{"id":253638,"date":"2025-11-09T19:55:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T19:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/253638\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T19:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T19:55:08","slug":"the-number-1-tug-of-war-continues-taylor-swift-and-the-fate-of-ophelia-looking-to-secure-fourth-week-at-number-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/253638\/","title":{"rendered":"The Number 1 \u2018tug of war\u2019 continues! Taylor Swift and The Fate of Ophelia looking to secure fourth week at Number 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{ef6ce3ab-9302-459d-ba5c-b8a5028d7493}{123}\" paraid=\"914051451\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/54705\/sam-fender\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sam Fender<\/a> may find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/sam-fender-rein-me-in\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Rein Me In<\/a> featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/61513\/olivia-dean\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Olivia Dean<\/a> rebound back into the Top 10 and earn its highest entry since its peak in July (9). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{ef6ce3ab-9302-459d-ba5c-b8a5028d7493}{146}\" paraid=\"455653120\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Newcomer HAVEN. could see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/haven-i-run\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">I RUN<\/a> leap a remarkable 45 places following the tracks recent online fame (11). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{ef6ce3ab-9302-459d-ba5c-b8a5028d7493}{169}\" paraid=\"1638953913\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/sienna-spiro\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sienna Spiro<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/sienna-spiro-die-on-this-hill\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Die On This Hill<\/a> is set to earn a new peak this week, jumping nine positions (15). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{ef6ce3ab-9302-459d-ba5c-b8a5028d7493}{192}\" paraid=\"624189678\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Brit sensation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/skye-newman\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Skye Newman<\/a> could find two of her tracks on the ascent in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/skye-newman-fu-uf\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">FU &amp; UF<\/a> (16) as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/skye-newman-family-matters\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Family Matters<\/a> (30). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{ef6ce3ab-9302-459d-ba5c-b8a5028d7493}{215}\" paraid=\"88558318\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Is there any stopping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/esdeekid\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">EsDeeKid<\/a>? The scouse alt-rapper may see his electric track <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/rico-aceesdeekid-phantom\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Phantom<\/a> featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/rico-aceesdeekid\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Rico Ace<\/a> gain its highest position yet (21), while his newest offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/esdeekid-century\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Century<\/a> could move up nine (31).<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{ef6ce3ab-9302-459d-ba5c-b8a5028d7493}{215}\" paraid=\"88558318\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">American singer-songwriter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/50019\/kehlani\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Kehlani<\/a> is also tracking for a new peak with her single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/kehlani-folded\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Folded<\/a> (22). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{8474a027-1efa-457f-9994-c0456fcf72c8}{6}\" paraid=\"1998275655\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Rap artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/55468\/digga-d\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Digga D<\/a> may earn his 14th Top 40 hit with DPMO (23). It could also be the highest new entry this week. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{8474a027-1efa-457f-9994-c0456fcf72c8}{29}\" paraid=\"1775471483\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/57051\/fred-again\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fred again..<\/a> release train keeps rolling on, and one of his latest singles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/fred-againsammy-virjireggie-talk-of-the-town\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Talk of the Town<\/a> featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/57610\/sammy-virji\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sammy Virji<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/reggie\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Reggie<\/a> could be the popular DJ, producer and songwriter\u2019s tenth Top 40 (25).<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{8474a027-1efa-457f-9994-c0456fcf72c8}{29}\" paraid=\"1775471483\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/50540\/sonny-fodera\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sonny Fodera<\/a>\u2019s link up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/62709\/dod\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">D.O.D<\/a> and Poppy Baskcomb on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/sonny-foderad-o-dbaskcomb-think-about-us\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Think About Us<\/a> is set to rise 14 places into the Top 40 for the very first time (29). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{8474a027-1efa-457f-9994-c0456fcf72c8}{77}\" paraid=\"627625096\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">Following its nomination for Record of the Year at the 2025 Grammy\u2019s, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/chappell-roan\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Chappell Roan<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/chappell-roan-the-subway\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Subway<\/a> may see a huge resurgence, currently tracking to move up 20 places (33). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{8474a027-1efa-457f-9994-c0456fcf72c8}{77}\" paraid=\"627625096\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/816\/david-guetta\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">David Guetta<\/a>\u2019s pulsating track <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/guettateddy-swimstones-i-gone-gone-gone\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Gone Gone Gone<\/a> featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/60257\/teddy-swims\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Teddy Swims<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/56772\/tones-and-i\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Tones And I<\/a> may also make its Top 40 debut (34).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{8474a027-1efa-457f-9994-c0456fcf72c8}{77}\" paraid=\"627625096\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">With the songs surprise announcement sparking euphoria among fans, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/5088\/katy-perry\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Katy Perry<\/a>\u2019s bandaids is on course to enter the charts this week (36). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\" paraeid=\"{8474a027-1efa-457f-9994-c0456fcf72c8}{146}\" paraid=\"1407872433\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">And finally, Spanish artist\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/54621\/rosalia\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ROSAL\u00cdA<\/a>\u00a0may find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/songs\/rosaliabjorkyves-tumor-berghain\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Berghain<\/a> with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/15515\/bjork\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Bj\u00f6rk<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officialcharts.com\/artist\/54265\/yves-tumor\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Yves Tumor<\/a> pierce the Top 40, potentially pushing 13 places up the charts (38).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Own a piece of pop history!<\/p>\n<p>Did you know you can now order a Number 1 award custom-made just for fans of any Number 1 single in chart history?<\/p>\n<p>Smaller. 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Just pick your favourite ever Number 1 hit and add a personal message. *cry happy pop tears*<\/p>\n<p>The perfect gift for pop fans &#8211; order by December 15 for pre-Christmas delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.officialcharts.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Official Charts shop<\/a> to start customising yours now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.officialcharts.com\/\" title=\"Shop Official Chart fan awards\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762718108_155_Official Chart Fan Awards SHOP NOW (1).png\" alt=\"SHOP NOW\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\"\/><br \/>\n      <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Official Singles Chart First Look Top 20<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Elsewhere, Sam Fender may find Rein Me In featuring Olivia Dean rebound back into the Top 10 and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":253639,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[105502,96,20633,128,50,10568,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-253638","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-music","8":"tag-digga-d","9":"tag-entertainment","10":"tag-huntr-x-ejae-audrey-nuna-rei","11":"tag-music","12":"tag-news","13":"tag-taylor-swift","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom","16":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253638","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=253638"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253638\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/253639"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=253638"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=253638"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=253638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}