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Take a Bow: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Returns to No. 1 In Australia

Thanks to the release of the "Encore" edition, "Showgirl" returns to No. 1 and new release "Patient Zero" tops the singles chart.

Taylor Swift's album "The Life Of A Showgirl" has once again claimed the top spot on Australia's ARIA Albums Chart, following the release of its "Encore" edition. This deluxe set includes four new tracks: "Patient Zero," "Pink Clouding," "Babylon," and "Cleveland!" The album climbs to No. 23 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Meanwhile, "Patient Zero" takes the top spot on the ARIA Singles Chart, marking a double chart victory for Swift.

The other new singles, "Cleveland!" and "Babylon," secure spots at No. 3 and No. 4 respectively. Swift's lead single, "The Fate of Ophelia," debuts at No. 14. This marks Swift's 69th top 10 hit on the ARIA Singles Chart, with "Patient Zero" being her second leader this year. Australian artist Julia Jacklin's album "The Gem" debuts at No. 5 on the all-genres ARIA Chart, becoming her third top 10 appearance.

Newcomer Nessa Barrett enters the ARIA Chart for the first time with her album "Tough Love" at No. 7. British rock band Nothing But Thieves, with their fifth album "Stray Dogs," debuts at No. 9. U.S. singer Tinashe makes her ARIA Chart debut with her eighth studio album "Popular" at No. 10. The top new album release is Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin's "The Gem" at No. 5, which is a vinyl bestseller.

Meanwhile, U.S. artists Leon Bridges, Shannon Noll, Banks Arcade, Linkin Park, Agnes Obel, and Max McNown also make their mark on the ARIA Charts with various albums.

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