Lady Gaga has thanked her fans after her album ‘The Fame Monster’ was crowned the biggest-selling album of 2010.

The record, which is an extended version of her 2008 debut ‘The Fame’, sold 5.8million copies worldwide.

“The Fame Monster’ was named the best-selling album of 2010,” Lady Gaga wrote on Twitter.

“I'm so excited for the future, believe + work hard, you will achieve your dreams.”

Eminem’s ‘Recovery’ came second, selling 5.7million copies, and Justin Bieber’s ‘My Worlds’ was third with 5.6million copies sold, according to the 2010 United World Chart.

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga is set to make a special announcement about her new album ‘Born This Way’ on New Years Eve.

(by Jason Gregory)