Davido lands the biggest UK Albums Chart result of his career with his fifth studio release, 5ive, which debuts at number 7.
The Nigerian-American artist, whose full name is David Adedeji Adeleke, previously entered the Official Albums Chart with A Better Time at number 88 in 2020 and Timeless at number 10 in 2023, according to Official Charts.
Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department returns to the top spot nearly a year after its initial release.
The album soars 23 places following the launch of a signed CD version marking its anniversary.
When first released in April 2024, The Tortured Poets Department had the UK’s biggest opening week for any album in seven years, surpassing Adele’s 30 and only trailing Ed Sheeran’s 2017 release ÷.
Fontaines D.C. also make waves this week, with their album Romance climbing 18 spots to number 24 after the drop of a deluxe edition featuring new tracks It’s Amazing To Be Young and Before You I Just Forget.
Originally peaking at number 2, Romance has become one of the best-performing albums in 2025 so far.
Lady Gaga sees her 2008 debut The Fame re-enter the Top 40 for the first time in two years.
Following her high-profile Coachella appearances, the album, which includes Just Dance, Poker Face, and Paparazzi, reclaims a spot in the chart.
Central Cee’s CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS gains momentum again as his tour reaches the UK, climbing nine positions to number 38.
The project gave him his second number one album earlier this year, joining 2022’s 23.
Doechii makes her Top 40 debut with Alligator Bites Never Heal, landing at number 40.
The boost comes after the album’s vinyl release, which also sees it hit number one on this week’s Official Vinyl Albums Chart.
“It’s amazing to be young and free and not care what people think,” Fontaines D.C. says about their track, echoing the mood behind their chart comeback.
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