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Ariana Grande Dominates ARIA Charts With New Album 'Thank U, Next'

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A complete takeover.

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As predicted in the midweek figures, Ariana Grande has owned the Aussie music charts with her new album, thank u, next.

The US popstar's fifth LP has debuted at #1 on the ARIA Albums chart, while her 2018 record, Sweetener, has jumped up seven spots from last week to place at #14. 

The achievement marks Grande's fourth-straight top-charting Australian album.


Meanwhile, Grande has also taken out top spot on the Singles chart, with 7 Rings going four-weeks straight atop the list, followed by her new track, Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored,  which has debuted at #2. 

Overall, the 25-year-old artist has scored 11 songs in the top 40 - 7 Rings (#1), Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored (#2), thank u, next (#7), Bloodline (#11), Needy (#13), NASA (#16) Bad Idea (#21), Fake Smile (#22), Imagine (#25) Ghostin' (#26) and In My Head (#36). 

Other debuts on the Singles chart this week include Khalid's Talk (#24) and The Chainsmokers' Who Do You Love, featuring 5 Seconds Of Summer (#28).

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