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- Charts
Michael Jackson's Thriller Returns to No. 1 on R&B Chart After 40 Years
The Michael biopic has driven Thriller back to the top of Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the first time since 1984.
May 15, 2026
- Charts
Drake Iceman Album Drops May 15 as Hip-Hop Awaits Chart Return
DJ Whoo Kid says rap has been missing Drake on the Billboard charts, and the wait ends May 15.
May 9, 2026
- Charts
mgk and Fred Durst 'Fix Ur Face' Hits No. 1 on Hot Hard Rock Songs
The mgk and Fred Durst collaboration tops Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart in its second week.
May 6, 2026
- Charts
Michael Jackson Breaks Streaming Record After Michael Biopic Release
The King of Pop's catalog hit 137.5 million streams in a single week, doubling his previous career high.
May 6, 2026
- Charts
Bebe Rexha 'New Religion' Hits No. 1 After Going Independent
Bebe Rexha's 'New Religion' tops the Billboard Dance chart in her first release as an independent artist.
May 6, 2026
- Charts
John Summit and David Guetta Each Place Four Songs on WARM Global Dance Chart
John Summit and David Guetta dominate the WARM Global Dance Radio chart, each landing four entries on the May 9 ranking.
May 5, 2026
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