 USA Today | Blige's 'Breakthrough' Bows At No. 1 Billboard - Despite slow overall sales throughout the holiday season, the week leading up to Christmas saw a retail burst led by a trio of R&B/hip-hop artists that shifted more than 1.75 million copies to lead The Billboard 200. Mary J. Blige Fends Off Jamie Foxx And Biggie In Billboard Battle Blige, Foxx Conquer the Chart |