Sabrina Carpenter's album 'Short n' Sweet' has retained its position at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a third consecutive week, marking it as one of only two albums to achieve this in 2024. The album earned 117,000 equivalent album units in the week ending September 12, primarily driven by streaming with 101,000 SEA units. Carpenter's single 'Taste' continues to dominate the U.K. Official Singles Chart, also holding the No. 1 spot for three weeks, while her other singles 'Espresso' and 'Please Please Please' remain in the Top 5. Meanwhile, Linkin Park's new single 'The Emptiness Machine' debuted at No. 4 in the U.K., marking a notable return for the band. Additionally, other singles like Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' 'Die With a Smile' are climbing the U.K. charts, indicating a competitive landscape in both markets. Overall, Carpenter's impressive streak highlights her significant presence in contemporary pop music.