Even With Ella Langley's Extended Run, 2026 Has Been a Banner Year So Far for Numerous Hot 100 No. 1s
Beyond “Choosin’ Texas,” there’s been room for key chart-toppers by Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and more.
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Ariana Grande Charts All 12 Songs From ‘petal’ on Hot 100, Surpasses 100 Career Entries
The pop superstar has an entire album in the Hot 100's top 40 for the first time.
Ed Sheeran Wrote — But Doesn’t Sing — 2 of This Week’s Top 10 Songs in the World
Sheeran bookends the top 10 of the Billboard Global 200 with cowriter credits.
Michelle Branch’s Classic 'Game of Love' Remade With New Radicals, Makes Billboard Chart Debut
Branch's original "The Game of Love," with Santana, ruled Adult Pop Airplay for 13 weeks in 2002-03.
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A deep dive into “Dai Dai” and it’s international streaming, country by country.
The Biggest Music Business Shakeups of 2026 So Far: Live Nation, AI & Mergers
On the latest episode of 'On the Record,' Billboard reporters gather to discuss the most important developments in 2026 so far and where the industry is going next.
Inside a Top Voice Coach’s Work With Ariana Grande, Rosalía and Hollywood’s Biggest Biopics
On Billboard On the Record, Eric Vetro explains how Timothée Chalamet transformed into Bob Dylan, why the national anthem is so hard to sing and how Rosalía tackled 13 languages.
Finneas Talks SoundCloud, Billie Eilish and the Evolution of Record Production
On 'Billboard On the Record,' Finneas explains how the role of a music producer has changed over time — and how he's seen his own process evolve as well.
Morat Turns Los Bukis’ ’80s Classic ‘Tu Cárcel’ Into a Billboard Latin Airplay No. 1
"The challenge was to live up to the original song. I love that it reflects so much of Morat's sound," producer Nico Cotton tells Billboard.
Inside the High-Stakes Job of DJing the World Cup, Olympics, NBA and NFL
On Billboard On the Record, top sports DJ Grayson Repp talks about curating the music in stadiums for the world's biggest sporting events.
John Summit Talks Building 'Experts Only,' Losing $1M at MSG, Lighting a Suitcase On Fire
On Billboard On the Record, John Summit talks about building his label, expanding his events internationally and the increasing arms race of dance music visuals.
Drake Becomes First Artist to Earn 400 Total Hot 100 Hits As He Charts 42 Songs in a Single Week
Every chart-eligible song from 'ICEMAN,' 'HABIBTI' and 'MAID OF HONOUR' appears on the Hot 100.
Inside Building the 'Euphoria,' 'Love Story' and 'Wednesday' Soundtracks — And Minting Viral Hits in the Process
On Billboard On the Record, music supervisor Jen Malone talks about the virality of "Goo Goo Muck," defining JFK Jr. through song, and why songs are getting more expensive.
Michael Jackson Rules Billboard Artist 100, Thanks to Continued ‘Michael’ Biopic Success
The King of Pop is the sixth artist to reach No. 1 posthumously, and just the second this decade.
Does Music Have an Oversaturation Problem?
On Billboard's 'On the Record' podcast, Milana Lewis explains how the "long tail" of music uploads has impacted the industry — and why it's so hard for artists to break through.
Inside the Fast-Growing Nashville Music Business
On Billboard's 'On the Record' podcast, Big Loud CEO Seth England explains the rise of country music on the charts, and how he built creative trust with Morgan Wallen.
Kalshi Co-Founder Talks Music Prediction Markets, Monetizing Superfans and Insider Trading
On Billboard On the Record, Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara reveals the rapid growth of Kalshi's music markets, which have traded over $400 million in 2026 already.
Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ Dethrones 'Despacito' as the Longest-Leading Latin No. 1 of All Time
With a 57th week atop the list, the song sets the new standard for longevity.
Apple Music Exec Says 'Every Label in the World Is Delivering AI. They Might Not Know About It'
On Billboard's On the Record podcast, Apple Music's Oliver Schusser talks streaming exclusives, Spatial Audio and AI songs.
Why Christian Music Is One of the Fastest Growing Genres in America
On Billboard's On the Record podcast, Lecrae explains the link between Christian and Country music, the intersection of faith and business and why Christian songwriters are thriving.