Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, and Miley Cyrus are among the musical performers to earn a spot in the 2011 edition of Guinness World Records, out worldwide on September 16.

While Lady Gaga takes the records for the Most searched-for female for the calendar year 2009 and Most weeks in the UK chart, Michael Jackson takes the record for the "Most searched-for male" on the internet of 2009. A whole page in the new edition is devoted to the pop star, who reportedly received eight records over his lifetime for chart achievements, album sales, earnings, and charity donations.

First published in 1955, the Guinness World Records book is published in more than 100 countries and 25 languages and is a regular best-seller, with more than 3 million copies sold annually across the globe.

The new edition will be in stores from September 16th, 2010.

source: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/lady-gaga-jayz-michael-jackson-make-guinness-world-records-2011-2081230.html
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