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Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Elton John Manages A Career-First Milestone
Elton John's Diamonds hits 400 weeks on the Official Albums chart, solidifying its status as his ... More longest-charting title in the U.K. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - JULY 02: Elton John performs on stage at the Grona Lund amusement park on July 2, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Redferns) Looking at Elton John's expansive discography, one title stands out as his most successful in many regards in the United Kingdom, and it's Diamonds. One of several compilations produced by the piano-playing icon, the collection has become a go-to for millions of listeners worldwide, as it gathers many of his most popular songs. It's the title fans continue to flock to on streaming platforms and purchase from download storefronts like iTunes. While one greatest hits set is typically enough for the general public, Diamonds is not one of John's older releases. It's not even a decade old, and yet, it has easily become his longest-charting album in his home country, and this week, the set reaches a major milestone. Diamonds Hits 400 Weeks on the Official Albums Chart The compilation has now spent 400 weeks on the Official Albums chart, as of this frame. That list ranks the most consumed projects in the U.K., regardless of genre, length, or format. As it reaches the impressive milestone, Diamonds climbs one space to settle at No. 16. Diamonds Shines Bright on the Streaming Ranking The same compilation also appears on the Official Albums Streaming chart, where it performs even better than on the main albums tally. On the list of the most-streamed collections in the U.K., Diamonds jumps from No. 13 to No. 10, returning to the highest tier once again. The compilation has now spent 400 weeks on both the Official Albums chart and the Official Albums Streaming list, and it has reached No. 1 on both of them. A Slow Burn to the Top Diamonds debuted at No. 5 on the Official Albums chart in November 2017. Somewhat shockingly, it didn't climb to No. 1 until January of this year, just before John scored another new leader alongside Brandi Carlile with his new set Who Believes in Angels? It first became the most-streamed title in the U.K. in the summer of 2023, almost exactly two years ago. The compilation has also spent just one week at No. 1 on several other U.K.-based rankings, including the Official Albums Sales, Official Album Downloads, Official Physical Albums, and Official Vinyl Albums tallies. Elton John's Longest-Charting Albums Only two other albums by John have reached triple-digit weeks on the Official Albums chart. Another compilation, The Very Best of Elton John, managed exactly two full years — 104 frames – while Goodbye Yellow Brick Road trails slightly, with 102.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Oasis plan huge £200k party after Wembley shows to celebrate success of first part of reunion tour with celebs pals
THERE may be a lack of cigarettes and alcohol on their tour rider. But that is not going to stop 12 Noel and Liam Gallagher held hands as they came on stage at Heaton Park in front of 80,000 fans Credit: SWNS 12 Liam holds his tambourine in his mouth Credit: Pacific Coast News 12 There was a Pep cut-out on stage next to Noel Credit: Pacific Coast News 12 Oasis returned to Manchester for the first of five homecoming gigs Credit: instagram/oasis I have been told the band are planning to splash £200,000 on a huge party following their shows in London. The lads are set to kick off the first of their seven dates at Wembley Stadium this month. And following their final UK show in September, the band will be able to catch up with celebrity pals before heading to South Korea in October. A source told me: 'Liam and Noel are staying away from the booze and parties during the tour to protect their voices. Read More on Showbiz 'They are looking forward to catching up with pals in September following the success of the tour. There will be no expense spared and guests with an invitation can expect to be given the VIP treatment.' On Friday, Oasis returned to Manchester for the first of five homecoming gigs. Man City fans Before performing D'You Know What I Mean?, Liam said: 'I'd like to dedicate this next tune to the greatest manager of all time, the one and only Pep Guardiola.' Most read