Adele hits 22nd week at No. 1

Still basking in the afterglow of her six-Grammy triumph, Adele maintained her hold on No. 1 on the U.S. album chart for a 22nd non-consecutive week. The English singer shifted another 297,000 copies of "21" (Columbia) last week, according to Nielsen SoundScan data for the week ending Feb. 26. Set marked a drop of 59% from Adele's record post-Grammys take of 730,000 units last week. The vocalist's debut "19" dropped three positions to No. 7, moving 39,000 (off 56%). "21" has now sold 7.6 million, while "19" has moved almost 2 million. The late Whitney Houston's "Greatest Hits" (Arista/Sony) maintained its post at No. 2, selling 174,000 copies (down just 1%). Houston's sales renaissance continued in the wake of her death on Feb. 11, as two of her catalog titles entered the top 10. The soundtrack for her 1992 film vehicle "The Bodyguard" - containing her mega-hit version of "I Will Always Love You" -- gained 176% and climbed 32 slots to No. 6, selling 47,000, while her 1985 debut "Whitney Houston" moved up 28 poles to No. 9, moving 30,000 (up 72%). Three new releases make comparatively quiet debuts in the top 10 this week. "Some Nights" (Fueled By Ramen), by NY pop band fun., arrived at No. 3 with 69,000 shifted. It's the act's sophomore studio release; its 2009 debut "Aim and Ignite" peaked at No. 71. Rapper Tyga's "Careless World: Rise of the Last King" (Cash Money) bowed at No. 4 behind a 61,000-unit stanza. Member of Lil Wayne's Young Money posse sees a huge bounce with his sophomore set: His 2008 debut "No Introduction" topped out at No. 112. Philly hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang moved in at No. 8 with "Breakfast" (Virgin), which tallied 31,000. Group is riding its current hit "Ray Charles." Top 10 is filled out by two compilations: "Now 41" (No. 5, 47,000 sold, down 43%) and "2012 Grammy Nominees" (No. 10, 29,000, off 66%). A new title by Celtic Thunder is the best bet for a top 10 debut on next week's chart. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Entertainment Ones Head Of Scripted TV Noreen Halpern Exits

EXCLUSIVE: Noreen Halpern, Entertainment One Television’s head of scripted programming, is leaving the company after 3 years. The move represents a parting of the ways for Halpern and long-time partner John Morayniss, who serves as eOne’s head of TV. In 2002, Halpern and Morayniss left Alliance-Atlantis together to launch their own independent studio, Blueprint Entertainment. In 2008, Blueprint was acquired by eOne. In the three years since, as President of Dramatic Programming, Halpern focused on investment in content, including the use of non-traditional financing for TV drama, and strategic partnerships. She oversaw all of eOne’s scripted series and longform projects, including drama series Hell On Wheels (AMC), Rookie Blue (ABC), Haven (Syfy), Hung (HBO) and The Firm (NBC). Its been an exciting journey, and Im really proud of the shows weve put on the air,” Halpern said. “Theres an incredible development slate Im leaving with a wonderful team who will keep things moving forward. But there are other mountains to climb and Im looking forward to that.” According to eOne, the parting is “amicable” and Halpern will remain at the company to help with the transition. Noreens countless contributions enabled eOne Television to expand and flourish year after year, said Patrice Theroux, eOnes President, Filmed Entertainment. Noreen is a creative leader and visionary in the industry and we will certainly miss her presence.”

Sirius drives into profit

Sirius XM Radio tossed for the black last quarter with profits of $71 million versus an $81 million loss this past year on greater revenue, lower costs and minus several hits to earnings it needed this past year. Revenue rose 4% to $784 million, just a little shy of Wall Street's anticipation. The shares were lower 1.83% at $2.15 in pre-market trade. The Gotham-based satellite radio group introduced by Mel Karmazin added 542,966 internet clients -Up 65%. It ended the season with 21.9 million subs. Satellite radio is to establish in 65% of latest cars with free monthly monthly subscriptions offered for just about any period. Needing to pay customer additions were 374,432, up 7%. Sirius mentioned it must possess 23.2 million subs by year-finish 2012. It forecasted full-year revenue of $3.3 billion and money flow of $700 million. Sirius elevated your money this The month of the month of january the first time but mentioned it's seen modest fallout up to now. ''With auto sales prone to rise in 2012, and what appears being basically a modest increase in churn associated with this The month of the month of january cost increase, we be ready to grow our internet new clients by roughly 1.3 million this season, ongoing our strong multi-year good reputation for customer growth,'' mentioned Karmazin in the statement. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com