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Only 46 songs have stayed at No. 1 on the chart for 10 weeks or more — here they all are 28 April 2025 at 20:58

Only 46 songs have stayed at No. 1 on the chart for 10 weeks or more — here they all are

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By:Callie Ahlgrim

28 April 2025 at 20:58

Lil Nas X; Olivia Newton-John; Mariah Carey; Shaboozey — Lil Nas X, Olivia Newton-John, Mariah Carey, and Shaboozey.
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A small fraction of all No. 1 hits have ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks or more.
"Old Town Road" and "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" are tied for the all-time record with 19 weeks apiece.
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The Billboard Hot 100 is widely considered to be the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US.

Since it was launched in 1958, well over 1,000 songs have reached the coveted No. 1 spot, but far fewer have reigned long enough to reach double-digit weeks — or, even more impressively, surpass that milestone.

According to Billboard, only 4% of all No. 1 hits have topped the Hot 100 for 10 weeks or more. All 46 songs that have achieved the feat are listed below, in chronological order.

1. "You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone

"You Light Up My Life" was the first song in history to chart at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

2. "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John

olivia newton john physical — "Physical" reached No. 1 on November 21, 1981.
Olivia Newton-John/YouTube

"Physical" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

3. "End of the Road" by Boyz II Men

end of the road boyz ii men — "End of the Road" reached No. 1 on August 15, 1992.
Boyz II Men/YouTube

"End of the Road" charted at No. 1 for 13 weeks.

4. "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston

i will always love you whitney houston — "I Will Always Love You" reached No. 1 on November 28, 1992.
Whitney Houston/YouTube

"I Will Always Love You" charted at No. 1 for 14 weeks.

5. "I Swear" by All-4-One

i swear all 4 one — "I Swear" reached No. 1 on May 21, 1994.
All-4-One/YouTube

"I Swear" charted at No. 1 for 11 weeks.

5. "I'll Make Love to You" by Boyz II Men

i'll make love to you boyz ii men — "I'll Make Love to You" reached No. 1 on August 27, 1994.
Boyz II Men/YouTube

"I'll Make Love to You" charted at No. 1 for 14 weeks.

7. "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

one sweet day mariah carey — "One Sweet Day" reached No. 1 on December 2, 1995.
Mariah Carey/YouTube

"One Sweet Day" charted at No. 1 for 16 weeks, making Boyz II Men the first artist in history to earn double-digit weeks atop the chart with three different songs.

8. "Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)" by Los Del Rio

"Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)" charted at No. 1 for 14 weeks.

9. "Un-Break My Heart" by Toni Braxton

toni braxton unbreak my heart — "Un-Break My Heart" reached No. 1 on December 7, 1996.
Toni Braxton/YouTube

"Un-Break My Heart" charted at No. 1 for 11 weeks.

10. "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans featuring 112

i'll be missing you puff daddy — "I'll Be Missing You" reached No. 1 on June 14, 1997.
Bad Boy Entertainment/YouTube

"I'll Be Missing You" charted at No. 1 for 11 weeks.

11. "Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John

elton john something about the way you look tonight — Elton John's famous tribute to Princess Diana reached No. 1 on October 11, 1997.
Elton John/YouTube

"Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the Way You Look Tonight" charted at No. 1 for 14 weeks.

12. "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica

"The Boy Is Mine" charted at No. 1 for 13 weeks.

13. "Smooth" by Santana featuring Rob Thomas

smooth santana — "Smooth" reached No. 1 on October 23, 1999.
Santana/YouTube

"Smooth" charted at No. 1 for 12 weeks.

14. "Maria Maria" by Santana featuring The Product G&B

Santana Maria Maria — "Maria Maria" reached No. 1 on April 8, 2000.
Santana/YouTube

"Maria Maria" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

15. "Independent Women, Pt. 1" by Destiny's Child

independent women pt 1 destiny's child — "Independent Women, Pt. 1" reached No. 1 on November 18, 2000.
Destiny's Child/YouTube

"Independent Women, Pt. 1" charted at No. 1 for 11 weeks.

