Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

On March 24 local time, Billboard announced that “APT.” had returned to No. 1 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, marking its 18th non-consecutive week at the top of the chart. With this latest ...

ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” rebounds for a record-extending 18th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. The collaboration first inhabited the penthouse in November 2024.

The 30-track project not only marks his first chart-topper in Australia, but also his first entry into the ARIA top 10. By Jessica Lynch Playboi Carti has landed his first-ever No. 1 on the ARIA ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

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Without a huge Gaga surge, the top 10 contains the exact same songs as last week's chart, with Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" holding at No. 1 for a fourth consecutive week. That's the longest any Lamar ...

By Keith Caulfield JENNIE’s debut studio album, Ruby, debuts at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated March 22). The set sold 26,500 copies in the U.S. in the week ending March 13 ...

A look at the audience reactions shows similarly positive "Twisters" takes. Yes, plenty of viewers argue it's not as good as the original, but there's plenty of 4 and 5-star reviews on the site.