Week Ending May 19th 2022
In theory, this is Jack Harlow's week, with a new album and lots of new songs to chart with. But can he topple Harry Styles? Hey let's face it, nobody can right now.
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Week Ending May 12th 2022
It's about damn time we had Lizzo back in the charts to spread a little joy. And boy can she spread it. The Top 10 remains more than a little stuck, but we'll go through it in detail to try to work out why.
Week Ending May 5th 2022
Please don't hurt me Cat Burns, I'll "go" if you need me to. She fights her way into the Top 3 this week after an extended climb. But is Harry still stuck at the top?
Week Ending April 28th 2022
Noughty noughty very noughy, as a great man once wrote. Digga D's journey to the top of the Official UK Albums chart may not be the most interesting thing that happens in the charts this week, but he makes for an interesting enough picture to put here. It was either that or more Harry Styles. Can you ever have too much Harry Styles?
