Susan Boyle rewrites history - again

Susan Boyle's new album, 'Someone to Watch Over Me', has debuted at No. 1 in both Australia and the UK - becoming the first female artist to have three consecutive albums debut at No. 1 in the UK album chart in less than two years.

No other female solo singer has achieved this in the first week of an album's release.

The album, which has already been certified platinum, is not so good for fellow Brit-act Florence and The Machine, their album 'Ceremonials' pushed back to No. 3, with Michael Buble's 'Christmas' jumping up to No. 2.

Upon hearing of the success of her new album, Simon Cowell said, 'I'm absolutely delighted for Susan. She's a total superstar and I'm incredibly proud of her.'