ROSÉ and Bruno Mars ’ “APT.” becomes the first No. 1 on Billboard ’s Pop Airplay chart by an act prominent in K-pop (Korean pop ), as it jumps three spots to the top of the latest, Feb. 1-dated survey.
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With a Smile" secured a third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart dated Jan. 25, 2025, and Mars is ready to party. "THANK YOU ALL!" he wrote alongside a cheers emoji and a screenshot of this week's top 10 on the chart.
The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 chart dated Feb. 1, we look at whether the surging quasi-title track from Bad Bunny’s latest will be able to get over the top on the chart.
Illini’s buzz section gives their thoughts on some of the new songs, albums, EPs and music videos from this past week.
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign up for The Amplifier,
The lineup for the Grammy's this year is packed with talent, yet certain songs, albums and artists stood out especially.
President Donald Trump announced plans to levy 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada as early as February 1st, citing border concerns. Trump labeled Canada "a very bad abuser" and tied the proposed tariffs to fentanyl trafficking issues.
Lola Young’s breakthrough hit Messy transcends its TikTok virality to finally take the top spot on this week’s Official Singles Chart.
Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sued the city of Los Angeles this week, claiming mishandling of the water utility made the fire that destroyed their home and the Pacific Palisades neighborhood "inescapable.
'EoO' itself stands for the ending syllable of "perreo", which is a term for a popular reggaeton dance. According to NBC News, it's a sexual-style dance "with erotic hip movements, and in which, when dancing in pairs, the man usually places himself behind the woman with their bodies very close together.”
Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man” returns to both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. US, joining several other smashes from the crooner.