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iTunes sells 10 billionth track

The iTunes online store sold its 10 billionth track this week, with Black Eyed Peas' I Gotta Feeling officially the site's most downloaded track.

Their single Boom Boom Pow is the third biggest seller with Lady Gaga taking the number two slot with Poker Face.

Gaga's Just Dance and Bad Romance also feature in the top 25 most downloaded songs, according to Billboard.

The person who bought the 10 billionth track won a $10,000 (£6,500) iTunes gift card.

The buyers details have not been released.

Flo Rida, Katy Perry and Rihanna are all credited with two tracks apiece in the top 25 most downloaded chart, with British artists Coldplay and Leona Lewis featuring in the top 10.

All 25 songs were released in the past five years, with the exception of the Journey's Don't Stop Believin', which has gained popularity after featuring in the hit TV show Glee.
Read entire article at BBC News