Kiwi teenager Lorde scores debut number one in British charts

LONDON, Oct 28: Sixteen-year-old singer-songwriter Lorde has become the youngest artist to enter Britain’s singles charts at number one since 1998, the Official Charts Company said on Sunday. New Zealand-born Lorde’s debut single “Royals” beat former TV talent show winner James Arthur to the top of the charts, pushing last week’s number one “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic into third place. (agencies)