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Netflix's animated movie KPop Demon Hunters has produced the No. 1 song in the US, 'Golden' by fictional K-pop group Huntr/x, marking a rare chart achievement for a song from a fictional group, driven by streaming and TV exposure, and highlighting the evolving landscape of pop hits.
Billboard has released its first-ever Hottest Female Rappers List, highlighting the top ten female rappers of 2024 based on record quality, chart success, cultural buzz, business endeavors, and touring achievements. The list includes prominent names like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and rising stars such as Ice Spice and Sexyy Red, showcasing the significant impact women have had on the hip-hop industry in recent years.
Cher expressed her frustration with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for never inducting her, despite her chart success and being one of only two artists to have a No. 1 single in each of the past seven decades. She stated that she wouldn't join the Hall of Fame even if they offered her a million dollars and dismissed the possibility of changing her mind. Cher also criticized the institution for its lack of recognition of female artists.
Taylor Swift dominates the Billboard charts once again as all 21 songs from her re-recorded album "1989 (Taylor's Version)" debut on the Billboard Hot 100. This achievement marks her second time placing eight songs in the top 10 simultaneously. Swift's album also debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning the largest one-week total of 2023 and her largest sales week to date. With these new entries, Swift now has a total of 230 Hot 100 hits in her career, the second-most after Drake. She also breaks the tie with Janet Jackson and Stevie Wonder to tie Whitney Houston for the eighth-most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100.