Only 88 songs have debuted at No. 1 in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 — here they all are

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Drake, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande.

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Even Disney can't outrun the international travel slowdown

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Visitors take a selfie at Sleeping Beauty Castle inside Disneyland at the Disneyland Resort.
Visitors take a selfie at Sleeping Beauty Castle inside Disneyland at the Disneyland Resort.

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Bad Bunny's Grammy wins were historic. Like it or not, they were also political.

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Bad Bunny won three awards at the 2026 Grammys, including album of the year.
Bad Bunny won three awards at the 2026 Grammys, including album of the year.

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'Melania' broke a box office record. Here's why it's still not a success — yet

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Melania Trump at the world premiere of "Melania."

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20 iconic artists who have never won album of the year at the Grammys

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Lady Gaga, Prince, and Kendrick Lamar.
Lady Gaga, Prince, and Kendrick Lamar.

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The 26 music artists with the most Grammy Awards of all time

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Kendrick Lamar is now the most-awarded rapper in Grammys history.

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Every winner of album of the year at the Grammys

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Bad Bunny accepts the award for album of the year for
Bad Bunny accepts the award for album of the year for "Debi Tirar Mas Fotos" during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

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The best photos you missed from the 2026 Grammys

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Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish at the Grammy Awards in February 2026.
Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish at the Grammy Awards in February 2026.

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What celebrities wore to Grammys after parties, from Justin Bieber's hoodie to Teyana Taylor's sheer coat

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Billie Eilish and Rosé at the W Magazine Grammy after-party in Los Angeles.
Billie Eilish and Rosé at the W Magazine Grammy after-party in Los Angeles.

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I'm the CEO of Big Machine Records. I've worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts — here's a day in my life.

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Scott Borchetta.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scott Borchetta, the 63-year-old CEO and chairman of Big Machine Label Group, based in Nashville. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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