Billboard Changes Hot 100 Rules After Repetitive Song Streak

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Billboard has revised its rules for removing songs from the Hot 100 chart to address the issue of songs staying on the chart for excessively long periods due to streaming algorithms. The new rules set stricter thresholds for how long songs can remain based on their chart position and weeks on the chart, leading to the removal of many long-standing hits like Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control,' which spent over two years on the chart. The changes aim to make the chart more reflective of current hits and prevent outdated songs from lingering indefinitely.
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