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The UK's only Official Charts, as heard on BBC Radio 1 every Friday at 4pm 🎶 | Newsletter: https://t.co/JpOhwPxv8v 📨
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New Music Friday this week brings tunes from Leigh-Anne, Hilary Duff and MORE 💥 https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/new-music-friday-songs-singles-albums-february-20-2026/
New Music Friday: Leigh-Anne, Mumford & Sons, Lana Del Rey, Hilary Duff and more
Welcome to New Music Friday, your ultimate round-up of this week's single, album and home entertainment releases. Let's get stuck into this week's stacked albums slate.
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February 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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A Queen fan favourite album is getting a blockbuster re-release! 💿 👇

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Queen to release remixed, remastered and expanded version of their celebrated album, Queen II
Queen set to release a remastered and expanded version of their second studio album, Queen II.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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We have new acts joining Deftones at their All Points East x Outbreak Festival residency! 👇

https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/deftones-headline-all-points-east-outbreak-festival-2026/
Deftones to headline All Points East x Outbreak 2026 alongside a host of other acts
Deftones have been announced as the headliners for this years All Points East x Outbreak Festival  next summer.  The news came after it was teased that the band would be performing, when a billboard in London showcasing the artwork for private music alo...
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February 19, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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The Housemaid debuts at the top of the Official Film Chart 🎥
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The Housemaid makes a spotless start at Number 1 in the Official Film Chart
Debuting straight at Number 1, The Housemaid makes an immediate impact.   The psychological thriller follows a young woman who takes a job working for a wealthy, enigmatic couple, only to discover tha...
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February 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Start your engines! 🏁🏎️

The line-up for Silverstone's 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix T1 Afterparty is HERE 🪩🕺
Silverstone unveil T1 Afterparty line-up for 2026 F1 British Grand Prix
Start your engines - the line-up for Silverstone's T1 Afterparty at this year's Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix is here! 🏁🏎️
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February 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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On this week in 1994, Mariah Carey landed her first ever Official UK Number 1 single 👑 Find out which song it was here 👇
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MARIAH CAREY
Who is Mariah Carey? Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter and actress from Huntington, New York, famous for hit singles such as Without You, Fantasy and When You Believe.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Yungblud has announced a second instalment to UK Number 1 award Idols 🖤
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YUNGBLUD announces IDOLS II album
Fresh from his Best Rock Performance win at the 68th annual GRAMMYS, YUNGBLUD will expand his chart-topping album IDOLS as IDOLS II digitally this Friday, February 20.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Looking for the perfect gift for the pop fan in your life? 🩷 Check out our Number 1 fan awards, custom-made with any UK Number 1 single ever 👇
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Own a piece of pop history! The new Official Charts award, custom-made for fans
Taylor’s got tonnes, Stormzy’s scooped his fair share and Ed Sheeran’s plastered the loo of his very own pub with them (true story), and now you (or the biggest pop fan in your life) can own a replica...
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February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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#Eurovision2026 is on the way. Here's a run down of where all of the UK's entries placed on the Official Chart over the years ⏪
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Eurovision: Where every UK entry song has reached on the Official Singles Chart
On Saturday May 16, Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle Arena will play host to the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2026.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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It's a return to the Toon for the Mercury Prize 💙
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Mercury Prize 2026 to be held in Newcastle
The 2026 Mercury Prize will return to its host city of Newcastle for a second year, in partnership with Newcastle City Council. This year's ceremony will take place on Thursday October 22 2026 at Newc...
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February 18, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Over half of the intended target has already been met 🥹❤️

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Crowdfunder launched to raise funds for permanent mural of the late Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield
A Crowdfunder has been set up to raise funds for a permanent mural to the late Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.  Mani sadly passed away in November at the age of 63 due to...
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February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Possibly the best news of 2026? Spoiler: Contains Pitbull and bald caps 😭
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Pitbull aiming to set Guinness World Record at Hyde Park Show for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
Pitbull will look to set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at his Hyde Park headline show.  First brought into existence by Radio 1 DJ Greg James live on ai...
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February 17, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Labi Siffre has announced his first album in 28 years! 😁