in Bizarre There was even a life-size cut-out of Pep in a Before the gig, Pep posed with Liam's sons Pep Guardiola and stunning daughter Maria belt out Oasis classic as Man City boss parties with Gallagher family at gig Gene wrote: 'Pic of the century alright, now everyone else f*** off.' Elsewhere, celebrities including The 1975's Matty Healy, Radio 2 host Vernon Kay, and Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder, pictured with Corrie actor Andy Whyment, packed into the crowd in 30C heat. Fans unable to get their hands on tickets made the most of the night, singing along to But those attempting to scale the fence to get in the stadium were stopped in their tracks. Footage on TikTok showed one fan climbing a ladder to get into the concert before being stopped by police. Greater Manchester Police confirmed six arrests were made, but the event passed without any serious incidents. While hogging the limelight with the huge shows, Oasis also have a monopoly on the Official Albums Chart. Their greatest hits compilation Time Flies . . . 1994-2009 is currently at No1, with albums 12 Matty Healy and TikToker Kate Tampion Credit: X/The 1975 TH 12 Corrie's Elle Mulvaney Credit: instagram/ellejmulvaney BRANDS BATTLE LIAM and Noel are in a legal dispute with fashion chain Oasis. The rockers have applied to trademark the band's classic logo – with white writing and a black border – for a merch range including clothes, jewellery, toys and cards, computer games and cosmetics. But the application submitted to the Intellectual Property Office hit a snag, as the clothing company of the same name has officially opposed it. The brand, now owned by online retailer the Debenhams Group, has black writing and a white background. MAN City forward And he got emotional while talking about his love for the club afterwards. 12 Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood at the Oasis gig Stopping to chat to a fan in a His future at the club is still uncertain. Whatever happens Jack, don't look back in anger. LIAM'S ex-wife Patsy Kensit is recovering from a broken shoulder, after falling off a treadmill while training with a weighted backpack in the gym for Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. IT'S ELO AND GOODBYE FROM JEFF Tonight's farewell performance in London has been called off. 12 Jeff Lynne was devastated after being forced to cancel ELO's last-ever live show due to illness Credit: Getty The rockers were due on the Great Oak stage at Hyde Park's BST – for their final date on The Over and Out Tour. Fans were told in a statement: 'Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report he will not be able to perform. 'He has been battling a systemic infection and is currently in the care of a team of doctors, who have advised him that performing is simply not possible at this time, nor will he be able to reschedule. 'The legacy of the band and his long-time fans are foremost in Jeff's mind. 'And while he is so sorry that he cannot perform, he knows he must focus on his health and rehabilitation at this time.' It comes days after the band also cancelled their gig at Manchester's Co-Op Arena on Thursday. Last month Jeff, 77, had to perform with a broken hand and was not able to play his guitar during their first night in Birmingham. He told the audience: 'You might be wondering, I have had a guitar in my hand my entire life, but I was riding in a taxi in London that slammed on its brakes to avoid an accident and I broke my hand.' He added: 'Don't worry, but nothing could keep me away from you.' The band formed in 1970 and their hits include Mr Blue Sky, Don't Bring Me Down and Evil Woman. Ticket holders were urged to head to the BST website for details about refunds. RADIO 1 host YouTuber GK joined the station in the weekend afternoon slot this month. 12 Dean McCullough has revealed he would love to team up with new presenter GK Barry Credit: Getty 12 GK joined the station in the weekend afternoon slot this month Credit: Getty Dean, who does the weekday early breakfast show and became pals with GK on I'm A Celebrity last year, told Biz on Sunday: 'I miss having a co-host on Radio 1. 'I would love to do it with GK – she is so brave. But I think they would have to pull us off air after just one show because of the s**t we talk about.' I would 100 per cent tune in for that. TINIE'S THE BUSINESS AS DRAGON I am told the rapper, who is worth an estimated £7million, filmed episodes earlier this year and invested in three businesses. 