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19. 07. 10. - 15:45

Sharika stays on top of charts

Shakira continues to dominate the Austrian Singles Chart.

The Colombian pop singer's World Cup anthem "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" stays on top in its eighth week, followed by "Alejandro" by Lady Gaga and K'naan’s summer hit "Wavin' Flag".

"California Gurls" by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg dropped from third to fourth place, while "This Afternoon" by Canadian rockers Nickelback is the highest entry in at 41.

American rock band Train, whose song "Hey, Soul Sister" reached number four in the Austrian charts earlier this year, meanwhile announced they will perform at the Gasometer concert hall in Vienna on 29 October.

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