Disney's Encanto soundtrack returns to #1 on the HITS Top 50. With 105k units, it's the first album to log multiple weeks atop the chart in 2022. Dualtone/MNRK's The Lumineers earn the top debut with BRIGHTSIDE at #4.

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Adele posted an emotional video message to fans on Thursday afternoon announcing that her Las Vegas residency—set to begin Friday at Caesar's Palace—would be rescheduled due to COVID-19 production delays.

Meat Loaf titles have topped iTunes following the death of the bombastic singer; he has the Top 5 tracks on the song chart, led by "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" (Geffen) and the #1 album with Bat Out of Hell (Sony).

The Encanto cast’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is the first-ever original Disney song to land at #1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart. Over on albums, The Wombats also score a first.

Glass Animals land the cover of Spotify's TTH as "Heat Waves" moves to the top spot—it's the only track that's been on TTH for more than a year (400+ days). The Walters and Muni Long score major adds.

Dave, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran and Little Simz are among the first cohort of performers announced for The BRIT Awards, which have revealed details of how the event will tackle the ongoing pandemic.

John Loken has joined The Recording Academy as Executive Vice President of Marketing, responsible for expanding the organization's reach and influence.

Word has it that Geffen superstar Olivia Rodrigo, having parted ways with manager Kristen Smith, has been in early discussions with some top-tier managers.

Ultra Records has tapped David Waxman as president.

After selling piles upon piles of vinyl over the last two years, Taylor Swift has been named Global Ambassador for the 15th annual Record Store Day on 4/23.