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Tears For Fears Is Tearing up Midweek U.K. Albums Chart With ‘The Tipping Point’
Tears For Fears could complete their comeback with a U.K. No. 1. Based on midweek data published by the Official Charts Company, the veteran band’s latest LP The Tipping Point (Concord) is on track to become their third leader, and first in 33 years. Warmly received by critics and fans, and boosted by some inspired live performances on late-night TV, The Tipping Point leads the midweek U.K. survey. It’s Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith’s first album of original material since 2005 and it’s poised to join The Hurting (1983) and The Seeds of Love (1989) as their career chart toppers. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Tipping Point leads a midweek Top 10 featuring a raft of new entries. Central Cee is on the verge of his second U.K. Top 10 album wi...
Encanto’s ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Extends Magical U.K. Chart Run
Encanto continues to hold a spell over the U.K. singles chart as “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (via Walt Disney) enters a sixth week at No. 1, extending its lead as 2022’s longest-running leader. Based on data published by the OCC, “Bruno” clocked more than 7.8 million U.K. streams over the chart cycle to snare its latest crown. Earlier in the week, the soundtrack for Disney’s hit animated film was on track to deliver a 1-2 on the tally. That didn’t eventuate, as Fireboy DML and Ed Sheeran’s “Peru” (Island/YBNL Nation/Empire) slots in at No. 2 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, nudging Jessica Darrow’s “Surface Pressure” in third place, while “The Family Madrigal” holds at No. 8. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The highest new entry this time be...
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Equals’ Beats Debuts From Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Sea Power In U.K. Chart Battle
It was a tight battle, but in the end Ed Sheeran’s = (equals) reigned supreme in the U.K. chart race to a claim a fourth title. Since its release last November, Sheeran’s latest Asylum LP has accumulated more than 524,000 chart sales in the U.K., where platinum is certified with 300,000 combined units. The English singer and songwriter holds off a spirited start from Bad Boy Chiller Crew, whose Disrespectful (Relentless) bows at No. 2, for the week’s highest new entry. Disrespectful is the second mixtape from the Bradford dance act, comprised of Gareth “GK” Kelly, Kane Welsh and Sam “Clive” Robinson. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Earlier in the week, Sea Power (formerly British Sea Power) was eyeing top spot with Everything Was Forever (Golde...
‘Encanto’s’ ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Cruising to Another U.K. Chart Crown
Encanto’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is proving hard to beat in the U.K., where its on track for a seventh week at No. 1. Based on sales and streams from the first 48 hours in the chart cycle, “Bruno” has a “firm grip” on the chart, the OCC reports. “Bruno,” the first original Disney recording to hit No. 1 on the Official U.K. Chart, leads the First Look survey, with Fireboy DML and Ed Sheeran’s “Peru” tussling with Lost Frequencies featuring Calum Scott’s “Where Are You Now” for No. 2. Belters Only’s “Make Me Feel Good” is on the rise, lifting one spot to No. 4 on the chart blast, for what would be a new peak. “Make Me Feel Good” recently led the Irish Singles Chart, making Belters Only the first homegrown Irish dance act to do so in 22 years, according to the OCC. Finally, Australian pr...
Midnight Oil Blasts to No. 1 in Australia With ‘Resist’
Midnight Oil fires up Australia’s albums chart with Resist (Sony), which blasts to No. 1 on debut. Resist is the sixth No. 1 for The Oils, as they’re affectionately known in these parts, and the followup to The Makarrata Project, an EP with First Nations Collaborators, which bowed at the summit in November 2020. Peter Garrett and Co. previously hit led the chart with Red Sails in the Sunset (November 1984), Diesel and Dust (August 1987), Blue Sky Mining (March 1990) and 20,000 Watt RSL – The Midnight Oil Collection (October 1997). Spanning a dozen, politically-charged tracks, Resist is the legendary Aussie rockers’ first full-length studio album in nearly 20 years, their 13th overall. And it’s said to be their finale. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and...
Here Are the Answers to the Latest Billboard x VersusGame Matchups: Mary J. Blige, Olivia Rodrigo & More
Last week’s Billboard and VersusGame matchups testing your chart-predicting prowess featured Mary J. Blige‘s new album Good Morning Gorgeous and the longevity of Olivia Rodrigo‘s “Good 4 U.” Billboard and VersusGame have joined forces to bring music fans a one-of-a-kind, user-generated experience with games that test knowledge of pop culture for a chance to win prizes. Billboard is hosting bi-weekly head-to-head challenges on entertainment and pop culture gaming app VersusGame, where fans can vote on their favorite artists and songs and wager on who will top the charts and more. VersusGame data shows that fans have predicted correct chart outcomes nearly three out of four times so far. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Last we...
