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Hozier earns first Billboard No. 1 hit with “Too Sweet”
He becomes the first Irish artist to top the Hot 100 since Sinéad O’Connor in 1990. Hozier Nabs First Billboard No. 1 Hit with “Too Sweet” Jonah Krueger
Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” hits No. 1 for the first time
At 78 years young, Lee is the oldest musician to earn a No. 1 single. Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” Hits No. 1 For the First Time Scoop Harrison
Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” hits No. 1 for the first time
At 78 years young, Lee is the oldest musician to earn a No. 1 single. Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” Hits No. 1 For the First Time Scoop Harrison
Harry Styles Sets Hot 100 Record for Longest-Reigning No. 1 by a British Artist
Harry Styles has set a Hot 100 record with “As It Was.” Per Billboard, the Harry’s House cut’s 15th week atop the chart has earned him the longest-reigning No. 1 by a British artist. In setting the record, “As It Was” passes by Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk!” featuring Bruno Mars and Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind 1997″/”Something About the Way You Look Tonight.” Our previous Song of the Week also broke out of a tie for the longest reign at No. 1 on the Hot 100 by an unaccompanied artist, surpassing songs by artists like Mariah Carey (“We Belong Together”), Boyz II Men (“I’ll Make Love to You”), Whitney Houston (“I Will Always Love You”), and more. It’s the fourth-longest run on the Hot 100 behind Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, Luis Fonsi & Daddy Y...
Kate Bush Reacts to Success of ‘Running Up That Hill’ in ‘Stranger Things’ | Billboard News
‘Running Up That Hill’ was the lead single to Bush’s 1985 album, ‘Hounds of Love’, soundtracks the story of Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink), still reeling from a family death, in the fourth season of ‘Stranger Things’, which premiered on May 27. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article” class=”fl-textarea” title=”Description&#...
Why Are There So Few New Hits in 2022?
If you’ve been looking to catch up on the hottest new songs released in 2022, you wouldn’t find them towards the top of the Billboard Hot 100 lately. While the Hot 100 measures the biggest songs in the country every week, recently the chart has been absolutely dominated by holdovers from 2021 — some of which didn’t begin their chart runs in 2022, some of which have only hit their peaks in 2022, and some of which have just continued to hang around the listing many months (a couple even close to a year) after reaching their chart apex. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In fact, if you look at last week’s chart, dated April 9, more than three months into the calendar year, you’ll find more songs in the both the top 10 (Glass Animals’ “Heat W...
Yahritza y Su Esencia’s Debut Single ‘Soy El Único’ Flies to No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs, Top 20 on Hot 100
Yahritza y Su Esencia score their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, as the band’s debut single “Soy El Único” opens in the top slot on the April 9-dated ranking. The band also earns its first Billboard Hot 100 entry as the song bows at No. 20. Fifteen-year-old lead singer Yahritza marks a historic feat, becoming the youngest Latin performer to enter the all-genre tally. “It is one of the greatest achievements in my young age and more than that, it is a reminder that we can all achieve our dreams.” Yahritza tells Billboard. “Soy El Único” trades places on Hot Latin Songs with Becky G and Karol G’s “Mamiii,” which slides to No. 2 after it banked six consecutive weeks in charge. The Mexican-American outfit, comprising 24-year-old Armando (or Mando) on guitar, 17-year-old bassi...
It’s Time to Talk About “Bruno”: Encanto Song Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
It’s officially time to talk about Bruno. The Encanto song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” has risen to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, unseating Adele’s “Easy on Me” after the latter spent 10 weeks atop the chart. According to Billboard, “Bruno” is only the second No. 1 from a Disney animated film and follows Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle’s iconic Aladdin theme “A Whole New World,” which topped the chart in 1993. The song’s sole writer, Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda, also scores his first No. 1 hit. Stream the track below. Credited to an ensemble of Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz, and the Encanto cast, “Bruno” sets a record for the most credited recording artists for a No. 1 hit on the Hot 100. Notably, the star-stud...
Elton John Claims Billboard Record with 50-Year Span Between Top 40 Hits
50 years after first striking gold with “Your Song,” Sir Elton John has now tallied his 58th Top 40 hit. His Dua Lipa-assisted “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” rose to No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, allowing him to pass Michael Jackson’s previous record of Top 40 appearances (excluding holiday songs) spanning 46 years, eight months, and three weeks. “Your Song” climbed to No. 38 on the chart dated December 19th, 1970, marking a span of 50 years and 10 months between The Rocket Man’s very first Top 40 hit and his latest. Prior to “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix),” John last scored a Top 40 hit in 1999 with his LeAnn Rimes collaboration “Written in the Stars.” “A lot of it is, of course, due to Dua Lipa’s popularity and the brilliant PNAU remix, but I feel very, very content and happy that I’m ...
Wizkid’s “Essence” featuring Tem debuts on Billboard Hot 100
Wizkid has made an official entry into the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with his song “Essence” which features Tems. Nigerian pop icon Wizkid is currently making history as his song “Essence” off his fourth studio album “Made In Lagos” entered the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. “Essence” made an entry into the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at position 82. He becomes the first Nigerian musician to ever grace the Billboard chart with his solo single. The song has witnessed virality this summer as many music lovers in America keep discovering the tune, pushing the streaming numbers up. Currently, “Essence” has sold over 40,000 units in America. While “Essence” is currently on Billboard Hot 100, “Made In Lagos” is on the Billboard Hot 200 Albums Chart. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking ...
Drake is First Artist to Debut Three Songs in Top 3 of Billboard Hot 100 Simultaneously
Drake has set yet another record on the Billboard charts, as each of the three songs from his latest EP, Scary Hours 2, entered the Hot 100 in the Top 3. As Billboard reports, “What’s Next” debuted at No. 1, followed by “Wants and Needs” featuring Lil Baby and the Rick Ross-assisted “Lemon Pepper Freestyle”. “What’s Next” becomes Drake’s eighth No. 1 hit on the Hot 100, and he now has a record-extending 45 Top 10 songs. He joins The Beatles and Ariana Grande as the only artists to simultaneously claim the Top 3 spots on the Hot 100 (though neither The Beatles nor Grande did it in their respective songs’ first week of release). Drake’s previous No. 1 hits include his Rihanna collaborations “What’s My Name?” and “Work”, as well as “One Dance”, “God’s Plan”, “Nice for What”, “In My Feelings”,...
Selena Gomez ‘Blown Away’ As Rauw Alejandro Collab ‘Baila Conmigo’ Debuts in Hot Latin Songs Top Five
“I knew I wanted a male voice on ‘Baila Conmigo’ and I love Rauw’s voice; I think he brings the right amount of sexiness to the song,” Gomez tells Billboard. “I have to say I am blown away by the response to the first two songs. I put my heart and soul into the music and wanted it to be perfect, so I am very grateful.” “Baila” earns both 28-year-olds their third top 10 on Hot Latin Songs, which blends airplay, streaming and sales data. Prior to her latest two entries, Gomez spent 13 weeks at No. 1 in 2018-19 as featured, with Ozuna and Cardi B, on DJ Snake’s “Taki Taki.” Alejandro, meanwhile, nabs his highest Hot Latin Songs career rank, besting “La Nota” with Manuel ...
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