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Forbes
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Olivia Rodrigo Makes It To A Special Milestone — Again
It's been almost two years since Olivia Rodrigo released Guts, her sophomore full-length. Fans know that a new project is likely in the works, as she spaced out her first two titles by a little more than two years. As they wait for any announcement that something is coming from the Grammy winner, interest in everything the singer-songwriter has put out remains high — especially in the United Kingdom, where she's a certified superstar. Guts is on the rise this week, and it's a major win on every tally on which it appears, with this frame being a special one for the sophomore project. Guts Hits 100 Weeks As it holds on, Guts reaches 100 weeks on the Official Albums chart. The title is Rodrigo's second set to make it to triple-digit frames on the ranking of the 100 most consumed EPs and full-lengths in the U.K. The roster uses a methodology that blends both sales and streaming activity to show what the British public is listening to, and for almost two years now, that has included Guts. Sour Reached the Same Landmark Years Ago Rodrigo's debut album Sour reached 100 weeks on the same list some time ago, and it has continued to add to its sum ever since. That title sits just two spaces behind Guts, at No. 26, and it's now up to 220 frames on the same tally. Guts Appears on Multiple Tallies Guts can be found on four rosters, and it has spent almost exactly the same length of time on all of them. Rodrigo's Grammy-nominated effort hits 100 weeks on the Official Album Streaming chart at the same time as the main albums tally. Next time around, it will make it to the same milestone on both the Official Album Sales and Official Physical Albums lists. Guts Remains a Top 40 Win Amazingly, 100 weeks into its lifespan, Guts is still a top 40 success. The title is on the rise everywhere, lifting to No. 24 on the most important albums ranking, and coming in one space higher on the streaming tally. Guts is a powerful bestseller even to this day and sits at No. 27 — up several spots — on both the Official Album Sales and Official Physical Albums charts. 'Vampire,' "Bad Idea, Right"?" and 'Get Him Back!' Guts was supported by several singles that each made a huge impact in the U.K. 'Vampire,' the album's lead single, debuted at No. 1 on the Official Singles chart, giving Rodrigo her third leader in the country. Follow-up cuts like 'Bad Idea Right?' and 'Get Him Back!' also reached the top 10, and even deeper tracks like 'The Grudge' and 'All-American Bitch' found a home on the competitive tally thanks to strong streaming activity when the album arrived.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
My Chemical Romance to bring The Black Parade back to the UK in 2026
The celebrated 'emo' head back to the United Kingdom in celebration of their smash-hit work, 'The Black Parade' Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... My Chemical Romance have announced two huge shows to take place in the UK in 2026. The band are set to celebrate their smash-hit album 'The Black Parade' for two nights in London in July. Here's when you can get tickets to see the band perform and when they're arriving in the country. Get your eyeliner and your tightest fitting pair of black jeans ready for 2026, or at least get some new ones ahead of time - My Chemical Romance are heading back to the United Kingdom next year. The celebrated 'emo' band have been celebrating the anniversary of their smash-hit album, 'The Black Parade,' in recent months, and it would appear that Gerard Way and team don't want to leave Europe out of the festivities, with the group performing two huge shows at Wembley Stadium in July. It marks a return for the group to the venue for the first time since 2010, when the group performed as part of the NFL London series of games that year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Black Parade returns to the UK in 2026, with the announcement of two My Chemical Romance shows taking place in the capital in July. |But the focus would be on their chart-topping 2006 opus, which peaked in second position on the Official Albums Chart, and the single 'Welcome To The Black Parade' going one better and topping the UK Official Singles Chart upon its release on October 14 2006. It would seem that it's not just Britpop that might be undergoing a bit of a genre renaissance suddenly, but when are 'My Chem' playing and when can you get tickets to the hallowed two-night stand in London? Where is My Chemical Romance playing in the UK in 2026? Gerard Way and the gang are set for two nights at the capital in July - so far... When can I get tickets to see My Chemical Romance play in the UK in 2026? Ticketmaster has published that, despite there being no pre-sale tickets available so far, general ticket sales to see My Chemical Romance in the United Kingdom next year will go live from 10am BST on August 15 - you have been warned. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Forbes
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Billie Eilish Hits A Rare Albums Chart Milestone
Billie Eilish adds another show of longevity to her already impressive list of wins this week as one of her most celebrated releases hits a landmark that only a relatively small number of albums ever come close to. More than three years after its release, Happier Than Ever is still connecting with listeners in the United Kingdom in a big way, and this frame is a special one for the Grammy-nominated set. Happier Than Ever Hits 150 Weeks This week, Happier Than Ever dips to No. 49 on the Official Albums chart, slipping from No. 35. As it declines outside the top 40, it reaches 150 weeks on the ranking of the most consumed full‑lengths in the U.K. Eilish first debuted the set at No. 1, and since then, it has remained a consistent performer in the country. Billie Eilish's Third Release to Stay This Long Happier Than Ever is Eilish's third release to live on the main albums chart for at least 150 weeks. Her debut full‑length, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, has racked up 259 weeks on the tally, while her breakout EP Don't Smile at Me has reached 247 stays. Happier Than Ever Rises on Some Rankings While Happier Than Ever declines on the main albums and streaming charts, it climbs on several other lists across the pond this week. The project improves to No. 31 on the Official Albums Sales chart, up from No. 46, and jumps to No. 30 on the Official Physical Albums ranking, rising from No. 42. It has previously peaked at No. 1 on nearly every major U.K. albums list, but it did miss the summit on the streaming tally by just one slot. Billie Eilish's Catalog Benefits From Her Tour All of Eilish's full‑lengths are currently charting in the U.K., and they recently surged as her ongoing Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour visited the nation. Hit Me Hard and Soft and When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? remain on the Official Albums chart and appear on several other rankings at the same time. Singles like 'Birds of a Feather' and 'Wildflower' are also holding on across various lists, powering her latest full-length, which she's promoting on her global trek.
