Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Tops Billboard Charts
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100, remaining at number one for a second consecutive week.
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' has reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the second week in a row. The single is part of Swift's album 'The Life of Showgirl: The Encore'.
Swift's 'Patient Zero' has earned 17.4 million official streams, a 50% decrease from the previous week. It also dropped from number one to two on the Streaming Songs chart.
Swift now boasts 51 total weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, a remarkable feat that solidifies her place in chart history.
'The Life of Showgirl: The Encore' also gave Swift her 100th week at number one on the Billboard 200, counting all her albums chart for all of her albums combined.
Swift has become the fifth artist to reach this milestone, behind Mariah Carey, Rihanna, the Beatles, and Drake.
Why it matters
Taylor Swift's continued success on the charts is a testament to her enduring popularity and influence in the music industry.
What's next
The release of 'The Life of Showgirl: The Encore' has been a major success for Swift, and fans are eager to see what she will do next.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Variety – Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Holds Steady at No. 1 for Second Week on Singles Chart ↗
- Billboard – Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest on Taylor Swift Billboard chart?
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100, remaining at number one for a second consecutive week. Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' has reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the second week.
When did FlashFeed cover Taylor Swift Billboard chart?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 12, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Billboard, is dated October 12, 2026.
What should I know about Taylor Swift Billboard chart?
The album 'The Life of Showgirl: The Encore' gave Swift her 100th week at number one on the Billboard 200, across all her albums. Swift has reached a total of 51 career weeks at number one on the Hot 100 chart.
Why does the Taylor Swift Billboard chart news matter?
Taylor Swift's continued success on the charts is a testament to her enduring popularity and influence in the music industry.
What's next for Taylor Swift Billboard chart?
The release of 'The Life of Showgirl: The Encore' has been a major success for Swift, and fans are eager to see what she will do next.
Where can I read more about Taylor Swift Billboard chart?
This brief is based on reporting from Billboard and Variety. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
