Taylor Swift maintained her position atop the Billboard 200 chart as “The Life of a Showgirl” accumulated its 15th non-consecutive week at No. 1. The album earned 87,000 equivalent units during the tracked period, driven largely by the “Encore” edition that was released on September 24. This expanded version includes four new tracks, among them “Patient Zero,” which has reached the top of the Hot 100 chart.
“Patient Zero” secured its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Hot 100, marking Swift’s 51st career week with a chart-topping song. This achievement places her fifth on the all-time list for weeks spent at the summit, trailing Mariah Carey with 101 weeks, Rihanna with 60 weeks, the Beatles with 59 weeks, and Drake with 58 weeks. The original “The Life of a Showgirl” album debuted in October 2025 with 2.7 million equivalent units in its opening week.
Beyond her chart performance, Swift has been active on the live performance circuit in recent months. She made appearances at various events including the Grammy Museum and participated in an industry showcase. Most recently, she delivered a full-band performance at the Academy Museum’s 6th Annual Gala, marking her first such performance since the Eras Tour concluded. Her setlist included both new material and established songs from her catalog.
The wider Billboard 200 landscape shows activity across multiple genres. Olivia Rodrigo’s “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” holds at No. 2, with Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” at No. 3 and Ella Langley’s “Dandelion” at No. 4. Greta Van Fleet entered the top 10 with “Palace for the People” at No. 9, marking their fourth appearance in that range.
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