Leader Live
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Second album by indie rock band Wet Leg hits number one
Their offering – moisturizer – tops the Official Albums Chart, the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, and the Official Record Store Chart as the biggest seller of the past week in UK independent record shops. It replicates the success of their eponymously-titled debut album, which also topped charts on its release in 2022. Meanwhile, Oasis continue to dominate the album charts as they play their reunion gigs in the UK. The Gallagher brothers, along with the rest of the band, have three albums from their back catalogue in the top five – with Time Flies… 1994-2009, (What's The Story) Morning Glory? and Definitely Maybe. The Oasis Live '25 Tour kicked off in Cardiff at the beginning of July, and they are now part-way through a five-show run in Manchester. Sandwiched between Oasis is American singer Justin Bieber, with his seventh top 10 album – SWAG – debuting at number four with its digital release. Also in the top 10 is Burna Boy, who banks his fifth UK top 10 album with No Sign Of Weakness at number six. Scottish singer Amy Macdonald lands her sixth top 10 album with Is This What You've Been Waiting For? at number eight, while fellow Scot Barry Can't Swim achieves his first-ever top 10 – with second studio album Loner at number 10 And global superstar Sir Elton John surpasses 400 weeks on the Official Albums Chart with his 2017-released greatest hits collection Diamonds. The album, which hit number one for the first time in January, has now spent an impressive 401 weeks inside the top 100. On the singles charts, producer MK, known as Marc Kinchen, spends a second week at number one with Dior featuring singer-songwriter Chrystal. Dior is also the most streamed track in the UK this week, racking up 5.5 million streams over the past seven days. US singer Sabrina Carpenter holds steady in second with her former chart-topper Manchild, while Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas's Blessings jumps three spots to a new peak of number three. Bieber also bags the highest new entry of the week with DAISIES in fourth place. Netflix musical movie KPop Demon Hunters yields its first top 10 hit with its album of the same name, leaping 11 places to number nine. Meanwhile, Olivia Dean's Nice To Each Other soars four spots to a new peak of number 10, becoming the London singer-songwriter's second top 10 song, following Sam Fender duet Rein Me In.
South Wales Guardian
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Second album by indie rock band Wet Leg hits number one
Their offering – moisturizer – tops the Official Albums Chart, the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, and the Official Record Store Chart as the biggest seller of the past week in UK independent record shops. It replicates the success of their eponymously-titled debut album, which also topped charts on its release in 2022. Meanwhile, Oasis continue to dominate the album charts as they play their reunion gigs in the UK. The Gallagher brothers, along with the rest of the band, have three albums from their back catalogue in the top five – with Time Flies… 1994-2009, (What's The Story) Morning Glory? and Definitely Maybe. The Oasis Live '25 Tour kicked off in Cardiff at the beginning of July, and they are now part-way through a five-show run in Manchester. Sandwiched between Oasis is American singer Justin Bieber, with his seventh top 10 album – SWAG – debuting at number four with its digital release. Also in the top 10 is Burna Boy, who banks his fifth UK top 10 album with No Sign Of Weakness at number six. Scottish singer Amy Macdonald lands her sixth top 10 album with Is This What You've Been Waiting For? at number eight, while fellow Scot Barry Can't Swim achieves his first-ever top 10 – with second studio album Loner at number 10 And global superstar Sir Elton John surpasses 400 weeks on the Official Albums Chart with his 2017-released greatest hits collection Diamonds. The album, which hit number one for the first time in January, has now spent an impressive 401 weeks inside the top 100. On the singles charts, producer MK, known as Marc Kinchen, spends a second week at number one with Dior featuring singer-songwriter Chrystal. Dior is also the most streamed track in the UK this week, racking up 5.5 million streams over the past seven days. US singer Sabrina Carpenter holds steady in second with her former chart-topper Manchild, while Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas's Blessings jumps three spots to a new peak of number three. Bieber also bags the highest new entry of the week with DAISIES in fourth place. Netflix musical movie KPop Demon Hunters yields its first top 10 hit with its album of the same name, leaping 11 places to number nine. Meanwhile, Olivia Dean's Nice To Each Other soars four spots to a new peak of number 10, becoming the London singer-songwriter's second top 10 song, following Sam Fender duet Rein Me In.
