Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Spends 15th Week at No. 1 on Albums Chart — SkimNews
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- Taylor Swift holds No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a 15th non-consecutive week as 'The Life of a Showgirl' earns 87,000 equivalent album units driven by its 'Encore' edition.
- Taylor Swift released the 'Encore' edition of 'The Life of a Showgirl' on September 24, which collected 173,000 equivalent units in its first week and added four new tracks, including 'Patient Zero'.
- 'Patient Zero' tops the Hot 100 for a second week, marking Swift’s 51st career week at No. 1 and placing her fifth in chart history for most weeks atop the ranking.
- Taylor Swift performed 'The Fate of Ophelia' live for the first time with a full band at the Academy Museum 6th Annual Gala, her first such performance since the Eras Tour.
- Greta Van Fleet debuts at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 with 'Palace for the People,' marking the band’s fourth top 10 album.
Why it matters: Swift’s sustained chart dominance with 'Showgirl'—now 15 weeks at No. 1 and a second Hot 100-topping single—cements her as a defining force in the streaming era, outpacing contemporaries in both longevity and cultural reach. The live debut of 'The Fate of Ophelia' signals continued momentum ahead of potential broader tour activity.
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