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Sales of The Tortured Poets Department album show that Taylor Swift continues to gain popularity and break records. Taylor Swift  continues to make chart history. The Tortured Poets Department reaches No. 1 on the Billboard 200. This is his 14th No. 1 album, tying him with Jay-Z for the most number ones among solo artists. . The Beatles maintain the absolute record with 19 albums in first position. The Tortured Poets Department also breaks the record for the most streamed album in a week, since the Billboard 200 took this statistic into account, i.e. December 2014. The 31 tracks of the deluxe edition were listened to 891.34 million times. times. The previous record was held by Drake's Scorpion , with 745.92 million streams the week of July 14, 2018. The impressive statistics related to  Taylor Swift   's new album don't stop there. It actually totals the equivalent of 2.61 million albums sold across the United States, with 1.914 million traditional sales. This is the best

 A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes in the US “will take significantly more time,” US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement Friday, delaying a decision that had posed political risks for President Joe Biden as he runs for re-election. “This rule has garnered historic attention and the public comment period has yielded an immense amount of feedback, including from various elements of the civil rights and criminal justice movement,” Becerra said. “It’s clear that there are still more conversations to have, and that will take significantly more time.” An administration official declined to specify further what the current timeline for a final decision might be, saying there was a need to speak with more groups and work through the concerns that have been raised. “Hard to put a timeline on that,” the official said. All flavors in cigarettes were banned in 2009, but menthol was left out after lobbying from the industry. The  US Food and Drug Administra

Avengers: Endgame became the highest-grossing film in history with another box office record. How many? Check out Ajaib's editorial review below. In 2020, we have yet to see a film that is predicted to break the revenue record like in 2019. If you drag it back to 2019, to be precise, April 22 2019, which is the premiere date for the release of the latest film and the conclusion of Marvel's superhero film, Avengers: Endgame. This film is the conclusion of the four Avengers film series, namely The Avengers, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War , and Avengers: Endgame. It took around 7 years for Marvel to complete the story of this film and closed it in April 2019. This film, which has a superhero theme with various typical Marvel characters, is currently in great demand. The audience is presented with an unusual story with a touch of CGI animation involving many animators. This is of course to satisfy the eyes of the audience and provide an extraordinary superhe

 On December 14, 2000,  Lionel Messi  , still young, signed his inaugural contract with Barcelona. The contract that established the partnership with the player who would become one of the biggest names in football history was written on a paper napkin that will be auctioned for the initial value of 350 thousand euros (around R$1.9 million).  The event is scheduled for May 18th to 27th and will be held at the Bonhams auction house in New York , United States.  There was no paper available, so this paper napkin represents the first informal contract. It's a unique and tangible reminder of the beginning of Messi's incredible football journey,” Ian Ehling, director of books and manuscripts at Bonham's New York, told Spain's La Vanguardia newspaper. Handwritten by Barcelona representatives, the contract was signed by Messi at just 13 years old . Along with the Argentine prodigy, Carles Rexach, at the time the Catalan club's technical director, Josep Maria Mingue

Sky-watchers, get ready for a celestial double feature! Following the recent total solar eclipse, the Lyrid meteor shower is set to dazzle just before the arrival of April's full moon, known as the pink moon. While the moon's brightness might dim the show, experts suggest some tricks to make the most of this spectacle. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak on Sunday night into Monday morning, offering a glimpse of up to 18 meteors per hour. However, the bright pink moon, reaching its full phase on Tuesday at 7:49 p.m. ET, could obscure some of the fainter meteors. This cosmic display will be most visible in the Northern Hemisphere, as the radiant point of the meteors won't rise high enough in the Southern Hemisphere for optimal viewing. To catch a glimpse of a Lyrid meteor, experts recommend letting your eyes adjust to the darkness for at least 10 to 15 minutes before trying to spot one. It's advised not to use telescopes or binoculars, as these devices have a n

Will Smith made a surprise appearance at Coachella 2024 , joining J Balvin on stage for a memorable performance. The duo performed at the Coachella Stage on April 14, 2024, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, as part of the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. During the performance, J Balvin introduced Will Smith, who appeared on stage dressed as his iconic character, Agent J, from the 1997 movie "Men in Black." Smith delighted the audience by performing his rendition of the film's title track, complete with rap and dance moves reminiscent of his music video from that time. Smith's appearance at Coachella was a nod to his role in the "Men in Black" franchise, where he played Agent J, a former NYPD detective recruited to a secret organization dealing with extraterrestrial matters. The song "Men in Black" was from Smith's debut solo album "Big Willie Style," which earned him a Grammy Award in 1998. Despite his succe

Zendaya's latest role in "Challengers" alongside Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist has sparked intrigue and controversy. The film, known for its explicit content, follows Tashi (Zendaya), a tennis instructor who transforms her husband into a tennis champion. The story delves into a passionate love triangle and intense tennis matches, raising questions among the media. During interviews, Zendaya has handled uncomfortable questions with grace and humor, reflecting on her family's reactions to the film's sexual themes . She candidly shared that she warned her family about the movie's content, describing their reactions as humorous, particularly her nieces' reactions during explicit scenes. Zendaya's composure extends to red carpet moments, where she showcases her fashion sense with elegance. At the Los Angeles premiere of "Challengers," she sported a gray Ralph Lauren blazer and white stiletto heels, engaging in light-hearted banter with Jimmy K