be dominant, but in general, I'd rather...How do I say this in, like, a non-X rated version? Love makes you go places you probably wouldn't ever go, had it not been for love. But I think everybody still has their limits."

The popular British singer told reporters at last night's (November 11) MTV European Music Awards that now he's started to enjoy great success in his native UK he wants to branch out a bit and try his luck at going stateside after Christmas:

"For me, this year, I've already had the amazing experience first-hand of seeing what MTV can do and how much of a platform it is."

When asked if his goal for 2013 is to crack the U.S. market, Maynard added: "Yeah definitely - a lot of 2013 is going to be promoting my debut album and then putting it out in America."

The young star also took to his official Twitter page after the awards ceremony and thanked his fans for always being there and supporting him: "On the way back to the UK... EMAs were amazing :) #Mayniacs thank you for getting me there!!! x"

Watch his music video for 'Turn Around', which also features Ne-Yo, below: