{
  "id": 15949540,
  "title": "The ‘Glee’ Cast’s 50 Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/the-glee-casts-50-biggest-billboard-hot-100-hits",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T21:01:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/glee-cast-biggest-hits-billboard-hot-100/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Glee cast has maintained a significant presence in the Billboard Hot 100 charts for over a decade since the show's premiere. As of the latest count, they hold the fourth-most entries in the chart, surpassed only by Drake, Taylor Swift, and Future. This success continued even after the show ended in 2011, demonstrating the Glee cast's enduring cultural impact. Recently, there have been indications that the Glee phenomenon might be resurfacing, with plans for a reboot featuring a mix of new scripts and returning original cast members. To celebrate this renewal of interest, Billboard has compiled a list of the show's biggest hits from its first run, narrowing down their 207 total chart entries to the 50 most significant. The ranking methodology assigns more value to weeks at No. 1 and progressively less value as the position descends to No. 100. This list provides a historical snapshot of the Glee cast's chart success during its initial run, showcasing the enduring appeal of their musical performances on the show.",
  "summary": "After more than a decade off the air, the show still has more entries than almost any other act in history.",
  "key_points": [
    "The Glee cast has 50 Billboard Hot 100 entries from its first run.",
    "They hold the fourth-most entries in the chart, behind Drake, Taylor Swift, and Future.",
    "Billboard highlights the 50 most significant hits to celebrate the Glee phenomenon's resurgence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}