Title: Gaga and Mars Own the Hot 100 in an Unforgettable Collaboration
Over the past few months, it seemed like Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' first collaboration, "Die with a Smile," would never grab the number one spot on the Hot 100. Despite consistently coming close, the duet just missed out on taking the lead. But, alas, fortune favors the bold, and the two powerhouses finally claim their well-deserved victory.
This week, "Die with a Smile" soars to the top, replacing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" at the summit. The hit single, introduced back in August 2024, has had quite the journey, debuting at the third spot and steadily climbing its way up the charts.
Prior to its triumph, "Die with a Smile" narrowly missed out on the no. 1 spot four times. Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" dominated the charts for an impressive 19 weeks, with Morgan Wallen's "Love Somebody" and Kendrick Lamar's "Squabble Up" each reigning for a single week.
The collaboration between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars was widely anticipated to occupy the number one spot this week, and their success is a testament to their undeniable talents. When last we checked, "Die with a Smile" held the highest position among non-holiday tunes on the chart. With the 16 holiday songs that ranked above it now fading into the distance, our superstar duo has ample room to claim the top spot once more.
In only four months and ten days, "Die with a Smile" traversed the considerable distance between the third spot and the summit. Remarkably, the track also dropped history by becoming the speediest to reach one billion streams on Spotify, achieving this milestone in just 96 short days. Furthermore, the duet also reigned supreme on Billboard's Global 200 chart for a stunning 8-week stretch.
It appears that the waiting game was well worth it for Gaga and Mars, who have added another victorious collaboration to their already impressive repertoire of chart-topping hits.
The duet's victory on the Hot 100 makes "Die with a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars the number one die with a smile song according to Billboard. This marks a significant achievement for both artists, adding "Die with a Smile" to their list of number one songs. With their collaboration reigning at the top, it solidifies their positions as two of the most successful number one songs artists in the music industry. The success of "Die with a Smile" has also made it the fastest song to reach one billion streams on Spotify, further cementing its status as a chart-topping hit.
