Billboard updates album bundle rules (again), and cuts off CD single chart boost ruse

Taylor Swift’s Folklore flies in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, capturing the biggest week for any album since Swift’s last release, 2019’s Lover.Folkore was released with little advance notice on July 24 and earns Swift her seventh No.

Grammy award-winning R&B artist Toni Braxton announced Friday (July 31) she'll release her 10th studio album Spell My Name on Aug. 28 via Island Records.

Joel Corry & MNEK extend their reign at Number 1 with Head & Heart to a second week.

Taylor Swift is one of the world's biggest stars, translating to an impressive chart history on the Official Irish Singles Chart.

Three songs from Taylor Swift's new album Folklore are set for big entries on this week's Official Singles Chart.

Summer dance anthem Head & Heart by Joel Corry ft. MNEK rises to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart, earning both acts their first chart-topper.

Congratulations to Joel Corry and MNEK whose collaboration Head & Heart has gone to Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart.

US rapper has his sights set on the Number 1 spot over on the singles this Sunday. Though there is currently just 4,000 copies separating the two, 'Good Feeling' is on course to oust ’s 'Paradise' (2) from pole position to finally claim the top prize a full eight weeks after its original release. ’s track had previously peaked at Number 2 on the week of its release in November 2011 and has never left the since.

Jason Derulo are on track for a fourth successive U.K. chart crown with "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)".

Viral hit Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat) holds on to Number 1 on this week’s Official Singles Chart, making it three weeks at the top for Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo.

Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo complete a five-week ascent to the top of the Official Irish Singles Chart, claiming Number 1 with Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat).

Billboard has set start dates for new rule changes to its charts doing away with the controversial practice of "bundling" albums with concert tickets and merchandise to drive market share and music sales. The changes also affect instant digital sales attached to purchases for physical albums delivered at a later date. Effective immediately, Billboard will no longer approve any new

Juice WRLD’s posthumous album release Legends Never Die (Polydor) are pushing for top 20 berths on the U.K. singles chart.Following the weekend’s sales and streaming activity, the hip-hop artist’s “Come & Go” with Marshmello flies in at No.

DaBaby narrowly holds onto the Official Irish Singles Chart for an eighth non-consecutive week with Rockstar.

Back in the year 2000, the Haim sisters – Este, Danielle and Alana – played their first gig. This was way before they’d formed Haim, when they were still teens as part of a family band, Rockinhaim.

After the constant Vanderpump Rules drama over the past few weeks, it’s nice to hear some good news from the cast!

Jason Derulo, climbs to the summit of Australia’s singles chart.The Auckland producer (real name Joshua Stylah) becomes just the third New Zealander to lead the ARIA Singles Chart in its 37-year history. And at 17 years of age, he’s the youngest.It’s been nearly a quarter century since a Kiwi act led Australia’s singles chart.

From viral hit to chart smash… Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo claim Number 1 on this week’s Official Singles Chart with Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat).