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Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lady Gaga Manages A Rare Radio Feat Thanks To Two Hugely Popular Singles
Lady Gaga lands at Nos. 1 and 10 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart with 'Die With a Smile' and ... More 'Abracadabra,' as she earns her lucky thirteenth top 10 on the tally. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 03: (Exclusive Coverage) Lady Gaga poses backstage during Lady Gaga MAYHEM On The Beach: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at Copacabana beach on May 03, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation) Lady Gaga is one of the defining figures at American pop radio and has held that status for well over a decade. With dozens of memorable singles under her belt, a look at her most successful tracks shows that she's been rather daring in her sonic choices. At the moment, the Emmy, Grammy and Oscar winner's current radio hits couldn't sound less like one another – another sign of that willingness to experiment. And yet, not only do the two tracks fit together on the same album, they also help her accomplish a somewhat uncommon feat on one specific tally. This week, Lady Gaga bookends the top 10 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. She appears at Nos. 1 and 10 with two different tracks, both lifted from her latest album Mayhem. Interestingly, Gaga didn't occupy either of those positions just a few days ago. She only manages this showing thanks to the coordinated and precise movements of a pair of popular cuts. Perhaps most excitingly, Gaga earns a new top 10 hit on the Adult Pop Airplay ranking this frame. "Abracadabra," the latest single from Mayhem, steps up one spot from No. 11 to No. 10, reaching a new peak in the process. It does so in its fifteenth week on the list, which ranks the most successful tunes across U.S. radio stations that focus on a version of pop commonly referred to as adult pop, as it appeals to an older crowd. "Abracadabra" becomes her lucky thirteenth top 10 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart as it pushes forward. As "Abracadabra" breaks into the top 10 for the first time, Gaga also surges back to No. 1 — and she's not alone. "Die With a Smile," her collaboration with Bruno Mars, climbs one rung and reclaims the top spot. It replaces "Messy" by rising talent Lola Young, which slides to second place. Gaga and Mars have now led the Adult Pop Airplay chart for 10 nonconsecutive weeks with "Die With a Smile." That stretch represents exactly one-quarter of the 40 frames the track has spent somewhere on the tally. With its latest ascent, it becomes the first 10-week ruler for both musicians.
Forbes
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Blackpink's Lisa Charts The Biggest Hit Of Her Solo Career
Lisa and Maroon 5's 'Priceless' debuts at No. 17 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart, becoming Lisa's ... More highest entry and the biggest new arrival of the week. Thai rapper and singer Lisa, from South Korean group Blackpink, performs during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Bangkok on December 31, 2024. (Photo by Chanakarn Laosarakham / AFP) (Photo by CHANAKARN LAOSARAKHAM/AFP via Getty Images) Lisa is quickly becoming a familiar face on the Adult Pop Airplay chart, the Billboard ranking that highlights tracks promoted to more radio stations in the U.S. that play an adult-oriented style of pop music. The Blackpink singer has been racking up wins throughout 2025, and now she lands another. While most of her previous successes have stalled in the lower reaches of the list, Lisa's new single 'Priceless,' a collaboration with Maroon 5, doesn't just mark a new win — it immediately outpaces all of her past successes. 'Priceless' launches at No. 17 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart this frame. It is far and away as the highest debut of the week and is one of only three tracks that appear on the tally for the first time. Lisa and Maroon 5 beat out 'Nice to Meet You' by Myles Smith (No. 33) and 'I Drove All Night' by Wyn Starks (No. 38). This new collaboration could just be getting started, and the strong debut bodes well for both acts moving forward. Upon its arrival, 'Priceless' immediately becomes Lisa's biggest hit to date on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. It halves the top placement of her previous singles that have landed on the tally. 'Moonlit Floor' and 'Born Again,' which also credits both Doja Cat and Raye, both stalled at No. 38 on the 40-position radio roster. 'Moonlit Floor' spent six frames on the list, while 'Born Again' managed only three. It's impressive that 'Priceless' is able to pass the two tracks the moment it debuts. 'Priceless' also brings Lisa back to the more competitive Pop Airplay chart, where it opens at No. 26. She has now placed five tracks on that tally, and the Maroon 5 collaboration lands squarely in the middle of her catalog — behind 'Moonlit Floor' (No. 21) and 'Born Again' (No. 25), but ahead of her solo efforts 'Money' (No. 35) and 'Rockstar' (No. 37). Lisa's rapid success and her current big win on the Adult Pop Airplay chart may be due to a combination of factors. Her star power has been growing steadily, fueled by the ongoing promotion of her solo album Alter Ego, which spawned singles like 'Moonlit Floor,' 'Born Again,' and several other well-received cuts. Teaming up with Maroon 5 also boosted her chances of scoring a smash on this list. The group is one of the most successful when it comes to pop radio — especially formats aimed at older audiences. Whenever the band releases something new, programmers and DJs are quick to put it into heavy rotation, which clearly worked in the Blackpink superstar's favor this time around.
