Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers No. 1 for Eighth Week

This week, The Weeknd sees “Starboy” on the rise.  Regardless of his status as a “starboy,” his growth in performance wasn’t enough to dethrone The Chainsmokers and Halsey.  For an eighth consecutive week, “Closer” is no. 1.  Beyond The Chainsmokers and the rise of The Weeknd, there are more chart stories on the Billboard Hot 100 dated October 22, 2016.

1. The Chainsmokers spend an eighth consecutive week atop the Billboard Hot 100. “Closer” (ft. Halsey) seems unstoppable.

2. The Weeknd couldn’t stop The Chainsmokers this week, but doesn’t it feel like he’s close to earning another no. 1 hit with “Starboy” (ft. Daft Punk). Of course!

3. Twenty One Pilots sees “Heathens” slip one spot, but gain in performance (no. 2 to no. 3).

4. D.R.A.M. continues his ascent with “Broccoli” (ft. Lil Yachty). “Broccoli” jumps two spots from no. 8 to no. 6.

5. gnash enters the top 10 with “I Hate U I Love U” (ft. Olivia O’Brien). The single rises from no. 13 to no. 10.

6. Ariana Grande sees “Side to Side” (ft. Nicki Minaj) ascend seven spots from no. 19 to no. 12.

7. Kiiara reaches a new peak position as “Gold” improves from no. 15 to no. 13.

8. The Chainsmokers latest single “All We Know” (ft. Phoebe Ryan) debuts at no. 18.

9. Hailee Steinfield & Grey reach the top 20 with “Starving” (ft. Zedd). “Starving” improves from no. 24 to no. 20.

10. Niall Horan sees “This Town” jump from no. 63 to no. 25.

11. Young M.A. breaks into the top 30 with “OOOUUU” (no. 36 to no. 29).

12. Rae Sremmurd sees “Black Beatles” (ft. Gucci Mane) rise three more spots from no. 41 to no. 38 after a big gain last week.

13. Rob $tone remains static with “Chill Bill” (ft. J. Davi$ & Spooks), but sees gains in performance (no. 40).

14. Amine breaks into the top-50 as “Caroline” rises from no. 52 to no. 44.

15. Keith Urban continues to ascend as “Blue Ain’t Your Color” gains in popularity (no. 53 to no. 45).

16. DJ Khaled sees “Do You Mind” (ft. Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown & August Alsina) jump 30 spots from no. 82 to no. 52.

17. Flume earns another single on the Hot 100 as “Say It” (ft. Tove Lo) debuts at no. 60.

18. The Weeknd sees “False Alarm” bow at no. 63.

19. Lady Gaga continues to slide down the charts. “Perfect Illusion” slips 10 more spots (no. 59 to no. 69).

20. Solange scores two singles on the Hot 100 this week: “Cranes (no. 74) and “Don’t Touch My Hair” (no. 91).

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