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Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea earn a place in UK Official Chart history with Problem

Ariana Grande's new track 'Problem' ft. Iggy Azalea earns its place in British chart history today as the first UK No.1 single based on sales and streaming. 

The 21-year-old US singer/songwriter has not only scored her debut UK chart topper, but she has also become the first act to reign the new look Official Singles Chart which now features audio streaming data from services like Spotify, Deezer, Napster, O2 Tracks, Xbox Music, Sony's Music Unlimited and rara alongside physical and digital sales data.

With 100 streams being equivalent to one single purchase, in the last week Problem has emerged as Britain’s biggest track of the week, powering its way to the summit with a combined ‘chart sales’ figure of 113,000. According to Official Charts Company data, this comprises 106,000 sales and a streaming contribution of 6% to this week’s historic chart topper based on 712,000 audio streams.

Iggy Azalea told OfficialCharts.com: "I'm so happy‎!Yay!” 

Scooter Braun, Grande's manager said:

"Landing her first Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart is an incredible achievement and another benchmark in the continued global success of Problem. Thanks to the loyal UK fans whose incredible support has made this possible. This is your Number 1 too."  

Braun also manages Justin Bieber and Psy.

Martin Talbot, chief executive for the Official Charts company congratulated both singers:

“Congratulations to Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea for claiming this landmark Number 1. This is a big week for the Official Singles Chart - and we are delighted that it is such a big week for them too.”

On average, the streaming contribution to this week’s Top 40 singles sits at just over 20%.

Ella Henderson holds firm at No.2 today with, 'Ghost'. The track, which is the former X Factor star’s debut single, has been streamed over a million times in the last seven days.

Following his performance at last weekend’s Glastonbury festival, newcomer George Ezra climbs two places to No.3 with 'Budapest', while the British public evidently can’t get enough of Ed Sheeran - 'Sing' (No.4), claims the most streamed track of the week having notched up 1.32 million plays on audio streaming services.  

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Watch Ariana Grande's official video for 'Problem' below and her perform the single on The Ellen Show below: