Charli XCX's Brat Hits Number One While Blunt Stays Behind

In the UK, Charli XCX's remix album 'Brat And It's Completely Different But Also Still Brat' has topped the charts, marking a significant achievement as it is the first time this album has reached number one after 19 weeks of charting. The remix version includes collaborations with well-known artists such as Ariana Grande, The 1975, and Kesha, contributing to its appeal. Previously, the original album peaked at number two. James Blunt's 20th anniversary edition of 'Back to Bedlam' was anticipated to create a buzz, with Blunt stating he would legally change his name if it reached number one. However, it fell short, debuting at number seven, thereby sparing him from the rather humorous moniker of 'Blunty McBluntface.' This disappointing performance is noteworthy given that the original album had tremendous success, spending ten weeks at number one. In the singles chart, Sabrina Carpenter achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first artist in 71 years to attain 20 weeks at number one within a year. Her song 'Taste' has been at number one for eight consecutive weeks, meanwhile, she also had previous hits earlier in the year with 'Espresso' and 'Please Please Please.' This impressive record ties her with Frankie Laine from 1953. Amidst these developments, KSI's single 'Thick Of It' continued his streak of success, transforming him into a well-recognized figure in music following his appearances as a guest judge on 'Britain's Got Talent.' His messages of appreciation towards fans and jest toward critics signify his continued rise in popularity.