Bey’s latest universally acclaimed opus is poised to set a new mark for the best first-week performance of 2024.
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 200 dated Apr. 6), a big week of new releases is headlined by Future and Metro Boomin, who could break the mark for firs
In this week’s The Contenders, one of the biggest pop stars in the world aims to have a pace-setting 2024 debut for her new LP.
In this week’s The Contenders, one of the biggest groups in Korean pop looks to secure their first No. 1 album.
In this week's Trending Up, Bey's two new country songs have been doing great, but so has her old one -- plus, Super Bowl gains for Usher collaborators and musical soundtracks.
In this week’s The Contenders, the week’s most headline-dominating new release faces a challenge from the headliner of the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show in history.
In this week’s The Contenders, Megan Thee Stallion’s firestarting “Hiss” challenges for the No. 1 spot in a crowded and occasionally strange week for debuts.
In this week’s The Contenders, the Hot 100 sees its first new major contender for No. 1 – but it’s by no means a sure thing to debut on top.
In this week's The Contenders, the Hot 100's very top should stay mostly static, but there's some big movement going on elsewhere on the chart.
In this week’s The Contenders, the Hot 100 gets back to its regularly scheduled programming after a month-plus of Mariah Carey and Brenda Lee domination.
