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Joe Keery's "End of Beginning" Tops UK Charts, Dethrones Swift

1/10/2026

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Keery Tops Charts

Joe Keery's track "End of Beginning" from Djo reached the UK Number One, his first chart-topping single.
Originally released in 2022 under Djo, it gained popularity after fan edits and TikTok trends post-finale.
The track dethroned Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" after seven weeks at the top.
The finale also boosted other classic tracks from the show, including Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" and Prince's "Purple Rain."

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Keery Criticizes Trump

Actor Joe Keery criticized U.S. President Donald Trump on Instagram for defending an ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.
The incident sparked protests and widespread backlash against ICE and the Trump administration.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz voiced opposition, with Walz preparing the National Guard.
Keery's stance aligns with other celebrities condemning the administration's response to the shooting.

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Keery Tops Charts

Joe Keery's track "End of Beginning" from Djo reached the UK Number One, his first chart-topping single.
Originally released in 2022 under Djo, it gained popularity after fan edits and TikTok trends post-finale.
The track dethroned Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" after seven weeks at the top.
The finale also boosted other classic tracks from the show, including Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" and Prince's "Purple Rain."

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