16. "Foolish" by Ashanti

ashanti foolish — "Foolish" reached No. 1 on April 20, 2002.
Ashanti/YouTube

"Foolish" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

17. "Dilemma" by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland

Dilemma Nelly Kelly Rowland — "Dilemma" reached No. 1 on August 17, 2002.
Nelly/YouTube

"Dilemma" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

18. "Lose Yourself" by Eminem

eminem lose yourself — "Lose Yourself" reached No. 1 on November 9, 2002.
Eminem/YouTube

"Lose Yourself" charted at No. 1 for 12 weeks.

19. "Yeah!" by Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris

usher yeah — "Yeah!" reached No. 1 on February 28, 2004.
Usher/YouTube

"Yeah!" charted at No. 1 for 12 weeks.

20. "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey

mariah carey we belong together — "We Belong Together" reached No. 1 on June 4, 2005.
Mariah Carey/YouTube

"We Belong Together" charted at No. 1 for 14 weeks.

21. "Gold Digger" by Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx

gold digger kanye west — "Gold Digger" reached No. 1 on September 17, 2005.
Kanye West/YouTube

"Gold Digger" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

22. "Irreplaceable" by Beyonce

beyonce irreplaceable — "Irreplaceable" reached No. 1 on December 16, 2006.
Beyoncé/YouTube

"Irreplaceable" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

23. "Low" by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain

low flo rida — "Low" reached No. 1 on January 5, 2008.
Flo Rida/YouTube

"Low" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

24. "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas

"Boom Boom Pow" charted at No. 1 for 12 weeks.

25. "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas

"I Gotta Feeling" charted at No. 1 for 14 weeks.

26. "We Found Love" by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris

rihanna we found love — "We Found Love" reached No. 1 on November 12, 2011.
Rihanna/YouTube

"We Found Love" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

27. "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell

blurred lines music video — "Blurred Lines" reached No. 1 on June 22, 2013.
Robin Thicke/YouTube

"Blurred Lines" charted at No. 1 for 12 weeks.

28. "Happy" by Pharrell Williams

pharrell happy — "Happy" reached No. 1 on March 8, 2014.
Pharrell/YouTube

"Happy" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

29. "Uptown Funk!" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

"Uptown Funk!" charted at No. 1 for 14 weeks.

30. "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth

see you again wiz charlie music video — "See You Again" reached No. 1 on April 25, 2015.
Wiz Khalifa/YouTube

"See You Again" charted at No. 1 for 12 weeks.

31. "Hello" by Adele

hello adele — "Hello" reached No. 1 on November 14, 2015.
Adele/YouTube

"Hello" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

32. "One Dance" by Drake featuring WizKid and Kyla

one dance drake — "One Dance" reached No. 1 on April 23, 2016.
Drake/YouTube

"One Dance" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks.

33. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey

closer the chainsmokers music video — "Closer" reached No. 1 on September 3, 2016.
The Chainsmokers/YouTube

"Closer" charted at No. 1 for 12 weeks.

34. "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

ed sheeran shape of you — "Shape of You" reached No. 1 on January 28, 2017.
Ed Sheeran/YouTube

"Shape of You" charted at No. 1 for 12 weeks.

35. "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber

despacito music video — "Despacito" reached No. 1 on May 27, 2017.
Luis Fonsi/YouTube

"Despacito" charted at No. 1 for 16 weeks.

36. "God's Plan" by Drake

drake god's plan — "God's Plan" reached No. 1 on February 3, 2018.
Drake/YouTube

"God's Plan" charted at No. 1 for 11 weeks.

37. "In My Feelings" by Drake

in my feelings drake — "In My Feelings" reached No. 1 on July 21, 2018.
Drake/YouTube

"In My Feelings" charted at No. 1 for 10 weeks, becoming Drake's third entry on this list. He holds the record for the most solo songs with double-digit weeks atop the Hot 100.

Drake also holds the record for the most No. 1 song debuts in history, with nine to his name.

38. "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond and won two Grammy Awards.

39. "The Box" by Roddy Ricch

roddy ricch the box — "The Box" reached No. 1 on January 18, 2020.
Roddy Ricch/YouTube

"The Box" charted at No. 1 for 11 weeks.

40. "Butter" by BTS

bts butter — "Butter" reached No. 1 on the chart dated June 5, 2021.
HYBE LABELS/YouTube

"Butter" charted at No. 1 for 10 nonconsecutive weeks.

