Olivia Dean’s stellar start to 2026 continues as she retains the No. 1 spot on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart for a second consecutive week on the tally dated Jan. 9.
The British singer’s The Art of Loving returned to the top spot Jan. 2 to score the first No. 1 album on the Official Albums Chart in 2026. Since its release in September, the LP has totaled four non-consecutive weeks at the summit, while breakout hit “Man I Need” earned the No. 1 spot on the Official Singles Chart.
The victory comes ahead of the upcoming 2026 Grammys, where she competes in the best new artist field. She’ll face off against Lola Young, Leon Thomas, Sombr, Alex Warren and KATSEYE for the coveted trophy.
Following a quiet release week, a number of greatest hits and previous favorites dominate the chart. Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend retains its spot at No. 2, while Fleetwood Mac’s 50 Years – Don’t Stop lifts one spot to No. 3. The legendary rock group is one of the acts to benefit from a needle-drop in Stranger Things season five in recent weeks; the band’s 1975 song “Landslide” — which appears on the greatest hits collection — is used in the final episode, and is up to No. 20 on the Singles Chart.
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl falls one spot to No. 4, while The Weeknd’s The Highlights holds its position at No. 5. Ed Sheeran’s +−=÷× (Tour Collection) jumps four places to No. 6, and Alex Warren’s You’ll Be Alright Kid (Chapter 1) rises six spots to No. 9. Noah Kahan’s Stick Season bounces back to No. 14 — its highest position since July — while Linkin Park’s 2024 greatest hits collection Papercuts closes at No. 15.
Ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death, David Bowie’s 2016 Legacy collection returns to the top 40 for the first time since 2022 to finish at No. 30. Bowie also appears on the Official Singles Chart with 1977 hit “Heroes,” which also saw a synch in Stranger Things finale as the closing credits song.
