CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 04: Ariana Grande performs at Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 04, ... [+]
Ariana Grande is still deep in the middle of promoting her most recent album, Eternal Sunshine. The set has produced several hit singles, and the singer is moving on to the next tune from the project, “The Boy Is Mine,” which will hopefully also become a smash as well.
As she gets ready to push another single from the full-length, Grande’s current focus is still riding high on a number of Billboard charts. This week, the tune does step back from the throne on one of the most competitive tallies published by the company–and just shortly after it helped the singer make history.
On this week’s Pop Airplay chart–the ranking of the most successful tracks at top 40 pop radio throughout the U.S.–Grande is forced out of the limelight. Her single “We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” steps down from the No. 1 spot after only a few frames in charge. This time around, it slides to No. 3. While it might not be running the show any longer, the tune did help the powerhouse vocalist earn a new spot in the chart annals.
“We Can't Be Friends” marked Grande’s tenth No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart when it reached the summit just a few weeks ago. As it finally climbed to the peak position, the tune helped the Grammy winner become one of six musicians who have accrued double-digit leaders.
With an even 10 champions to her credit, Grande is currently on the same level as Justin Bieber. The two stars are tied for the fifth-most rulers in the history of the ranking. Taylor Swift dominates with 13. Katy Perry, Maroon 5, and Rihanna are all matched with one another, with 11 No. 1s apiece.
This frame, the Pop Airplay tally is owned by SZA. The R&B and pop superstar’s single “Saturn” lifts from No. 3 to No. 1 in its thirteenth frame on the tally.
“Saturn” gives SZA her third No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart. She’s previously run the show with her own “Kill Bill,” as well as on “Kiss Me More” alongside Doja Cat.
