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Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl' earned an estimated $135 million in its first week through record-breaking sales, streams, and exclusive variants, making it one of the most lucrative debut weeks in music industry history.
Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl' broke records with its first-week sales, but her singles from the album, including 'The Fate of Ophelia,' continue to showcase her shift towards a more broody, mature sound in the 2020s, contrasting with her earlier pop hits of the 2010s.
Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl' set new records by debuting with over 4 million units sold in its first week, surpassing Adele's previous benchmarks, driven by her savvy marketing, dedicated fanbase, and the cultural impact of her Eras Tour, establishing her as a unique commercial force in the modern music industry.
Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl debuted at No. 1 on Billboard with a record-breaking 4.002 million units sold in its first week, including a remarkable 1.334 million vinyl copies, making it a significant milestone in vinyl sales and showcasing her massive influence in the music industry.
Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl debuted at No. 1 on Billboard, breaking sales records with over 4 million units, and her entire album's tracks dominate the Hot 100 chart, solidifying her record-breaking success and influence in music.
Taylor Swift's album 'Life of a Showgirl' debuts at number one on the Billboard 200 with over 4 million units sold in the first week, setting a new record for first-week sales, and all songs from the album occupy the top 12 spots on the Billboard Hot 100. Swift reflects on her journey from her debut album to this milestone, expressing gratitude to her fans for their support.
Nora and Nathan discuss Taylor Swift breaking Adele’s first-week album sales record, answer fan questions about their favorite discoveries from the album, its Grammy prospects, and the strongest lyrics, in a post-release mailbag episode.
Taylor Swift's new album 'The Life of the Showgirl' has achieved record-breaking first-week sales, surpassing previous records and dominating streaming and sales charts, solidifying her status as the music industry's top artist. Her marketing prowess and multimedia presence continue to set new standards, while the industry faces challenges like YouTube's business practices and evolving platform ownership. Meanwhile, other artists and industry events highlight the ongoing shifts and opportunities in the entertainment landscape.
Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl' broke the record for the biggest first-week album in the US, surpassing Adele's '25' with over 3.5 million units in five days, driven by high pre-orders and multiple variants, although Adele still holds the record for pure sales.
Taylor Swift's 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' sold 2.7 million copies on its first day in the U.S., breaking records for first-day sales and vinyl sales, and becoming the second-largest sales week since 1991, with multiple variants boosting its commercial success.
King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard have removed their albums from Spotify in protest of the company's investments in military drone technology and are now selling them on Bandcamp via a 'Name Your Price' model, resulting in all top 27 best-selling albums on Bandcamp being by the band, highlighting their stance against streaming platform policies.
Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a 16th nonconsecutive week, following the release of its deluxe 'Anthology' edition at Target, which significantly boosted its sales. The album earned 405,000 equivalent album units, marking the biggest week for any album since its second week. Meanwhile, Juice WRLD's 'The Party Never Ends' debuts at No. 4, and Bing Crosby's 'Ultimate Christmas' enters the top 10 for the first time in nearly 64 years.
Taylor Swift's album "The Tortured Poets Department" has outsold the rest of 2024's top 10 albums combined, with 2.474 million copies sold and 2.753 billion streams. The album's success is partly due to numerous physical variants, a trend criticized by some artists like Billie Eilish. Swift's album leads in both sales and streams, with a total of 4.66 million album equivalent units. Luminate's report also highlights the rise of live music spending and the growth of Latin music in the U.S.
Jennifer Lopez's $90 million Las Vegas residency deal with MGM Grand is in jeopardy due to poor concert ticket and album sales. While no official deal has been signed, discussions are ongoing. Lopez is currently preparing for her greatest hits tour, "This Is Me…Live," which has been rebranded from its original name. Despite her recent album's poor performance, her latest Netflix film has been successful. There are also rumors of marital issues with Ben Affleck and potential retirement from music.
For the first time in eight years, two albums have surpassed 300,000 equivalent album units in a single week in the U.S. Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" earned 378,000 units, while Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft" debuted with 339,000 units on the Billboard 200 chart.