Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Taylor Swift's song 'Opalite' has become her 14th Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, tying her with Rihanna for the third-most leaders, behind only The Beatles and Mariah Carey.

23 Feb, 18:37 — 23 Feb, 19:49

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Taylor Swift's continued dominance on the Billboard Hot 100 reflects her immense popularity and commercial influence in the global music industry. Each No. 1 hit further cements her legacy, with 'Opalite' specifically tying her with Rihanna for the third-most chart-toppers, placing her among the most successful artists in history. This achievement highlights her ongoing ability to break records and maintain a significant cultural impact.

Key entitiesTaylor Swift Billboard Hot 100 Rihanna The Beatles Mariah Carey

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Reaches No. 1, Putting Her in a Tie for Third Place for the Most Hot 100 Leaders Ever

Taylor Swift fans kept “hope-alite” alive that “Opalite” would become her 14th No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, even though it faced some competitive headwinds in reaching the summit. The infectious bop came through, reaching the top in this, its 20th week on the chart, and moving Swift just a little bit closer […]

By Chris Willman

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