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British artist Labi Siffre announces first album in 28 years
Legendary British musician Labi Siffre announces his first album in 28 years.  The singer-songwriter and poet announced the news yesterday, with the album appropriately titled, Unfinished Business.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Your Official Trending Chart is here! 📈

With multiple new entries, who tops the table this week? 🎖️

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Official Trending Chart: sombr, Charli xcx, Central Cee and more
sombr picks the right door, as homewrecker finds its way to the top of the Official Trending Chart.  Making its debut at Number 2 last week, the track has become a fond fan favourite already, as it al...
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February 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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The UK's Eurovision Song Contest representative has been chosen! 🙋

Here is everything we know about LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER 👇

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Look Mum No Computer: Introducing the electronic musician representing the UK at Eurovision 2026
Electronic music artist Look Mum No Computer has been chosen to represent the UK at Eurovision 2026.  Real name Sam Battle, the solo singer-songwriter who is also a content creator with hundreds and thousands of followers, first began his musical journe...
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February 17, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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New BRITs performer: Unlocked! 🔓

https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/alex-warren-performer-brit-awards-2026-manchester/
February 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Charli xcx leads the way in this week's Album race with Wuthering Heights. Can she knock Olivia Dean off her throne? 🫨

Check our your full Official Albums Update HERE 👇

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February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Your updated albums list for 2026 is looking juicy!🥤

We can't wait for some of these 👇

https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/new-album-releases-2026/
New album releases 2026: Dates for Harry Styles, Gorillaz, Leigh-Anne and more
Here at Official Charts, we're always looking towards the future of pop. The future, in this case, is the new music we can expect in 2026. Which of your favourite musicians have a new album on the way...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Gary Numan is back on the stage with some some stellar support acts 😎

https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/gary-numan-palace-bowl-presents-2026-headliner-marc-almond-ladytron-tickets-where/
Gary Numan announced as latest headliner at the Palace Bowl Presents alongside Marc Almond and Ladytron
Gary Numan has been announced as the latest headliner for Palace Bowl Presents 2026.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Harry Styles has been a busy man recently, and his 2026 is about to get even busier! 🎪

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Harry Styles announced as curator for Meltdown Festival 2026 to celebrate 75th anniversary of Southbank Centre
Harry Styles has been announced as the curator for this year's 2026 Meltdown Festival at London's Southbank Centre.  Set to be a milestone celebration as part of the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary, the festival will run from Thursday 11 June until ...
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February 16, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Can Olivia Dean secure her second Number 1 single? 👀

So Easy (To Fall In Love) is currently leading the chasing pack! ❤️

Check out your FULL Official Chart First Look HERE 👇

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February 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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The Official Soundtrack Albums Chart has a new Number 1 this week, with @lorien_testard taking the top spot with his soundtrack Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 🎮 🏆

See the chart in full 👉 https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/soundtrack-albums-chart/
February 14, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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The UK's new discovery-focused Official Classical Chart crowns its first Number 1!

Congratulations to 21 year-old rising classical star Yuncham Lim.

Check out the first Classical Top 40 below & tune into BBC Radio 3 tomorrow for a taste of its new entries.

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21-year-old pianist Yunchan Lim lands historic first Number 1 on the UK’s new Official Classical Chart
21-year-old South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim today lands the historic first Number 1 on the UK’s new Official Classical Chart, Official Charts can confirm.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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This week brings another Official Charts milestone for Taylor Swift 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/taylor-swift-opalite-bad-bunny-dtmf-number-1-single/
Taylor Swift scores sixth Number 1 single with Opalite
Taylor Swift is toasting her sixth UK Number 1 single as
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February 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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#OliviaDean makes it lucky number seven with #TheArtOfLoving as Bad Bunny makes big moves 🔥
Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving is the longest-running Number 1 album by a British female artist this decade
Olivia Dean rolls the dice and pins lucky number seven, as
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February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM