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Katy Perry matches Michael Jackson's number one singles record

Katy Perry has matched Michael Jackson's record of having five number one hit singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, becoming the first woman to do so.

Her latest release 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' made history as it became her fifth single from platinum record 'Teenage Dream' to reach the top spot. The new single joined the ranks of 'California Gurls', 'Teenage Dream', 'Firework' and 'E.T.' and has left the singer feeling "proud".

The pop star took to her Twitter account to announce the news saying: "What a way to wake up! SO proud to announce that the little-engine-that-could of a song 'LAST FRIDAY NIGHT' is officially #1 & made HISTORY!"

Perry wrote: "& u know, I couldn't have done it with out ya, really I owe u guys BIG... so take this moment to give yourself a high FIVE!!! #allbecauseofu"

This achievement was last conquered by Michael Jackson - who died in 2009, aged 50 - when his 10-track album 'Bad' featured five number one singles, 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You', 'Bad', 'The Way You Make Me Feel', 'Man in the Mirror' and 'Dirty Diana', between 1987 and 1988 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Watch the video for 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' here: