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Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' Hits No. 1, Ties Rihanna

2/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Taylor Swift's single "Opalite" has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her 14th chart-topping hit.
This achievement ties her with Rihanna for the most No. 1s by a female artist, behind only The Beatles and Mariah Carey.
"Opalite" is the second single from her album *The Life of a Showgirl*, following "The Fate of Ophelia," which spent 10 weeks at No. 1.
The song's rise was driven by a recent music video release and a significant increase in physical sales, totaling 168,000 copies, including 144,000 in physical formats.
Swift has secured nine No. 1s since 2020, continuing her dominance on the charts.

History

Historical Context

Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" in 2019 signaled a transformation in pop music, driven by the rise of streaming and digital sales. Taylor Swift's achievement of 14 No. 1 hits, including "Opalite," in 2022, with 168,000 copies sold, highlights the competitive landscape for female artists. This evolution reflects changing artist-fan engagement and market dynamics in the music industry.

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Story summary

Taylor Swift's single "Opalite" has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her 14th chart-topping hit.
This achievement ties her with Rihanna for the most No. 1s by a female artist, behind only The Beatles and Mariah Carey.
"Opalite" is the second single from her album *The Life of a Showgirl*, following "The Fate of Ophelia," which spent 10 weeks at No. 1.
The song's rise was driven by a recent music video release and a significant increase in physical sales, totaling 168,000 copies, including 144,000 in physical formats.
Swift has secured nine No. 1s since 2020, continuing her dominance on the charts.

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