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Forbes
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Elton John Scores One Bestselling New Album Right After Another
Elton John is having quite a year, and his recent activity on the charts underscores that statement. The musical legend, who returned earlier in 2025 with his brand new collaborative album Who Believes in Angels? alongside Brandi Carlile, is enjoying quite the renaissance on the Billboard rankings in America. As fans rush to consume everything he's releasing, John scores yet another bestselling project, doubling up on one important roster with back-to-back hits. John is back on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart with yet another impressive effort. His latest offering, Live From the Rainbow Theatre, debuts at No. 35, giving the EGOT winner his second collaborative debut in just as many weeks. The set, created alongside legendary musician Ry Cooder, managed to sell 4,600 copies in the U.S. alone (according to Luminate). Live From the Rainbow Theatre was not a normal release. Instead, it arrived as part of Record Store Day, the annual music industry event that encourages top-tier artists to issue exclusive editions of new, live, or archival sets – typically available only on physical formats – through independent record stores. The goal is to entice music lovers to return to brick-and-mortar locations, giving them a much-needed sales boost. Only 5,000 vinyl copies of John's live album were produced. The set captures a slice of history, as it was recorded back in 1977 during a six-show residency at London's Rainbow Theatre that John and Cooder shared. Nearly all of the available LPs were snapped up within just a few days. Thanks to Live From the Rainbow Theatre, John has now collected 30 wins on the Top Album Sales chart throughout his remarkable career. That number also includes his most recent full-length, Who Believes in Angels?, which debuted on the list just last frame. This week, Who Believes in Angels? with Carlile dips from the runner-up spot to No. 10, but even with that fall, it still manages to outpace John's newer live offering by quite a sizable margin. While Who Believes in Angels? continues to impress on the Top Album Sales chart, its fortunes across other Billboard lists have shifted dramatically — though not necessarily through any fault of its own. On the Top Rock & Alternative Albums tally, the set falls from No. 1 to No. 33, a steep decline that might have been softened if that roster wasn't flooded with special Record Store Day releases. The project also tumbles down the Billboard 200, plummeting from No. 9 to No. 140. Somewhat surprisingly, it slips behind Diamonds, John's greatest hits collection, which remains inside the top quarter of that all-encompassing consumption ranking.
Forbes
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Elton John Charts Back-To-Back New Albums
Elton John is on a winning streak in the United Kingdom right now — one that most artists could only dream of replicating. In the span of just a few days, the legendary singer-songwriter has notched a historic No. 1 album and debuted two new titles on the charts in back-to-back frames. No matter how much music he releases, or how close together he shares new offerings, the piano player can't miss. John is back on the U.K. musical tallies with another new release. Live at the Rainbow, a live set tied to Record Store Day, debuts on both the Official Physical Albums and Official Albums Sales charts. The set opens at No. 61 on the list of the top-selling physical titles and just a few spots lower, at No. 66, on the all-around sales roster, which takes into account all formats. With Live at the Rainbow, John has now charted 21 releases on the Official Albums Sales roster throughout his career. This new success helps push his total on the Official Physical Albums ranking to a milestone 35. Live at the Rainbow is just one of dozens of Record Store Day exclusives to break onto the U.K. rankings this week. The project was recorded back in 1977 during John's six-night residency at London's Rainbow Theatre, where he performed alongside longtime collaborator Ry Cooder. The shows were captured for archival purposes — and, thankfully, they've now been revived for commercial release. The 12-track LP was hand-curated by John, who personally revisited the recordings and chose which performances made the cut. John's new triumph comes just one week after Who Believes in Angels?, his collaborative album with Brandi Carlile. That project debuted at No. 1 on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts just days ago. Now in its second frame, the title is down slightly across all the lists it opened on recently, but it still holds on inside the top 10 on four of the five charts it appears on. Two successful albums apparently isn't enough for the musician when it comes to the U.K. charts. John is also still going strong with Diamonds, his compilation that may never disappear. That set dips just two spots this week on the Official Albums chart, landing at No. 16, and remains at No. 8 on the Official Albums Streaming list. Even while promoting new music and releasing special editions of older material, his back catalog keeps racking up a huge number of plays via what must be a massive audience in the country.
