Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Adds Third Week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Plus, Dominic Fike’s “Babydoll” becomes his first top 10.
Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a third consecutive week, marking her 16th career number one. This song is part of the deluxe edition of Swift's 2025 album, The Life of a Showgirl, which was released on September 25. Alongside Swift's success, Dominic Fike achieved his first top 10 on the Hot 100 with his resurgent "Babydoll," which climbed three spots to No. 10.
Originally released in 2018, "Babydoll" entered the chart in February and has been a top three hit on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts since April, maintaining a continuous presence in the top 40 of both charts. The Billboard Hot 100 is compiled from a combination of U.S. streaming data, radio airplay, and sales, reflecting purchases of physical singles and digital tracks from full-service digital music retailers; digital singles sales from direct-to-consumer sites are not included in the calculations.
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