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Carl Smith

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Editor @OfficialCharts 💿. Good eyebrows according to Ariana Grande.

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  • 1 week ago | officialcharts.com | Carl Smith

    Taken from A Minecraft Movie, the brilliantly-bonkers Steve's Lava Chicken is performed by actor - and one half of Tenacious D - Jack Black. Having already broken into the Official Singles Chart Top 100, and debuted inside the Official Trending Chart Top 5, Steve's Lava Chicken is on course to claim a brand-new peak in the UK this Friday (April 18). But what on earth is the song all about, and could it be a future Number 1 contender? Let's delve into it. What is Steve's Lava Chicken song?

  • 1 week ago | officialcharts.com | Carl Smith

    Lana Del Rey boasts a new entry at Number 2. Henry, come on is the first track lifted from Lana's upcoming, as yet untitled, tenth studio album; co-produced alongside Luke Laird and regular collaborator Drew Erickson. Henry, come on is pacing for a Top 20 debut in the UK this week. Sombr (Undressed), Morgan Seatree (Say My Name) and Ely Oaks (Running Around) will also be hoping that their breakout hits reach new peaks this week.

  • 1 week ago | officialcharts.com | Carl Smith

    And now, Manchester boasts a brand-new indie record shop in its own lane entirely: Vinylfetishes. Located in Ancoats’ Pollard Yard and founded by Sash and Glen Hudson on their 10th wedding anniversary, Vinylfetishes is less AC/DC, more Ariana Grande. A haven for pop purveyors hoping to secure some Emma Bunton over Eagles.

  • 1 week ago | officialcharts.com | Carl Smith

    To mark the milestone, Elton poses with 10 Official Number 1 Album Awards, courtesy of yours truly. Speaking exclusively to Official Charts, Elton John says:“Working with Brandi, Bernie and Andrew on this album was one of the greatest musical experiences of my life. “It was initially challenging, but working through that process allowed us to emerge with something truly joyous and celebratory. “We’ve been blown away by the response and love we’ve felt, and to see Who Believes In Angels?

  • 2 weeks ago | officialcharts.com | Carl Smith

    Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, the fourth and final film in the series, debuts at Number 1 this week. The Michael Morris-directed movie, adapted from Helen Morris’s 2013 novel of the same name, sees Bridget (Renée Zellweger) navigate love, loss and life as a single parent. Elsewhere, Mufasa: The Lion King makes its mark at Number 4.

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29 Mar 25

nadine’s dressed from wardrobe and you’ve told me to put me own clothes on? https://t.co/rFkiR21VEA

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28 Mar 25

RT @officialcharts: Mayor of Greater Manchester @AndyBurnhamGM leads support as Leigh’s @LotteryWinners celebrate their second Official Num…

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Carl @CarlosSmith
26 Mar 25

Thanks @maemuller_ for always being so open and articulate (and hilarious, obviously) One of my favourite chats in AGES 🩷 Breakaway is ✨stunning✨

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"This is only the beginning" 🚀 We catch up with newly-independent Mae Muller (@maemuller_) as she reclaims her power with #Breakaway 🤍 https://t.co/mjQQsSuGN0