Has Taylor surpassed Aretha Franklin? Wasn't there a Hot 100 record where Aretha had 88 songs in the top 100 and Taylor had 86? Something like that? With all the new tracks from 1989 smashing, she's passed her superior now right?
Rihanna doesn't sell albums in the US, she's a singles artist like Katy here. If Adele releases an album in 4th qtr, I don't see her beating Taylor either. She mostly appeals to adults, not teens. She doesn't have a hardcore fan club.