Chuck D said it best: Who gives a fuck about a goddamn Grammy? (“Terminator X To The Edge Of Panic”). Well, apparently a bunch of American album buyers care, because every year sales get a bump from the tired award show telecast. And more people watched this year than they have in a while: “The Grammy Awards hit a high note in the Nielsen ratings, with 25.8 million viewers — the most for the show since 2004 and up 35% compared to last year’s broadcast.” Bread and circuses…

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Grammy Stars Shine On Billboard 200:

1. Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now” – 209,000 (down 57%)

2. Lil Wayne – “Rebirth” – 176,000 (debut)

3. Nick Jonas & the Administration – “Who I Am” – 82,000 (debut)

4. Lady Gaga – “The Fame” – 79,000 (up 17%)

5. “2010 Grammy Nominees” – 71,000 (up 55%)

6. Black Eyed Peas – “The E.N.D.” – 70,000 (up 76%)

7. Taylor Swift – “Fearless” – 53,000 (up 58%)

8. Rob Zombie – “Hellbilly Deluxe 2” – 49,000

9. Susan Boyle – “I Dreamed a Dream” – 46,000 (down 21%)

10. Zac Brown Band – “The Foundation” – 40,000 (up 82%)

Further down:

12. Lady Gaga – “Fame Monster” EP – 34,000 (up 8%)

14. Beyoncé -h “I Am … Sasha Fierce” – 32,000 (up 101%)

15. Pink – “Funhouse” – 31,000 (up 234%)

18. Carrie Underwood- “Play On” – 30,000 (up 65%)

24. Kings of Leon – “Only by the Night” – 24,000 (up 66%)

47. Dave Matthews Band – “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King” – 13,000 (up 114%)

Additional sales data via MTV.