Steve Lacy's Bad Habit has officially become the Official Number 1 Trending Song in the UK.
22.08.2022 - 20:11 / officialcharts.com
A three-way midweek chart battle is underway on the Official Albums Chart with Steps, Madonna and rapper Aitch all vying for a taste of Number 1 success.
Steps lead the charge on today’s Official Albums Chart Update, currently out in front with their Platinum Collection.
The pop group, comprising Claire Richards, Faye Tozer-Smith, Ian ‘H’ Watkins, Lisa Scott-Lee and Lee Latchford-Evans, celebrate a glittering career spanning 25 years with their latest release. Should it hold on, Platinum Collection will become Steps’ fourth UK chart-topper to date, and first in 11 years.
The iconic quintet already boast Number 1s with second studio LP Steptacular (1999), plus previous compilations Gold: Greatest Hits (2001) and The Ultimate Collection (2011). Read our exclusive interview with Steps’ Lisa here.
It’s by no means a done deal, however, as the undisputed Queen of Pop Madonna is hot on their heels with new compilation Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones. The record, which sees her eclectic back catalogue remixed by the likes of Honey Dijon and Felix Da Housecat, is currently tracking at Number 2 debut after a weekend of sales. But could Madonna go all the way and add to her list of 12 UK Number 1 albums? Explore Madonna’s full Official Charts history here.
Meanwhile 22-year-old rapper Aitch looks set to give both acts a run for their money with his debut LP Close to Home. The Mancunian rapper, born Harrison James Armstrong, is ahead of them both on streams, out-streaming Steps by nearly 7:1, which will play to his advantage as the chart week progresses. With 7 UK Top 10 singles under his belt, as well as two Top 10 EPs - 2019’s AitcH20 (3) and 2020 release Polaris (7), could Close To Home be the record to finally take
Steve Lacy's Bad Habit has officially become the Official Number 1 Trending Song in the UK.
Peacock continues to expand its offerings in the reality show space and recently added the British series Made in Chelsea. The NBCUniversal streaming service released Season 18 through Season 22 on August 25 of the E4 reality series produced by Monkey Kingdom.
Today is a big day of celebration for Steps, who have just gained their fourth Number 1 album in the UK – and first in 11 years – with The Platinum Collection.
Made in Chelsea star Sophie Habboo is gearing up to wed fiancé Jamie Laing after the pair got engaged last year. Ahead of the reality pair’s big day, Sophie, 28, and Jamie, 33, appeared on Good Morning Britain earlier this summer where the blonde beauty accidentally gave away the pair’s wedding date.
There a few things the Made in Chelsea lot love more than a champagne brunch or a night out at Raffles, but a summer holiday to a sought-after location like Croatia, Ibiza or the Cotswolds is definitely up there.This year, the cast are off on to Mallorca on their annual holibobs and there are not one, not two, not three, but FOUR new cast members joining all of our usual faves like Miles Nazaire, Tristan Phipps, Olivia Bentley and Ruby Adler.One of the newbies is international party boy Malek Amro, who is joining the cast with his pal Willow Day.Wanna know more about Malek? Well, you’re in luck as we’ve got all the juicy deets.Malek Amro is the latest addition to the Made in Chelsea cast. He’s joining the show for series 24, which is set in Mallorca.Malek is 31 years old.Malek is originally from Bath but moved to the United Arab Emirates when he was 10 as his father got a job there.
Newlyweds Billi Mucklow and Andy Carroll were seen on a day out with their children in Essex on Thursday, following their return home from their extended honeymoon.The pair have holidayed in several locations since marrying in June, starting out in Mexico, then venturing to Mykonos, Greece, and finally landing in Spain with the kids for some much-needed family time. Four weeks on from their Spanish trip, Billi, 34, and Andy, 33, looked happy back home with their big brood as they enjoyed an outing in the British sunshine, before Andy took the eldest children to a West Ham match.
Madonna has had one of the most successful music careers of all time. Fact.
Beyoncé reigns atop the Official Albums Chart for a second week with RENAISSANCE.
Love Island's Luca Bish has reportedly finally met beau Gemma Owen 's famous footballer father, Michael Owen. A "nervous" Luca, 23, and his 19 year old squeeze have flown out to the Algave, Portugal, to visit the Owen family's luxury villa in Quinta Do Lago, and to reportedly spend some quality time with Gemma's parents, dad Michael and mum Louise.
Rod Stewart shared a heart-warming tribute to Motown legend Lamont Dozier who tragically died aged 81.
The race for the UK’s Number 1 album is already heating up; as Beyoncé and Eminem are currently duking it out to see who will triumph at the top of the Official Albums Chart this Friday
Love Island winner Ekin-Su was spotted dining out on home turf in Essex on Saturday, but boyfriend Davide was nowhere to be seen.The 27 year old paired her stylish off-the-shoulder mini dress with a chic Chanel handbag as she posed alone at celebrity haunt Sheesh.The reality star posted the stunning pic on her Instagram account, penning a cryptic message: “I’m back but there’s one thing missing…” Ekin-Su’s post prompted a flurry of comments from concerned fans. One follower chimed: “If u say the thing missing is Davide I’m going to start sobbing, u guys are so cute.” Another agreed: “You miss Davide” adding a love heart emoji.