TAYLOR SWIFT CHARGES AHEAD TO U.K. CHART DOUBLE WITH ‘TORTURED POETS’

Taylor Swift is poised to reclaim her throne atop the charts with her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department." The album, released via EMI, has stormed into the U.K. charts, on track to become her 12th No. 1 hit.

Early indicators suggest Swift's album is off to a blazing start, with "The Tortured Poets" already amassing 197,000 chart units, making it the fastest-selling album of 2024 thus far. With half a week still to go, it's expected to surpass Swift's previous record for the biggest opening week in the U.K., currently held by 2022's "Midnights."

If projections hold, Swift will achieve her 12th No. 1 album in the U.K., putting her on par with Madonna as one of the leading solo female artists in chart history. Swift already holds the distinction of being the only artist this century to rack up 10 U.K. No. 1 albums.

Not content with dominating the album charts, Swift also commands the top spots in the singles chart race with hits like "Fortnight" featuring Post Malone, the album's title track, and "So Long, London." Her track record suggests she's poised for another chart-topping single with "Fortnight," adding to her impressive tally of U.K. No. 1 hits.

Beyond traditional album sales, Swift's latest release has shattered streaming records on platforms like Spotify, garnering over 300 million streams in a single day.

Meanwhile, Pearl Jam's latest album, "Dark Matter," is predicted to make a strong showing at No. 2 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, marking their highest-charting LP in over a decade. UB40's "UB45" enters the chart fray at No. 3, offering fans a mix of new songs and reimagined classics.

The full picture will emerge when the national chart is published later this week, on April 26th. Stay tuned to see if Taylor Swift clinches yet another chart-topping victory, solidifying her reign as one of music's most formidable forces.

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