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Olivia Dean and Taylor Swift Stay on Top
It’s another week at the top for Olivia Dean, as ‘Man I Need’ continues its reign at #1 in the Top 40 Singles Chart. It’s a record-breaking week for the neo-soul singer, who now holds the most weeks at #1 by a female solo artist this year.
Olivia Dean Returns To #1 on Singles Chart, Showgirl extends Albums Run
Olivia Dean is back at #1 on the Singles Chart with 'Man I Need' after giving way to Taylor Swift’s 'The Fate Of Ophelia' for the last two weeks.
Taylor Swift Not Slowing Down As Showgirl Goes Platinum
Taylor Swift maintains her dual grip on both the Albums and Singles Top40 Chart as The Life Of A Showgirl spends a second week at #1 and The Fate Of Ophelia holds out Olivia Dean's resurgence.
Olivia Dean and Taylor Swift Stay on Top
It’s another week at the top for Olivia Dean, as ‘Man I Need’ continues its reign at #1 in the Top 40 Singles Chart. It’s a record-breaking week for the neo-soul singer, who now holds the most weeks at #1 by a female solo artist this year.
The Life of a Showgirl continues its chart-topping run on the Kōpae Tiketike 40 Ōkawa, making it 4 weeks at #1. Only 3 of Taylor Swift’s albums have spent longer at #1 – back in 2023 Midnights topped the Official Albums Chart for 8 weeks total!
Currently in the middle of her Ultrasound World Tour, Lorde makes a return to the top spot on the Aotearoa Albums Chart with Virgin, while new Chart entries by Brainwave, Bilders & MOHI also make their mark. The SIX60 Collection moves over to the catalogue charts after a long run in the Top 20.
Meanwhile, Hori Shaw and Te Wehi hold their position at #1 on the Aotearoa Singles Chart with ‘Ready to Ride’ – no other single has topped the Chart for as many weeks this year. 
Over on the Hot Charts - Lily Allen scores her first Hot 40 Singles Chart #1 with ‘Pussy Palace’ taken from her new album West End Girl which enters the Official Album Chart at #6 (the highest album chart position of Lily's career to date); and TWOFACED & Nikita W claim their first #1 single on the Aotearoa Hot 20 Singles Chart with their viral remix ‘I Need You’.
This week the classic waiata ‘Tōku Reo Tōku Ohoohoo’ by Te Tira Waiata o Te Pukawai not only tops the Tukutahi Te Reo Māori Tiketike 10 for an 11th consecutive week but also receives its first gold certification.