Taylor Swift has once again made music history by beating the Beatles in the race to achieve her 12th UK number one album. Her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” has taken the British music charts by storm, outselling the rest of the top ten combined. This achievement also makes Swift the fastest artist to rack up 12 UK number one albums, surpassing the legendary Beatles.
“The Tortured Poets Department” has delivered the biggest opening week for an album in the UK in seven years, solidifying Swift’s status as a powerhouse in the music industry. With this accomplishment, Swift now ties with Madonna for the female artist with the most UK number one albums in Official Albums Chart history.
In other entertainment news, K-pop giant HYBE has been facing challenges as a dispute with NewJeans label continues to drag on. The internal conflict within HYBE, the home of global sensation BTS, has caused a significant drop in the company’s shares. Despite this setback, fans are eagerly awaiting new releases from NewJeans and the return of BTS members from mandatory military service.
Meanwhile, British electro-pop duo Pet Shop Boys have released their new album “Nonetheless,” which they describe as one of their most melodic works in their four-decade-long career. The album features songs about solitude, freedom, and the search for a new bohemia, reflecting the duo’s evolution over the years.
Overall, the entertainment industry continues to be a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, with artists like Taylor Swift, HYBE, and Pet Shop Boys making waves and captivating audiences around the world.