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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Britney Spears Reaches A Major Milestone For The First Time In Her Career
Britney Spears hasn't released new music in years, and fans aren't expecting anything to drop anytime soon, but she still managed to have an exciting week on the charts in the United Kingdom. As one of her earliest albums returns, the singer also reaches a lofty landmark figure for the very first time, proving that her catalog remains hugely popular, even if her career is essentially inactive. Spears keeps The Singles Collection, a compilation of many of her most famous tunes, on two charts across the Atlantic. At the moment, it rises on both the Official Albums Streaming and Official Albums rankings, pushing to Nos. 53 and 64, respectively. The Singles Collection reaches 200 weeks on the Official Albums chart, the ranking of the most consumed full-lengths and EPs in the U.K. The tally is compiled by the Official Charts Company, using a methodology that blends both sales and streaming activity to reflect what the nation is listening to. The compilation is the first from Spears to spend 200 frames on the competitive roster. Only one other project by Spears has managed to rack up triple-digit stays on the Official Albums chart, and it' One More Time. Her debut full-length peaked at No. 2, and it's just one frame away from hitting two full years — or 104 weeks — on the tally. Her follow-up, Oops!... I Did It Again, which also stalled in the runner-up spot, has managed 53 turns, or just over one year, on the same list. Speaking of Oops!... I Did It Again, that project can also be found on two tallies — but not the same two as The Singles Collection. The sophomore studio effort from Spears reenters the Official Albums Sales chart at No. 83, and it also manages to debut on the Official Albums Downloads list at No. 41, reaching that tally a quarter century after it was first released. Oops!... I Did It Again was recently reissued to celebrate its milestone twenty-fifth birthday. The project, which was offered digitally and on physical formats, includes special goodies like remixes and other recordings, as well as photos and special colored vinyl for those who wanted to own the set on wax.
Leader Live
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Alex Warren claims longest-running number one by US male solo artist in 70 years
His single Ordinary has logged nine consecutive weeks at the top, making it the longest-running single since Florida-born Slim Whitman's Rose Marie – which managed an 11-week stint way back in 1955, according to the Official Charts Company. He has also eclipsed Elvis Presley, whose single It's Now Or Never logged eight weeks at number one in 1960. Ordinary was released on February 7 via Atlantic Records following the launch of his debut studio album – You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1). Warren, 24, helped to create collaborative TikTok group the Hype House, a Los Angeles-based collective of young social media personalities. He began to make music independently in 2021 before being signed. Ordinary is his only number one single in the UK chart, and his second track to have made it into the top 10. Elsewhere in the singles chart this week, Love Me Not by US singer Ravyn Lenae is in at number two while Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club sits at number three. The rest of the top five is comprised of Show Me Love by South African-German singer WizTheMc, and Undressed by US singer Sombr. Over in the albums chart, Even In Arcadia by English rock band Sleep Token debuts at number one, with Sabrina Carpenter's Short N' Sweet in at number two. New at number three is Fancy That by alternative pop singer PinkPantheress, and this is followed by Ed Sheeran's Mathematics Tour Collection at number four and Never/Know by The Kooks at five.
South Wales Guardian
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Alex Warren claims longest-running number one by US male solo artist in 70 years
His single Ordinary has logged nine consecutive weeks at the top, making it the longest-running single since Florida-born Slim Whitman's Rose Marie – which managed an 11-week stint way back in 1955, according to the Official Charts Company. He has also eclipsed Elvis Presley, whose single It's Now Or Never logged eight weeks at number one in 1960. Ordinary was released on February 7 via Atlantic Records following the launch of his debut studio album – You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1). Warren, 24, helped to create collaborative TikTok group the Hype House, a Los Angeles-based collective of young social media personalities. He began to make music independently in 2021 before being signed. Ordinary is his only number one single in the UK chart, and his second track to have made it into the top 10. Elsewhere in the singles chart this week, Love Me Not by US singer Ravyn Lenae is in at number two while Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club sits at number three. The rest of the top five is comprised of Show Me Love by South African-German singer WizTheMc, and Undressed by US singer Sombr. Over in the albums chart, Even In Arcadia by English rock band Sleep Token debuts at number one, with Sabrina Carpenter's Short N' Sweet in at number two. New at number three is Fancy That by alternative pop singer PinkPantheress, and this is followed by Ed Sheeran's Mathematics Tour Collection at number four and Never/Know by The Kooks at five.
Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Louis Tomlinson whisks Zara McDermott away on romantic getaway
Louis Tomlinson has reportedly flown Zara McDermott 5,000 miles to a holiday hotspot, where the pair are said to be enjoying a romantic holiday amid their busy schedule Zara McDermott is off on a romantic holiday, thanks to her new boyfriend, One Direction's Louis Tomlinson. It is claimed that Zara has flown off for a romantic getaway with her new beau. Insiders revealed that One Direction star Louis splashed out thousands of pounds to fly Zara 5,000 miles to join him while he's working on his upcoming album. It would mark Louis' first record since his 2022 album, Faith In The Future, which landed at Number One on the Official Charts Company. They are believed to be staying in a secluded villa on the coast in Santa Teresa. A source shared: "Louis and Zara are going from strength to strength." He had his team arrange her first-class travel from London to Costa Rica over the weekend. This meant Zara couldn't attend the TV BAFTAS, but she is eager to spend as much time with Louis as possible. A source told The Sun: "He's been in Costa Rica for a few weeks recording his album and is keen to show her the sights." In a few weeks, Louis will return to the UK for Soccer Aid, participating in the annual charity match at Old Trafford. However, insiders said Zara won't be heading to the stadium to cheer him on. It's not surprising, considering her ex, Sam Thompson, will also be playing. A friend shared: "It will be awkward enough for Louis and Sam, let alone if Zara went. She has no desire to make things about herself and won't be attending. She will be cheering Louis on from home." It was first revealed that the unlikely pair were an item in March, after a series of low-key dates in the UK. Last month, Zara flew out to join Louis in Malibu before the pair returned to the UK. They proved they were just like any other couple when seen shopping in his local Sainsbury's. This comes after Sam recently broke his silence about his Zara dating Louis. The former I'm a Celebrity winner is set to play on the same Soccer Aid team as the singer next month in aid of UNICEF. And Sam, who today launched a 260-mile endurance challenge for the charity, told the Mirror how he'd heard that Louis was a 'great bloke.' He said: 'I've never met Louis, but the moment I see him, I'll be like, 'mate, how amazing is this what we're doing, and hopefully we can make as much money as possible'. And I imagine - from what I hear, is a really lovely bloke - I imagine the reply will be exactly the same.' Sam, who split from Zara four months ago and is now dating Samie Elishi, added: 'It's a charity football game and everyone will have a smile on their is doing it for a cause that is far beyond relationships and who's hooking up with who and all that kind of stuff. Football brings everyone together." Things are heating up for Sam, too, as the former Made in Chelsea star was photographed enjoying a passionate kiss with Samie Elishi, another Love Island alumnus. It's believed to be Sam's first public romance since his shock split from Zara earlier this year - and a source tells us his ex is actually happy with the new development. 'Even though Sam and Zara's relationship ended a long time before they officially split up, Sam did feel a bit like he had egg on his face,' an exclusive source tells OK!. 'He knew it had been over for a while, but of course seeing his ex move on with a member of one of the world 's most successful boy bands ever is a little bit different to the norm. She's hit the jackpot!", they add. 'Zara understandably doesn't want to be seen as the villain, and it's not easy when you're the first to move into a new relationship. If this news stops people thinking of Sam as a victim, especially after she cheated on him when they were together, she's happy.'
Evening Standard
04-05-2025
- Business
- Evening Standard
Singer Ed Sheeran on course for 43rd UK top 10 single with Old Phone
Elsewhere, the Official Charts Company says Alex Warren's Ordinary is likely to increase its run at the top of the singles chart to eight weeks, with the track being the longest-running number one single of 2025 so far.
