Will 'Scream and Shout' finally get to number one?

The chart battle is in full swing, and yesterday's midweek update puts Miss Britney Spears on top (will.i.am too) with 'Scream and Shout'.

The track had been sitting comfortably behind James Arthur and hasn't fallen outside of the top three since being released. Having had to contend with X-Factor winners and charity singles, its no surprise it has only peaked at number two and not been able to crack the number one spot.

And now there's another obstacle for Brit to contend with. That pesky David Bowie comeback, which could be chart eligible come Sunday. At the moment the charts company do not have the necessary sales information for the unexpected single, as most of the song's purchases have been given away with pre-ordered albums on iTunes. Bowie's 'Where are We Now?' had been sitting pretty atop the iTunes chart until today when Brit sneaked back up to the top spot. So it's looking good.

Don't get me wrong I do love a bit of Bowie, I have just been championing S&S for number one since before its release. I would love for Britney to have her sixth UK number one, because she's had a pretty tough time since her last one in 2004:

and I think a lot of people had written her off, claimed she was past it. I don't quite understand why, because she released one of the best dance albums of 2011 with Femme Fatale. Anyway, this number one is long overdue.

Also, should we discuss the way everyone (myself included) refers to the song as if it's Britney Spears ft. will.i.am and not the other way around?

End of Britney-heavy blog.