Forbes
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Chappell Roan Charts Her First No. 1 With An Unexpected Hit
Chappell Roan is actively promoting two singles at the moment, but only one has become a major radio hit in her home country. "The Giver" started strong on a number of Billboard rankings, but it's now on the decline. After just a few weeks of being pushed to pop radio, it looks like it may soon disappear. Meanwhile, "Pink Pony Club" — featured on her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess — is still gaining momentum. The years-old tune has helped Roan reach a never-before-seen high on one radio tally, as it's become a surprise airplay hit. "Pink Pony Club" gallops from No. 3 to No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. The track earns Roan her first leader on Billboard's ranking of the compositions that rack up the largest total number of audience impressions across U.S. radio stations that play a more mature side of pop. Throughout her career, Roan has sent 34 songs to the Adult Pop Airplay chart. Before "Pink Pony Club" arrived, only one of them, "Good Luck, Babe!," had cracked the top 10. That track stalled at No. 9 in September 2024. Her other hits, "Hot To Go!" (No. 11) and "The Giver" (No. 32), never quite made it to that uppermost tier. "Pink Pony Club" currently appears on all three of Billboard's pop radio charts. It holds at No. 2 on the general Pop Airplay list, after previously dominating. At the same time, it steps up one spot on the Adult Contemporary roster, hitting a new peak of No. 17 in the process. While "The Giver" was released earlier in 2025, "Pink Pony Club" originally dropped half a decade ago. The tune was shared by Roan before she had a major fanbase or had scored a breakout hit. Although it was included on The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, "Pink Pony Club" never earned true single status until Roan won the Grammy for Best New Artist. At the ceremony, she performed the cut, turning it into an overnight viral sensation. True commercial success quickly followed. After a huge uptick in sales and streams, the track was promoted to radio, where it has found its footing and turned out to be one of the pop superstar's most successful releases.
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Will Rosé Beat Lady Gaga And Make History?
Rosé's "Apt" holds steady at No. 2 on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart, with a real chance to ... More soon make history as the first K-pop act to top the ranking. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Rosé aka Roseanne Park MBE is seen in Midtown on October 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/GC Images) Rosé has been setting Billboard records left and right throughout the past several months, and it doesn't look like she's finished just yet. The Blackpink singer's collaboration with Bruno Mars, "Apt.," first became a massive streaming and sales win upon its release — and even months after it debuted, the smash is still performing exceptionally well on the airwaves in America. "Apt." stands a real chance at helping Rosé make even more history, if it can rise just one more spot. This week, "Apt." holds at No. 2 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. That tally, for those unfamiliar, tracks the biggest hits across U.S. pop radio stations that skew toward a more mature sound, often called "adult pop." The track's current placement is still its all-time peak, but it's knocking on the door of even greater success. For now, the Adult Pop Airplay chart is still ruled by Lady Gaga and Mars' "Die With a Smile," which has proved to be a true juggernaut. The pair's hit has now spent 35 weeks on the tally and has controlled the No. 1 spot for eight of them. That said, "Die With a Smile" is no longer brand new, and all hits eventually start to slow down. "Apt.," however, has only spent 24 frames on the Adult Pop Airplay list so far. With perhaps more momentum and plenty of life left in it, Rosé could soon capitalize if Mars and Gaga's grip weakens. It might not happen next week — or even the next few frames — but "Apt." has a genuine shot at reaching No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. If it does, Rosé will make history once again, becoming the first K-pop artist to lead this specific radio ranking. K-pop acts hitting No. 1 on Billboard's radio tallies remains an incredibly rare feat. Despite the genre's worldwide popularity, U.S. radio has traditionally been tougher to crack. Rosé has done it before on another tally, and she's hoping to add another honor to her growing collection. Even if "Apt." never climbs higher, it's already the most successful cut by a K-pop musician in Adult Pop Airplay history. Weeks ago, Rosé and Mars's collaboration overtook BTS and Coldplay's "My Universe," which peaked at No. 8, to claim the title of the highest-charting K-pop hit on this roster. "Apt." has now spent more time on the Adult Pop Airplay chart than "My Universe," BTS's "Dynamite," as well as Fifty Fifty's "Cupid," each of which stuck around for just 20 frames. Across Billboard's three pop radio charts, "Apt." also claims the record as the highest-rising K-pop song. It's tied for that honor on the Adult Contemporary roster, where it matched the No. 16 peak set by both "Dynamite" and "My Universe." On the Pop Airplay chart — perhaps the most competitive radio tally Billboard publishes — "Apt." stands alone as the only song by a K-pop act to ever reach No. 1.
Forbes
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bon Jovi Earns A Brand New Top 10 Hit Single
Bon Jovi's latest single 'Now or Never' has turned out to be something of a surprise hit. Throughout 2025, the collaboration – powered by Pitbull and built around a familiar Bon Jovi hook—has spent months climbing various Billboard charts, dipping here and there but always finding a way to rebound, at least so far. Just when it looked like the collaboration might be on its way out, it pulls off an unexpected feat: a brand new peak on a particularly competitive list. 'Now or Never' hits a new high on the Hot Dance/Electronic/Pop Songs chart. The genre-blending cut lifts from No. 13 to No. 9, becoming a top 10 hit for the very first time on Billboard's recently-introduced tally that ranks the most popular tunes that combine pop with dance and electronic elements. The rise of 'Now or Never' marks a career milestone for both of the stars involved. The track is now the first top 10 hit for Bon Jovi and Pitbull on the Hot Dance/Electronic/Pop Songs chart. That's not really surprising, though, since the list is only a few months old. Just one week ago, 'Now or Never' returned to the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart after falling off entirely. The cut re-entered at No. 13, narrowly finding space on the 15-spot roster. Before that, it had climbed as high as No. 11, and more than once. While its most exciting placement this frame is its new top 10 finish on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs list, 'Now or Never' is also performing well on several other Billboard charts. The tune holds steady at No. 12 on the Adult Pop Airplay tally, just one spot shy of its peak on that radio-focused roster. Elsewhere, the title's experience is something of a mixed bag. The track slips to No. 13 on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart and falls to No. 30 on the Pop Airplay list. 'Now or Never' is part of a recent trend by Pitbull, who's been crafting modern EDM-laced anthems using nostalgic melodies from earlier hits. For this cut, he borrows the chorus of 'It's My Life,' one of Bon Jovi's most recognizable tunes, and transforms it into something new. The end result is a high-energy, club-ready single that repackages a rock staple for a different generation of listeners, and it's resonating with Americans.