41. "Easy On Me" by Adele

Adele Easy On Me music video — "Easy On Me" reached No. 1 on the chart dated October 30, 2021.
Adele/YouTube

"Easy On Me" charted at No. 1 for 10 nonconsecutive weeks, becoming Adele's second song to reach the milestone.

42. "As It Was" by Harry Styles

harry styles as it was music video — "As It Was" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated April 16, 2022.
Harry Styles/YouTube

"As It Was" charted at No. 1 for 15 nonconsecutive weeks, the longest reign ever for a British artist.

43. "All I Want for Christmas Is You"

mariah carey all i want for christmas is you — "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was released in 1994.
Mariah Carey/YouTube

Nearly three decades years after its release, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" returned to No. 1 in December 2022 for its milestone 10th week atop the chart.

The holiday classic is Carey's third song to earn double-digit weeks atop the Hot 100, making her the third artist and first woman to achieve the feat thrice.

In 2024, the song experienced another holiday surge, earning its 18th total week at No. 1 and surpassing "One Sweet Day" as Carey's longest-reigning hit on the Hot 100. It trails the all-time record by just one week.

44. "Last Night" by Morgan Wallen

morgan wallen last night music video — "Last Night" reached No. 1 on the chart dated March 18, 2023.
Morgan Wallen/YouTube

"Last Night" charted at No. 1 for 16 nonconsecutive weeks, despite Morgan Wallen's many controversies.

45. "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey

Shaboozey A Bar Song (Tipsy) official visualizer — "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" reached No. 1 on the chart dated July 13, 2024.
Shaboozey/YouTube

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Shaboozey's breakout hit, charted at No. 1 for 19 nonconsecutive weeks, the most ever among solo hits. It's tied with "Old Town Road" for the all-time record.

46. "Luther" by Kendrick Lamar with SZA

Kendrick Lamar in the music video for "Luther." — "Luther" reached No. 1 on the chart dated March 1, 2025.
Kendrick Lamar/YouTube

"Luther" was released as track three on Kendrick Lamar's album, "GNX," and originally debuted at No. 3 on the Hot 100.

Shortly after Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show (which SZA joined to perform both "Luther" and their 2018 hit "All the Stars"), "Luther" rose to the top spot. It has dominated the chart for 10 consecutive weeks.

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Rihanna is the undisputed queen of Met Gala fashion. Here are all the looks she's worn. 25 April 2025 at 18:37

Rihanna is the undisputed queen of Met Gala fashion. Here are all the looks she's worn.

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By:Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn · Daniel Boan · Celia Fernandez

25 April 2025 at 18:37

Rihanna attends the 2023 Met Gala.
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Rihanna has been to 10 Met Galas throughout her career.
She has become one of the most iconic stars at the annual event thanks to her jaw-dropping looks.
Rihanna last attended the gala in 2023 in a custom Valentino gown with a coat made of flowers.

Met Gala season is upon us.

Fashion's biggest night will take place on May 5 this year. A-list stars will flock to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in eye-catching, themed ensembles, raising money for the museum's Costume Institute.

For 2025, the gala's theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," celebrating dandyism and menswear. It's not confirmed who Anna Wintour invited to the event this year, though arguably, no star's attendance is as hotly anticipated as Rihanna's, as she always splashes on the Met Gala red carpet.

Rihanna skipped the 2024 event, but her fans and fashion enthusiasts hope the Fenty Beauty mogul and singer will return to the Met Gala red carpet this year, especially since her partner A$AP Rocky is a cochair.

Take a look back at the looks Rihanna wore to the 10 Met Galas she has attended so far.

Rihanna debuted at the Met Gala in 2007 wearing a simple but pretty Georges Chakra gown.

Rihanna wore a white gown with a plunging halter neck to the 2007 Met Gala. — Rihanna attends the 2007 Met Gala.
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The white gown had a halter neckline with silver embellishments on the bodice.

She paired the dress with black mesh gloves and a red rose to fit the "Poiret: King of Fashion" theme.

It was an understated look compared to other outfits Rihanna wore to the Met Gala in the years to come.

In May 2009, she wore a bold suit designed by Dolce & Gabbana.

Rihanna at the 2009 Met Gala wearing a black tuxedo with cropped pants and butterfly shoulders. — Rihanna at the 2009 Met Gala.
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The suit included a jacket with puffy sleeves, a bow tie, and ankle-length pants. She paired it with black gloves and black pumps.

