'Taste' keeps its taste: Sabrina Carpenter reigns for nine weeks at UK No.1

Sabrina Carpenter's “Taste” (Island Records) refuses to let go The Official UK Singles Chartsecuring a ninth consecutive week at No. 1.

The unstoppable track remains the most streamed song in the UK for the week, amassing over 5.2 million streams and cementing its place as the longest-running No.1 single of 2024, marking another milestone for Carpenter.

The pop star's impressive feat with “Taste” follows a remarkable streak in 2024. Earlier this year, she became the first artist in 71 years to spend 20 weeks at No. 1 UK Official Chart Single within a single year. This record includes her chart toppers “Espresso” (seven weeks at No. 1) and “Please Please Please” (five weeks at No. 1). The last time an artist accomplished such a feat was Frankie Laine in 1953.

But the competition for the top spot is heating up. Gigi Perez's viral 'Sailor Song' climbed to No.2, putting pressure on 'Taste' to update next week's chart, while Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars dropped to No.3 with 'Die With A Smile ».

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK's ROSÉ made history in the UK this week. Her track “APT”. featuring Bruno Mars debuts at No.4, making her the first female solo K-pop artist to reach the Top 10 of the UK Official Singles Chart. This marks ROSÉ's first solo Top 40 hit, having previously peaked at No. 43 with her 2021 single 'On The Ground'. Two of her fellow BLACKPINK members, JISOO and JENNIE, also had solo success, with “FLOWER” and “Mantra” respectively reaching the Top 40.

Elsewhere on the board, One Direction's revival continues following the death of Liam Payne.

Two of the band's fan favorites are back in the Top 10: “Night Changes” reaches a new peak at No.6, surpassing its original 2013 peak of No.7, while “Story Of My Life” returns to No. 9. “What Makes You Beautiful” also sees renewed interest, climbing back to No. 23. Additionally, three of Payne's solo releases re-enter the broader chart, including “Strip That Down” with Quavo on No. 41, “For You” featuring Rita Ora at No. 43 and his latest solo release “Teardrops,” debuting at No. 85.

Adding to the chart movement, Addison Rae's “Diet Pepsi” climbs two spots to No. 12, Billie Eilish's “WILDFLOWER” blooms to a new peak of No. 17 and Gracie Abrams secures her second Top 20 entry with 'That's So True' lands at No.19. Further down, Teddy Swims climbs 10 places with 'Bad Dreams' at No.25, while Morgan Wallen secures his third UK Top 40 hit with ' Love Somebody' to reach No. 40.

As 'Taste' continues for another week, fans can't wait to see if Sabrina Carpenter can extend her streak into double figures – or will a new challenger finally emerge?