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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Has Best Streaming Week Ever

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' , Has Best Streaming Week Ever. Associated Press reports that Taylor Swift's latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department' has continued to dominate. . In the week following its release, Swift's 11th album hit number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The 31-track double album has already amassed 2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million of those coming from traditional album sales. The 31-track double album has already amassed 2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million of those coming from traditional album sales. Bolstering those traditional album sales, which include downloads, CDs and cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units. Bolstering those traditional album sales, which include downloads, CDs and cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units. The album has also already become the top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units. The album has also already become the top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units. According to Luminate, the album also hit 891.34 million streams, which registered as the biggest streaming week for an album ever. . According to Luminate, the album also hit 891.34 million streams, which registered as the biggest streaming week for an album ever. . My mind is blown. I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album. , Taylor Swift, via X. 2.6 million are you actually serious? Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life. Feeling completely overwhelmed, Taylor Swift, via X. The album has also broken the highest single-week for an album, eclipsing Drake's 'Scorpion,' which had 745.92 million in 2018

Happy Birthday, Lizzo! (Sat., April 27)

Happy Birthday, , Lizzo!. Melissa Viviane Jefferson turns 36 years old today. Here are five fun facts about the singer. 1. She started playing the flute in fifth grade. 2. Lizzo worked with Prince for his album, ‘Plectrumelectrum.’. 3. Her stage name is inspired by Jay-Z’s single, “Izzo.”. 4. The first song she would dance to at her wedding is Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck.”. 5. Lizzo’s flute, Sasha Flute, has its own Instagram. Happy Birthday, Lizzo!

Megan Thee Stallion Sued by Cameraman Alleging Hostile Work Environment

Megan Thee Stallion Sued by Cameraman , Alleging Hostile Work Environment. Emilio Garcia, a cameraman who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, filed a lawsuit against the rapper in Los Angeles on April 24, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. Emilio Garcia, a cameraman who worked for Megan from 2018 to 2023, filed a lawsuit against the rapper in Los Angeles on April 24, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The suit also names Megan Thee Stallion Entertainment, Inc., Hot Girl Touring, LLC, and Roc Nation. Garcia claims that Megan had sex with someone in a moving car that he was in while touring Spain in 2022. Garcia says he couldn't get out of the car and "was embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the whole ordeal.". Megan allegedly asked Garcia the next day if he was in the car. . When he said yes, she allegedly said, "Don't ever discuss what you saw.". The cameraman also claims that Megan called him a "fat b****" and said "spit your food out.". Garcia goes on to say that he was wrongfully classified as an independent contractor, which "deprived him of healthcare and overtime pay," according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The suit also claims that Garcia could not work for anyone else and was required to have 24/7 availability. His contract was terminated in 2023, which he claims was retaliation for complaining about harassment and pay. Plaintiff grapples with mounting anxiety, depression, and physical distress stemming from the toxic work environment, compounded by the trauma of unpaid work, Via lawsuit. Alex Sprio, Megan's attorney, issued a statement. This is an employment claim for money — with no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her. We will deal with this in court, Alex Sprio, Megan's attorney, to 'The Hollywood Reporter'

Luxury watches owned by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher are going up for auction

To mark the 30th anniversary of his first Formula One Drivers Championship win in 1994, eight luxury watches belonging to Michael Schumacher are going up for sale at Christie’s in Geneva.