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BTS earns its seventh No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Arirang, opening with 641,000 equivalent album units (532,000 pure sales) and a vinyl push of 208,000 copies across 17 variants, delivering the biggest week for a group in more than a decade and the largest vinyl‑led boost since 2013; the release follows BTS completing mandatory military service and was promoted with a Seoul concert and a Netflix documentary.
Bruno Mars’ fourth LP The Romantic debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 186,000 equivalent album units in the week ending March 5 (chart dated March 14), powered by 93,500 in album sales and a vinyl-heavy first week (48,000). It marks Mars’ first No. 1 debut and fifth top-10 album overall, with Gorillaz, BLACKPINK and Mitski also hitting the top 10. The lead single “I Just Might” previously peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100, while the set’s performance was aided by a mix of sales, streaming, and track-equivalent units.
Megan Moroney’s third studio album Cloud 9 debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 147,000 equivalent album units, marking the first time a female country artist has led the chart in nearly two years. It’s her first chart-topper, following a top-10 bow for Am I Okay? (2024) and a prior debut with Lucky (No. 38).
Country singer Megan Moroney earns her first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Cloud 9, debuting at the top of the March 7 chart with 147,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Feb. 26 (78,000 in sales and 69,000 in streams). It’s the biggest week for a country album by a woman in nearly two years, and Cloud 9 is Moroney’s third studio album after Am I Okay? and Lucky, with Hilary Duff (No. 3), Baby Keem (No. 4) and Mumford & Sons (No. 10) also in the top 10.
Rapper Lil Poppa, 25, was found dead in Fulton County as autopsy results are pending; investigators are examining the death. The Florida-born artist signed to Yo Gotti’s label in 2022, had two albums chart on the Billboard 200, released a new single 'Out of Town Bae' recently, and was planning a birthday concert in New Orleans.
A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 123,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Jan. 22, driven by streaming, sales and a wide rollout of vinyl and deluxe editions; it’s Rocky’s third No. 1 and first in more than a decade, while ENHYPEN debuts at No. 2 and Bad Bunny rises back to No. 3, with Morgan Wallen, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Madison Beer also hitting the top 10.
Taylor Swift's album 'Life of a Showgirl' debuts at number one on the Billboard 200 with over 4 million units sold in the first week, setting a new record for first-week sales, and all songs from the album occupy the top 12 spots on the Billboard Hot 100. Swift reflects on her journey from her debut album to this milestone, expressing gratitude to her fans for their support.
Cardi B's album 'AM I THE DRAMA?' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 200,000 units, marking her second chart-topping album and the biggest week for an R&B/hip-hop album by a woman in 2025. Nine Inch Nails' soundtrack to TRON: Ares also enters the top 10 at No. 5, their first top 10 since 2013, while other albums like Morgan Wallen's and Sabrina Carpenter's hold steady in the top 10.
Justin Bieber's surprise album 'Swag' debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's 200, ending his streak of six consecutive No. 1 debuts, but still achieving a strong start with over 160,000 units driven mainly by streaming, marking his best streaming week and a notable comeback after a four-year hiatus and personal challenges.
The soundtrack for Netflix's animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Soundtracks chart, making it the highest debut of 2025 and the first Netflix show soundtrack to top the list in over two years, driven by strong streaming and sales.
Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a 16th nonconsecutive week, following the release of its deluxe 'Anthology' edition at Target, which significantly boosted its sales. The album earned 405,000 equivalent album units, marking the biggest week for any album since its second week. Meanwhile, Juice WRLD's 'The Party Never Ends' debuts at No. 4, and Bing Crosby's 'Ultimate Christmas' enters the top 10 for the first time in nearly 64 years.
K-pop sensation Twice discusses their new album 'Strategy,' which features a collaboration with rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The group, formed in 2015 by JYP Entertainment, has achieved significant global success, including topping the Billboard 200. As they approach their 10th anniversary, Twice reflects on their journey, aspirations to be part of music history, and the importance of health and personal time amidst their busy schedules.
Kendrick Lamar has announced a North American stadium tour with SZA in 2025 following the surprise release of his album "GNX," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The "Grand National Tour" will cover 19 stadiums from April to June 2025, with tickets available starting December 6. Lamar's album features several top-charting songs, including collaborations with SZA.
Kendrick Lamar's surprise album 'GNX' debuts at number one on the Billboard 200, marking his fifth consecutive chart-topping album. The album achieved 319,000 units in the U.S., largely driven by over 379 million on-demand streams. It ranks as the third-biggest streaming week for an R&B/hip-hop album in 2024. Meanwhile, the 'Wicked' soundtrack debuts at number two with 139,000 units, setting a record for a big-screen adaptation of a stage musical. Lamar will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February.
Kendrick Lamar's surprise album 'GNX' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking his fifth consecutive chart-topping release. The album achieved 319,000 equivalent album units in its first week, driven largely by streaming, making it the third-biggest streaming week of 2024. Meanwhile, the 'Wicked' movie soundtrack debuts at No. 2, setting a record for the highest debut by a big-screen adaptation of a stage musical.