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The former Oasis star shifted over 55,000 copies of his debut solo record As You Were in just one day.

His nearest competitor is The Darkness, who are currently sitting in second place with 4,000 sales.

Liam’s numbers include a huge 40,000 from people who pre-ordered the critically acclaimed record.

It will be the rocker’s first studio album chart-topper since Oasis’ seventh and final record, Dig Out Your Soul, hit the top spot back in 2008.

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His two offerings with post-Oasis break-up band, Beady Eye, reached No.2 and No.3.

My music insider said: “Liam’s first solo album has already been a huge hit with critics and now it’s proving a hit with fans too.”

Last month I exclusively revealed how Liam said he would retire if his solo album didn’t sell well.

But there’s no need for him to hang up his mac and mic just yet!

Much to the relief of his fans and to the annoyance of his older brother Noel.

Insiders also predict that Liam could go on to sell over 100,000 copies by Friday’s chart countdown.

Although the number is huge in today’s music industry, the total is still well down the all-time chart for first week sales.

Adele holds the record with 803,000 for 25, followed by Oasis Be Here Now 695,761 and Ed Sheeran’s ÷ with 672,000.

Now it’s over to Noel to see what he can do with his band High Flying Birds, who release their third album next month.

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LOVE Island’s favourite pairing Chris Hughes and Kem Cetinay are back in bed coupling up for the video of their new single, Little Bit Leave It.

As you can see from my exclusive pictures the bromance buddies end up beneath the sheets but are more besotted with their own reflections than each other.

A host of cameos feature in the vid, which is premiered tomorrow, including Put Your Hands Up rapper Fatman Scoop.

Kem told me: “Fatman was on his way to Heathrow and turned around to film a cameo.” Chris and Kem hit No.1 on iTunes with their debut single.

LOVE Island’s Olivia Attwood and boyfriend Chris Hughes are “stronger than ever” despite rumours they are on the rocks.

The couple have been dogged by claims they are close to splitting after their public bust-up two weeks ago.

Chris revealed his rollercoaster relationship with Liv – seen here in my exclusive shot – was more fiery than his bromance to best mate Kem Cetinay.

But he denied there was any trouble in the romance.

Chris said: “I’ve basically spent nearly four months with Kem and we’ve not had one argument.

You would think we would have at least had a little tiff but not one bad word. “Me and Liv have had a few fights but that’s just us. We are stronger than ever."

JON Clark has accused TOWIE bosses of trying to ruin his relationship with co-star Lauren Pope.

And he’s not any happier with his cast mates interfering either – telling Mario Falcone to “f**k off”.

The besotted reality star reckons new love interest Lauren could be “the one”.

But only if they team up together against the show’s producers and cast, who he claimed wanted to see them fail.

Jon told me: “I understand Lauren and my happiness is at the bottom of the list for what the TOWIE team want.

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“They obviously want the drama and tears but I’ve said so long as we are a team and stick together we will be OK.

“There’s a few people like Mario who are against us as well, they need to keep their mouths shut. I don’t see why they need to get involved. I don’t like how Mario has been. He needs to f**k off now and realise Lauren’s nothing to do with him.”

Jon also denied claims he was still in love with his ex-Chloe Crowhurst, who dumped him to go on Love Island.

He added: “I’m being totally honest with Lauren. Nothing can come out of the wood work because there’s nothing to come out.”

TOWIE continues tonight at 10pm on ITV2.

VETERAN bands turned out for the Punks Against Homelessness gig but Bexatron were the hit of the night.

Their high-octane, glam-punk sound threatened to blow the roof off the New Cross Inn.

Charismatic singer Bexx looked terrific – half Lady Gaga, half Billy Idol – and has a voice that cuts through their thunderous sound.

Headliners Infa Riot were tourniquet tight.

Local south-east London heroes The Phobics play tuneful 70s-style punk between The Lurkers and The Clash.

And The Gonads, fronted by our own Garry Bushell, blasted out a grin-driven din with numbers like Buy Me A Drink, You Bastard.

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THE Jump star Amy Willerton has signed up for a 10-day bike ride across India to raise money for the National Autistic Society – and she’s taking me with her.

The former I’m A Celeb beauty and I will cycle the tough 500km terrain at the end of the month, alongside her mum Sarah, dad Bruce and boyfriend Dan Day.

We are raising money for the charity in support of Amy’s little brother Ross, who suffers severely with the condition.

The model told me: “I’ve been working with the National Autistic Society all year to raise awareness and acceptance of autism so an adventurous challenge seemed a good way to keep the momentum going.”

Please donate at justgiving.com/fundraising/amywillerton.

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THE Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins once squared up to Oasis, branding the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, “lazy” and “arrogant”.

So you might think Justin would once again be gunning for Liam as they go head-to-head in the album charts this week.

But the rocker told me: “I love Liam. I mean I won’t listen to the album but I do like him.

“Some of the stuff he’s done in the build up to this album has been hilarious. I read some of his interviews and cry with laughter.

“I wish him luck. I’m a big fan. I think, apart from me, he’s one of the last proper rock stars.”

The I Believe In A Thing Called Love singers have just released their fifth album Pinewood Smile. Liam’s debut solo album, As You Were, is on course to land next week’s No.1 spot.

LOVE Island hottie Alex Bowen has blasted Kayleigh Morris for branding his relationship with Olivia Buckland “fake”.

Ex On The Beach babe Kayleigh recently claimed Alex and Olivia’s engagement was a showmance.

But Alex, who finished runner-up on last year’s ITV2 show with Olivia, hit back saying: “I’m not even saying this to be rude but I didn’t even know who she was.

“Someone mentioned it to me and I had to look her up. I did see her on Ex On The Beach but I don’t understand why she is even commenting because she doesn’t even know us.

“I feel like she’s just desperate for attention.”

Alex and Olivia are currently planning their wedding for next summer.

He added: “I’ve moved all my life from Birmingham to Essex to be with Olivia. I don’t get how anyone could think I would do all that and get married to someone just for a shomance.”

Former scaffolder Alex has just launched his own male clothing range MVMNT London. See https://mvmntlondon.co.uk for details.

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COMEBACK queen Shania Twain wants to collaborate with Taylor Swift on her next album.

The That Don’t Impress Me Much singer reckons she and Taylor, a fellow country crossover star, should make sweet music together.

Shania, who is sitting at No.1 in the album charts with comeback record Now, also wants to work with former Jonas Brothers artist Nick Jonas.

She said: “Taylor and I should definitely write together. I think we could create something great together. I would also love to write with Nick Jonas too.

“There’s something I really like about him.” Tickets for her first UK tour in 13 years are on sale now.

IT may have taken him 33 years but the critically acclaimed JP Cooper has finally released his debut album Raised Under Grey Skies – and it is well worth the wait.

The brilliant record from the September Song singer is riding high in the early midweek charts. Highly recommend!