Rihanna crowned UK's best selling artist

Rihanna has topped the UK singles chart rundown for 2008, selling almost 1.3 million copies.

The singer released hit tracks 'Take a Bow', 'Disturbia' and 'Rehab' in the country last year, and continued download sales of 2007 smash 'Umbrella' ensured she snared the top spot of overall single sales in 2008, with 1,294,093 units shifted.