Taylor Swift has reached another historic milestone in her career. This week, the superstar officially ties Mariah Carey as the only artists in Billboard Hot 100 history to have multiple songs spend their first six weeks at No. 1. Carey achieved this feat with “Fantasy” and her long-lasting collaboration with Boyz II Men, “One Sweet Day,” while Swift now joins her with “Anti-Hero” and her current hit, “The Fate of Ophelia.”
This achievement comes as “The Fate of Ophelia” logs its sixth consecutive week at No. 1, covering its entire run on the chart so far. The song extends Swift’s already impressive track record: out of her 13 Hot 100 No. 1 hits, this is her third to reign for at least six weeks. It now stands alongside “Anti-Hero,” which dominated for eight weeks in 2022, and “Blank Space,” which reigned for seven weeks in 2014. Alongside her twelfth album The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift continues her perfect streak atop both of Billboard’s major charts since the beginning of October.
This week’s Hot 100, delayed by one day, also brings several notable movements. Newly Grammy-nominated artist Sombr earns his first top 10 hit as “Back to Friends” climbs to No. 10. Meanwhile, fresh off her SNL debut, Olivia Dean continues her upward trajectory: her single “Man I Need” advances to a new peak at No. 4.
Her comments come at a time of growing anticipation for her first world tour in seven years. Demand for the 2026 dates has surged globally. The singer has described the tour as a deeply emotional return, one shaped by gratitude, healing, and a renewed relationship with her fans.
Ariana Grande also shared a heartfelt moment during her interview, speaking about one of her biggest inspirations, Mariah Carey. Praising Carey’s artistry and generosity, Grande reflected on the surreal experience of being embraced by an artist she once idolised from afar. “Every time I cross paths with her, I have to pinch myself,” she said. “The best part is how kind she has been to me and how she’s embraced me. She’s a wonderful, kind person. I really love her… Yes, she’s the greatest vocalist, of course, but it’s the other pieces that make her who she is.”
This interview follows Grande’s recent New York Times interview, where she directly addressed speculation about her future in music. Assuring fans that she is not stepping away from music, she emphasised that it remains a permanent part of her life, even as her career now includes major film roles and a flourishing beauty brand. The upcoming tour will support her Eternal Sunshine album, which topped global charts in 2024 and produced hits such as “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).”