12 Tinie Tempah has become a new business backer on BBC series Dragons' Den Credit: Getty A source said: 'Tinie has had massive success in business and wanted to help start-ups from diverse backgrounds get into the game. 'Tinie loved hearing the stories of entrepreneurs on the show and learned a lot from the experience.' In 2021, he invested in software company Gener8 after its founder appeared in front of the Dragons. Aside from his rapping, Tinie founded the record label Disturbing London, publishing company Imhotep and men's fashion label What We Wear. Asked about his advice on starting a business, Tinie previously said: 'Do your research depending on what you want to do, research people who have done similar things, have a bit of confidence and just remember to network. 'Be social, be charismatic and work with people you would like to do business with.' Tinie, real name He went on to have seven UK No1s and is due to release his latest single Eat It Up on Friday. He is also working on a campaign with the Night Time Industries Association called The Last Night Out, to protect the UK nightclub scene. It looks like Tinie has a busy year ahead. KATE FINDS SPOT FOR NEIL YOUNG KATE MOSS got into the festival spirit at The supermodel looked chic in a leopard-print maxi dress as she watched 12 Kate Moss got into the festival spirit at British Summer Time in London's Hyde Park Credit: Eroteme Kate was holding a beer as she walked around enjoying herself. She headed home before the end of the show on Friday night and was overheard praising a pal who came with her, saying: 'She's like my bodyguard.' Elsewhere,
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oasis eye return to No.1
Oasis are eyeing a return to the top of the Official Albums Chart, as their greatest hits collection Time Flies… 1994–2009 surges up the rankings following the launch of their long-awaited reunion tour. The Britpop legends opened the Oasis Live '25 Tour with a sold-out show in Cardiff last Friday night (05.07.25), and interest in their back catalogue couldn't be bigger. The singles compilation – first released in 2010 – is now on track to return to Number 1 for the first time since its debut week. What's more, the band's seminal second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? – originally released in 1995 – is climbing fast, set to leap 11 places to Number 3. Their 1994 debut Definitely Maybe isn't far behind either, is looking at a 22-place surge to land at Number 4. But Oasis face stiff competition for the top spot. Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is just under 1,000 chart units behind Time Flies…, with her breakout album Short n' Sweet holding strong at Number 2 in the midweek update. Her recent performances at London's Hyde Park – part of the BST concert series – have helped propel the record back up the charts. With final positions confirmed on Friday, a chart showdown is looming between the Britpop icons and Gen Z's rising pop queen. Meanwhile, a new study has claimed Oasis earned a whopping £7 million from Spotify streams of Wonderwall alone. Casino comparison and analysis site La Planque Du Joueur conducted research and found that Wonderwall has earned £7,057,223 in streaming revenue, as of July 8, 2025. They used the average payout of $0.004 per stream to come to this conclusion, and Wonderwall has been streamed 2.3 billion times. Don't Look Back in Anger is the second highest earner with over 1.1 billion streams, generating £3,247,265 in revenue. Champagne Supernova and Stop Crying Your Heart Out are said to have earned them £1,449,431 and £1,378,028, respectively. The Top 10 songs - also including Married With Children, Live Forever, Stand By Me, She's Electric, Supersonic, and Slide Away - gave them a total of £16.8 million. Jean Morlec from La Planque Du Joueur commented: "These figures show that Oasis' music remains incredibly popular on streaming platforms, with Wonderwall standing out as one of the most streamed songs of its era. The band's top songs continue to generate substantial revenue more than 30 years after they were first released." "With the current reunion tour driving renewed interest in their music, we can expect these streaming numbers to climb even higher. Their back catalogue has become a valuable asset that continues to generate millions in revenue year after year."