The jacket's dramatic, oversize shoulder pads fit the event's "The Model as Muse" theme. Rihanna's edgy pixie cut completed the chic look.

For May 2011's "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" theme, Rihanna wore a sparkly, lacy gown.

Rihanna wore a black lace one-shoulder gown with a long train and red braided hair to the 2011 Met Gala. — Rihanna at the 2011 Met Gala.
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The semi-sheer dress designed by Stella McCartney had a scalloped, one-shoulder neckline and a slit on the skirt, showing off her criss-cross pumps.

The gown was eye-catching, but Rihanna's long, bright-red side-braid gave the look a pop of color.

Rihanna's Tom Ford gown for the 2012 Met Gala featured scaled detailing.

Rihanna wore a black dress to the 2012 Met Gala that appeared to be alligator skinned. — Rihanna at the 2012 Met Gala.
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The form-fitting gown Rihanna wore to the "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations" gala had long sleeves, a boat neckline, and flowed to the floor.

It hugged Rihanna's figure, and the gown's texturing caught the light as she walked the red carpet.

The singer returned to the 2014 "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" gala in a Stella McCartney set.

Rihannah poses on the Met Gala stairs wearing a cropped white top and flowing white skirt. — Rihanna at the 2014 Met Gala.
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Rihanna's two-piece featured a long-sleeve crop top with pointed sleeves and a high-waisted skirt with a side train. She wore a sparkly choker that blended with the neckline of the dress.

The ensemble's backless crop top felt modern and fresh.

For the 2015 gala, Rihanna pulled out all the stops in an extravagant Guo Pei design.

Rihanna's 2015 Met Gala look is probably her most iconic: a dramatic yellow dress with a large train with fur trim and a gold headpiece. — Rihanna at the 2015 Met Gala.
Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Rihanna solidified her status as a Met Gala legend at the "China: Through the Looking Glass" gala.

Her custom yellow look sat off her shoulders. It featured faux fur sleeves and trim, and intricate detailing adorned the ensemble.

The singer making her way down the red carpet while her long train flowed behind her will always be an iconic Met Gala moment.

In 2017, Rihanna wore her most avant-garde Met Gala look, a dress covered in giant floral embellishments.

Rihanna poses for photos on a previous Met Gala red carpet in strappy red heels and a sculptural look made from colorful floral fabrics. — Rihanna attends the 2017 Met Gala.
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The 2018 Met Gala theme was "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between." Rihanna appropriately went with a Comme des Garçons design.

The dress was made entirely of colorful, three-dimensional petals that floated around her. Rihanna paired the look with red heels, lacing her thighs, and pink-toned makeup.

Rihanna didn't disappoint when she co-chaired the Met Gala in 2018, arriving in a Margiela ensemble that seemed to be inspired by the Pope.

Rihanna wearing a silver look complete with a pope hat for the heavenly bodies Met Gala in 2018 — Rihanna at the 2018 Met Gala.
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Rihanna's jewel-encrusted silver look featured a mini dress, a separate, longer skirt, and a jacket. A large, pointed headpiece and silver jewelry coordinated with the look.

Rihanna made a statement in a couture coatdress as one of the last celebrities to arrive at the 2021 Met Gala.

Rihanna at the 2021 Met Gala wearing an oversized black coatdress and diamond necklace. — Rihanna attends the 2021 Met Gala.
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Demna Gvasalia designed the Fenty founder's custom Balenciaga coatdress. Its collar popped around her shoulders, and the skirt was a subtle mermaid.

Rihanna paired the look with a beanie hat, a diamond necklace, and a stunning crystal headpiece.

Rihanna arrived at the 2023 Met Gala in a dramatic white gown and coordinating coat.

Rihanna wore a dramatic white look to the 2023 Met Gala with a large skirt and floral hooded coat. — Rihanna at the 2023 Met Gala.
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Rihanna wore a custom Valentino Haute Couture gown to the "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" gala.

The gown's form-fitting bodice showed off her baby bump with a rosette in the center, though Rihanna covered it with a hooded, rosette-covered jacket and fingerless gloves when she walked the red carpet. Her dropped-waist skirt flowed into a long train, which trailed behind her on the carpet.

Rihanna completed the look with funky sunglasses that had eyelashes on them.

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