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Paul Weller scores sixth UK Number 1 album

Paul Weller scores sixth UK Number 1 album

Congratulations to Paul Weller, who lands straight in at Number 1 on this week's Official Albums Chart with F…

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Jesy Nelson signs solo deal with Polydor

Jesy Nelson signs solo deal with Polydor

Jesy Nelson has announced she's signed her first solo record deal since leaving Little Mix. Jesy, who departe…

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UK's richest musicians revealed in Sunday Times Rich List 2021

UK's richest musicians revealed in Sunday Times Rich List 2021

Sir Paul McCartney has been named as the UK's richest musician. The legendary Beatle tops The Sunday Times' a…

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We give thanks for the TikTok resurrection of Charli XCX's 'Unlock It'

We give thanks for the TikTok resurrection of Charli XCX's 'Unlock It'

There are watershed moments in queer popular culture, and then there is Charli XCX's "Unlock It" somewhat biz…

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Tina Turner's Official Top 20 most-streamed UK hits revealed

Tina Turner's Official Top 20 most-streamed UK hits revealed

Tina Turner is the subject of a new two-part HBO documentary that examines her life and stardom. Broadcast to…

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Lana Del Rey lands fifth UK Number 1 album and sets vinyl record

Lana Del Rey lands fifth UK Number 1 album and sets vinyl record

Lana Del Rey has earned her fifth UK Number 1 album with Chemtrails Over The Country Club . Debuting at the t…

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The Official Vinyl Charts: A timeline

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From All Time Low to Taylor Swift, Kate Bush, Harry Styles and everyone in between, here is a lowdown of the Official Vinyl Chart's history! Last year, we celebrated 10 years since the Official Vinyl Albums and Singles Charts were launched. In that decade, we've seen the rise and rise of vinyl as a format; 2024 marked the 17th consecutive year of growth of vinyl sales in the UK. 6.7 million vinyl albums were sold in 2024, marking the highest total we've seen in this sector in 30 years.
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The Official Top 20 best-selling singles from the 2000s

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Disclaimer: This is a list of the best-selling singles released from 2000-2009, compiled from Official Charts Company data representing pure, physical sales from 2000 - 2022. 10. Poker Face Artist: Lady Gaga Released: 2009 Official Singles Chart peak: Number 1 Total UK sales: 1.20 million If Just Dance was the effervescent start to the party, then sister single Poker Face was the soundtrack to the after-party that continued well into the night.
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The Official best-selling singles from the 1970s

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The list of 70s hits sees a wide array of tastes on display; from Christmas songs and novelty singles that touch upon overtly queer culture, to the emergence of New Wave, punk and of course, baroque British rock. Disclaimer: This is a list of the best-selling singles released from 1970-1979, compiled from Official Charts Company data representing pure, physical sales from 1970 - 2022.
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Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Myself

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#susanalbumparty, obviously

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

My piece for VICE on what it meant to grow up queer in an isolated, rural, working-class community. (Or telling Billie Piper I loved her)