U.K. CHARTS:
HOT FOR HARRY

Harry Styles has claimed his second #1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart, with "As It Was" (Columbia) scoring the best first-week sales YTD. Over on albums, Red Hot Chili Peppers rule.

“As It Was” shifted 94k in sales this week, including 10.5m streams. The track has the biggest opening week since LadBaby f/Ed Sheeran and Elton John's Christmas outing, "Sausage Rolls for Everyone," topped the chart at the end of 2021.

“Starlight” (NBR) by Dave finishes at #2 today following a long run at #1, while Aitch and Ashanti also drop one to #3, with “Baby” (Capitol).

Lil Tjay has his fourth Top 40 entry, with “In My Head” (Columbia) debuting at #18, while Becky Hill and Galantis’ “Run” (Polydor) continues to rise, up one to a new peak of #21.

On the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart, Red Hot Chili Peppers have their fifth #1 with Unlimited Love (Warner Records).

Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR (Polydor/Geffen) climbs five places to #3 following her Grammy success, while Styles’ Fine Line vaults 22 places to #6.

Sam Fender’s Seventeen Going Under (Polydor) is up eight to #13 following the culmination of his arena tour this week, and Essex-born rapper French the Kid is a new entry at #21 with his debut mixtape, Never Been Ordinary (Dropout UK).