This Week In Pop – 17 August 2022

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Our eclectic team of writers from around Australia – and a couple beyond – with decades of combined experience and interest in all fields.

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Australian icon Olivia Newton-John, one of the most successful recording artists of all time, has returned to the top five of the ARIA Albums Chart, after her tragic passing.

Olivia’s album, 'Hopelessly Devoted: The Hits', has seen the ARIA Hall of Fame artist take the #5 position on the Albums Chart, while the 14x platinum soundtrack to 'Grease' makes a return to the chart at #8.

Yolŋu indie-rockers King Stingray make their ARIA Chart debut in the top ten on the Albums Chart at #6 with their self-titled first album.

Beyoncé retains the #1 spot on the Albums Chart after last week’s debut of 'Renaissance', her third consecutive #1 album, while Eminem returns with 'Curtain Call 2' debuting at #2.

Top 10 Albums

1. 'Renaissance' – Beyonce
2. 'Curtain Call 2' – Eminem
3. 'Harry's House' – Harry Styles
4. 'The Highlights' – The Weeknd
5. 'Hopelessly Devoted: The Hits' – Olivia Newton-John
6. 'King Stingray' – King Stingray
7. 'SOUR' – Olivia Rodrigo
8. 'Grease' – Soundtrack
9. '=' – Ed Sheeran
10. 'Planet Her' – Doja Cat


Top 10 Singles

1. 'Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)' – Kate Bush
2. 'As It Was' – Harry Styles
3. 'Bad Habit' – Steve Lacy
4. 'I Ain't Worried' – OneRepublic
5. 'Heat Waves' – Glass Animals
6. 'Break My Soul' – Beyonce
7. 'Doja' – Central Cee
8. 'About Damn Time' – Lizzo
9. 'Glimpse Of Us' – Joji
10. 'I Like You (A Happier Song)' – Post Malone featuring Doja Cat

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