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Taylor Swift Crowned IFPI’s Global Recording Artist for a Record Fifth Time
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Taylor Swift Crowned IFPI’s Global Recording Artist for a Record Fifth Time

It’s official: Taylor Swift dominated 2024, and the rest of us were just along for the ride. Swift has made history yet again, securing the IFPI’s Global Recording Artist of the Year title for the fifth time—and for the third consecutive year. This recognition, which measures physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming worldwide, cements her as the top-selling recording artist on the planet. Breaking Records, Again Announced on February 18, Swift claimed the No. 1 spot, finishing ahead o


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Taylor Swift Breaks UK Chart Records with “Lover (Live From Paris)”
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Taylor Swift Breaks UK Chart Records with “Lover (Live From Paris)”

Taylor Swift breaks Official Chart records as she becomes the female artist with the most Number 1 albums in the UK ever. Surpassing Madonna, Taylor secures the feat as she nets her 13th chart-topper with Lover (Live From Paris). This milestone also sees Swift tie with Elvis Presley as the international artist with the most UK Number 1 albums, trailing only The Beatles and Robbie Williams, who each have 15. Originally released in limited quantities in 2023, Lover (Live From Paris) soared to t


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The Weeknd Blocks Himself From Earning A New No. 1 Single
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The Weeknd Blocks Himself From Earning A New No. 1 Single

The Weeknd sits at number No. 1 on more than half a dozen charts in the United Kingdom this week. The global superstar launches his latest album Hurry Up Tomorrow in first place on every tally it reaches. As the brand new full-length performs extremely well, several of The Weeknd’s other albums rise following the release of his latest full-length. At the same time, a number of the Canadian musician’s singles are also growing in popularity, as it seems interest in everything in his catalog gains


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Drake & PartyNextDoor Tease “Crying In Chanel” From Upcoming $$$4U Album
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Drake & PartyNextDoor Tease “Crying In Chanel” From Upcoming $$$4U Album

The wait is almost over. As fans gear up for the highly anticipated joint album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, Drake and PartyNextDoor have dropped a fresh snippet titled “Crying In Chanel.” The project, set to release on Valentine’s Day, marks the latest chapter in their decade-long musical partnership. On Saturday evening, Drake took to social media to share a teaser featuring PartyNextDoor standing in front of a wedding chapel while the snippet plays. In the track, Drake croons, “Shorty right here c


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Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Breaks Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Radio Songs Chart
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Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Breaks Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Radio Songs Chart

Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” tends to a 27th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs chart — breaking out of a tie with The Weeknd‘s “Blinding Lights” for the most time spent at No. 1 in the survey’s history. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” previously logged a record-tying 19 weeks at No. 1 on the streaming-, airplay- and sales-based Billboard Hot 100, beginning last July. The track holds atop Radio Songs with 63.3 million in audience Jan. 24-30, essentially even week-over-week, according to data tr


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Grammy Winners 2025: Kendrick Lamar Dominates With Five Wins for ‘Not Like Us’; Beyoncé and Charli XCX Take Home Three Each
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Grammy Winners 2025: Kendrick Lamar Dominates With Five Wins for ‘Not Like Us’; Beyoncé and Charli XCX Take Home Three Each

Who would’ve thought rap beef could’ve been such a catalyst for community? From diss track to record and song of the year, Kendrick Lamar went home the biggest winner at the 2025 Grammy Awards with “Not Like Us” – which took aim at Drake – earning a total of five wins: song of the year, record of the year, best rap song, best rap performance, and best music video. In the record of the year category, Lamar beat out the Beatles for “Now And Then,” Beyoncé for “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Charli XCX for “360


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The Best Looks from the 2025 Grammys Red Carpet
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The Best Looks from the 2025 Grammys Red Carpet

Music stars stepped out in their gladrags for the Grammys on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Here are some of the best looks from on the red carpet and inside the pre-show ceremony. Sabrina Carpenter wore a sky blue dress. Not a garment you would want to spill your espresso on. She won best pop solo performance for her coffee-coloured summer hit as well as best pop vocal album for Short n' Sweet. Breakthrough star Chappell Roan was crowned best new artist. She wore a fittingly striking outfit


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Ariana Grande and The Weeknd See Their Duets Climb the Charts Once Again
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Ariana Grande and The Weeknd See Their Duets Climb the Charts Once Again

Ariana Grande and The Weeknd have built a strong musical partnership over the years, delivering four successful collaborations. While their personal relationship remains unclear, their professional chemistry is undeniable. This week, two of their biggest duets—“Save Your Tears” and *“Die for You”—*are rising once again on Billboard’s global charts, proving their lasting appeal. Both songs climb across Billboard’s two worldwide rankings, with “Save Your Tears” making the most notable gains. The


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