The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 chart dated Feb. 1, we look at whether the surging quasi-title track from Bad Bunny’s latest will be able to get over the top on the chart.

Bad Bunny, who had the most-streamed album of both 2022 and 2023, seems to have another potential juggernaut on his hands. But to top the chart this week he had to hold off an unlikely challenger.

Plus, Bad Bunny again charts five top 10s from his new album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” scores a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Plus, Bad Bunny banks three new top 10s.

Bad Bunny's "DTMF" and "BAILE INoLVIDABLE" are riding high off a post-release streaming surge that's bound to subside in the days to come. Let's close out with one more note about Bruno Mars ...

The 2025 Grammys, hosted by Trevor Noah, air Sunday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m./ET on CBS.

Will Beyonce finally break through and win Album of the Year? Or will she just have to be satisfied with the most Grammys of any artist?

Kendrick Lamar will have a chance to join this list after he takes on the NFL's biggest stage at Super Bowl LIX.

Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo and other stars will perform Thursday at FireAid, a benefit concert to raise funds for those impacted by the Los Angeles-area wildfires.

Rose and Bruno Mars lead the Billboard Global Excl. US this week with "Apt.," which is tied with Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" and Harry Styles' "As It Was" as the second-longest-ruling leaders ever.

Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl 59 halftime show on February 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, joined by special guest SZA. Produced

Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, all regular fixtures atop the Billboard charts, have the biggest songs and albums of the week. But don't sleep on Imogen Heap.