Morgan Wallen Returns to No. 1 on Country Airplay Chart With ‘Sand in My Boots’
Morgan Wallen‘s “Sand in My Boots” reaches the summit of Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart dated Feb. 26. In the tracking week ending Feb. 20, the song, released on Republic/Big Loud Records, increased by 4% to 24.9 million in audience, according to MRC Data. “I always felt this song was extremely special, timeless even,” Wallen tells Billboard of the ballad, which Ashley Gorley, HARDY and Josh Osborne co-wrote. “None of this would be possible without the incredible team that works behind the scenes. I’m blessed to work with great writers, producers, musicians and my Big Loud family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who continues to believe in this music we are so blessed to create.” The 28-year-old Wallen, from Sneedville, Tenn., achieves his fifth Country Airplay leader....
‘Encanto’ and Justin Bieber Top Billboard Charts | Billboard News
Disney’s ‘Encanto’ continues to dominate the Billboard charts as the soundtrack spends its sixth week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” stays atop of the Hot 100 for a fourth week. Plus, Justin Bieber’s “Ghost” makes history on the Pop Airplay chart. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article” class=...
Britain’s Sea Power Leads U.K. Chart Race With ‘Everything Was Forever’
Sea Power sets sail for the U.K. chart title with Everything Was Forever, though the British rock band has a fight on its hands. Formerly known as British Sea Power, the group has notched eight studio albums, including five Top 40 appearances, but never ruled the Official U.K. Albums Chart. That could change if Everything Was Forever (via Golden Chariot) continues to steam ahead. It’s No. 1 on the Official Chart Update, and is the market leader with physical sales in the early part of the chart cycle. Everything Was Forever is Sea Power’s first release through Townsend Music’s D2C Plus model, which expanded in late 2021 to offer a range of artist services from finance, product curation, campaign management, design, manufacturing, marketing and more. To date, the group’s chart best is...
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift Score U.K.’s Highest New Chart Entry With ‘The Joker and The Queen’
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift’s “The Joker and The Queen” (Asylum) can’t unseat Encanto’s magical hit for the U.K. crown, though it makes a fist of the chart battle. Sheeran and Swift’s latest collaboration debuts at No. 2 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, for the highest new entry this week. The track, which becomes Sheeran’s 36th Top 10 single and Swift’s 18th, enjoyed a “dramatic uplift” following the double-hit of a new mix featuring the U.S. pop superstar’s vocals, and Ed’s performance at the 2022 Brit Awards, held Feb. 9 at the O2 Arena. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Joker” is one of several tunes which enjoy a post-Brit Awards climb. Among them, Sam Fender’s “Seventeen Going Under” (Polydor) up 7-6; Sheeran’s “Bad Habits” (Asylum) up ...
Frank Turner Reigns Over U.K. Chart With ‘FTHC’
For the very first time, Frank Turner is king of the U.K. albums chart. The British punk rock poet debuts at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart with FTHC (an initialism for Frank Turner Hardcore), his ninth studio effort. Until now, eight of Turner’s album have impacted the U.K.’s Top 75 and five have cracked the Top 10, including his most recent release, 2019’s No Man’s Land, which peaked at No. 3. Turner got even closer to the summit in 2013 with Tape Deck Heart, which peaked at No. 2. According to the Official Charts Company, FTHC (via Polydor) blasts to No. 1 with physical sales accounting for 90% of its first-week total. “It’s official folks,” reads a victorious post on his Instagram account. “I’m tired, proud, and mostly grateful.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See...
‘Encanto’ Songs Set for 1-2 on U.K. Singles Chart
Disney’s Encanto isn’t done with its magical chart tricks. Based on sales and streaming data from the first 48 hours in the chart cycle, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is poised for a sixth week at No. 1, while Jessica Darrow’s “Surface Pressure” could lift to a new peak of No. 2, while “The Family Madrigal” also improves to No. 7. When “Bruno” reached No. 1 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, it became the first original Disney number to do so. Later, the Encanto soundtrack set another record by becoming the first animated film soundtrack in U.K. chart history to simultaneously chart three songs in the Top 10. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Meanwhile, Mimi Webb is motoring to the week’s highest new entry with “House on Fire.” It’s new at No. 6 o...
