In the 2024 calendar year, 761 songs by a total of 404 different artists appeared on the Billboard Hot 100. Of those 404 artists, 120 appeared on the chart for the first time in 2024. Billboard has been celebrating these Hot 100 first-timers throughout the year, highlighting their first chart appearances and sharing their reactions
Chappell Roan is letting her Gleek flag fly in 2025. In a hilarious video shared to her TikTok account Wednesday (Jan. 1), the 26-year-old pop star recreates an iconic scene from Ryan Murphy’s Glee — taking a slushie to the face in the process. In the clip, Roan plays the part of Kurt Hummel —
Nearly 300 songs have peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and despite not hitting No. 1 or even the top 10, many remain memorable years or even decades later. In the 1960s, Rat Packers Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra each extended their iconic legacies with notable No. 25 Hot 100 hits: “You’re
Britney Spears‘ ex-husband Sam Asghari has gone Instagram official with his new girlfriend. The 30-year-old The Traitors actor posted a series of celebratory New Year’s pics on Wednesday (Jan. 1) in which he is seen getting up-close-and-personal with his blonde lady love. In the first snap, the couple, both dressed in all white, are seen
Elton John and Brandi Carlile, who are among the co-writers of the Oscar-shortlisted song “Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late, are among the presenters for the 2025 Golden Globes, which is set to air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m.
Stormzy has been banned from driving in the U.K. for nine months after an off-duty police officer caught the rapper using a mobile phone behind the wheel of his Rolls-Royce vehicle in London. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 31-year-old born Michael Ebenazer Owuo Junior pleaded
Justin Bieber rang in the new year by rededicating himself to wife Hailey Bieber. After the model posted a spicy NYE pic in which she wore a pink bikini under a fur coat, Justin hopped into the conversation in his Instagram Stories on Wednesday (Jan. 1) by commenting “Goin anywhere with u bb,” according to
Billy Joel rung in the new year in style, joining forces with Jason Bonham for a rendition of Led Zeppelin‘s “Whole Lotta Love”. Performing at Long Island’s UBS Arena on Tuesday (Dec. 31), Joel’s end-of-year spectacular was a special for one for numerous reasons. Not only was the night preceded by Jason Bonham’s Led Zepellin
London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display was, apparently, brat. The celebration took pace on the River Thames as Big Ben struck midnight and 2024 shifted to 2025. Charli XCX‘s big year made it into the city’s annual fireworks display airing on BBC and ITV; her influence on the fireworks show is immediately recognizable as Brat
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are starting off 2025 on a sweet note. The singer-actress shared a series of photos on New Year’s Eve that offer a glimpse at the engaged couple enjoying each other’s company. “Happy new years,” Gomez captioned the Dec. 31 post, which includes eight pictures, most of them being cute selfies
