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The Chainsmokers & Halsey’s “Closer” Stays #1, Goes Platinum In Australia; Betty Who Debuts At #9

Last week, The Chainsmokers’ “Closer (featuring Halsey)” ascended to #1 on the ARIA Singles Chart in Australia.

This week, it retains that position.

In addition to confirming the #1 position, ARIA confirms that “Closer” has been certified platinum (70,000 units) in Australia. “Closer” is the third straight Chainsmokers single to attain platinum or better status in Australia; predecessors “Don’t Let Me Down (featuring Daya)” and “Roses (featuring ROZES)” are now triple platinum.

Up one place, DJ Snake’s “Let Me Love You (featuring Justin Bieber)” earns #2 on this week’s ARIA Singles Chart. It also secures a gold certification (35,000).

Major Lazer’s “Cold Water (featuring Justin Bieber & MØ)” falls one spot to #3, while twenty one pilots’ “Heathens” rises a place to #4. Down one spot, Illy’s “Papercuts (featuring Vera Blue)” grabs #5 on this week’s listing.

— Betty Who’s cover of “I Love You Always Forever” ranks as this week’s top debut. It enters the chart at #9.

Brian Cantor

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