The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard 200 dated Mar. 22, we look at whether the latest album from one of the century's greatest pop stars will return her to the top of the chart for the first time in five years.

Lady Gaga is on course to achieve her fifth UK number one album with Mayhem, the Official Charts Company has said. The 38-year-old, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, is currently beating out Blackpink K-pop star Jennie’s solo album Ruby,

Can you feel the Mayhem in the air? Lady Gaga’s seventh studio album is already spreading its chaotic magic as it charges ahead for a Number 1 debut.