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rod Stewart Shoots Into The Top 10 After His Huge Festival Performance
Rod Stewart's Ultimate Hits debuts on six U.K. charts, including a top five entry on the Official ... More Albums chart, following his Glastonbury performance. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 30: Rod Stewart performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at Intuit Dome on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo byfor FIREAID) On Friday, June 27, Rod Stewart released yet another compilation of some of his most popular songs, the simply-titled Ultimate Hits. The album dropped just days before he appeared at the Glastonbury Festival, where he performed on the same stage as Noah Kahan and Olivia Rodrigo. The mix of an exciting new project — even when packed with previously familiar tunes — and his festival performance help Stewart score another massive win in the United Kingdom this week. Ultimate Hits Arrives on Six U.K. Charts Ultimate Hits debuts on six tallies in the U.K. this week, opening inside not just the top 10, but the top five on all but one of them. Stewart returns to the uppermost region on the most competitive list of the most consumed full-lengths in the country, as Ultimate Hits opens at No. 5 on the Official Albums chart. The same collection comes in at No. 4 on the vinyl-only ranking and No. 3 on both the Official Album Sales and Official Physical Albums lists. The compilation launches in nineteenth place on the roster of the most downloaded collections in the country and barely makes it onto the Official Albums Streaming chart, where it starts at No. 97. Rod Stewart's Chart History Throughout his career, Stewart has reached the top 10 on several of these rosters numerous times, though the actual number of placements inside that region varies widely from one tally to the next. He's accrued just four top 10s on the Official Vinyl Albums chart and 39 in total on the Official Albums list. A Glastonbury Boost Thanks largely to his showing at Glastonbury, several other projects by Stewart are growing in popularity in the U.K. Soulbook returns to the Official Album Downloads chart at No. 76, while Some Guys Have All the Luck shoots from No. 69 to No. 13 on the same tally. That position marks a new high point for the latter Stewart collection on the downloads-only ranking. Two Rod Stewart Songs Debut The legendary pop musician also manages to score several new hits, as both "Sailing" and "I Don't Want to Talk About It" debut in fairly low positions on the Official Singles Sales and Official Singles Downloads charts.
Perth Now
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Oasis eye return to No.1
Oasis are eyeing a return to the top of the Official Albums Chart, as their greatest hits collection Time Flies… 1994–2009 surges up the rankings following the launch of their long-awaited reunion tour. The Britpop legends opened the Oasis Live '25 Tour with a sold-out show in Cardiff last Friday night (05.07.25), and interest in their back catalogue couldn't be bigger. The singles compilation – first released in 2010 – is now on track to return to Number 1 for the first time since its debut week. What's more, the band's seminal second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? – originally released in 1995 – is climbing fast, set to leap 11 places to Number 3. Their 1994 debut Definitely Maybe isn't far behind either, is looking at a 22-place surge to land at Number 4. But Oasis face stiff competition for the top spot. Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is just under 1,000 chart units behind Time Flies…, with her breakout album Short n' Sweet holding strong at Number 2 in the midweek update. Her recent performances at London's Hyde Park – part of the BST concert series – have helped propel the record back up the charts. With final positions confirmed on Friday, a chart showdown is looming between the Britpop icons and Gen Z's rising pop queen. Meanwhile, a new study has claimed Oasis earned a whopping £7 million from Spotify streams of Wonderwall alone. Casino comparison and analysis site La Planque Du Joueur conducted research and found that Wonderwall has earned £7,057,223 in streaming revenue, as of July 8, 2025. They used the average payout of $0.004 per stream to come to this conclusion, and Wonderwall has been streamed 2.3 billion times. Don't Look Back in Anger is the second highest earner with over 1.1 billion streams, generating £3,247,265 in revenue. Champagne Supernova and Stop Crying Your Heart Out are said to have earned them £1,449,431 and £1,378,028, respectively. The Top 10 songs - also including Married With Children, Live Forever, Stand By Me, She's Electric, Supersonic, and Slide Away - gave them a total of £16.8 million. Jean Morlec from La Planque Du Joueur commented: "These figures show that Oasis' music remains incredibly popular on streaming platforms, with Wonderwall standing out as one of the most streamed songs of its era. The band's top songs continue to generate substantial revenue more than 30 years after they were first released." "With the current reunion tour driving renewed interest in their music, we can expect these streaming numbers to climb even higher. Their back catalogue has become a valuable asset that continues to generate millions in revenue year after year."
