ROSÉ and Bruno Mars' "APT." tops the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a 12th week. In November, the song debuted as the stars' second leader on each list. Plus, Bad Bunny charts five Global Excl.

The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 chart dated Feb. 1, we look at whether the surging quasi-title track from Bad Bunny’s latest will be able to get over the top on the chart.

Blackpink's Rosé and Bruno Mars' "Apt." ties Justin Bieber and The Kid Laroi’s “Stay” for the fourth-most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ track ‘APT’ becomes the fastest K-pop track to cross 900M views, dethroning PSY's 'Gangnam Style.'

If Bruno Mars was in NBA Jam, he’d be on fire. The “Leave the Door Open” singer’s last two singles, “Die With A Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” by Rose, each reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100;

It looks like a Bruno Mars X Sexyy Red collaboration is on the way, as the American singer and songwriter has shared a snippet from their collaboration for a strip club anthem on his official Instagra

Bad Bunny, who had the most-streamed album of both 2022 and 2023, seems to have another potential juggernaut on his hands. But to top the chart this week he had to hold off an unlikely challenger.

ROSÉ totally shredded at the skatepark recently — but not on a skateboard. Instead, the BLACKPINK star delivered gnarly vocals while performing a live version of her song “3am,” setting up shop with her band at Channel Street Skatepark in Los Angeles.

In addition, “Who” by Jimin is nominated for Best Lyrics; “APT.” by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars and “Rockstar” by Lisa are up for Best Music Video; and “Are You Sure?!” featuring Jimin and Jungkook is nominated for Favorite On Screen. The 2025 ...

Bruno Mars sets social media ablaze after reaching out to Sexyy Red for a potential collaboration. Find out why fans can't stop talking about this

On February 2, some of the biggest and best stars in the music industry will be stepping out for the 67th annual Grammy Awards. While the Grammys have had their fair share of criticisms and controversies,