The 24-year-old singer has toppled ex-boyfriend Harry Styles and his One Direction bandmates from the Billboard 200 number one spot as her Blank Space hit remains rooted to the top of the Hot 100 singles countdown.
Swift's new album has now sold over 2.5 million copies in the five weeks since its release. It has spent all but one of those weeks at number one.
Pentatonix's festive album That's Christmas rises to two on the new chart, while Eminem's new Shady Xv compilation debuts at three.
Meanwhile, Swift's Blank Space keeps Meghan Trainor and her former number one, 'All About That Bass', from returning to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
Hozier's Take Me to Church, Swift's Shake It Off and Animals by Maroon 5 round out the new top five.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
