Lady Gaga, Prince, Queen: Best Hot 100 No. 2 hit? Vote in our poll

These chart runners-up have all become enduring classics, and now it's time to pick your favorite.

How Three Artists Scored No. 2 Hot 100 Hits Without Doing Anything on the Songs

These three artists reached the runner-up spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with songs bearing their names — but not any of their musical contributions.

Jelly Roll Scores A New Billboard Hot 100 Hit — But Only Barely

Jelly Roll's new single "Hands Up" finally reaches the Billboard Hot 100 weeks after landing on several other Billboard ...
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20 iconic musicians who never had a No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit

Landing a No. 1 hit song on the Billboard Hot 100 is an artist’s dream, but it’s not easy. While the Hot 100 tracks a song’s success through a mix of sales, streams, and radio airplay, the competition ...

The 13 artists with the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100

Taylor Swift, with 15 No. 1 songs, is only behind The Beatles, Mariah Carey, and Elvis Presley.
Forbes

Lorde Scores A Pair Of Hot 100 Hits — And Their Journeys Couldn’t Be More Different

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lorde lands two hits on the Hot 100 this week — new single “What ...

All 29 of John Mellencamp’s Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

As the heartland rocker brings his latest tour to the Hollywood Bowl, here's a critical rundown of his best-known songs.
The Source Magazine

International Women’s Day 2025: Chart-Topping Hot 100 Hits by Female Rappers

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, let’s celebrate female rappers’ undeniable impact on Hip Hop, particularly their groundbreaking accolades on Billboard’s coveted Hot 100 chart.