He's back. Hits' Rumor Mill put Barry Manilow as the title most likely to top this week's album chart. In its third week of release, Manilow's Clive Davis-brokered collection of fifties covers will sell around 145,000 units. (You've gotta like Hits' reference to Sportscenter's Dan Patrick in describing Manilow's re-ascent to the top : "You can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him.") Picked for second is the third album by urban crooner Jaheim.

On the other side of the spectrum, Sergio Mendes' Will.I.Am-produced Timeless should sell around 20,000 to 25,000. Impressive? No, but give it some time to catch on.