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The Lilo & Stitch 2025 soundtrack debuts at #8 on the U.K. Vinyl Singles chart and #9 on the Physical Singles chart as the film becomes the year’s #3 box office hit with $600M+ earned.

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Wizkid’s “Essence,” featuring Tems, is certified 5x Platinum in the U.S. Released in 2020 from the album Made in Lagos, it became the first Nigerian song to chart on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200.

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Eminem charts four albums on the U.K. Hip-Hop & R&B tally: The Slim Shady LP (#24), The Marshall Mathers LP (#31), Curtain Call (#26), and The Death of Slim Shady (#22).

Fleet Foxes’ “White Winter Hymnal,” from their 2008 debut album, is certified Platinum for selling 1 million copies in the U.S. Released by Bella Union, the single included the non-album B-side “Isles” and helped save the label from closure.

Metallica’s Black Album hits 1,000 weeks on the U.K.’s Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, joining a legendary club alongside Nevermind, Appetite for Destruction, and Hybrid Theory. Meanwhile, “Enter Sandman” roars back to #7 and “Nothing Else Matters” reenters at #40.

Fleet Foxes’ “Mykonos,” from their 2008 EP Sun Giant, is certified Platinum for selling 1 million copies in the U.S. Released in the UK in 2009, it peaked at #51 on the UK Singles Chart and features a B-side live track.

Sabrina Carpenter’s vinyl comeback continues as “Please Please Please” reenters the U.K.’s Official Vinyl Singles chart at #29 and “Nonsense” at #39. Both former #1s also climb the Official Physical Singles ranking, while “Espresso” and “Taste” hold steady across multiple charts.

Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire,” lead single from her 2012 album, is certified 8x Platinum in the U.S. Inspired by her son’s birth, it features remixes with Nicki Minaj and won acclaim for Keys’ vocals and production.

Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory rises to #8 on the U.K.’s Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, #59 on Official Physical Albums, and #61 on Official Albums Sales.

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Alicia Keys’ “Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)” from 2009’s The Element of Freedom is certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. The song spent 12 weeks atop the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and reached #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning score debuts at #10 on the U.K.’s Official Soundtrack Albums chart and #23 on the Official Album Downloads chart. Composers Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey lead the week’s top soundtrack debut.

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Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You” is certified 7x Platinum in the U.S. Released in 2004, it peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B chart for six weeks. The song won a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

Billie Eilish charts two albums on the U.K.’s Official Vinyl Albums chart this week: Hit Me Hard and Soft (Isolated Vocals) at #13 and Happier Than Ever at #37. Both titles also return to multiple sales and physical rankings.

Alicia Keys’ debut single “Fallin’” is certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. The 2001 hit topped the Billboard Hot 100, reached top 10 worldwide, and won three Grammy Awards including Song of the Year and Best R&B Song.

Aerosmith’s Greatest Hits rises to #10 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums and #37 on Top Rock & Alternative Albums. On the Billboard 200, it climbs to #149. “Dream On” returns at #24 on Hard Rock Streaming Songs.

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‘As I Am’ by Alicia Keys is now certified 5x Platinum in the U.S. The 2007 album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 742,000 first-week sales and earned Keys three Grammy Awards, powered by the hit single “No One.”

Backstreet Boys chart six songs in the iTunes U.S. Top 10: “I Want It That Way” (#3), “Larger Than Life” (#4), “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely” (#5), “Don’t Want to Lose You Now” (#6), “The One” (#7), and “It’s Gotta Be You” (#8).

‘Elephunk’ by the Black Eyed Peas is now certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. The 2003 album peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200 and marked the group's commercial breakthrough, spawning four hit singles and earning six Grammy nominations.

Bruno Mars charts four songs on Billboard’s global rankings this week: “Die With a Smile” at #2, “Apt.” at #3, “Just the Way You Are” at #192 on the Global 200, and “Uptown Funk” at #190 on Global Excl. U.S.

Wayne Lewis, a founding voice of Atlantic Starr, helped craft timeless R&B hits like “Secret Lovers” and “Always.” His soulful legacy shaped generations of music and hearts. Rest in power, Wayne.

“Where Is the Love?” by the Black Eyed Peas is now certified 5x Platinum in the U.S. The 2003 single peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a global hit, praised for its message on social injustice and inequality.

10 years ago today, The Weeknd released “Can’t Feel My Face,” soon to soar to #1 on multiple charts worldwide, earned 2 Grammy nominations, and went diamond in the US—solidifying its place as one of the decade’s biggest hits.

Rihanna charts three songs on the U.K.’s Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles list this week: “Stay” at #27, “Don’t Stop the Music” at #36, and “Love the Way You Lie” at #37.

33 years ago today, Faith No More released Angel Dust — a bold shift from their funk metal roots to a more theatrical sound. With Mike Patton’s growing influence, it became massive worldwide, boasting hits like “Midlife Crisis” and “A Small Victory.

“Let’s Get It Started” by the Black Eyed Peas is now certified 4x Platinum in the U.S. The 2004 single peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the Grammy Awards.

Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI debuts at #1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart. The 19-track release includes features from Big Sean, Jelly Roll, 2 Chainz, Bono, Andrea Bocelli, Kodak Black, and Wyclef Jean.

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26 years ago today, Smash Mouth released Astro Lounge, an album packed with infectious hits like “All Star,” “Then The Morning Comes,” and “Can’t Get Enough Of You Baby.” It’s a perfect snapshot of late ’90s feel-good vibes that still get everyone singing along.

Monkey Business by the Black Eyed Peas is now 5x Platinum in the U.S. Released in 2005, the genre-blending album featured global hits and bold lyrics, helping solidify the group's place atop the Billboard 200.

Seventeen’s Happy Burstday debuts at #38 on the U.K.’s Official Album Downloads chart, marking the group’s 10th entry. Lead single “Thunder” becomes their highest-charting song on the U.K.’s downloads and sales charts.

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