Week Ending September 28th 2023
It's what they went to school for it appears. A 20 year wait for a No.1 album ends with Busted triumphant. And all they had to do was re-record their old songs!
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Week Ending September 21st 2023
Like butter wouldn't melt. The week belongs to Olivia Rodrigo, although a triumphant return to the top of the singles charts was never on the cards. Guaranteed agenda-free zone!
Week Ending September 14th 2023
Don't walk on by whatever you do, Doja Cat becomes the latest in a very long line of solo female stars to reach No.1. And gives Bacharach and David their first No.1 single composition since the 60s. Scenes.
Week Ending September 7th 2023
He's the first Nigerian-born artist since Sade to have a No.1 album, even if there is confusion over what Burna Boy's three hits are. Meanwhile Olivia Rodrigo threepeats at the top of the singles chart. But is she too destined to be another one week wonder? All the details inside.
