Pop Charts, Streaming Records and Viral Hits — 2026-09-10
Spotify has officially crowned Ariana Grande’s "hate that i made you love me" as the Song of the Summer 2026, while Billboard prepares for its next chart update featuring strong performances from Ella Langley and Karol G. Meanwhile, TikTok confirmed Katy Perry’s "The One That Got Away" as its global summer anthem, highlighting the platform's enduring influence on catalog revival.
Pop Charts, Streaming Records and Viral Hits — 2026-09-10
Top developments
Ariana Grande Named Spotify’s Song of the Summer
On September 3, 2026, Spotify officially announced that Ariana Grande’s "hate that i made you love me" was the most-streamed song of the summer season (June–August). The track outperformed contenders from Ella Langley, Sam Fender, Olivia Dean, Shakira, Burna Boy, and Yung Miami to claim the top spot. This designation underscores Grande's continued dominance in streaming metrics, with the song serving as a key driver for her recent chart activity.
Billboard Chart Highlights: Langley, Karol G, and Rod Wave
Billboard’s latest chart preview for the week dated September 12, 2026, highlights Ella Langley maintaining her stronghold on the Hot 100, continuing a "banner year" for No. 1 hits. Karol G and Rod Wave are also noted for significant chart movements, reflecting the sustained popularity of Latin and R&B genres in the US market. These updates confirm the diverse nature of current pop consumption, where country-pop crossovers and Latin urban tracks compete directly for top positions.
TikTok Crowns Katy Perry’s "The One That Got Away" as Summer Anthem
TikTok announced that Katy Perry’s 2010 hit "The One That Got Away" was the platform’s Global and US Song of the Summer for 2026. The announcement, made in late August but impacting current viral trends, demonstrates how short-video platforms continue to revitalize legacy catalog tracks. This viral resurgence likely contributed to renewed streaming numbers for Perry, influencing her presence on Billboard charts despite the song's age.
Local view
No specific local-language media coverage was identified in the search results for this period that offered unique regional perspectives distinct from global reporting.
Context & numbers
- All-Time Streaming Leader: As of the September 2026 update, The Weeknd’s "Blinding Lights" remains the most-streamed song on Spotify with approximately 5.569 billion streams.
- Chart Methodology: Current Billboard Hot 100 methodology, effective from early 2026, equates 100 premium streams, 250 ad-supported streams, or 400 programmed streams to one song sale. This weighting continues to favor paid subscription engagement in chart calculations.
On the radar
- Fall Album Releases: Vulture highlights upcoming major releases from Miley Cyrus and Troye Sivan for the fall 2026 schedule, with rumors swirling around a potential Lana Del Rey project. These releases are expected to dominate Billboard 200 conversations in the coming weeks.
- K-Pop Chart Movements: In the K-Pop sphere, group CORTIS has secured the No. 1 spot on Soompi’s music chart for the 11th time with "REDRED," indicating strong longevity for the track in Asian markets.
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