Taylor Swift’s hit song “The Fate of Ophelia” has officially reached new heights.The week of January 10, the lead single from Swift’s 2025 album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ returned to number 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, giving it a total of nine weeks at the top.This spectacular new achievement means “The Fate of Ophelia” has officially overtaken the singer’s previous 2022 chart-topper, “Anti-Hero”, and becomes her longest-serving No. 1 single. “Anti-Hero” also spent 8 weeks at the top of the chart following the release of Swift’s 10th studio album, Midnights in 2022.
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This achievement is particularly noteworthy given the intense competition during the holiday season, with the introduction of new seasonal tracks often pushing older hits down the rankings. ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ not only returned to the top, but also overtook Swift’s previous hit ‘Anti-Hero’, which previously held the record for most consecutive weeks at No. 1.
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In terms of her extensive chart history, Swift’s latest achievement puts her among the top artists in Billboard Hot 100 history. According to recent industry reports, with this ninth week, she further strengthens her claim to have the fourth most number 1 singles in the chart’s history. The continued success of her songs reflects Swift’s enduring popularity and her appeal among large audiences.
Other notable performances on the Hot 100 this week include Hunter/X’s Golden reaching number two and Alex Warren’s Ordinary and Olivia Dean’s Man I Need reaching the top five. Ella Langley’s Choosin’ Texas entered the top ten, indicating a dynamic and competitive singles chart.
This week also saw the continued success of other artists on the Billboard Hot 100, such as Kehlani, Somber, Leon Thomas, and Justin Bieber, each of whom entered the top ten. Swift’s own Opalite also charted at number 8, indicating the breadth of her influence on the current chart.
On the album front, Swift continues her dominance as her album The Life of a Showgirl remains at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the twelfth consecutive week. This continued performance further cements their position at the forefront of the music industry.
Other albums in the top ten include Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, Kpop Demon Hunters Soundtrack, Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend, highlighting the different genres currently popular among listeners.
As Swift celebrates this milestone, her chart history reflects a series of consecutive hit songs. Ophelia, which dropped to No. 28 due to a rush of holiday singles, returned to the top of the singles chart for a ninth week, surpassing Anti-Hero to become the longest-reigning hit of its 13 chart-toppers.” Additionally, Blank Space remained at No. 1 for seven weeks, followed by Cruel Summer for four weeks, Shake It Off for four weeks, Look What You Made Me Do for three weeks and We’re Never Getting Back Together for three weeks.”