Two songs that deftly blend country and hip-hop influences reign as the longest-leading No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 chart over the first 25 years of the 21st century – and all-time: Lil Nas X's ...

From Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life" in 1977 to today, a relatively select few smashes have led the Hot 100 chart for at least 10 weeks. By Gary Trust Beginning with Debby Boone’s 1977 ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...