Forbes
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Elton John's New No. 1 Album Is Different From His Past Chart-Toppers
Elton John and Brandi Carlile's new album Who Believes in Angels? debuts at No. 1 on two Billboard ... More charts, becoming his first proper album to rule. UNSPECIFIED - APRIL 25: In this image released on April 25, Sir Elton John attends the 29th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on April 25, 2021. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS Foundation) Elton John is back at No. 1 in the United States, as the legendary performer claims another chart-topping title this week thanks to Who Believes in Angels?, a collaborative effort with fellow Grammy winner Brandi Carlile. The brand new full-length arrives as a success across a number of rankings, launching atop several Billboard tallies – and this latest champion is different from his previous rulers. Who Believes in Angels? launches at No. 1 on both the Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums charts. In both cases, the set gives John his second leader on each ranking. The only other time the hitmaker has managed to conquer these rock-based tallies was with Diamonds, a compilation of some of the pianist's biggest and best-known singles. That's certainly a worthy achievement, but seeing a studio album comprised entirely of new material rise to the top — especially one released this late into a career that spans more than half a century — is something else entirely. John's Diamonds previously hit No. 1 on both the Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums charts, underlining the continued appeal of his classic catalog. But while a hits collection has a built-in advantage thanks to both name recognition and all-but-guaranteed streaming numbers, it's far more impressive to see an artist climb to the top with brand new music. Who Believes in Angels? is John's first proper album to lead these two rosters – a stat that might come as a surprise to those who have been following the star's career for years. Over the years, John has come close to the top of both the Top Rock Albums and Top Rock & Alternative Albums charts with several other releases, but he's often just missed the mark. He's now scored six top 10 placements on each list, and in a few instances, he's been edged out by just a spot or two. His collaboration with Leon Russell, The Union, stalled at No. 2. Nearly two decades ago, Rocket Man: Number Ones, another hits-packed compilation, peaked at No. 3. Beyond the rock-centric tallies, Who Believes in Angels? also enjoys a lofty start on several additional Billboard albums charts. It opens at No. 2 on the Top Album Sales list, narrowly missing the peak position. On the Vinyl Albums ranking, the full-length opens at No. 3. Perhaps most notably, the project breaks into the top 10 on the Billboard 200, settling in at No. 9. That gives both John and Carlile yet another top-tier placement on the all-genre ranking of the most-consumed albums and EPs in the U.S.—and for John, it adds one more impressive feat to an already legendary resume.
The Guardian
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: a big night in with Elton John and Brandi Carlile
9.05pm, ITV1 The two musicians have been friends for more than two decades and have a new duets album, Who Believes in Angels?. They perform these songs for the first time at a special gig at the London Palladium, along with covers of each other's hits. But that's not all: Dan Levy is host for the evening and will be sitting the pair down to get all the gossip. Hollie Richardson 7.15pm, BBC One With wary nurse Belinda (Varada Sethu) now along for the ride, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) sets down in 50s Miami. But strange things are afoot in the pastel paradise. Might it have something to do with cinema fixture Mr Ring-a-Ding, a tuneful cartoon character voiced by Alan Cumming? Get your popcorn ready. Graeme Virtue 8.30pm, Channel 4 Previously shown on More4, Hugh Dennis and David Baddiel go on holiday together in a genial travelogue, which at least benefits from them being friends in real life. Having known each other for 40 years, the comics are cycling around France: week one takes them from Arcachon on the Atlantic coast to the Garonne valley. Jack Seale 9pm, Channel 5 The actor – who is now basically the queen of Channel 5 – hosts a lively quiz about all things 70s. Comedians Shaparak Khorsandi and John Thomson are the team captains, with Tiswas host Sally James, Stars in Their Eyes presenter Matthew Kelly, Hi-de-Hi! star Su Pollard and The Madame Blanc Mysteries star Steve Edge. HR 9.35pm, BBC Two This concert film opens with an aerial shot of the Manhattan skyline that slowly zooms in on a 600,000-strong crowd, gathered in Central Park to hear Paul Simon. It's a powerful