Eminem’s Album Celebrates A Special Chart Milestone

By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

17 June 2026 at 16:00

Eminem's Curtain Call 2 becomes the rapper's second set to reach 200 weeks on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart, following the original Curtain Call.

Michael Jackson Denied A New No. 1 By Yet Another Superstar

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By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

12 June 2026 at 13:15

Several singles from names like Drake, Bruno Mars and even Rob Base, have all kept Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" from hitting No. 1 on one Billboard chart.

Megadeth Charts Multiple Bestsellers, Making 2026 The Band’s Biggest Year

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By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

13 June 2026 at 14:30

Two projects by Megadeth — Youthanasia and Countdown to Extinction — debut on Billboard's Vinyl Albums chart together, upping the band's total count to eight hits.

Post Malone Doubles His Smashes On One Chart With A Decade-Old Song

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By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

16 June 2026 at 17:00

Post Malone's decade-old song "Go Flex" becomes his second career hit on the U.K.'s Official Physical Singles chart as it launches within the top

Taylor Swift Beats A Record Ariana Grande Set One Week Ago

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By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

18 June 2026 at 12:45

Taylor Swift passes Ariana Grande to claim the second-most No. 1 debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 as "I Knew It, I Knew You" launches in first place.

Ariana Grande Ties Taylor Swift’s No. 1 Record — For Now

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By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

15 June 2026 at 14:30

As Ariana Grande debuts "Hate That I Made You Love Me" at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, she matches Taylor Swift's historic record — for a short while.

Drake Matches Adele In A Historic Feat

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By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

15 June 2026 at 15:45

Drake's Iceman holds at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and with a fortieth turn atop the tally, the rapper matches Adele's career run.

Taylor Swift Beats Rihanna And Drake For A New Spot In The History Books

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By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

16 June 2026 at 12:00

Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" becomes her milestone fifteenth No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the third-most rulers of all time.

Olivia Rodrigo Sends Her New Album Straight To No. 1

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By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

12 June 2026 at 14:54

Olivia Rodrigo's new album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love immediately conquers the iTunes Top Albums chart upon its release.

Pink Floyd Blocked From A New No. 1 Album

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By: Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor · Hugh McIntyre, Senior Contributor

16 June 2026 at 15:45

Pink Floyd's new compilation 8-Tracks debuts on half a dozen charts in the U.K., and the band misses out on a new No. 1 on one list by a single space.