Pop Stuff

Rihanna rises to #12 (+1) on the Spotify Global Artists chart after being "canceled" by Nicki Minaj fans. Meanwhile, the throwback rapper is nowhere to be found on Spotify's Daily Top 200 Artists chart.

For the first time in 10 years, Rihanna and Beyoncé performed on the same stage.

Nicki Minaj's fans are currently trying to boycott international superstar Rihanna after she performed with Jay-Z. In 2026, Rihanna is still out-selling, out-charting, and out-streaming the 43-year-old rapper despite not releasing an album in over 10 years.

Rihanna is currently trending #1 worldwide after Jay-Z brought her out during Night 3 of his Yankee Stadium shows.

Shakira breaks the all-time peak for monthly listeners by a western female artist on YouTube, surpassing Lady Gaga.

“Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy has now surpassed 400 MILLION views on YouTube. This is the #1 most viewed music video of 2026 on the platform.

"MORNING DEW (DONK)" by Beyoncé has left the Spotify Global Chart in just ONE day despite its massive playlisting of over 100 MILLION reach and unprecedented levels of autoplay.

Female artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify and YouTube Music right now:

Female artists with the most Monthly Listeners on Spotify right now:

Most streamed pre-2020s female albums on Spotify in 2026 so far:

Shakira is now 3rd Female artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify, surpassing Lady Gaga.

Shakira has surpassed 100 MILLION monthly listeners on Spotify for the first time in her career. She’s the first Latin female artist to reach this milestone.

Beyoncé's new comeback single "MORNING DEW (DONK)" has FAILED to chart on Spotify Global despite this being her first commercial release since 2024. What went wrong with Beyoncé's fading career?

Most Listened to Musical Acts in the World (Monthly listeners across Spotify & YouTube Music):

Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai” has become the first music video of 2026 to reach 300 MILLION views on YouTube.

“Dai Dai” by Shakira and Burna Boy is currently the biggest song in the World. #1 on Spotify global #1 on YouTube global #1 on United World chart #1 on Billboard global 200 excl. US #1 on iTunes worldwide

Despite debuting 35 years ago, Shakira has earned her third #1 song on the Spotify Global Chart. #1 “Bzrp Music Session, Vol. #53” #1 “TQG” #1 “Dai Dai”

Shakira (98.8M) has surpassed Bad Bunny (98.6M) and she's now the most listened to Latin Artist on Spotify right now. She's also the #8 Artist in terms of monthly listeners on Spotify.

Shakira occupies the top two of the Global Weekly Youtube chart (june 12-18, 2026): 1. “Dai Dai” (With Bruna Boy) 2. “Waka Waka” (This Time For Africa)

“Dai Dai” by Shakira and Bruna Boy: – Most watched video on YouTube in 2026. – Most streamed World Cup song on Spotify in 2026. – Highest charting 2026 World Cup song on the Billboard 200. – Only 2026 World Cup song to debut on the Billboard hot 100.