Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe BET Awards are officially a celebration of “Black excellence,” and Sunday night’s show featured blockbuster performances from Lizzo, Mariah Carey, Latto, Jack Harlow (who was joined by Brandy and Lil Wayne) and an elaborate tribute to Lifetime Achievement honoree Sean “Diddy” Combs that included an unannounced in-person speech from Kanye West.But for the second time in three years, the show coincided with galvanizing events in the United States: In 2020, it was George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police and the ensuing the Black Lives Matter protests, and this year it was the Supreme Court’s polarizing overturn of Roe v. Wade and the impending loss of a woman’s right to choose in many states in the country.
Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill claims new Official Singles Chart peak as Harry Styles reigns with As It Was
10.06.2022 - 20:05 / officialcharts.com
Following its unprecedented viral success after featuring heavily in the latest series of Netflix show Stranger Things, Kate Bush’s 1985 track Running Up That Hill jumps six places to Number 2 this week.
Originally released some 37 years ago, the song achieves a new UK Official Singles Chart best, having previously peaked at Number 3. Read more about Kate’s viral chart success here.
Harry Styles makes it a mammoth ten weeks at Number 1 with As It Was continuing its reign. With both the single and its parent album, Harry’s House, sitting atop their respective charts this week, Harry scores the UK Official Chart Double once again.
Elsewhere in the Top 10, Sam Ryder’s anthemic single SPACE MAN returns to the Top 3 thanks to his performance at last weekend’s Platinum Party at the Palace and a new Platinum Jubilee Edit (3).
Tion Wayne & La Roux continue their ascent with IFTK (6). Could the track climb further next week and provide La Roux their first Top 5 hit since 2009’s Bulletproof?
Another Platinum Party at the Palace performer, George Ezra, enjoys a boost this week as Green Green Grass lands a new peak (9) climbing all the way into the Top 10 for the first time. Highest climber of the week comes courtesy of Scottish dance duo LF System whose viral TikTok success transcends the app to land themselves their first UK Top 20 single. Afraid to Feel vaults an incredible 56 places to Number 13. Meanwhile, Nathan Dawe and Ella Henderson’s catchy dance track 21 Reasons continues its steady rise to a new peak of Number 17.
In the week his album Twelve Carat Toothache goes Top 5, Post Malone boasts three singles in the Top 40. Cooped Up featuring Roddy Ricch hits a new high of Number 18, while Doja Cat collaboration I Like
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Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill claims a second week at Number 1 on Official UK Singles Chart
Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush celebrates a second week at Number 1 on the Official UK Singles Chart as the music icon's extraordinary success continues.
Watch Two Door Cinema Club’s colourful music video for ‘Wonderful Life’
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Sam Ryder to sing the national anthem at the British Grand Prix
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Kate Bush running towards second week at Number 1 - can LF SYSTEM or Drake catch up?
Kate Bush is on track for a second week at Number 1 in the UK. Running Up That Hill broke several Official Charts records when it became Kate’s first UK Number 1 single in 44 years last Friday – and it looks like it’s not going anywhere.
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Kate Bush's Official most-streamed songs in the UK revealed as Running Up That Hill tracks for Official Singles Chart Number 1
She first charted with Number 1 single Wuthering Heights back in 1978 and, while she's had an undeniably-illustrious career ever since, Kate Bush has never before experienced mainstream popularity quite like this.
Kate Bush claims triumphant week at Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart with Running Up That Hill
Kate Bush triumphs on the Official Irish Singles Chart this week, as her 1985 single Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) reaches Number 1.
Kate Bush shares further ‘Running Up That Hill’ statement: “It’s all so exciting!”
Kate Bush has shared a further statement on the resurgence of ‘Running Up That Hill’, saying: “It’s all so exciting!”The 1985 single has been witnessing a resurgence after it featured as a prominent part of the storyline in Stranger Things 4, and it reached a new peak on the UK singles charts last week, landing at Number Two.“Running Up That Hill has just gone to No 2 in the UK charts and No. 1 in Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Sweden….,” Bush wrote in a post on her official website last week to celebrate the news. “How utterly brilliant!”In another new post, she has now added: “It’s all so exciting! Since the last post, ‘Running Up That Hill’ has gone to No.
George Ezra's Gold Rush Kid album heads for Number 1 as Chase & Status and BTS eye Top 5 entries
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Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill on course to claim Official Number 1 single, ending Harry Styles' ten-week reign with As It Was
Kate Bush is on track to claim this week’s Number 1 single with Running Up That Hill, possibly ending Harry Styles’ ten-week reign atop the Official Singles Chart with As It Was.
Kate Bush reacts to ‘Running Up That Hill’ reaching new UK chart peak: “How utterly brilliant!”
Kate Bush has shared a new statement on ‘Running Up That Hill’ after it reached a new peak on the Official UK Singles Chart.The 1985 single has been witnessing a resurgence after it featured as a prominent part of the storyline in Stranger Things 4.Yesterday (June 11), the track landed at Number Two on the Official UK Singles Chart. It was held off the top spot only by Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’, which has remained Number One for 10 consecutive weeks.
Harry Styles marks tenth consecutive week at Number 1 in Ireland with As It Was
As Harry Styles earns a landmark tenth week at Number 1 with As It Was, Kate Bush sprints into the Top 3 with Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God).
Johnny Depp announces album with Jeff Back after Amber Heard trial
Video: Johnny Depp fuels speciation he won't return to court as he appears on stage with Jeff Beck again (Bang Showbiz)George Ezra says he is nervous about Platinum Jubilee concertQueen Elizabeth's walking stick was a gift from the British Army!Sir Elton John insists he is in top health after being pictured in wheelchair ahead of Jubilee performanceShamed Prince Andrew pulls out of his only public Jubilee appearanceKate Middleton pays tribute to Princess DianaSir Rod Stewart: Queen Elizabeth 'has been almost like a sister'Morbius is returning to theatresDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Disney+ release date revealedBrian May worries fans by admitting his whole body hurts ahead of Jubilee appearanceKim Jong-Un sends congratulations to Queen over her 70-year reignSharon Osbourne admits she was shocked Johnny Depp won his court case against Amber HeardThe Wanted announce they have cancelled their first gig since band mate Tom Parker's deathJada Pinkett Smith hopes her husband and Chris Rock will 'reconcile'Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson consider 'moving in together'Depp added: “It’s an extraordinary honour to play and write music with Jeff, one of the true greats and someone I am now privileged enough to call my brother. ”The album features two original songs written by Depp – This Is A Song For Miss Hedy Lamarr, about the early Hollywood starlet, and Sad Mother***in’ Parade.