AHEAD OF PRINT

The month ahead, reported from the odds

Printed Friday, 25 September 2026
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Culture

Miley Cyrus' 'Bass Persuades' sold 60-70k in first week

Will Drake released no new Album and Taylor Swift was not pregnant.

56% certain
lead market 56%next 40%1 venuesettles Sat 26 Sept3 markets behind this

Miley Cyrus' new Album "Bass Persuades" opened the week with Sales of between 60,000 and 70,000 copies. Reports also confirmed that pop star Taylor Swift was not pregnant as of the end of the month.

The Sales count was reported on Saturday, 26 September, after the Album completed its first week. The figure was presented as a range between 60,000 and 70,000 copies. This data represented the Album's commercial performance during that period.

The assessment covered all announced projects up to that date. The absence of a release left his discography unchanged for the month.

Taylor Swift's personal status was also addressed on Thursday, 1 October, with confirmation that she was not pregnant by 30 September. The verification concluded the matter for the month. No announcement of pregnancy was made.

Analysis

Miley Cyrus' first-week Sales of 60-70 k place the Album among the higher-selling releases for the period, likely boosting its position on weekly charts and providing momentum for subsequent promotion.

Will Drake's lack of a new Album through the end of September means his presence in the release calendar was minimal, potentially reducing his visibility compared with peers who issued new material. This gap could affect streaming numbers and media attention, but without information on his future plans the extent of any commercial or artistic implications cannot be measured.

The confirmation that Taylor Swift was not pregnant removes speculation that could have influenced tour scheduling, promotional activities, and public perception. While the clarification settles that particular rumor, it does not reveal her upcoming projects or touring intentions, leaving those aspects open to future developments.

What this was built from

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Will Drake release a new album by September 30?: No, 96% settles Thursday, 1 October 2026 · polymarket · see the market
Taylor Swift pregnant by September 30?: No, 97% settles Thursday, 1 October 2026 · polymarket · see the market
Miley Cyrus 'Bass Persuades' First Week Album Sales?: 60-70k, 56% settles Saturday, 26 September 2026 · polymarket · see the market
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