Latest Billboard 200 Chart: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Holds No. 1 Spot for Fifth Week
Taylor Swift’s album “The Tortured Poets Department” continues to dominate the Billboard 200 chart, holding the No. 1 spot for the fifth consecutive week. The album earned 378,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., marking the largest fifth-week performance since Adele’s “25” in 2016. Swift now has 74 career weeks at No. 1, extending her record among soloists.
In a rare occurrence, Billie Eilish’s new album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” debuts at No. 2 with 339,000 equivalent album units, her largest week ever. This marks the first time in eight years that two albums have each exceeded 300,000 units in the same week.
The success of both albums reflects the changing landscape of the music industry and the continued popularity of these two powerhouse artists. Stay tuned for the full Billboard 200 chart release on May 29 for more updates on the latest music trends.
