Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ Ties ‘Anti-Hero’ as Her Longest-Leading Hot 100 Hit: 8 Weeks at No. 1
Taylor Swift’s latest single, “The Fate of Ophelia,” continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100, marking its eighth consecutive week at the top of the chart. This impressive feat ties it with her previous hit, “Anti-Hero,” for the longest-running No. 1 single in Swift’s illustrious career. Since its debut in mid-October, “The Fate of Ophelia” has maintained its position at No. 1, showcasing Swift’s enduring popularity and the song’s widespread appeal. “Anti-Hero,” which began its reign in November 2022, has set a high bar for Swift’s singles, but “The Fate of Ophelia” has proven to be equally compelling, resonating with fans and critics alike.
In addition to Swift’s remarkable achievement, the Billboard Hot 100’s top ten reveals a festive shift as Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” climbs from No. 8 to No. 5. This seasonal favorite is joined by other holiday staples, including Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” which moved up to No. 6, Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at No. 7, and Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock,” now sitting at No. 8. The surge of these holiday songs in the chart highlights the annual trend of festive music gaining traction as the holiday season approaches. Meanwhile, Leon Thomas’s track “Mutt” made waves by reaching No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart, further diversifying the musical landscape of the current Hot 100.
The Billboard Hot 100 reflects a blend of all-genre U.S. streaming, radio airplay, and sales data, providing a comprehensive view of the music landscape. The chart’s methodology, which excludes certain digital sales, ensures that only verified data influences rankings. As the music industry continues to evolve, the Hot 100 remains a key indicator of popular trends and artist success, with Taylor Swift at the forefront of this week’s highlights. For those interested in staying updated with the latest chart news, Billboard provides regular updates on their platforms, including Twitter and Instagram, where fans can follow the latest developments in music.
Taylor Swift
’s “The Fate of Ophelia” rules the
Billboard Hot 100
for an eighth week, tying “Anti-Hero” as her longest-leading hit.
“The Fate of Ophelia” has been No. 1 in each of its weeks on the Hot 100 so far, dating to its mid-October debut; “Anti-Hero” began its reign upon its arrival in November 2022.
Elsewhere in the Hot 100’s top 10,
Mariah Carey
’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” leads four festive holiday songs rising in the region, up from No. 8 to No. 5. It’s joined by
Wham!
’s “Last Christmas” (11-6),
Brenda Lee
’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (13-7) and
Bobby Helms
’ “Jingle Bell Rock” (14-8).
Plus,
Leon Thomas
’ “Mutt,” at No. 9 on the Hot 100, reaches No. 1 on the
Radio Songs
chart.
Check out the full rundown of this week’s Hot 100 top 10 below.
The Hot 100 blends all-genre U.S. streaming (official audio and official video), radio airplay and sales data, the lattermost metric reflecting purchases of physical singles and digital tracks from full-service digital music retailers; digital singles sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites are excluded from chart calculations. All charts (dated Dec. 6, 2025) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, Dec. 2. For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram. Plus, for all chart rules and explanations, click
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Eric
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