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Twenty-three artists scored multiple entries in the top 10 in 2016. Anne-Marie, The Chainsmokers, Jonas Blue, Lukas Graham and Rag'n'Bone Man were among the many artists who achieved their first UK charting top 10 single in 2016. Drake 's single "One Dance" tied the second longest-running spell at number-one with "Love is All Around" by Wet Wet ...
The UK Singles Chart is a weekly record chart which for most of its history was based on single sales from Sunday to Saturday in the United Kingdom. Since July 2014 it has also incorporated streaming data, and from 10 July 2015 has been based on a Friday to Thursday week. As of 28 December 2023, 1420 singles have reached number one.
19 February – The Royal Philharmonic Society announces Sir Peter Maxwell Davies as the recipient of its 102nd Gold Medal. [5] 24 February – The 2016 Brit Awards ceremony takes place at The O2, presented by Ant & Dec. [6] David Bowie is awarded the "Brits Icon" award, a few weeks after his death.
Official Chart logo. The UK singles chart (currently titled the Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) [1] is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-selling singles in the United Kingdom, based upon physical sales, paid-for downloads and streaming.
The UK singles chart is a weekly record chart which for most of its history was based on single sales from Sunday to Saturday in the United Kingdom. [1] The chart was founded in 1952 by Percy Dickins of New Musical Express (NME), who telephoned 20 record stores to ask what their top 10 highest-selling singles were.
Fuller Beans. [8] 3 March. "Light It Up". Major Lazer featuring Nyla and Fuse ODG. Because Music. [9] 10 March. "When We Were Young".
Chart history. "Can't Stop" by Red Hot Chili Peppers spent 14 weeks at number one on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart in 2016. Fall Out Boy spent five weeks at number one in 2016 with two singles: "Centuries" and "Irresistible". Motörhead 's 1980 single "Ace of Spades" spent the first three weeks of 2016 at number one on the chart.
Official Audio Streaming Chart. The Official Audio Streaming Chart (previously the Official Streaming Chart) is a music chart based on plays of songs through audio streaming services (including Spotify, Deezer, Google Play Music, Apple Music and Tidal) in the United Kingdom. [1] It features data from both premium and ad-supported services. [2]