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 Hot 100 chart dated Feb. 1, we look at whether the surging quasi-title track from Bad Bunny’s latest will be able to get over the top on the chart.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” scores a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Bad Bunny banks three new top 10s.

A recent X post on Bad Bunny or Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio praising Chappell Roan's talent as a singer cum songwriter has left fans in stitches.

Bad Bunny, who had the most-streamed album of both 2022 and 2023, seems to have another potential juggernaut on his hands. But to top the chart this week he had to hold off an unlikely challenger.

"DtMF" becomes his second ruler, following "Me Porto Bonito" in 2022. The music industry's No. 1 source for breaking news, business analysis, executive power lists, and in-depth special reports - plus access to more than 250 members-only charts.

Bad Bunny's "DtMF" blasts to No. 1, from No. 12, on the Billboard Global 200 chart. The song becomes the superstar's fifth leader on the list, tying Taylor Swift for the second-most, and the most among soloists,

This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Bad Bunny's latest, which moves from No. 2 to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in its second frame.

Lil Baby and Bad Bunny debut in the top two spots on the Billboard 200, while Morgan Wallen experiences a huge surge in the Hot 100. But that wasn't enough to knock down Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With a Smile," which sits atop the singles chart for a ...

Lil Baby’s “Wham” becomes his fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with 140,000 units earned in its first full week, according to Luminate. Bad Bunny trails behind at No. 2 with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” scores its third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. This marks Gaga’s second longest chart-topping reign of her career, tying the three-week run at No.

Bunny's new album should continue to blanket the Hot 100, but canits biggest breakout hit nab the top spot?

a Lady Gaga, Lana, Sia vibe... She’s cool." The next issue the Spanish singer picked up was of January 2025 - featuring Coldplay's Chris Martin. Bad Bunny joked about him: "I’ve always said he ...