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Ed Sheeran season is here.
The superstar English singer and songwriter is cruising to No. 1 on the U.K. chart with Autumn Variations (via Gingerbread Man), which dropped last Friday (Sept. 29) for Sheeran’s second long-play release of the year.
Based on sales and streaming data published by the Official Charts Company, Autumn Variations is outselling its nearest competitor by more than two-to-one, to lead the chart blast.
If it holds its course, Sheeran will extend his flawless streak of No. 1 studio albums to seven, a run that began with his 2011 debut + (plus).
Produced with Aaron Dessner, Autumn Variations should give Sheeran his second leader on the Official U.K. Albums Chart in 2023, after – (subtract) logged two weeks at the summit in June.
Coming in at No. 2 on the Official Chart Update is Porcupine Tree member Steven Wilson‘s solo effort The Harmony Codex (SW Records). If it stays on target, The Harmony Codex would be Wilson’s highest charting solo effort, improving on peak positions of 2017’s To The Bone (No. 3) and 2021’s The Future Bites (No. 4).
Completing the podium at the midweek stage is British R&B artist Jorja Smith’s sophomore album Falling Or Flying (FAMM). It’s new at No. 3 on the chart blast, and should give the BRITs Critics Choice award winner a third U.K. top 10 appearance.
Further down, Kentucky rock act Black Stone Cherry could nab a fourth U.K. top 10 with Screamin’ At The Sky (Mascot), set to bow at No. 5; U.K. retro synth-pop trio act Gunship could ride to a first U.K. top 10 with concept album Unicorn (Horsie In The Hedge), poised for a No. 7 start; while British soul veteran Beverley Knight who could bag her fifth top 10 with The Fifth Chapter (Tag8), set to start at No. 10.
Keep an eye out for potential top 40 berths from Anna Lapwood (LUNA at No. 26 via Sony Classical), Wilco (Cousin at No. 29 via Sony Music CG), Orb & David Gilmour (Metallic Spheres In Colour at No. 31 via Sony Music CG), Hawkwind (Space Ritual at No. 32 via Atomhenge/Cherry Red), 2023 U.K. Eurovision rep Mae Muller (Sorry I’m Late at No. 33 via Capitol) and Andrew Cushin (Waiting For The Rain at No. 35 via Strap Originals).
All will be revealed when the Official U.K. Albums Chart is published late Friday, Oct. 6.
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Taylor Swift is in her Sunday Night Football era. Swift arrived to watch Travis Kelce — tight end and Swift’s rumored beau — and the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the New York Jets Sunday (Oct. 1).
Swift’s night at the game marks the second public appearance/football date where the 1989 hitmaker showed support for the Chiefs’ No. 87.
Swift’s guests at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday included plenty of star power: The pop icon was accompanied by friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. She was seen hugging Sabrina Carpenter as she entered the stadium. Hugh Jackman was also spotted. (Swift and Lively were also photographed arriving together at a dinner in New York City the night before.)
“Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you,” the official NFL account tweeted to Swift on X before the game began, sharing a clip of her greeting others at the stadium. They continued to share clips of Swift enjoying herself throughout the night, and caught her reaction to a touchdown.
Last Sunday (Sept. 24) in Kansas City, Swift also showed up for Kelce, going wild when he scored a touchdown. “Let’s f—ing go!” she was seen on camera calling out as she cheered alongside Mama Kelce; Fox Sports’ coverage cut to Swift frequently that night. Travis and Taylor were seen leaving Arrowhead Stadium and riding off together in a getaway car, according to photos acquired by TMZ, and they attended an afterparty.
NBC used Swift’s “Welcome to New York” in a TV commercial earlier this week to promote the Chiefs’ vs. Jets game.
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Katy Perry shows her “devotion” to Dolce and Gabbana in its recent commercial for the perfume titled “Devotion Eau de Parfum.” The video shows Perry hitting the water in a speed boat as she embodies the qualities that the perfume hopes to evoke. Whether you’re a fan of the American Idol judge or just want an excuse to wear a celebrity fragrance, make sure this designer bottle is the first in your cart.
The perfume currently retails for $112 and is available in two sizes: 50 ML or 100 ML. You can expect notes of candied citrus, orange blossom and a touch of vanilla that you can wear to work, to run errands or on a night out — it’s that versatile.
A community fan page took to X on Thursday (Sept. 28) to share the official commercial with fans of the “Teenage Dream” singer.
”Katy Perry looks STUNNING in the ad campaign for Dolce and Gabbana’s new parfum ‘Devotion’ with Michele Morronne,” the caption says.
Besides helping to find America’s next big artist, the singer has been keeping busy dropping new shoe collections, including chic crocodile booties, which we suggest pairing with the perfume for the ultimate glamourous look.
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Devotion perfume is more than just a scent; the bottle is practically a piece of art — just look at it! Not only can it be a signature scent contender, but the bottle is elegant in itself featuring a Sacred Heart seal (a symbol the brand states celebrates “love in all its shapes and nuances”, according to the site) that you’ll want to put on display for friends and family to admire.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best celeb-loved beauty products, men’s cologne and cheap perfume sets.
