The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” (Republic Records) is firing up for an eighth week atop the U.K. singles chart.Based on sales and streaming activity from the weekend, the Canadian R&B star’s hit has a lead of 4,000-plus chart units, with SAINt JHN's “Roses” (the current No.
1 in Australia) and Drake’s “Toosie Slide” (the U.S. No. 1) among its chief rivals.With "Blinding Lights," The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye) became one of a small handful of recording artists to enjoy three separate stints at No.