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Madonna Tops U.K. Dance Charts a Record Fifth Time in 15 Weeks

Madonna's latest chart-topping feat has her tied with Elvis Presley, and Kylie Minogue is along for the ride

By · Published August 22, 2026 at 15:33 UTC · Updated August 22, 2026 at 17:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Ad-hoc-news.de · retropopmagazine.com · vinanet.vn · Yahoo · The Hollywood Reporter.

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What album is driving Madonna's chart success?

Confessions II.

Who is benefiting from Madonna's chart success?

Kylie Minogue, whose collaboration with Madonna has reached the Top 10.

Who does Madonna's record tie her with?

Elvis Presley.

Where it stands

Madonna has topped the U.K. dance charts for a record fifth time in 15 weeks. The achievement is driven by her album Confessions II and the ongoing Celebration Tour, which has been extended into 2026. The album's success has also boosted Kylie Minogue's career, with their collaboration reaching the Top 10. Madonna's latest chart-topping feat has her tied with Elvis Presley, and Kylie Minogue is along for the ride.

The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, and Ad-hoc-news.de all note that Madonna's album Confessions II has propelled her to this milestone. The album's success has also boosted Kylie Minogue's career, with their collaboration reaching the Top 10. The Hollywood Reporter and retropopmagazine.com both note this. Madonna's record-breaking streak is not without its complications.

According to Yahoo, Madonna nearly helped another pop icon reach No. 1 for the first time. Coverage does not yet specify who that artist is, or how Madonna's success might affect their future collaborations or chart positions.

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Madonna Kylie Minogue U.K. Dance Charts Confessions II Celebration Tour Elvis Presley

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