illustration of the success of Simon's internationally flavoured albums Graceland (1986) and The Rhythm of the Saints (1990), music from both of which he plays here. Ellen E Jones 10.20pm, ITV1 Rebel Wilson has been spotted in Yorkshire filming her upcoming Christmas film, but this weekend she's in Jonathan Ross's London studio. Also in the lineup: Freddie Flintoff, who has a documentary coming out, Government Cheese star David Oyelowo and Alma's Not Normal creator Sophie Willan. HR Lightyear, 5.40pm, BBC One This is the film that (fictionally) inspired the Buzz Lightyear toy in Toy Story – but Pixar's 2022 meta-animation takes a different trajectory to its forebear, visually and comedically. We meet space ranger Buzz (voiced by Chris Evans) as his mistake leads his spaceship to crash on a dangerous planet. Test-flights of a new hyperdrive lead to time dilation, so his ground crew age more quickly than him. Then Emperor Zurg appears … Buzz here is smarter than his plastic avatar, and the action is in the stars not the suburbs, but it retains that Pixar focus on the strength of family. Simon Wardell The Game, 9pm, Legend Xtra What do you get the man who has everything for his birthday? How about an existential crisis? David Fincher's tightly wound 1997 thriller about banker Nicholas Van Orton delivers peak Michael Douglas – a smug man brought low but learning valuable lessons. The gift of a mysterious game by his brother Conrad (Sean Penn) is the start of a dark few days of the soul for Nicholas, as a series of increasingly fraught role-playing scenarios (or are they actually real?) – bring up memories of their father's suicide and focus his mind on his own empty life. SW Snooker: The World Championship, 10am, BBC Two The morning session on day one, as Kyren Wilson begins his defence of the title. Women's Champions League Football: Arsenal v Lyon, noon, TNT Sports 1 A semi-final first leg at the Emirates. Super League Rugby: Leigh v Warrington, 1.25pm, BBC Two At Leigh Sports Village. Premiership Rugby Union: Harlequins v Sale, 2.45pm, TNT Sports 1 Saracens v Gloucester is at v Leicester is on Sun, 2.30pm. Women's Six Nations Rugby:England v Scotland, 4.30pm, BBC Two From Welford Road, Leicester. Premier League Football: Aston Villa v Newcastle, 5pm, Sky Sports Main Event Ipswich v Arsenal is on Sun at 1pm; Leicester v Liverpool at 4pm.
Forbes
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Elton John Ties Bruce Springsteen With His New Album
Elton John scores his twenty-second top 10 album on the Billboard 200 with Who Believes in Angels?, ... More tying Bruce Springsteen's record. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Elton John attends the Elton John: Never Too Late European debut as part of the London Film Festival at Southbank Centre - Royal Festival Hall on October 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Disney) Elton John scores another big album in the United States this week, and he has someone to celebrate his latest win with. The musical legend appears inside the top 10 on the Billboard 200 again with Who Believes In Angels?, his collaborative new full-length with Brandi Carlile. This latest set isn't just any other, average success, though. As the project debuts, it helps him tie with one of rock's most celebrated names and pull ahead of a few others he's been matched with for years. Who Believes in Angels? opens at No. 9 on this week's Billboard 200, the ranking that shows which albums the American public is consuming. It opens with 40,000 equivalent units shifted in its first frame, and, according to Luminate, nearly all of those units — 36,500 to be exact — are pure sales. That's just enough to place it inside the top 10, which is important to the piano player. Thanks to Who Believes in Angels?, John now claims 22 top 10 albums on the Billboard 200. As he adds one more to his growing track record of huge successes, he matches with Bruce Springsteen for the eighth-most appearances inside the uppermost region on the chart in U.S. history. Before this new project arrived, John was steady with 21 top 10s on the Billboard 200, which at which point he was matched with both George Strait and Paul McCartney — whose solo output is also combined with Wings, according to Billboard. This ranking could change again, though, as both of those stars are still working and releasing new music, and they still claim sizable fanbases. Even with his new bestseller, John still has a long way to go before he matches the all-time record holders. The Rolling Stones continue to lead the pack, with 38 top 10 albums. That number grew only recently, with the band's Hackney Diamonds dropping a little more than a year ago. Barbra Streisand claims the second-most top 10s of all time with 34, while Frank Sinatra and The Beatles follow with 33 and 32, respectively.
